Company’s Dairy Quality Enhancement Program recognized for industry
impact
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and
services, was presented with a 2015 Tekne Award from the Minnesota High
Tech Association (MHTA) during the association’s annual awards program
Nov. 18 in Minneapolis. The Tekne Awards recognize companies,
innovations and individuals that have a positive impact on Minnesota’s
diverse tech-based economy.
Ecolab’s Global Food & Beverage business received a Tekne award in the
Food and Agriculture category for its Dairy Quality Enhancement Program,
which addresses production quality issues caused by equipment
contaminated with biofilms (a thin and encased layer of microorganisms
that can form on surfaces). This innovative cleaning and sanitation
program helps control biofilms, resulting in high-quality and safe dairy
products while improving the operational efficiency of the manufacturing
process.
“Our Dairy Quality Enhancement Program is an example of how we are
solving our customers’ toughest operational challenges,” said Dr. Larry
Berger, Ecolab executive vice president and chief technical officer.
“Innovation that supports the success of our customers is a key driver
of our long-term growth.”
A list of 2015 Tekne Award recipients and finalists is available at www.tekneawards.org.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at more than one million
customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene
and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital
resources. With 2014 sales of $14 billion and 47,000 associates, Ecolab
delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe
food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and
improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare,
energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries
around the world. For more news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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About Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA)
MHTA is an
innovation and technology association united in fueling Minnesota’s
prosperity. We help bring together the people of Minnesota’s technology
ecosystem and lead the charge in directing technology issues to
Minnesota’s state capitol. MHTA is the only membership organization that
represents Minnesota’s entire technology-based economy. MHTA members
include organizations of every size − involved in virtually every aspect
of technology creation, production, application and education in
Minnesota. Find out more online at www.mhta.org
or follow MHTA on Twitter at twitter.com/MHTA.
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Source: Ecolab Inc.