Ecolab Commits $500M to Add 82,000 Sq Ft R&D Space, Seeks $10M Grant
Ecolab will invest $500 million to upgrade and expand its R&D operations in Eagan, adding 82,000 square feet of R&D space. The multi-year project, backed by a $10 million state grant request, will modernize its 300,000-square-foot campus and add five roles focused on infection prevention and water technology R&D.
1. Expansion Plan and Investment
Ecolab plans to dedicate $500 million to a multi-year construction project at its Eagan campus, focusing on upgrading and expanding longstanding R&D operations. The investment underscores the company’s commitment to bolstering its global research capabilities across all 40 industries it serves.
2. Facility Upgrades and State Grant
The project will add 82,000 square feet of laboratory and development space to the 300,000-square-foot Allan L. Schuman Campus and includes a $10 million state grant request. Upgrades will modernize chemistry labs, customer service areas and campus entryways, while only five new positions will be created to maintain workforce continuity.
3. Strategic R&D and Market Position
Ecolab aims to create a leading global research center for infection prevention solutions, water technologies and digital hygiene capabilities. Company leadership expects the enhanced facilities to accelerate breakthroughs that safeguard two billion people from infections and protect drinking water for one billion, reinforcing its market leadership.