The discreet Gatekeeper XP offers
preventive exterior protection by securing
rodents before they can enter a facility.
EcoSure provides advanced quality assurance
services for food safety, workplace safety and
consumer experience through on-site evaluations,
real-time reporting and training for foodservice,
retail and hospitality managers.
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Pest Elimination posted strong, double-digit
growth in its food retail, government and nonfood
retail markets in 2004, resulting in a
10% sales gain. Sales to existing customers
were also strong, thanks to innovative product
offerings and exceptional service.
Launched EcoPro FS to the full-service
restaurant segment. The program includes
the core Pest Elimination program, along
with service for fruit flies and ants, which
are common problems for foodservice
operations.
Created a co-marketing program with a
major distributor partner, resulting in a
significant increase in "street" accounts
such as independently owned and operated
restaurants.
Introduced the new Gatekeeper and
Gatekeeper XP interior and exterior rodent
traps, which secure pests in discreet units
disguised as heating vents.
Launched the Allur-Ring cockroach bait
station, a portable, dual-action device that
monitors and eliminates cockroaches.
Enhanced its service to the hospitality
industry with new bed bug and fruit fly
service protocols.
Continued its successful MarketGuard
program, through which the division's
offerings are marketed alongside those
from the Kay and Professional Products
divisions.
Experienced dramatic growth in its EcoSure
advanced quality assurance business by
focusing on an integrated approach to food
safety, workplace safety and consumer
experience evaluations.
In 2005, Pest Elimination expects to further
penetrate its key food retail, non-food retail,
quickservice restaurant and government
markets. The division expects improved
growth rates in its full-service restaurant and
hospitality markets on the strength of new
product and service offerings. Pest Elimination
is well-positioned and will continue to drive
growth by investing in its associates through
training and additional headcount.
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