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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-224/ 19.12.2007

1. EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes strikes again: now rubber is in the dock
2. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Opposes the Fine by the European Commission
3. Aalberts Industries appeals against European Commission decision
4. Aalberts Group: Merger of COMAP and AQUATIS.
5. Geberit continues to convince: Quarterly report as of September 30, 2006
6. Danfoss and Sanhua sign an agreement for closer cooperation
7. Polyamide 12 from Degussa Receives First Certification for Offshore Pipelines
8. Gastite, USA: Trade Price Increase
9. Wavin confirms continued strong revenue growth in 2006
10. Georg Fischer Sells Stake in Simona
11. BSRIA Testing to enable manufacturers to obtain eu.bac certification
12. Barbara C. Higgens, Director PMI: California Politics Win; Common Sense and Science Lose.

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-223/ 12.12.2006

1. Multilayer pipes in North African market : IPA Tunisia ( IPALPEX ) as a leader and a regional reference
2. To KWD-Globalpipe Readers: Revolution of Heating and Cooling Technology
3. Katube Information: Construction Height is Only 4 mm High
4. Techem is Now the Market Leader in Romania / Market share almost doubled
5. NSF Offers Assistance with European Approvals
6. PE-RT enhances the value chain for underfloor heating –Correction of a graph in globalpipe 222
7. Victaulic has acquired full ownership of NVent, LLC
8. NSF Appoints Bontinck Vice President
9. Baerlocher expands production capacities for Calcium-based stabilizers for PVC
10. Basell: 50 years of continuous testing of pipes made from Hostalen HDPE grades completed
11. Dansk Flydepresse Teknologi takes over Danfoss’ presswork production
12. Ashland Distribution provides options for former Dow plastics customers
13. Plastic Pipes Fittings and Joints 2007 - Call for Papers

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-222/ 05.12.2006

1. Galanta/Slovakia: PE-RT enhances the value chain for underfloor heating
2. Danfoss acquires Austrian market leader within biomass energy
3. MENA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in a massive expansion
4. Rehau AG + Co : RAPIDEX doubles output
5. The 12th Azerbaijan International Construction Exhibition BakuBuild 2006
6. Compact Summary of Industrial Lines: New brochure from ContiTech Fluid Technology
7. PMI: Message from the President / Wrapping Up An Issue-Filled Term As President
8. USA Trend: Siding aside, extrusion’s making money
9. Flowserve Opens QRC In Netherlands
10. FGG/BM® System Compatible Program Expands
11. SIKORA Laser 2000 at Chinaplas 2006
12. AMI: China’s Imports of Polypropylene Could Rise to 5 Million Tonnes
13. UNICOR corrugators at Chinaplas 2006

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-221/ 28.11.2006

1. SPAIN : Multilayer in Gas Installations
2. Management Change at Georg Fischer PFCI, Italy
3. Kabra Extrusionstechnik Ltd: PVC Foam Core Pipes- Advantages,Applications and Manufacturing
4. China’s companies going to court to battle piracy
5. Kabelmat delivers the first fully automated PEX tubing processing line/ Taken into operation !
6. Polyplastic Russia: Plastic gas pipes now in Vladimir
7. Plastics Pipes XIII : Polyethylene Pipes are natural choice for sustainable development
8. Danfoss acquires Qinbao in China
9. Danfoss acquires bar GmbH, a German actuators and controls specialist

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-220/ 21.11.2006

1. Zhejiag Zhuji Shenfeng Pipe Industry Co.,Ltd: “hitts the annual output of aluminium-plastic composite pipe and other pipe fittings up to 4000 million meters” (globalpipe 2006-218)
2. Power-Saving Valve Gets Rugged Protection and More From DuPont™ Zenite® LCP
3. Rettenmaier: New wood fiber reinforced PVC
4. Baerlocher: New lubricant system for wood-plastic composites
5. IPB Announcement: Innovation You Can Trust
6. HeatLink Group Inc : Announcing New US Operations
7. Victaulic Purchases NIBCO Interest in NVent LLC
8. Victaulic Opens Distribution Center in New England
9. New special cables facility in Germany: Leoni HighTemp Solutions going into operation
10. Roth Produces First U.S.-made Tank
11. Plastic Pipes now ‘com’ in four languages
12. Higashio Mech, Japan: The Fittings Specialist (A Web Documentation)
13. TEPPFA and REACH

