globalpipe  by KWD

Munich, January 12, 2010 – KraussMaffei Berstorff is now offering complete systems for continuous production of PU-insulated pipes. The extruded plastic pipe is given an insulating polyurethane layer, followed immediately by the addition of a protective polyethylene sheath. KraussMaffei Berstorff can call on many decades of technology competence and experience in pipe extrusion and in PU processing. This unique know-how enables the company to develop complete production solutions which successfully integrate different plastics processes. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 11.01.2010. Pipeson Analyzer represents the future in evaluation and communication of pressure pipe data. Pipeson Analyzer in short: Pipeson Analyzer enables resin suppliers, pipe manufacturers and testing institutes to easily and cost-effectively manage, evaluate and communicate pressure pipe test data. This new software has been developed in collaboration with key players in the industry. (weiterlesen…)

Commercial plumbers now have an alternative to rigid pipe products when it comes to potable plumbing systems. Uponor, the manufacturer and provider of PEX-based plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant floor heating and cooling systems, is the first PEX manufacturer to offer 3″ tubing for commercial plumbing applications. The new 3″ tubing offers all the features that plumbing professionals have come to rely on in an Uponor AquaPEX^® product — flexibility, durability, corrosion-resistance, proven history and a 25-year limited warranty — making it an ideal complement to the current tubing offering, ranging from ¼” to 2″. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe, 11.01.2010. Over the course of the past 30 years, plastic pipes have proven their value in many applications and have replaced pipe made of conventional materials, for example concrete, steel and also copper, around the world. Plastic pipe systems are mainly used as pressure pipes for water and gas distribution inside buildings and in underground construction but also increasingly for the transport of chemicals, food and compressed air in industrial applications. Examples for non-pressure pipe applications are sewage pipes and downspouts. This report focuses on plastic pressure pipes for indoor hot and cold water transport only, thus on plastic pipes for hot water systems in residential and non-residential buildings. (weiterlesen…)

KWD-globalpipe has published now the KWD Market Report “PP-R Pipe Systems for Hot Water Installations worldwide 2009”, 86 pages, printed with many colored charts and tables, in addition the report will be delivered as a pdf-file on CD-ROM. Author ist Achim Seydel, who has a 35 years experience in the plastics pipe industry.

The aim of this report is to describe the current status of the indoor PP-R pipe system market, to provide an overview of the product lines, product specifications, production processes and competitive situation in the industry as well as to identify market potentials and possible future developments. The PP-R Market report is available immediately. Our subscribers pay only 480,- Euro (others 600,- Euros). The PP-R report is available in english and german language. Please find some more information in the attached information file. (hix@kwd-online.de).

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BLÜCHER North America, a producer of stainless steel drainage and pipe, is now part of Watts Water Technologies. The company will continue to offer its line of stainless steel drain, shower, channel and pipe products, which complements Watts’ current line of drainage products. BLÜCHER North America will be based in Spindale, NC, and Burlington, Ontario. BLÜCHER offers an extensive range of stainless steel drainage pipes and fittings. These pipes can be used above as well as below ground. (weiterlesen…)

globalpipe No.361 20.07.2010

1. 69^th Euroconstruct Conference June 2010 in Dublin: 2010 – A difficult year
2. Switzerland: Uponor and TECE have founded Swiss-based companies
3. Metzerplas /Israel: Super Pipe (SP) – a successful combination of metal and plastic together
4. Rifeng: 11.6mm Multilayer Piping System for Heating in Europe
5. Rifeng: A review of the Philippines Market
6. Modernisation with SCHÜTZ R 50: 740 m² of Underfloor Heating for „Allgäuer Bank“, Germany
7. Rehau: Extended range for electrofusion fitting FUSAPEX: reducing adapter + flange connection
8. Vinyl 2010: Achievements keep the European PVC industry on course to keep its promises
9. Vinyl 2010 launches a new, competitive edition of the Vinylgame

globalpipe No.360 14.07.2010

1. Wavin UK: A Fire at WavinŽs plant near Durham has destroyed 40 tonnes of plastic piping
2. Zetaesse /Italy: First pre-insulated copper tube named “CUPEX”
3. Aalberts Industries has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Conbraco Industries, Inc.
4. Rettig Group issues a EUR 100 million domestic bond
5. battenfeld-cincinnati: Prepares for the economic upturn with new extrusion lines at K 2010
6. Maillefer: Preview to K 2010 in D-Düsseldorf – Innovations for its tube & pipe extrusion lines
7. Borealis: BorSafe™ pipe solution delivers time and cost savings for challenging installations
8. Trelleborg: ELASTOPIPE™ flexible piping systems Material performance clearly assured
9. Monument Tools added new sizes for Autocut Small Bore Pipe Cutters
10. SOLVAY AND ARKEMA: To untie Vinyls Production Join Ventures in France and Spain
11. Vinyl 2010 achievements keep the European PVC industry on course to keep its promises
12. BSRIA World Solar Thermal Study 2010: Is the future still bright for the solar thermal market?

