ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. was presented with the 2011 International Dairy Foods
Association (IDFA) Innovation Sustainability Award for its recently
introduced Envirocid Plus™ CIP (clean-in-place) cleaner at the
International Dairy Show in Atlanta. Envirocid Plus is a
zero-phosphorus, low-nitrate acid CIP cleaner that was recognized for
helping processing plants manage their effluent and operating costs
while improving their sustainability profile.
Envirocid Plus uses a patent—pending, blended acid formulation that
helps reduce total phosphorus and nitrates in plant effluent. "With
regulations on phosphorus and nitrate discharge becoming an increasing
challenge for dairy, food and beverage plants, we developed Envirocid
Plus to help our customers meet their compliance and sustainability
goals. We are delighted to receive the IDFA award in recognition of our
efforts," said Timothy P. Mulhere, senior vice president and general
manager, Ecolab Food & Beverage North America.
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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Ecolab Inc.
Roman Blahoski, 651-293-4385
Source: Ecolab Inc.
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