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Ecolab
AddedMar 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Ecolab

Ecolab

Public

Global provider of water, hygiene, and energy solutions for various industries.

HQ
Saint Paul, MN, US
Founded
1923
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Founded in 1923 by Merritt J. Osborn as Economics Laboratory, Ecolab Inc. is a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy solutions. The company's core mission is to provide comprehensive solutions for clean water, safe food, healthy environments, and abundant energy. Ecolab offers a wide range of products and services, including water treatment and process chemicals, catering to industries such as automotive, food, healthcare, petroleum, power generation, and various other industrial sectors.

Ecolab's notable affiliations include its acquisition of Nalco in 2011, expanding its expertise in water treatment. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker ECL and is a component of the S&P 500. Key achievements include its significant impact on improving water management and food safety standards globally. Ecolab's innovative solutions have made it a critical player in promoting sustainability and operational efficiency across diverse industries.

Ecolab - Quick Facts

When was Ecolab founded?

Ecolab was founded in 1923.

Where is Ecolab's headquarters located?

Ecolab's headquarters is located in Saint Paul, MN, US.

How many employees does Ecolab have?

Ecolab has 47,000 employees as of Jan 30, 2024.

Ecolab - Classification

Industry
  • Professional Service Companies
Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Cleantech
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Main Product
  • Hygiene Solutions
  • Water Treatment
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000031462
  • ticker: ECL
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
ISIC
  • 5210Warehousing and storage
  • 6810Real estate activities with own or leased property
  • 7020Management consultancy activities
  • 7810Activities of employment placement agencies
Show 41 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 210000Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211000Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211100Oil and Gas Extraction
  • 211120Crude Petroleum Extraction
  • 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 490000Transportation and Warehousing
  • 493000Warehousing and Storage
  • 493100Warehousing and Storage
  • 493110General Warehousing and Storage
  • 530000Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
  • 531000Real Estate
  • 531100Lessors of Real Estate
  • 531130Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
  • 541612Human Resources Consulting Services
  • 561300Employment Services
  • 561310Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services
  • 561312Executive Search Services
  • 560000Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 561000Administrative and Support Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541613Marketing Consulting Services
  • 541614Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
SIC
  • 1300Oil And Gas Extraction
  • 1310Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
  • 1311Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas
  • 2870Agricultural Chemicals
  • 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 4200Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing
  • 4220Public Warehousing And Storage
  • 4225General Warehousing and Storage
  • 5100Wholesale trade--nondurable goods
  • 5160Chemicals And Allied Products
  • 4000Railroad Transportation
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 8742Management Consulting Services