ECL

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:ECL) is a leading provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions founded in 1923 and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The company has evolved from its origins as Economics Laboratory into a global industrial services giant serving customers across manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, and institutional sectors. With operations spanning 170 countries, Ecolab has established itself as a critical partner to industries requiring specialized cleaning, sanitizing, and water treatment solutions. The company went public in 1957 and has built its reputation through decades of innovation in chemistry, engineering, and digital technologies that help customers improve operational efficiency while meeting stringent safety and regulatory standards.