Supplier Spotlight: Ecolab

Paul Lloyd, VP & GM MEA at Ecolab, reveals the company’s focus on personalised services

When was your company established?
Merrit Osborn, a former travelling salesman, founded the company in St. Paul, Minnesota, US in 1923.Ecolab’s global workforce comprises 45,000 employees, of which 25,000 are sales-and-service associates.

What is your annual turnover?
Ecolab has $13 billion annual sales worldwide.

What are your core services?
Ecolab focuses on housekeeping, laundry and food services operations. We have a comprehensive portfolio of product solutions for foodservice operations that address cleaning and sanitising needs. Ecolab’s products are designed to provide additional benefits, such as reduced labour, energy or water consumption as well as employee safety. Ecolab’s housekeeping programme focuses on the right cleaning procedures, products and tools for each property.

What new products have you launched recently?
We’ve introduced Greaselift, an innovative, non-corrosive and biodegradable kitchen degreasing solution that has the power of caustic degreasers, but does not require the use of protective gloves, goggles or aprons so it is easier and more efficient to use.

How can hotels contact you?
Web: www.ecolab.com
Tel: +971 4 8014444
Email: support.gulf@ecolab.com.