Ecolab, a water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services provider, completed the acquisition of Purolite, a provider of ion exchange resins, for $3.7bn. “Over the last 40 years, with the support and contribution of our loyal, highly skilled workforce, we have built our company into a dynamic force within the industries and for the clients we serve. We are truly grateful to our employees and management team for supporting our vision and entrepreneurial spirit. My family and I are very confident that Ecolab can carry on these traditions. We are confident that Purolite will be in good hands and that our goals for high growth, innovation and quality will continue under Ecolab’s stewardship," Steve Brodie, Purolite CEO.