Ecolab (ECL) is a world leader in the market for water, sanitation and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With annual sales of more than $ 13.8 billion and 48,000 employees, Ekolab provides comprehensive solutions and services that promote food safety, maintain cleanliness of the environment, optimize water and energy resources, and increase operational efficiency in the food, medicine, energy, hospitality and industry in more than 170 countries.