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-219/ 13.11.2006

1. Brazil’s Amanco acquires Chilean pipe extruder Tuberías y Conexiones SA (Tycsa).
2. Ke Kelit Kunststoffwerk: Karl Egger jun. has been appointed „Senator“
3. Philmac Australia: Quality pipe fittings includes Metric, UTC and Rural compression fitting ranges
4. UPONOR’S Capial Markets Day Focuses on Growth: Cool !
5. Maillefer: Betting on plastic heating & plumbing pipe
6. American Standard to Present at Goldman Sachs Conference
7. Borealis BorECO™ ensures smooth flow for REHAU® sewer project
8. BSRIA: Duct leakage testing
9. TAGE INDUSTRY, Manufacturer of pipe systems, PEX pipes, PE-RT pipes and P&H Systems
10. SHANGHAI AKAN: From PP-R to PE-RT Pipes and PEX-AL-PEX Pipe Systems

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-218/ 08.11.2006

1. Viega Relocates, Plans Major Expansion in Kansas
2. New: KWD Summary-Report “Pipes & Fittings in CHINA 2001- 2006”
3. USA: More Builders and Contractors Opt for Alternatives to Copper
4. Green Mechanical Council has been launched to promote energy-saving……
5. WATTS INDUSTRIES ACQUIRES ATS EXPANSION IN FRANCE
6. Shuanglin Plastic Machinery with PEX/AL/PEX Production Lines
7. Zhejiag Zhuji Shenfeng Pipe Ind. : Annual Output of 4000 Million Metres ALU-Plastic Composite Pipes
8. Ningbo Zhiqing Industrial Co., Ltd: Cooperation relationship with 1300 domestic companies worldwide
9. Krauss-Maffei: QuickSwitch Makes the Running in PVC Pipe Extrusion

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-217/ 03.11.2006

1. SVGW Switzerland: regulation changes concerning pipes
2. WRW launches nominal diameters 11.6 x 1.5 mm and 12.0 x 1.5 mm
3. Plastic pipe production capacity in China for hot and cold water applications is significant
4. Xinxiang Heguang Industry exports all kinds of aluminium foil products, PEX- and PP-R Pipes
5. Growth expected for plastic medical tubing
6. SIKORA: X-RAY technology opens big potential for material savings
7. Rehau opening extrusion plant in Mexico
8. Aladasani/Kuwait: U-PVC, C-PVC and PE- pipes covering a production capacity of 15.500 t/year.
9. Steady growth expected for plastic medical tubing
10. Pressure Pipes 2007 International Conference 25-27 June 2007: Plastic Pipes under Pressure
11. Knauf 1000° Pipe Insulation Application
12. Cincinnati Extrusion: Trim Boards – Foamed PVC Sheet Replaces Wood in USA

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-216/ 31.10.2006

1. Scandinavia is starting up: new PEX product lines at KWH
2. PEMEX Finland is now a new composite pipe producer
3. Scandinavia: PEX and PE-RT Pipes in Underfloorheating
4. Westfälische Rohrwerke, WRW: DVGW approval granted
5. GASCO (Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Limited): Greek outfit wins AD pipeline deal
6. SKS Metalplast: Composite Pipe Production initiated in 2004
7. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results
8. Corma Inc. Wins Patent Infringement Suit in China
9. Shanghai Jwell Machinery Co., Ltd.
10. China: era construction materials development co

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-215/ 22.10.2006

1. SKZ – Pipe Systems division: SKZ extending its pipe testing capacities
2. David Woods Joins Jana Laboratories
3. Roma 07, Mediterranean NO-DIG 2007, Rome 10-12 September
4. Liansu Group: Manufacturer of Aluminum Plastic Composite Pipe Production Lines and
5. PE/AL/PE Pipes
6. BBP Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings, Brass Pipe Nipples etc
7. Wavin finalises credit facility
8. Is India ready to use PE 100 pipes?
9. BRSIA: Chinese air conditioning market overview

