In March 2004, announcement was made of the merger of Alcide with EcoLab. Alcide Corporation is engaged in the research, development and commercialization of antimicrobial products for animal health, human health, food safety and industrial applications. The company holds substantial worldwide rights to its discoveries and technologies through various patents, patent applications, trademarks and know-how. Alcide antimicrobial systems are unique in the marketplace. The company's patented chemical compounds enjoy strong biocidal activity, a broad spectrum of kill and sustained activity against a wide range of disease-causing microorganisms.
