Ecolab Receives Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) Tekne Award
November 09 2011 - 4:54PM
Business Wire
Ecolab Inc. has received the 2011 Cleantech Tekne Award from the
Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) for its new Aquanomic™
laundry system. Designed for use in hotels and other institutional
settings, the Aquanomic laundry system utilizes innovative wash
formulas and low-temperature chemistry to reduce water and energy
consumption by up to 40 percent while providing clean, white and
soft results.
“Ecolab’s purpose is to help make the world cleaner, safer and
healthier everywhere it matters, and that’s what drives our
innovation,” said Dr. Larry Berger, senior vice president of
Research, Development and Engineering and chief technical officer.
“Our sustainable laundry solutions are the result of our focused
research and development work, and we are proud to be recognized by
the MHTA.”
One of 14 Tekne Award categories, the Cleantech Award is given
annually to Minnesota businesses that manufacture environmentally
sound products or solutions that reduce costs, inputs, energy
consumption, waste or pollution.
Previously, Ecolab received a 2009 Tekne Award in the Green
category for incorporating sustainability principles into its
business model. The company also received a 2007 Tekne award in the
Leadership category for furthering technology expansion in the
state.
With 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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