INTERNATIONAL:
ASIA PACIFIC
The
Asia Pacific region achieved excellent sales in 2001 by circling the
customer, and by capitalizing on its cross-selling opportunities and
commitment to quality staffing and training. Among the highlights:
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Northeast
Asia leveraged its sales force and corporate account relationships
to offset slow economic conditions, generating double-digit local
currency sales growth. Japan enjoyed strong market gains and success,
with GeoSystem 9000 leading the way.
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Enjoyed
outstanding New Zealand farm sales, providing a wide range of
products and services to the dairy industry in a strong year for
that market.
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Introduced
CleanCare, a comprehensive hospitality housekeeping program.
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Rolled
out the Aquamat tunnel pasteurizer program for breweries
and beverage processors.
Outlook
Asia Pacific
expects continued sales growth in its core beverage and brewery
segments, as well
as in its pharmaceutical, seafood, poultry and dairy farm markets,
which should help offset the softer hospitality industry. Distributor
programs are being rolled out across Indonesia and China to provide
Ecolab solutions in areas with sprawling geography.
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