Ecolab(US:ECL) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-05 07:35Group 1 - Ecolab Group celebrates its 50th anniversary in the Greater China market in 2025, with its headquarters in Shanghai and a research center in Pudong recognized as a postdoctoral innovation practice base [1][8] - Ecolab operates in over 170 countries, providing comprehensive solutions and services in water, hygiene, and infection prevention, achieving annual sales of $16 billion [1] - The company has established a "global R&D - regional adaptation" system supported by 16 R&D centers, over 1,200 scientists, and more than 10,500 patents, promoting both localization and international collaboration [1] Group 2 - Ecolab's R&D team in Greater China has developed smart devices and new formula products that are efficient and environmentally friendly, contributing to local market success and global solutions [2] - Since entering the Greater China market in 1975, Ecolab has aligned its development with local social progress and market demands, establishing a major R&D center in Shanghai in 2011 [3] - The Greater China R&D center has nearly 100 scientists and engineers with top educational backgrounds, contributing over 100 international invention patents [3] Group 3 - Ecolab's ReadyDose™ tablet product, which has sold over 100 million units, addresses cleaning cost and efficiency issues in the food service industry by offering solid tablet cleaning solutions [5] - Innovations in sustainable development include low-temperature CIP technology, water reuse technology, and packaging innovations that reduce pollution and plastic use [5] - Ecolab is actively responding to China's carbon neutrality and digitalization goals through its digital solutions platform, Ecolab Smart Hub®, enhancing operational automation and efficiency [5][6] Group 4 - The recognition as a postdoctoral innovation practice base allows Ecolab to attract high-end talent and enhance its R&D capabilities, further supporting its mission of "In China, for the world" [8]