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-214/ 19.10 .2006

1. P&H pipe marketing international: Cheap pipes are not everything!
2. NAHB: USA Housing Starts Rise, but Permits Fall again in September 2006
3. Radiant Industry Growth: Hydronic and Electric Statistics
4. USA: Smooth Landing, the real estate market is cooling down
5. KWD-Globalpipe Market Research: Nearly 10% increase for PEX over the previous year in USA
6. Codes: ICC-IAPMO: A Dead Deal, by Julius Ballanco, October 6, 2006
7. Viega Opens U.S. Education Facility
8. ASTM Develops New Standard for Pressure Rating of PVC Fittings
9. Laing: Peculiarities of the Qualitherm 2000 floor heating in Hungary
10. Laing: system connection of surface heating as well as new internet presence
11. China waste-water system to include PVC pipe
12. Reifenhäuser developments: Extrusion lines for wire, cable and steel pipe sheathing.
13. GE’s new Noryl grade is widely accepted as a cable coating material
14. NPE Chicago 2006: Chinese extruder maker targets U.S.

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-213/ 10.10.2006

1. Kiwa now also has possiblities for advice and consultancy on Rubber
2. Change in Management of ALPHACAN Omniplast
3. Governator Schwarzenegger Signs AB 1953, Vetoes Water Conservation Bill
4. Message from the Executive Director: California AB 1953: The Vote Is In

And The Battle Continues

1. Hewing: Surface regulation systems/ Nap panels are setting the pace
2. China Sourcing 2006 (13.-15.9.2006 in Düsseldorf)
3. Durapipe: Testing time for Heavy Metal
4. RAKtherm, UAE: Plastic rules fantastic world of piping

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-212/ 26.09.2006

1. ADPP: Pipes in Prague
2. EU fines copper fittings producers €314.7 million for price fixing cartel
3. SHANGHAI AKAN New-Style Building Material Co., Ltd.: PP-R, Stabi, PE-RT + Multlayer Pipes
4. NPE 2006 : Copper prices heat up market for US PEX pipe…. and chances for Chinese machinery
5. Endless sells majority stake in Pearl Fittings to Sun Capital
6. New owner for one of Europe’s leading PVC makers/ Management now has stake in Vestolit.
7. Battenfeld + Drip Research Technology :Turnkey irrigation pipe extrusion line from one source
8. BSRIA: World domestic boiler market showing some growth

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-211/ 18.09.2006

1. POLYPLASTIC Group celebrates its 15th anniversary
2. Jana Laboratories Keys on Training at Plastics Pipes XIII
3. Wavin signs Memorandum with Petzetakis Concerning Acquisition of Greek Pipes & Fittings Business
4. Petzetakis enters into MOU with Wavin B.Y. for sale of it’s Greek plastic pipes & fittings bussines
5. Petzetakis Product Folio
6. KME and Copper: Explosion in energy prices
7. USA: A Look At Subfloors
8. Mitsubishi Electric presents Photovoltaic Inverter for European market
9. RPA USA: Radiant Flooring Guide Goes Digital
10. Watts Water Technologies Acquires Calflex , KimSafe, and ATS Expansion
11. USA: Tyco Fire & Building Products with a new Grinnell Mechanical Products warehouse
12. Mestek USA: Mark Harrington Vice President of the Boiler Group
13. TECEflex - PE-MDXc under-floor heating pipe

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-210/ 12.09.2006

1. WRW continuously on the growth path: Second production line for multilayer pipes
2. Wavin Group Reports Continued Strong Growth of Revenues and Operating Profit in 1. Half of 2006
3. Borealis promotes innovation in Italy’s utilities sector
4. NIBCO Acquires Consolidated Plumbing Industries
5. USA: Dormont Mfg.’s Flexible Gas Connector
6. Danfoss acquires French heat pump manufacturer Avenir Energie
7. Dormont/USA Setting the Standard in Gas Safety™
8. Charlotte Pipe acquired ABS Pipe Manufacturer Standard Pipe
9. HeatLink USA. LLC has changed its name to ComfortPro Systems
10. Rockwool: New Russian factory inaugurated in style The Big Day /
11. Russian PR at European Standard!
12. Rockwool: Irregularities lead to management change in Rockwool Russia
13. Rockwool: Report on the first quarter of 2006 for Rockwool International A/S

