ST. PAUL, Minn., Sep 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. announced it has purchased the commercial laundry division
of Dober Chemical Corporation, a privately-held Woodridge, IL firm.
Dober's commercial laundry business had 2009 sales of approximately $37
million. No other details were announced.
Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab's Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer commented on the announcement, saying, "This acquisition
strengthens our North American commercial laundry business, adding
significant customer relationships and business scale. Further, it
provides unique technology in data management and wastewater solutions
that will improve the value of our offerings and better serve our
customers. We expect this transaction to enhance our returns on our
existing investment in textile care and create opportunities for new
business development in the market."
With sales of $6 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 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.
Ecolab Inc.
Michael J. Monahan, 651-293-2809
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