Ecolab’s reported sales rose 7% to a record $3.6 billion in the second quarter of 2014. “Record second quarter results were driven by solid sales gains and margin expansion that once again reflected the strength of our business model and our continued growth focus,” said Douglas M. Baker Jr., chairman and chief executive officer, Ecolab. “Looking to the balance of the year, we expect to outperform market trends as we continue to focus on strong customer relationships, industry-leading innovat...