Ecolab Named Among 'Most Military-Friendly Employers' in the United States

November 25, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Ecolab Inc. announced today that it has been named one of the nation's "Top 50 Most Military-Friendly Employers" by G.I. Jobs magazine.

The magazine identifies companies based on criteria including the strength of company military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service, and company policies toward National Guard and reserve service.

"We are extremely proud to receive this award," said Michael Meyer, Ecolab's Senior Vice President of Human Resources. "Ecolab has long recognized the benefits of hiring employees with a history of military service. The leadership experience, strong work ethic and technical backgrounds of military candidates are often a perfect match for many of our company's in-demand, highly-skilled positions."

With sales of $5.5 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services to the foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.

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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.

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