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-209/ 05.09.2006

1. Borealis to present innovative solutions at Plastics Pipes XIII conference
2. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Acquires Majority Stake in Polish Market Leader KAN
3. Roth Industries Completes First Phase of New York Production Facility
4. FRIATHERM multi – The Speedy System for Drinking Water/Heating Grids
5. UPONOR: Iinterim Report For JANUARY-JUNE 2006
6. Alfa Laval: Chinese power order to Alfa Laval
7. Borouge showcases its high performance Wire & Cable applications at wire & Tube China 2006
8. BRSIA: The UK-market for structured cabling

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-208/ 29.08.2006

1. Timur P.A. Pipe Industry, Malaysia: Revolutionary Pipes For The Home And Industries
2. Fränkische Rohrwerke: Shareholders to sell all their shares to Mr. Otto Kirchner
3. Industrial BLANSOL hope to find an Export Manager next September
4. Danfoss acquires Romania’s leading producer of district heating stations Schmidt-Bretten
5. Uponor (formerly Wirsbo) Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President Jim Bjork
6. USA: Housing Starts Drop 5.3 Percent in June 2006
7. England, Wales and Italy: Improvement only a drop in the ocean
8. Battenfeld China: New Single Screw Extruder Series for Polyolefin Pipes
9. Basell excels under new ownership/ New Products at NPE 2006
10. Alphacan Omniplast GmbH will merge with Arkema GmbH Germany
11. Uponor renews group management through extensive rotation
12. Dow Corning: How to improve PE performance with Vinyl Silane Crosslinking Technology

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-207/ 31.07.2006

1. Egeplast acquires innovative Solvay technology for high resistance, fully recyclable tubing
2. Letter to the Editor:
3. Emmeti introduces Gerpert pipe
4. China air-conditioner makers raise prices
5. Cooperation: Chinese PUR industry interested in European standards
6. Solvay Solexis: PVDF Solef® for Plumbing – the prime product
7. A carbonfiber reinforced PVDF Solef® grade for extreme mechanical requirements is available upon request.
8. Industrial BLANSOL,S.A.: ISO 9001 Certificate 0f the new Blansol Pipe Plant
9. IKK 2007 in Hanover canceled
10. Extron expands to Nordic countries and Baltic States
11. HakaGerodur: Gasser Felstechnik AG has selected Haka-pipes produced using Basell’s PE Hostalen
12. York’s FlexSys Underfloor-Air-Distribution System improves design
13. Freedonia: Plumbing Products in China to Approach 85 BILLION YUAN in 2009

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-206/ 14.07.2006

1. Wefa Plastic: A new logistics and administration export centre to 40 countries
2. Henco: Louis Hendrickx has passed away, he was a great human being and a brilliant entrepreneur
3. Aquatech – World Water Expo and Conference on 26/29 September 2006 at the RAI in Amsterdam
4. Polypipe orders 17 Engel machines in UK to mould PVC-Fittings
5. Danfoss enters one of the largest Heat Pump markets in Europe via acquisition.
6. No evidence for damage says Greenpeace co-founder
7. Becker Systems presents innovative pipe and system technology: uniTEC PP-AL-pipe -¬
8. The Pre-Manufactured FRIABLOC Grid Technology
9. Luvata is the new name of Outokumpu Copper Products
10. Strong first quarter results from Poloplast
11. NO-DIG LIVE 2006 and PIPELINES 2006Trenchless forum in September

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-205/ 12.07.2006

1. Jana Laboratories Sponsors Plastics Pipes XIII
2. DOW: Second Edition for International Standard: Pressurized Hot & Cold Water Systems
3. SHK Moskau 2006: German heating technology is becoming a fast seller in Russia
4. Perspectives for Heating & Plumbing in Russia on the occasion of the SHK Moscow 2006
5. SHK Moskau: Becker Systems and uniTEC – new brands, new markets
6. SHK MOSCOW, Russia’s leading trade fair for building and energy technology in top

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-204/ 05.07.2006

1. HPG:The CE Marking Bringing a Competitive Advantage Across the Value Chain
2. Borealis BorPEX™ underscores winning performance in football
3. Friatec: The Multi-Layer Pipe System Based on Push-Fit and-Press-Fit Technology
4. Nexans presents new cables for spreader applications:
5. PPI: New design and installation manual for PE water piping systems
6. PPI+NAHB: PEX Manual for Residential Plumbing
7. Pressures rising at World Gas Conference
8. World Gas Conference: Innovative products on show from Friatec
9. European products from Georg Fischer at Gas Conference
10. Germany: ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Downward movement continues
11. RDI^TM: Interated Electron-Beam-Processing Systems for Poyethylen Tubing(PE-Xc) Crosslinking

