U.S.-based Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, and Danieli signed a strategic cooperation agreement to utilize shared research and development capabilities to improve industrial water treatment for the metals industry. 

By combining the chemical and service expertise of Nalco Water with the technology experience of Danieli, the collaboration will help steel makers and metals producers to enhance production processes and support reduced carbon and water footprints.

The development initiative will leverage digitally enabled technology to help increase plant performance and reliability, enhance total water-management solutions to reduce water use, and lower capital expenditures and operating expenses. It will help drive reduced greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced scale control, and reduced maintenance costs. The cooperation will also help extend plant life and support more efficient plant commissioning.

The joint strengths of Nalco Water and Danieli will add continuous value to the to the metal industry, focusing on reduced maintenance costs, enhanced scale control, extended equipment lifetimes and more.

About Danieli

Danieli designs, manufactures and installs metal producing plants and equipment worldwide, either on a turnkey basis or supplied as individual units, covering, with company-owned technology, the whole process cycle, from ore and scrap processing to finished flat, long, tube and extruded products, for ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Danieli plants are run by Danieli Automation process control, power and instrumentation systems, robotics, and include DIGIMET smart manufacturing solutions (Industry 4.0).

About Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, is Ecolab’s industrial water and process management business. A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimise water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. Follow us on LinkedIn @Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company.