INTERNATIONAL:
CANADA
Canada
posted solid growth in 2001 thanks to excellent institutional sales,
growth in western Canada, and a commitment to account retention and
penetration. Achievements include:
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Increased
customer retention with enhanced services and a highly successful
service reporting and tracking system.
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Produced
double-digit growth in its Vehicle Care, FresH2O,
Ecotemp and Pest Elimination businesses.
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Launched
the Aqua Balance Pool & Spa program, which provides superior
chemistry and remote monitoring services for hotel pools and spas.
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Strengthened
its popular Ecotemp lease program with Omega a new
low-temperature dishmachine that is generating strong sales.
Outlook
Canada looks forward to continued growth in 2002, and anticipates
particularly strong performances from its emerging Vehicle Care, Pest
Elimination and Pool & Spa businesses. Independent street accounts
are expected to provide a solid growth avenue for Institutional, while
Food & Beverage is poised to gain additional market share in the
brewery segment.
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