Packaging
Ecolab DryExx GS Lubricant Recognized as Best Product Design in the 2011 Social Innovation Awards
Thursday 31. March 2011 - A new product from Ecolab Inc., DryExx GS Lubricant, earned the best product design award in the 2011 Social Innovation Awards at the JustMeans Redefining Value Conference in London. The 2011 Social Innovation Awards is an international awards program in the field of sustainability that recognizes companies implementing groundbreaking strategies and programs that drive social and environmental innovation.
DryExx GS Lubricant is a dry conveyor lubricant designed for glass packaging on stainless steel or mixed conveyors used in the beverage, brewery and food processing industries. The patented, high-performance lubricant reduces water use in conveyor lines by as much as 97 percent when used in conjunction with Ecolabs control system.
“Ecolab has a strong and consistent focus on using innovation to help our customers run more efficient and sustainable operations,” said Timothy P. Mulhere, Ecolabs senior vice president and general manager, Food & Beverage/Water, Energy & Waste – North America. “Were very proud that the DryExx program is being recognized and that its helped customers reduce water usage by as much as 1 million gallons annually per production line.”
As part of the DryExx Lubricant System, Ecolab provides an engineered conveyor management control system to help optimize line efficiency, and reduce bottle tipping and breakage.