ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab announced today that it has earned a Process Excellence Award for
"Best Start Up Program" at the 10th Annual Lean Six Sigma &
Process Improvement Summit recently held in Orlando, Fla.
The conference is the largest of its kind in the United States, bringing
together the major thought leaders in the Lean Six Sigma and Process
Improvement industry. This year's panel of judges included respected
industry experts to evaluate applicants in a variety of areas focused on
organizational transformation.
The award for "Best Start Up Program" recognizes the achievements of new
Lean Six Sigma and Process Excellence programs that have been deployed
for a relatively short time within an organization. Ecolab was judged on
direction setting, delivering business benefits and initial culture
change around its Lean Six Sigma efforts.
"Ecolab created significant momentum and sustainability in our Lean Six
Sigma deployment," said Jeff Burt, Vice President & Global Deployment
Leader for Lean Six Sigma at Ecolab. "Extensive upfront planning,
combined with a high level of executive engagement has created a
successful launch of our LSS program. It has also created strong
leadership and talent development opportunities for our associates, as
well as a culture that continues to support our efforts to streamline
operations while maintaining a strong customer focus."
With sales of $5.5 billion, Ecolab (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
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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