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-203/ 28.06.2006

1. RDITM: Interated Electron-Beam-Processing Systems for Poyethylen Tubing(PE-Xc) Crosslinking
2. TEPPFA: New Polish Association for plastic pipes
3. USA: PVC Pipe Maker Diamond Plastics Corp.building Arizona PVC pipe plant
4. TEPPFA: Pakistan minister replaces “rustic” water pipes
5. Borealis Pioneers Cost-effective, Tough, Flame Retardant Cable Jacketing
6. TEPPFA membership enlarged: Greek Petzetakis, UK Polypipe and egeplast Germany
7. Outokumpu: Upturn in the stainless steel market
8. Hypoport German House Price Index (HPX) shows nationwide 12-month increase in April firmed to 2.3%
9. Uponor UK retains major long-term UK gas contract with National Grid
10. Grease separator + backflow preventers 1994 in selected countries
11. FRIATEC: the FRIAMAX Grease Separator, a clean and economical solution
12. TECEbasika: Inexpensive pump system for grease separation waste water
13. Watts: Renewable energies – complete modules for producers of heating systems

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-202/ 09.06.2006

1. The price of metal plastic composite pipes is rising:
2. LEONI acquires Swiss cable manufacturer Studer
3. Studer Hard: Radiation processing in Switzerland
4. Watts Water Technologies Acquires ATS Expansion Group
5. Uponor sells its sewer pipe business in Germany and the Czech Republic to Maincor
6. Watts Water Technologies Acquires Calflex Manufacturing, Inc.
7. Watts Water Technologies Acquires Kim Olofsson Safe Corporation
8. Watts: WaterPEX™ Offering
9. KME: “Q-tec“- a copper tube with extremely thin walls and a force-fit PE coating
10. Rehau Solelec Underfloor Heating Approved by Flooring Manufacturer in coservatories
11. Giacomini Ltd: Franco Hauptmann is the new sales manager
12. Arques integrates Schwab at Missel, Jan Recknagel is manager of both companies
13. TERMOPAR®, THE FUTURE OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSE
14. PARIGI: An International Group with an Italian Heart, (100% Made in Italy)
15. KKR agrees to sell top equipment maker MPM
16. Football: Ronaldo & Cie Go Green With Envy With New Pissgoal!!!

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-201/ 29.05.2006

1. Viega USA plans $ 85 Million expansion, relocation
2. Halcor: Metal Fixation New Conditions
3. Wavin relocates some of its production to the Netherlands and intensifies its market development.
4. IFH/Intherm 2006: increase of visitors up to 49.600 (+ 14 %), thereof 94 % qualified visitors.
5. SolVin invests 50 Million € to concentrate vinyl production
6. Growth in market share for plastic pipes in Europe
7. Spanish pipe makers to confer with water companies
8. London: Copper passed a record USD 7.000/ ton/ Argument for sustainable plastic pipes more attractive
9. Marley: Plastics for stormwater storage
10. Uponor London: A switch to plastic pipe systems by Copper prices skyrocketing
11. Milacron rapidly building global extruder business in China and India
12. VETEC: New battery powered welding device for PPR-pipes and fittings “FUSIO FIX 125”
13. Ewald Dörken AG: Dr. Marcus Kalde is a new member of the management board
14. USA: Sales of New Homes increase in April 2006
15. UAE building boom will spark 60% rise in electric capacity

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-200/ 16.05.2006

1. NIBCO Signs Purchase Agreement for CPI Assets/ Nibco is now a major player in PEX tubing
2. The History of DURA-PEX, an electro beamed hemical free PE-Xc (and CPI)
3. TECEflex now also in XXL: maxi-dimensions for cellar and rising mains
4. Chinaust Plastics Group: Close partnership for the Chinese pipe market
5. Uponor posts a strong 1st quarter, full-year profit outlook has improved
6. Battenfeld Extrusion steps up commitment in India

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-199/ 11.05.2006

1. Mr. Water Saver” with something new: An inexpensive installation unit for a water meter
2. Globalpipe Breaking News:
3. Germany: PE-X-pipes determine the floor heating market / Multilayer Pipes  conquer sanitary installations
4. JSA: Certified producer of PE-Xb, PP-R and stainless steel pipes
5. Chromalox Now Offers PED Third-Party Approvals for Immersion and Circulation Heaters
6. DOW: Turning European Regulations into Sales Opportunities
7. From Pirates to Polypropylene – Programme Announced for Plastics Additives Conference
8. Maillefer returns to optical fibre cable extrusion machinery / Agreement with Nextrom ended
9. FROST: Partnerships to Facilitate Adoption of Micro CHP in Europe
10. Freedonia: US Plumbing Fixture & Fitting Demand To Reach $10.9 Billion in 2010

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-198/ 05.05.2006

1. Dowlex™ 2388 PE-RT Pipe Systems Pass Key Standards Milestone
2. Cincinnati Extrusion: High-performance extruders for excellent melt quality at low temperatures
3. Tube 2006: Asia’s Steel Pipe and Tube Industry “on the Advance”/ China, Middle-Far East
4. KME: Metal price fixations
5. POLYPIPE, Leading U.S. Manufacturer of PE Pressure Pipe, Completes Texas Expansion
6. Borealis: Proven steel pipe coating and thermal insulation solutions
7. India Introduces New Pollution-free Plastic: Film can be used as joints of pipes and cables etc
8. Becker Systems at SHK Moskau, 22.-28. May 2006: New brand, new markets
9. USA: Increase Use of Non-Boiler Heat Sources
10. BSRIA: Radiators CE Marking
11. BGS: Radiation to raise performance of composite materials

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-197/ 29.04.2006

1. Maillefer: concentration of costumer service and important staff changes
2. Dow Europe GmbH Announces Additional Price Increases for Polyethylene Resins
3. Patent Infringement Found in European Markets of Rifeng Fitting
4. GCC Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Contractors braced for costs crisis escalation
5. BASF Raises Prices for Engineering Plastics in Europe
6. Geberit - substantial rise in the first quarter 2006
7. Plastic tubes assure safe drinking water installations worldwide
8. Borealis combines unique, high productivity with a longer lifetime for XLPE cables
9. BSI: New Kitemark for Kopex and Adaptaflex
10. Unique underfloor heating solution on show at Interbuild 2006
11. Kuzuflex: Braided Flexible Metal Hoses at WASSER Berlin 2006
12. SMS Acquires Full Ownership in China Extrusion Venture from Chen Hsong
13. Renewing the water mains in London with PE plastic pipe systems
14. Perma-Pipe: Fujairah -Middle East’s largest insulated pipe plant
15. Zotefoams ends distribution deal with Sekisui

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-196/ 21.04.2006

1. Anti-Polymer Campaign in Russia: Ductile Iron is not ecologically safe
2. Russia: State DUMA Resolution “On problems of ecological safety for water pipelines”
3. REHAU presents the electrofusion coupler FUSAPEX, a new jointing technique
4. Correction: A blame for KWD-globalpipe, not for PLASSON !
5. Schell: Klaus Elischewski in charge of international expansion strategy
6. Endless LLP Aquires IBP Limited
7. Germany/ Kazakhstan : Change in the MKM Management
8. aquatechnik s.p.a. produces systems in PPR 80, multilayer (PE-Xc – Alu – PE-Xc), PPSU fittings etc
9. WAVIN acquires Italian distributor AFA
10. IRAN Import Regulations: The ISIRI Mandatory Standards Program Verification of Conformity (VoC)
11. Australasia: Professor Stein picks up NO-DIG Award
12. England: New website launch for NO-DIG LIVE 2006 and PIPELINES 2006
13. More connections at Düsseldorf Expo WIRE
14. KRV: Increased Pipe demand in Germany 2005
15. Dow Europe GmbH Announces Price Increase for Polyethylene Resins
16. Plastics News: W. European exports of PE, PP to decline

