Ecolab and DuPont to Collaborate on New Antimicrobial Technologies for the Food and Beverage Processing Industry
June 29 2010 - 4:36PM
Business Wire
Ecolab Inc. announced today that it has entered into a marketing
agreement with DuPont to commercialize new antimicrobial coating
technologies for the food and beverage processing industry that
will reduce the risk of environmental contamination by enhancing
food facility hygiene. The control of mold, and pathogenic
bacteria, especially Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, is a
significant challenge for the food processing industry.
“Ecolab is committed to bringing new innovations to customers
that help reduce their food safety risks. This new technology
provides an industry-leading antimicrobial coating solution that is
easily applied and removed from surfaces in the food processing
environment,” said Thomas W. Handley, Ecolab’s President, Global
Food and Beverage. “This partnership combines the foundational
knowledge of DuPont in coatings and polymer science, and its
expertise in engineering solutions and market-driven innovation,
with Ecolab’s strength in application development, regulatory and
customer expertise in the food and beverage processing
industry.”
Limited-scale market trials are under way in Europe and North
America. The parties are currently working with regulatory agencies
to obtain additional necessary approvals in the United States,
Canada and the European Union.
“DuPont has a long-standing reputation as a leader in developing
science-based products that contribute to better, safer, healthier
lives for people everywhere,” said Gary Spitzer, President for
DuPont Chemicals & Fluoroproducts. “Many of our products
feature innovative ways of cleaning and disinfecting that provide
extended antimicrobial activity,” said Spitzer. “Together through
this partnership, we will bring additional market-driven
innovations to the food and beverage processing industry.”
About EcolabWith sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000
associates, Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in
cleaning, sanitizing, food safety and infection prevention products
and services. Ecolab delivers comprehensive programs and services
to foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, and
hospitality markets in more than 160 countries. More news and
information is available at www.ecolab.com.
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