3D TRASAR Technology for Yankee Operations, 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.
Ecolab® PaperIQ™ with 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Yankee Operations
Ecolab® PaperIQ™ with 3D TRASAR™ Technology for Yankee Operations
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
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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Yankee Coating, Adhesion and Release Agents | Nalco Water
Nalco Water's Yankee Coating solutions are designed to produce stronger, softer, tissue. Our coating, creping adhesives ...
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Sizing and Functionals
Our sizing and functionals improve the finished paper sheet and printmaking operational efficiency.
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Paper Strength Additives | Nalco Water
Nalco Water knows wet and dry strength is critical to papermaking. Our paper additives enhance tissue and paper strength...
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Retention Drainage and Wet End Management
Retention Drainage and Wet End Management
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Paper Machine Scale Control
Nalco Water provides scale inhibitors, crystal modifiers and dispersants to prevent scale deposits.
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Paper Machine Defoamer and De-Aeration
Our foam control chemicals effectively control foam and entrained air in all paper and board.
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Microbial Control
We provide holistic microbial control programs for pulp and paper grades across the spectrum of smallest, specialized to...
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Contaminant Control
We provide contaminant control of paper machine surfaces to improve operations and reduce costs.
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Water Reuse and Recycling
Explore Nalco Water's industrial water reuse and recycling solutions to conserve water, treat combined wastewater stream...
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Wastewater Treatment
We offer a number of tools to efficiently analyze, evaluate, and provide wastewater treatment your entire operation from...
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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...
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Boiler Water Treatments - Chemicals, Monitoring and Maintenance Programs
Generate safe, reliable steam with boiler water chemical treatments, monitoring, and maintenance from Nalco Water. Achie...
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Industrial Water Pretreatment Systems
Our team designs, builds and services ion exchange, water filtration, DI and RO systems, and provides maintenance and ex...
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Paper Water Pretreatment
We use safe acids in our pulp mill cleaning solutions to treat mill and liquor processing deposits.
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Mercury Control
Nalco Water provides customers with mercury air emissions control for coal-fired power plants.
Featured Tissue and 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
March 2, 2026
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 ...
March 2, 2026
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.
March 2, 2026
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 for the pulp and paper industry. Contact us to learn how we can help you.
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