Merritt J. Osborn (1889-1979) was an American entrepreneur and the founder of Economics Laboratory, Inc., which later became Ecolab Inc. Osborn's vision and innovative ideas helped establish Ecolab as a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies and services.
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Ecolab Inc. is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services for various industries. Founded in 1923 by Merritt J. Osborn, the company is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. Ecolab is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "ECL."
Key aspects of Ecolab include:
Business Segments: Ecolab operates through four primary business segments: