ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. received the "Outstanding Contribution in Leading Food
Safety Efforts and Driving Sustainability in China" award at the 2011
Food & Beverage Green Tech Asia Forum, held in Shanghai.
The forum was organized by the Shanghai Food Association (SFA), a
not-for-profit association for food safety professionals throughout the
food supply chain industry. Ecolab was the only award recipient and was
recognized for its outstanding achievements and contributions in both
food safety and sustainability.
"Food safety and sustainability are important and continuing market
trends all companies must take seriously," said Sam Hsu, Ecolab senior
vice president and general manager of Greater China. "If managed
carefully, they can help deliver on a company's corporate social
responsibilities, proactively create shared value that enhances its
competitiveness and simultaneously advance the economic and social value
to the communities in which it operates."
Hsu continued, saying "As the global leader in products and services for
food safety, infection prevention and public health, Ecolab is committed
to utilizing the most efficient and sustainable approaches in our own
operations, as well as the solutions we provide to our customers to
build a cleaner, safer and healthier world. We are particularly proud to
receive this recognition in China, a major market for our business. We
will continue to drive food safety and sustainability around the globe."
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.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846 (U.S.)
Wendy
Wu, (+86 21) 6237 1000 Ext 105 (China)
Source: Ecolab Inc.
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