ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. has received the 2011 Cleantech Tekne Award from the
Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) for its new Aquanomic™ laundry
system. Designed for use in hotels and other institutional settings, the
Aquanomic laundry system utilizes innovative wash formulas and
low-temperature chemistry to reduce water and energy consumption by up
to 40 percent while providing clean, white and soft results.
"Ecolab's purpose is to help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier
everywhere it matters, and that's what drives our innovation," said Dr.
Larry Berger, senior vice president of Research, Development and
Engineering and chief technical officer. "Our sustainable laundry
solutions are the result of our focused research and development work,
and we are proud to be recognized by the MHTA."
One of 14 Tekne Award categories, the Cleantech Award is given annually
to Minnesota businesses that manufacture environmentally sound products
or solutions that reduce costs, inputs, energy consumption, waste or
pollution.
Previously, Ecolab received a 2009 Tekne Award in the Green category for
incorporating sustainability principles into its business model. The
company also received a 2007 Tekne award in the Leadership category for
furthering technology expansion in the state.
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.
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Source: Ecolab Inc.
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