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-195/ 07.04.2006

1. Codeconsulting: Best-practice solutions for your market edge.
2. KWD-Market + Charts: TOP 7 PEX Pipe Producers Europe 2005
3. PlasticsEurope and TEPPFA launch new information website.
4. DANVA: Plastic pipes do not contaminate drinking water
5. Summary of the Danish field study regarding migration in PVC and PE pipes.
6. Saudi Arabia water and sewage sector privatization
7. Ripples from IFH/Intherm Nuremberg, 5.4.- 8.4.2006
8. IFH/Intherm: Not PLASSON developed the PEX2PEX, only Junior Partner of REHAU´s FUSAPEX
9. IFH/Intherm: Baenninger, not Eurostandard spa produces the PE 100 Fitting with BorstarHE3490-IM
10. IFH/Intherm: COMISA with Jansen PE-RT/AL/PE-RT Mulitlayer and Drip-Fittings/ Pisser’ Couplings
11. USA: The 2006 Radiant Flooring Guide
12. USA: New-Home Sales Down in February 2006
13. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik: Success in the large-diameter PVC- and PE/PP-pipe market
14. European Quality and Chinese Pragmatism IBEF® Pavilion at REAsia 2006

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-194/ 28.03.2006

1. Multilayer Pipe Company Spółka z o.o., a reputable producer of multilayer pipes and PEX-pipes
2. Wavin Sells Participation in Australia/New Zealand and enters into long Term  Agreement
3. Plumbing Systems/Poland, (Million Metres)
4. Plumbing Systems/Poland, (% Market Shares)
5. ALL Plumbing & Heating Systems and Materials/Poland (Million Metres)
6. Residential new build in Poland (Completed dwellings)
7. Iplex Pipelines Aust Pty Ltd is a manufacturer of plastics pipe and pipe fittings
8. NSF Expands its Global Certification Services to China
9. Manufacturers of Radiant Heating Equipment Must Highlight Long-term Customer Benefits

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-193/ 24.03.2006

1. NSF Publishes Guide on New European Standards for Drinking Water Treatment Systems
2. Henco 2006: New push fit HENCO VISION
3. India expects impressive growth in PVC pipe
4. Pipe Industry Benefits from Unique Borealis Injection Moulding Grade for PE100 Fittings
5. EUROSTANDARD spa
6. MOSTRA CONVEGNO EXPOCOMFORT 2006 Set Record Attendance Figures and Results
7. Wavin Group significantly improves sales and results
8. FLOWEXPO 2006: International Trade Fair for Valves, Pipelines, Fluid Engineerings and Process Ind.
9. Big PVDF and PPSU Fitting Producer in Europe 2005 (Million Pieces)
10. Tubos Perfilados: 300th Alpha goes to Spain

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-192/ 15.03.2006

1. Industrial BLANSOL,S.A.: Some data about the new pipe plant
2. India expects impressive growth in PVC pipe
3. 35^th Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 28.2. – 4.3.2006 in RHO
4. Plastic pipes will continue to grow in China
5. USA: PME e-Newsletter–March 6, 2006
6. USA I: Warmest January on record heats up Housing Construction
7. USA II: Housing Starts show signs of cooling in February
8. VDMA: Building valves industry – The positive sales trend recorded in 2005 continues in 2006
9. Nexans acquires Swiss system specialist Confecta
10. Germany: Plastic Tube Market rallies/Volume Increase despite Hold-ups in the Reconstruction Sector

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-191/ 06.03.2006

1. DOWLEX™ 2388 PE-RT pipe systems now eligible for CE Marking
2. Becker Plastics becomes Becker Plastics and Becker Systems/ New brand uniTEC
3. Becker Systems – new brand, new markets
4. One for four – Becker Systems presents one system for four applications
5. Agru+GS-Tech+Puhl: Multi-layer pipes made in a single step
6. VDMA: The manufacturers of industrial valves make an optimistic start to the ACHEMA-year 2006
7. SARLINK® Excel With New KIWA ipe Seal Approval
8. New IPEX Power Crimping Tool Makes Pipe Connections Fast and Easy
9. SKZ Certifications: Multilayer Pipes PE-MD/AL/PE-MD # PE-HD/AL/PE-HD # PE-RT/AL/PE-RT
10. Danfoss USA: Floor heating provides efficiency in indoor comfort

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-190/ 28.02.2006

1. Italian Building Industry: Slight growth expected also in 2006 / Plumbing & Heating Development
2. Geberit with excellent year 2005
3. Comap: Communication on price policy
4. Wavin smartFIX: New push fit system for metal plastic pipes
5. Penoplex: Leading Russian producer of XPS insulation boards / insulation of oil and gas pipelines
6. The intelligent alpex F50 Profi pipe system from Fränkische Rohrwerke

