Ecolab targets dirty water to energy technology

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Food plant specialist Ecolab to acquire Ecovation in $210m deal that gives it access to new waste water system capable of generating energy as a by product

Cleaning, food safety and infection prevention firm Ecolab is to push into the energy efficiency market after announcing it is to splash out $210m to acquire Ecovation, a company specialising in systems...

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