Ecolab Inc (NYSE:ECL)

After +20 years in food service and having memorized the Ecolab customer service number, I know first hand the attention to detail and customer satisfaction focus of the company. My company is purchasing the new "green" ECL cleaning products even though they cost slightly more. This has been a solid company and, from a customer standpoint will only continue to grow.

IT'S DOWN FOR THE YEAR, HAD GREAT EARNING REPORT

Ecolab had a good year in 2007 and a great fourth quarter. The stock declined in the first quarter of 2008 but now has rebounded inline with 2007-Q4.

This company sells to the hospitality industry and even paid dividends during the time of 9/11. A recession will not hurt them it will make them adapt.

there is good outlook for this company, it's a steady growing company.

This is one to keep long term. Jim cramer also picked this as a must buy.

solid performance continues historical double diget grow.strong moat around this busness.competing in important area...food safty and brand protection.

4cap; 92%; 5mornstar; buy price

Just acquired Microtek, I think the healthcare sector will become ever more prevelant as baby boomers get older and need healthcare.

No substantial competetors

Chemical punk in business

This is a good company with a good record so for the long haul i think where going to see good things come from this stock!

selling nothing

The best times are clearly behind this stock. This is a long term sell......

Highly consistent outperformance for over 20 years.

Good Value Performer. Will grow at about 12 ~ 15% CAGR EPS.

Ecolab is ranked among the experts as a chemical company, however because of the unique market posistion in the food and healthcare industry, the company is not exposed to market fluctuations and negative economic risk. Ecolab does not sell chemicals that are subject to speculative purchase...if you are a food manufacturer you MUST clean your facility in order to produce food; if you are a hospital, you must disinfect the surgical suites in order to perform procedures. Ecolab customers are connected to an ongoing stream of new purchases fueled by a seemingly endless array of new chemistry that Ecolab's R & D gurus are imagineer. Don' t think of ECL as a Dupont or even a Johnson & Johnson...these chemical giants are much less focused and ARE subject to discretionary purchasing trends. The sustainable business model of Ecolab is their simple business mantra: As soon as you clean something, it starts to get dirty again!