Ecolab

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services, dedicated to providing clean water, safe food, and abundant energy. Founded in 1923, the company serves over one million customer locations across more than 170 countries, delivering solutions that enhance operational efficiency and promote safe food and clean environments. Ecolab produces and markets a wide range of cleaning and sanitation products for various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and life sciences. Its offerings encompass dish and laundry washing systems, pest control, infection control products, and customized water management solutions. With a workforce of approximately 48,000 associates, Ecolab continues to maintain a strong presence in the U.S. while expanding its market reach internationally.

Christophe Beck

Chairman, President and CEO

Darrell Brown

EVP and President, Global Industrial Group, Ecolab

Lynne Monticello

Global Vice President and General Manager, EcoSure and Lobster Ink

Daniel Schmechel

CFO

Past deals in Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Holchem Laboratories

Acquisition in 2018
Holchem, a supplier of hygiene and cleaning products and services for the food and beverage, food service and hospitality industries.

RP Adam

Acquisition in 2017
RP Adam specializes in the manufacture and supply of cleaning and disinfection products. The company offers a diverse range of products including catering cleaning and disinfection solutions, housekeeping and domestic cleaning supplies, washroom hygiene products, handcare items, and dish and glass cleaning products. RP Adam serves various sectors such as restaurants, catering services, hotels, residential healthcare, and public facilities. The company effectively reaches its customers through a robust network of regional and national distributors, as well as through direct supply agreements, ensuring that customer requirements are met efficiently and promptly.

Swisher Hygiene

Acquisition in 2015
Swisher Hygiene, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in providing commercial hygiene and sanitation solutions to a diverse clientele across North America and internationally. The company's product offerings include a wide range of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, restroom hygiene programs, hand soaps, sanitizers, deodorizers, and fryer cleaners. In addition to these products, Swisher Hygiene also offers services such as dish machine leasing and operational efficiency programs, allowing clients to enhance their hygiene standards and improve overall productivity. Established in the hygiene sector, Swisher Hygiene focuses on delivering essential solutions that meet the varying needs of businesses in multiple industries.

Henkel-Ecolab

Acquisition in 2001
Henkel-Ecolab has operated as a 50-50 joint venture of Ecolab and Henkel, providing premium cleaning and sanitizing products in Europe as part of Ecolab's global service coverage.

Kay Chemical Company

Acquisition in 1994
Founded in 1932, Kay specializes in cleaning, sanitizing and food safety programs and services for the quick service restaurant and food retail service markets. Kay’s customers include some of the world’s largest quick service restaurant chains, fast-casual restaurant chains, supermarkets, mega-retailers, coffeehouses and donut shops. Kay products, programs and services help maintain clean and sanitized kitchens, restrooms, in-store delis, bakeries and butcher shops for a cleaner, safer and healthier customer experience. Kay employs approximately 1,100 people throughout the world including chemical and process engineers, chemists, microbiologists, regulatory specialists, technical account experts, marketing and sales, and support staff. Approximately 500 work at Kay’s Greensboro headquarters and manufacturing facility and approximately 50 employees work at the company’s Winston-Salem distribution center.
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