Milan, September 2026 - Ecolab today announced that, effective 1 December 2026, it will move to a direct market model for selected Life Sciences product lines in Italy, including the Klercide™ and Klerwipe™ contamination control portfolios. The move strengthens Ecolab's direct presence in one of Europe's most important pharmaceutical markets and is designed to bring customers closer to Ecolab's technical expertise, service resources, and global Life Sciences capabilities.

The new model reflects Ecolab's increased direct investment and engagement in the Italian Life Sciences market, with expanded technical expertise and customer resources designed to serve customers more directly. Backed by more than 100 years of global experience and more than 20 years supporting Life Sciences customers in Italy, Ecolab brings a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturers' operational, quality, and contamination control requirements, helping strengthen supply resilience and enhance the customer experience, while improving product availability. 

"Italy is an important and growing market for Life Sciences, where pharmaceutical manufacturers operate in an increasingly complex and highly regulated environment when quality, reliability, efficiency, and speed are essential," said Lisa Stasi, Vice President & General Manager Global Pharma. "This evolution strengthens our ability to support regional customers by combining Ecolab's technical expertise in contamination control and global reach with established local presence, responsiveness and support, helping them address increasing operational challenges and unlock new opportunities." 

This enhanced market approach reinforces its long-term commitment to the Italian Life Sciences industry, providing pharmaceutical manufacturers with greater access to technical expertise, local support, and the resources of a global Life Sciences organization.