Ecolab Inc. has acquired the dairy hygiene chemical businesses of EXL Laboratories and Hypred Canada, sold under the brands A&L Laboratories, ANFO and Aspen. EXL Laboratories manufactures, markets and sells teat dips, milk house cleaners and sanitizers, and other hygiene products primarily for use on dairy farms in the U.S. and Canada. Revenues are approximately $25 million. No other details were announced.
"This purchase strengthens our North American dairy agricultural hygiene business, and represents our commitment to this important market," said Jill Wyant, Ecolab executive vice president and president, Global Food & Beverage. "We look forward to having the sales and service teams join us and a seamless integration for our customers."
About EcolabA 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 2013 sales of $13 billion and 45,000 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 Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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11.5.2014