Ecolab has acquired the water treatment, car top dust control and freeze conditioning specialty chemical and service businesses from AKJ Industries, based in Florida.  Revenues were approximately $23 million in 2013. “This acquisition provides a good complement to our current coal industry offerings and service footprint,” said Timothy P. Mulhere, Ecolab Executive Vice President and President, Global Water and Process Services, which operates under the Nalco name.

“It enables us to offer more sustainable solutions to our mining industry customers globally and expands our service capabilities for customers in the faster growing Western United States and Canada coal markets.”

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2013 sales of $13 billion and 45,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to maintain clean environments, optimise water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies for customers.