Ecolab Inc. introduced PERformance, its new low-temperature bleach technology, to the U.S. market at Clean 2005—right before some regions began experiencing skyrocketing natural gas prices. The old saying proved right again—timing is everything.
 
The proprietary formula of peracetic acid and peroxide was first used by Ecolab in Europe, where today more than 500 laundries are using it. In the United States, the Disney laundry in Orlando served as a test site for the new product. During the initial rollout period, 10 more laundries came on board, representing both healthcare and hospitality. The results have been outstanding, particularly ...