At the Choose France Summit, alongside GravitHy, a low-carbon iron producer, and HoloSolis, a photovoltaic panel manufacturer, Ecolab reaffirms its commitment to a competitive, decarbonized French industry.

Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, is confirming its commitment to the sustainable growth of the French economy by planning a €100 million investment in two industrial projects designated as strategic by the French government: GravitHy and HoloSolis. This commitment is in line with Ecolab’s core mission: to demonstrate that industrial performance and sustainability are inseparable. It reflects its belief that green reindustrialization is a decisive lever for European competitiveness.

By supporting water- and energy-intensive industries in their transition to sustainable models, Ecolab is naturally extending its role as a strategic industrial partner. Drawing on its global expertise in water management and operational performance optimization in industry, the company is bringing these forward-looking projects not only financial support, but also a strategic vision for meeting the environmental challenges of tomorrow’s industrial sites.

GravitHy: A High-Stakes Industrial Site in Fos-sur-Mer

Located in Fos-sur-Mer, at the heart of a historic industrial area undergoing major transformation, GravitHy aims to produce 2 million metric tons of low-carbon iron per year using a hydrogen-based direct reduction process. GravitHy addresses the challenges of large-scale decarbonization and optimized resource management in a sector with high water and energy intensity. The site is scheduled to begin operations in 2030.

HoloSolis: Producing Solar Energy in Europe

Located in the Europôle zone of Hambach, the HoloSolis plant will be one of Europe’s largest gigafactories for photovoltaic cells and modules, capable of producing up to 10 million photovoltaic panels per year. Once fully operational, it will contribute to Europe’s energy competitiveness and help build a continental industrial solar value chain. The site is scheduled to begin operations in 2028.

“The €100 million investment announced by Ecolab is excellent news for our industrial and ecological sovereignty. It shows that the attractiveness strategy led by the President of the Republic since 2017 is delivering concrete results: France is attracting global players that want to invest in the industries of the future. With GravitHy and HoloSolis, we are accelerating the decarbonization of our economy while creating skilled jobs across our regions. By reconciling innovation, competitiveness, and climate ambition, we will build lasting prosperity for our country.”, Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition.

“Europe needs an industry that is strong, competitive, and decarbonized. By investing in GravitHy and HoloSolis, we are standing alongside the players who are reinventing Europe’s industrial model. That is precisely our mission: to demonstrate that economic performance and sustainability are not opposing goals, but the twin pillars of a resilient, future-ready industry.”, Christophe Beck, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ecolab.

“We are a committed partner to the industries of the future in France. Supporting these two strategic projects means making a tangible contribution to the competitiveness of French industry while accelerating its adaptation to climate change.”, Thierry Troudet, Managing Director of Ecolab France.

This investment will also contribute to local economic development in the regions and to the creation of approximately 2,500 skilled jobs. It reflects Ecolab’s long-term commitment to France, its second-largest European market, and its determination to play an active role in building a more resource-efficient, competitive, and resilient industrial economy.

About Ecolab

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A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science-based solutions, data-driven insights, AI technology and world-class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best-in-class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab delivers $16 billion in annual sales, employs 48,000 associates and serves customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one-third of the world’s food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, hospitality, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics and life sciences. As the world’s water company, Ecolab plays an important role in AI growth by supporting the full water needs of advanced computing—from ultra‑pure water for chip manufacturing, to water solutions that support the power behind AI, to direct liquid cooling systems for high‑density computing that improves performance while reducing environmental impact through circular water use. In life sciences, Ecolab delivers end to end solutions that support the development and manufacturing of life-saving drugs, helping customers operate safely and consistently at scale while improving performance and reducing environmental impact. Through its comprehensive approach, Ecolab protects what’s vital, with a goal by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and conserve enough drinking water for 1 billion people, while continuing to enhance business performance. 
Ecolab. Protecting What’s Vital.
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A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights, AI technology and world‑class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best‑in‑class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab has $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one‑third of the world’s food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics, life sciences and hospitality. Ecolab’s comprehensive approach protects what’s vital, aiming by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and enough drinking water for 1 billion people while enhancing business performance.

Present in France for more than 40 years, Ecolab accounts for 17% of its European operations there. The company has 3 manufacturing sites, 2 R&D centers, and 4 offices in France, and employs nearly 2,000 associates in the country.

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