Ecolab Inc.

Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. It provides comprehensive solutions that help organizations maintain clean environments, optimize water usage, and improve operational efficiency.

Founded in 1923 by Merritt J. Osborn as Economics Laboratory, the company evolved into a multinational corporation serving industries like foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Business Segments

• Global Industrial: Water treatment, process applications, cleaning, and sanitizing solutions for manufacturing, food and beverage processing, transportation, chemical, metals and mining, power generation, pulp and paper, commercial laundry, petroleum, refining, and petrochemical sectors.
• Global Institutional & Specialty: Specialized cleaning and sanitizing products for foodservice, hospitality, lodging, government and education, and retail industries.
• Global Healthcare & Life Sciences: Specialized cleaning and sanitizing products including infection prevention and surgical solutions for healthcare, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries.

In addition, Ecolab offers pest elimination services to detect, eliminate, and prevent pests in restaurants, food and beverage processors, hotels, grocery operations, and other commercial segments including education, life sciences, and healthcare customers.

Innovation and Workforce

Ecolab holds an extensive portfolio of over 11,300 patents, reflecting a century of advancements in science and technology. The company employs approximately 48,000 associates worldwide, including more than 25,000 sales-and-service associates, 1,100 scientists, engineers, and technical specialists, plus 1,200 digital experts.

Headquarters and Locations

Headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Ecolab operates numerous offices and facilities across the United States.

• San Jose, CA
• Portland, OR
• Kailua, HI
• Atlanta, GA
• Columbus, OH
• Charlotte, NC
• Philadelphia, PA
• Miami, FL
• Naperville, IL
• Ann Arbor, MI
• Cherry Hill, NJ
• Los Angeles, CA
• Pearl City, HI
• Saint Paul, MN
• Santa Fe, NM
• Arlington, VA

Commitment to Sustainability

Ecolab’s dedication to sustainability and operational excellence has established it as a trusted partner for millions of customers worldwide. It delivers solutions that protect people and the vital resources essential to life.