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Ecolab opens advanced resin manufacturing facility in China. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Demand for advanced purification solutions is growing as industries look to improve performance while using less water and fewer natural resources. Industries are increasingly turning to advanced separation, purification and recovery solutions to support water stewardship, circular resource management, regulatory compliance and more resilient supply chains. To meet that demand, Ecolab Life Sciences, a division of Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL), today announced the opening of a new resin manufacturing facility in Quzhou, China. The investment expands Ecolab's resin manufacturing capacity and further strengthens its global manufacturing network, underscoring the company's continued investment in the Life Sciences business and commitment to long-term growth. The facility produced its first customer shipments in July and was formally opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of Ecolab's executive leadership team. "As the world's most essential industries grow, so does the need for more advanced purification solutions," said Christophe Beck, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolab. "Our investment in Quzhou allows us to innovate alongside our customers, support their growth and help them achieve high performance while using fewer natural resources." The Quzhou plant reflects Ecolab's continued investment in its global manufacturing and innovation network, expanding resin manufacturing capacity across critical industrial, environmental and infrastructure applications. The site combines expanded resin manufacturing capacity with a new co-located research, development and engineering center, bringing together teams from Ecolab's Deqing and Quzhou facilities. The high-tech facility produces resins critical to helping enhance customer process efficiency and shorten manufacturer lead times. "This new facility further strengthens Ecolab's position as a global supplier of advanced purification solutions by expanding our ability to serve high-growth markets and critical customer applications worldwide," said Hayley Crowe, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Global Life Sciences, Ecolab. "By bringing manufacturing and RD&E closer together, we can accelerate innovation, respond more quickly to growing demand and harness expertise of our talented teams to deliver the quality, reliability, and technical excellence customers expect from Ecolab." "China is an important market for advanced manufacturing, and our customers continue to raise the bar on performance, quality and efficiency," said Christina Kong, Greater China Market Lead, Ecolab. "Quzhou strengthens our ability to serve customers locally while connecting them to Ecolab's global capabilities and supply network." For more than 100 years, Ecolab has helped customers grow and improve performance while using fewer natural resources. The company's new Quzhou facility extends that impact to meet growing demand for advanced purification solutions around the world. About Ecolab A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science-based solutions, data-driven insights, AI technology and world-class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best-in-class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab has $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one-third of the world's food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics, life sciences and hospitality. Ecolab's comprehensive approach protects what's vital, aiming by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and enough drinking water for 1 billion people while enhancing business performance.

Ecolab launches Hybrid, equipment that centralizes cleaning and sanitizing steps. More in the news: Hybrid 7 is a solution that combines pressurized water, detergent, and sanitizer in one place. This new sanitization platform was developed to make cleaning processes more efficient, safe, and sustainable, and can be used in cheese factories. Launched in August during Siavs 2026, an event focused on animal protein production chains, Hybrid 7 is a centralized surface sanitization system that provides pressurized water, detergent, and sanitizer in a single piece of equipment, and can have branches ("satellites"), guaranteeing pressure even with all points open. "In the cheese factory, it is used to sanitize floors, production tables, molds, external equipment, conveyor belts, drains, and other surfaces that come into direct and indirect contact with food," explains Alexandre Ito, manager of the food and beverage division at Ecolab in Brazil. "In addition to making the process more efficient, the system can reduce water consumption by up to 50% compared to the conventional use of hoses." Hybrid 7 works in three main stages: 1. Rinsing, with a high-pressure water supply from the main station, is useful for removing milk, cheese, fat, and protein residue accumulated during production; 2. Application of foam detergent, since the equipment automatically doses the chemical at the correct concentration and generates high-adhesion foam, uniformly covering surfaces and increasing cleaning efficiency; 3. Sanitization, because after the final rinse, the system allows for the controlled application of sanitizer to ensure a reduction in the microbiological load, in order to meet food safety requirements. Alexandre explains that, for installation, a suitable location is needed to mount the Mainstation, which can be a wall or a technical area. To ensure its proper functioning, it is necessary to maintain the supply of water, power, compressed air, and chemicals (such as alkaline or chlorinated alkaline detergent and sanitizer), in addition to performing preventive maintenance and following the recommended cleaning procedures. Ito points out that the system is robust and easy to operate - it can be operated independently by one or two users. Hybrid also incorporates automation features that simplify use, increase productivity, and reduce the need for manual intervention. Key differentiating features include automatic pressure control, integrated flow measurement, and a frequency-controlled pump, which provides greater precision in chemical application and lower energy consumption. The platform also offers improved mobility, optimized thermal management, and continuous performance monitoring, contributing to safer, more standardized, and sustainable operations. According to Alexandre, artisanal terroir cheese production does not require any specific care when using the Hybrid 7. "The main benefit in this type of production is greater control over foam and reduced water consumption during rinsing, contributing to more efficient hygiene and greater control of the cheesemaking process," says Alexandre. "The system's connectivity also allows for remote monitoring and speeds up technical support when needed," he adds. Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) operates in the sustainability and food safety sector, offering solutions and services in water, hygiene, and infection prevention. One of its focuses is optimizing the use of water, energy, and resources to make operations more productive, resilient, and sustainable. Ricardo Maciel, leader of Ecolab's Light Division in Brazil, observes: "The protein industry faces increasing challenges related to efficient water use, operational costs, and environmental compliance. Our goal is to help customers transform these challenges into opportunities through a combination of technical expertise, innovation, and digital technologies," he concludes. Enter your name and email to receive its information.