Ecolab, in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions, has reappointed DHL Supply Chain for an additional three years, continuing a longstanding 16-year partnership.
Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, provides specialised chemicals to a range of industries, including air filtration, hospital cleaning and sanitisation, and antimicrobial treatments in food processing.
Under the renewed contract, DHL will continue to transport these specialist chemicals to Ecolab's customer base, prioritising both product and staff safety.
"Ensuring safe chemical transfers to our customer sites is a top priority and for nearly 17 years, DHL has delivered a reliable and specialist logistics service that we know we can trust," said Richard Cavanagh, Supply Chain Manager at Ecolab.
"We are delighted to be continuing this long-standing partnership, helping us to drive efficiencies for our customers while keeping safety and sustainability at the forefront of our operation,” added Richard.
DHL is responsible for delivering chemicals for water treatment to thousands of Ecolab customer tanks across the UK.
To minimise waste, the company operates an innovative, circular system, transferring chemicals from bespoke reusable containers that drivers reload and return for thorough cleaning before reuse.
Paul Mason, VP Operations, Manufacturing Logistics, DHL Supply Chain UK, said: "Ecolab is a valued partner in the chemical services sector and the renewal of our contract is a testament to the high-quality service our team continues to deliver."
"With a wealth of experience and expertise in chemical services, we are continuing to enhance and develop this specialist function of our business with digital and sustainable solutions tailored to the unique needs of our customers."
In addition to holding ADR qualifications to carry dangerous goods, DHL drivers undergo 2-3 months of internal training to ensure "Zero Defect Deliveries" and secure handling.
The company also uses Microlise telematics to provide real-time tracking for Ecolab deliveries.