In an announcement made on 1 October 2009 ISS Pest Control has been acquired by Ecolab in an arrangement that will see Ecolab becoming ISS UKs pest services provider of choice.
The press release states that the sale, with effect from 13 October 2009, is seen as an ideal situation for both parties.
Henrik Andersen, CEO for ISS said: “The sale of ISS Pest Control to Ecolab is a ‘win win’ for everyone involved as we have entered into a partnership arrangement with Ecolab to provide our pest services, whilst those involved will benefit from a business that has a significant pest control offering. I wish all those who will be making the move the very best for the future.”
Dave Adams, Ecolab Pest Elimination general manager in the UK said: “I warmly welcome our new associates (Editors note: associates = staff to you and me) to Ecolab. This addition increases our associates to nearly 650 nationwide and further strengthens our ability to deliver, innovative and proactive pest services with dedicated locally managed teams.”
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By way of background ISSwas founded in Denmark in 1901. Today it is one of the world’s largest facility service providers, employing over 40,000 people in the UK alone. The company offers the full range of facility services including cleaning, catering, office support and property services. ISS came into pest control in 2005 with the purchase of London-based Standby Pest Control. |
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