Zep Inc, a leading innovator, producer and distributor of maintenance, cleaning and sanitation solutions for food & beverage, industrial & institutional, retail, and vehicle care customers, has announced the acquisition of EcoClear [LLC], a deep-cleaning solution provider that specializes in sanitizing and disinfecting food processing and refrigerated facilities. As part of the acquisition, EcoClear will be integrated into AFCO, a division of Zep and a leading specialty chemical and sanitation provider that serves the food and beverage processing industry.