Tissue and Towel Manufacturing Solutions

Nalco Water is a global leader providing comprehensive process and water treatment programs for the tissue and towel industry. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, optimize costs and maximize finished good performance. Our Total Value Delivered approach integrates chemical programs, digital and automation solutions, on-site service and technical expertise – all supported with research and analytical capabilities. By leveraging a combination of these solutions, we help tissue and towel manufacturers meet and improve strength, softness, absorbency and bulk to enable grade development and adjust the fiber mix.

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Yankee Operation Intelligence

Yankee Operation Intelligence, a digital technology comprised ofsoftware and hardware that monitors creping and cleaning blades, provides actionable insights so operators can make more informed decisions.

Nalco Water – Innovation in Tissue Yankee Creping

Nalco Water has developed a Yankee Coating and Release Platform that is composed of several technologies. From our best-in-class chemistry, to automation and engineering solutions, our Yankee Coating and Release Platform provides an operational excellence tool for the tissue and towel industry. 

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Tissue and Towel Industry Facts by the Numbers

  • China and Asia are expected to become the fastest growing regional market for Tissue and Towel
  • 37 gallons (140 liters) The approximate amount of water used to produce a single roll of toilet paper
  • 130 billion gallons The amount of water required to create paper towel per year
  • $37 billion The expected value of the tissue industry by 2033 

Explore Our Solutions for Tissue and Towel

On Premise Laundry and Commercial Laundry Services

On Premise Laundry and Commercial Laundry Services

Lower the total cost of laundry management with Ecolab's on-premise laundry program. Learn more about partnering with us...

Automation Monitoring and Control

Automation Monitoring and Control

Nalco Water's automation, monitoring and control solutions will help you meet your business goals....

Boiler Water Treatments - Chemicals, Monitoring and Maintenance Programs

Boiler Water Treatments - Chemicals, Monitoring and Maintenance Programs

Generate safe, reliable steam with boiler water chemical treatments, monitoring, and maintenance from Nalco Water. Achie...

Brown Stock Wash Aids

Brown Stock Wash Aids

Nalco Water's brown stock washing technology improves the operations and recovery process of chemical pulp mills in cont...

Contaminant Control

Contaminant Control

We provide contaminant control of paper machine surfaces to improve operations and reduce costs....

Cooling Water Treatment for Industrial Cooling Water Systems

Cooling Water Treatment for Industrial Cooling Water Systems

Our cooling water treatment solutions are designed to provide proper chemical treatment and preventive maintenance of on...

Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection

Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection

Our Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection Programs improve intangible papermaking value drivers....

Pulp Digester Additives

Pulp Digester Additives

Nalco Water's pulp digester additive technology increases pulp yield and quality, while improving pulp mill operational ...

Explore Our Tissue and Towel Water Utility Solutions

On Premise Laundry and Commercial Laundry Services

On Premise Laundry and Commercial Laundry Services

Lower the total cost of laundry management with Ecolab's on-premise laundry program. Learn more about partnering with us...

Automation Monitoring and Control

Automation Monitoring and Control

Nalco Water's automation, monitoring and control solutions will help you meet your business goals....

Boiler Water Treatments - Chemicals, Monitoring and Maintenance Programs

Boiler Water Treatments - Chemicals, Monitoring and Maintenance Programs

Generate safe, reliable steam with boiler water chemical treatments, monitoring, and maintenance from Nalco Water. Achie...

Brown Stock Wash Aids

Brown Stock Wash Aids

Nalco Water's brown stock washing technology improves the operations and recovery process of chemical pulp mills in cont...

Contaminant Control

Contaminant Control

We provide contaminant control of paper machine surfaces to improve operations and reduce costs....

Cooling Water Treatment for Industrial Cooling Water Systems

Cooling Water Treatment for Industrial Cooling Water Systems

Our cooling water treatment solutions are designed to provide proper chemical treatment and preventive maintenance of on...

Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection

Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection

Our Cooling Tower Cleaning and Disinfection Programs improve intangible papermaking value drivers....

Pulp Digester Additives

Pulp Digester Additives

Nalco Water's pulp digester additive technology increases pulp yield and quality, while improving pulp mill operational ...

Featured Tissue & Towel Case Studies


Optimize strength program and improve product quality

Read how a North America Tissue mill uses Nalco Water’s Metrix™ Technology to save chemical cost by $400K / year while improving product quality.

Protect Critical Assets and Improve Operating Efficiency

Learn how a Tissue mill uses Nalco Water’s 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Boilers to improve production by reducing soda straw mechanical cleaning.

Simplify Chemistry Program and Improve Productivity

A tissue and towel producer simplified their Yankee Coating and Release Program while increasing productivity and profitability.

Tissue and Towel Success Stories

Maximize Machine Performance with Navigator™ and Yankee Operation Intelligence

Maximize Machine Performance with Navigator™ and Yankee Operation Intelligence

Learn how Nalco Water’s Navigator™ Technology and Yankee Operation Intelligence helps a tissue customer improve machine ...

Swedish Paper Mill Wrings Out Water and Generates Savings

Swedish Paper Mill Wrings Out Water and Generates Savings

Learn how Nalco Water improved a pulp and paper mill’s sludge handling and dewatering operations....

Wrapping Up Savings in Papermaking

Wrapping Up Savings in Papermaking

Read how a pulp and paper company implemented PARETO Mixing Technology to save $95,000 per year....

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Nalco Water 
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563

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