Ecolab Inc., founded in 1923 as Economics Laboratory, is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, the company employs over 50,000 people worldwide as of 2023.
Ecolab provides solutions to diverse industries such as foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial sectors, helping customers optimize water and energy usage while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sustainability. In 2022, the company reported a total revenue of $15.9 billion.