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-189/ 23.02.2006

1. The Multi-layer pipe φ40-φ75 is coiled by Rifeng company
2. NSF Standard Accepts New Stainless Steel Materials in Drinking Water Applications
3. Turba pipe factory in Ashgabat formally inaugurated
4. Caradon Plumbing Acquired by Warburg Pincus
5. Unified Uponor reports strong performance in 2005
6. Growth predicted for Latin America pipe: 2004 = 222 Million metres and 2009= 308 Mio m
7. IPEX: Why Just Plumb It When You Can PlumbBetter®?
8. USA: The Home Depot to Acquire Hughes Supply
9. Freedonia: In CHINA To Exceed 60 Million Meters

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-188/ 09.02.2006

1. KWD Market + Charts: “Plumbing & Heating EUROPE 2006” ready to order !
2. Sold : Spanish PVC and PB Manufacturer Nueva Terrain
3. ABN AMRO Capital completes management buy-out of Nueva Terrain
4. BSI: First Kitemark for GRP Pipes
5. The intelligent alpex F50 Profi pipe system from Fränkische Rohrwerke
6. DREISTERN GmbH & Co. KG: TUBE Düsseldorf, 24.- 28. April 2006, Halle 3, Stand B 90
7. Growth predicted for Latin America pipe
8. Uponor seeks growth in the high-rise sector

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-187/ 30.01.2006

1. USA: REHAU Expands PEX Production
2. FRÄNKISCHE Reshuffle Management
3. Simplex Launch New Fitting
4. Georg Fischer sells Rohrverbindungstechnik GmbH, Singen to Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
5. SKZ offers complete solutions for plastics
6. USA: Popularity of PEX pipe is surging
7. Uponor Wirsbo to Expand Office and Manufacturing Capacity, Fifth Expansion Since 1999
8. 2006 AHR Expo: Heard On The Floor
9. NAHB: New-Home Sales USA hit new Record in 2005/ 6-7% drop in 2006
10. Hacker Ind.: New Hacker TopCoat Enhances Bond Between Underlayment and Floor Covering
11. Warmboard Radiant Subfloor – Simply Smarter Radiant Heaet

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-186/ 19.01.2006

1. ROTH INDUSTRIES starts production in the U.S.
2. Total U.S. housing starts for the year 2005 topped 2.06 million units
3. KME: ‘Q-tec’, an innovative copper tube for underfloor and radiator heating with pressfittings
4. FRÄNKISCHE’s alpex-duo composite pipe system: perfect workmanship and quick installation
5. Ferroli, an Italian Group celebrating 50 successful years in the world.
6. TECEantibac: Effective hygiene in the bathroom – anti-bacterial flushing activator
7. Maillefer co-exhibits with Montenegro at Plast ’06 Milan + Tube 2006
8. Geberit with excellent year 2005
9. Leading Trade Fair for Heating and Sanitation in Moscow: AQUA-THERM with 10th birthday
10. Dow Europe Announces Price Increase for Polyethylene and STYRON™ Polystyrene Resins
11. GG45 Alliance grows with IDEAL INDUSTRIES membership
12. DSM Dyneema Files Patent Lawsuit against Chinese Company
13. Polypipe building Wyoming PE pipe plant
14. Multilayer Pipes Germany 2004-2006 (Mio m)

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Content of KWD-globalpipe 2006-185/ 12.01.2006

1. New Year Special : More Revelations on Pricing Policy
2. Major Expansion of Aalberts Industries in Southern Europe: Acquisition of Comap S.A.
3. Project to sell Comap Division to Aalberts Industries Group
4. Hillinger+Partner: „Market study PE ball valves for the gas and water distribution“
5. Uponor’s residential fire-safety system wins Finnish recognition
6. Australia: Trial to recycle pipe a success
7. Rehau to build PEX pipe plant at Ala. Facility
8. Maillefer signs with new Pipe agent in North America
9. Winkler Technik Attend BIG 5 at Dubai
10. Viega USA: Copper to PEX Connections – No Sweat / ProPress Ball Valves etc
11. US HVAC Equipment Demand To Reach $14.3 Billion IN 2009