Ecolab’s Award-Winning Cockroach Multi-Station Provides Ongoing Defense to Protect Foodservice Operations

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Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has launched the Cockroach Multi-Station, a discreet device aimed at detecting cockroach presence in foodservice settings. This innovation has won a 2021 Kitchen Innovation Award for enhancing restaurant operations. Ecolab's solution aims to mitigate public health risks associated with cockroaches, which can carry harmful bacteria. The new system allows for better monitoring of pest activity, ultimately protecting businesses from potential shut downs.

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• The Cockroach Multi-Station received a 2021 Kitchen Innovation Award, indicating recognition for its innovative design.
• The system improves monitoring capabilities, helping restaurants quickly identify and address pest activity.
• Ecolab's solution enhances food safety and brand reputation for businesses in the foodservice industry.

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Patented design helps resolve cockroach problems and the public health risks they present by improving catch rates and reducing trap displacement

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has launched the Cockroach Multi-Station, an innovative, discreet and durable device designed to detect the arrival of cockroaches early and provide ongoing defense to help foodservice providers ensure clean and safe operations.

Ecolab’s patented Cockroach Multi-Station was recently recognized with a 2021 Kitchen Innovation Award from the National Restaurant Association. The Kitchen Innovation Awards recognize the most significant equipment innovations to improve back-of-house operations within the restaurant industry.

“The Cockroach Multi-Station is the latest innovation in our comprehensive Cockroach Service and will help our customers efficiently protect their brand reputation and bottom line,” said Greg Cook, senior vice president and general manager, Ecolab Pest Elimination. “Ecolab’s new solution will make it easier for the restaurant industry to help eliminate this business risk.”

The Cockroach Multi-Station is a permanent solution that is easily installed on any surface, making it ideal to detect and eliminate cockroaches at their source. The station’s unique design and curvature mimics cockroach harborages to facilitate greater pest attraction and capture.

“Known to carry bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, cockroaches are a major threat to food safety, public health and brand reputation,” said Julie Marquardt, vice president of Research, Development & Engineering for Ecolab Pest Elimination. “A single cockroach sighting can lead to a restaurant shut down, so it’s vital to mitigate pest risk through the innovation and expertise that Ecolab brings to our customer partnerships.”

Ecolab’s Cockroach Multi-Station has helped resolve major German Cockroach infestations in several types of food establishments through its monitoring capabilities that identify the presence and specific location of pest activity. By deploying this new way of monitoring, Ecolab Pest Elimination service specialists can quickly determine “hot-spots” and narrow their area of focus to help eliminate the origin of cockroach pressure as well as protect against new introductions.

An Ecolab Pest Elimination customer using the Cockroach Multi-Station commented, “The fact that cockroaches aren’t visible gives us confidence that monitoring is happening out of sight, and the Ecolab team will let us know what needs to happen if we do have a problem.”

The Cockroach Multi-Station is one of several innovative solutions offered with Ecolab’s Cockroach Service, which utilizes science-based protocols and equipment to proactively identify, eliminate and prevent cockroach risks. Ecolab’s Cockroach Service is a key component of its Pest Elimination Protect Programs and will help protect a company’s operations, brand and bottom line.

For more information on Ecolab’s Cockroach Multi-Station and Commercial Cockroach Elimination Service, visit www.ecolab.com/offerings/cockroaches.
   
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. www.ecolab.com

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Contact:
Roman Blahoski
651-250-4724
MediaRelations@Ecolab.com

May 20, 2021
                        
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FAQ

What is the Cockroach Multi-Station launched by Ecolab?

The Cockroach Multi-Station is an innovative device designed to detect cockroaches early and improve food safety in restaurants.

When did Ecolab launch the Cockroach Multi-Station?

Ecolab launched the Cockroach Multi-Station on May 20, 2021.

What are the benefits of the Cockroach Multi-Station for foodservice providers?

It helps foodservice providers improve catch rates of pests, reduce trap displacement, and maintain safe operations.

How does the Cockroach Multi-Station affect Ecolab's stock (ECL)?

The introduction of innovative solutions like the Cockroach Multi-Station may positively impact Ecolab's market position and potentially influence stock performance.

Why is the Cockroach Multi-Station important for public health?

Cockroaches can carry bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella, making early detection crucial for preventing health risks.