ECOLAB HELPS TRANSFORM THE BOURBON INDUSTRY'S ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES WITH MAKER'S MARK DISTILLERY

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Ecolab Inc.'s Ecovation division announced the installation and startup of its proprietary whole stillage treatment solution in Loretto, KY. Ecovation, a leader in the development of value-driven waste stream treatment and renewable energy solutions, collaborated with Maker's Mark to design, build and operate the waste stream treatment system that will enable the Maker's Mark Distillery to significantly recycle its waste stream and generate renewable energy. The state-of-the art system is the first in the bourbon industry and will serve as a prototype for other distilleries. "Ecovation is dedicated to working with clients to create focused solutions that are both environmentally sensitive and cost effective," said Diane C. Creel, Ecovation Sr. Vice President & General Manager. "Together, Ecovation and the Maker's Mark Distillery have developed a new, sustainable model for whole stillage management involving our proprietary Mobilized Film Technology. Ecovation's ability to produce this kind of long-term solution is what makes the company different from others." Traditionally, managing the co-products from the spirits manufacturing industry has been energy intensive and costly, often creating a bottleneck in the production process. Ecovation's waste stream solution will enable Maker's Mark to expand production capacity while significantly reducing dependence on natural gas.