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.

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
Nalco Water – Innovation in Tissue Yankee Creping
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.

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

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

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

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

Pulp Digester Additives
Nalco Water's pulp digester additive technology increases pulp yield and quality, while improving pulp mill operational ...
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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
Nalco Water's automation, monitoring and control solutions will help you meet your business goals....

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

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

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

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
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
Learn how Nalco Water improved a pulp and paper mill’s sludge handling and dewatering operations....
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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Nalco Water
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Naperville, Il 60563
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