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.
(ECL-C)
SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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