ecolab ReviewOperations

Institutional delivered record sales in 2005, growing 7%, thanks to new business gains, increased market penetration and successful new product launches. The division also implemented comprehensive cost-saving initiatives to help offset substantial rises in raw material and fuel costs. The division plans to leverage its proven programs to drive expanded growth in 2006 through delivering more superior product and service solutions to existing accounts, new account gains, new product launches, and sales force additions.