NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 3, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nalco Company (NYSE:NLC) today introduced Pareto(tm) wet-end optimization technology to the global pulp and paper market. This new technology is an integral component of SMART Solutions(r) for Efficiency and is used to improve and optimize the delivery of retention aid chemicals to the paper machine.
Pareto wet-end optimization technology focuses on the many variables that impact quality and efficiency in modern papermaking, delivering optimization of key system inputs.
Initial trials have shown Pareto wet-end optimization technology can provide significant improvement in chemical efficiencies at minimized consumption of key resources such as water and energy.
"SMART Solutions for Efficiency provides tools and services that allow the papermaker to address the key components of efficiency such as uptime, speed, saleable product and the interval between scheduled downtimes. Nalco understands how multiple components are interconnected and how implementing changes across the paper machine provides greater results and subsequent returns to our clients. Pareto wet-end optimization technology embodies our corporate mission to create value for our clients by developing innovative, differentiated solutions that are financially, technically and environmentally sustainable," said Shekar Shetty, Vice President Process Research, Paper Services Division.
For more information about Pareto, Nalco's wet-end optimization technology, send your inquiry to pareto@Nalco.com or contact your local Nalco Sales Engineer.
Nalco is the leading provider of integrated water treatment and process improvement services, chemicals and equipment programs for industrial and institutional applications. The company currently serves more than 70,000 customer locations representing a broad range of end markets. It has established a global presence with more than 10,000 employees operating in 130 countries supported by a comprehensive network of manufacturing facilities, sales offices and research centers. In 2005, Nalco achieved sales of more than $3.3 billion.
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