globalpipe No.359 30.06.2010

1. WATTS confirms plans to acquir AUSTROFLEX
2. KWD Market + Charts: “Multilayer Pipes Worldwide” – Update 2010 now published!
3. Shuanglin Plastic Machinery – an important manufacturer of Multilayer Pipe Extrusion lines
4. Pipelife acquires Westpipe AB, specialized in sewage, soil, water and cable protection pipe systems
5. COES at Mostra Convegno 2010 new products for drainage, water supply, heating + energy sector
6. Polypipe: Underfloor Heating & Cooling – a greener alternative
7. Rifeng Old Friend of the BIG5 Show with a New Concept in Dubai
8. DOW: Solar radiation over the summer months can help to keep roads ice-free
9. Freedonia: Demand for Water & Wastewater Pipe in the US to Reach $19.6 Billion in 2014
10. BSRIA: Design guide for energy efficient pumping systems

globalpipe No.358 27.05.2010

1. Happy Birthday Plassim/ Israel: The pipe manufacturer celebrates its 50^th birthday
2. The Geberit Group is demonstrating its commitment to the growth market in Asia
3. Head of European Sales leaves Geberit
4. Multilayer Pipes also available in Nepal: M.C. Int. deals with pipes made by German Technologies
5. RifengŽs distributor – UK Plumbing Supplies – successfully on Show in Newcastle, UK
6. Hebei Ritai: Prefabricated Heating Plate with PE-RT pipes – total thickness only 12 mm
7. Wavin Future K1 – press fit system for metal plastic pipes
8. Varisol unveiled by Kingspan Renewables – revolutionize the world of solar thermal
9. EPBD for EU countries publishes its first executive summary Report
10. European architects: Energy reduction important for their present projects
11. BSRIA: Global air conditioning feels the world recession in 2009
12. Frost & Sullivan: New UK Government`s – New Opportunities for the Chemical Industry

globalpipe No.357 20.05.2010

1. ifo World Economic Climate Continues to Brighten –strong improvement in Asia
2. Wuhan Kingbull /China: A Great Success for Kingbull at 2010 Canton Fair!
3. Shandong G.STAR/China specializes in environmentally-friendly pipes for water and gas use
4. Shandong G.STAR/China: PAP (plastic / aluminium / plastic) Pipes and Fittings
5. Solin /Greece: Production of Plastic Pipes for Sanitation, Heating, Cooling and Drainage
6. Polypipe: Drainage Piping System combines Acoustic Performance with Good Looks
7. KraussMaffei Berstorff is pushing out the limits in pipe extrusion
8. P.E.S. Productice & Industrial Co. wants to produce PE pipes with diameters up to 2400 mm
9. Borouge breaks ground for a new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi

globalpipe No.356 07.05.2010

1. Germany: SHK Essen and IFH Nürnberg successful, Economic climate further improving.
2. Polypipe adds POLYSURE Press Fit Fittings to its Range
3. PEX Association (Europe): PE-X Pipes – Properties and applications
4. Visitor navigation tool for K 2010 in Düsseldorf – Germany
5. Wavin: Operating result ahead of last year despite harsh winter
6. Borealis achieves positive net profit and improves gearing despite difficult market environment
7. Borouge underlines its commitment to innovation for China’s growth industries at Chinaplas
8. Dasheng and IBA have entered an exclusive agreement for distribution of E-Beam Accelerators
9. Egeplast: Construction of new supply lines in Venice
10. NIBE /Sweden acquires two companies: ABK in Norway and Lotus Heating Systems in Denmark
11. NAHB /USA: Annual Housing Starts 1978 – 2009 / light recovery in 2010

globalpipe No.355 02.05.2010

1. The worst is over – Euroconstruct forecasts a recovery in the building sector from 2011
2. EUROCONSTRUCT November 2009 – Developement of the Eruopean Construction Market
3. Poland: New production line of KAN-therm polyethylene pipes – succesfull with PE-RT pipes
4. Battenfeld and Cincinnati unite to become the world’s number one extrusion machinery brand
5. Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. / USA: Plastic pipe major ADS diversifies into concrete pipe
6. Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. / USA: SaniTite^® HP High Performance Sanitary Sewer Pipe

globalpipe No.354 11.04.2010

1. Uponor multilayer composite pipe system from Uponor – The Original / 20 years of experience
2. IBP Conex Ltd.: New Push-Fit Range offers ultimate in Speedy Versatility
3. BEULCO^®: BEULconnect, the new plug-in system / BEULcomfort, convincing plug-in technology
4. THE Machines at TUBE Düsseldorf: Laser welded, cost optimized multilayer pipe production
5. Sanitube^TM - Sure Union Int.Ltd. /China: Professional supplier of piping systems from China
6. Firat Plastics, Turkey, has broken the world record by producing 500 meters one piece pipe

globalpipe No.353 08.04.2010

1. Novelis invites: Third Compound Tube Conference in Sierre, Switzerland
2. Geberit Sustainability Report 2010: Sustainability practiced in all business areas
3. HONEYWELL: Crack the Code of Hydronic Controls
4. HONEYWELL: SERIES 3000 MKII – New gas detection device for monitoring toxic gases
5. Despite its downfall: Spanish construction market not void of opportunities (GTAI)
6. Russian PE-Manufacturers maintain their course of growth / 2009 most difficult year (GTAI)
7. aquatherm lilac – the pipe-system for recycled / reclaimed water
8. Firat, Turkey, owns one of the five bittest manufacturing complex of Europe
9. Krah Pipe Systems: Completition of first project in North America
10. Large composite pipes have excellent growth potential till 2012

globalpipe No.352 23.03.2010

1. Novelis: NOVALTUBE™- Compound tubes made by revolutionary production technology
2. Geberit: Annual results 2009 – Geberit Group again managed to increase operating profitability
3. Uponor financial statements 2009 – profitability improved in declining markets
4. Uponor with own legal entity in China – Participation on the ISH 2010 in Eijing, China
5. Pipe system failures result in retrofitting – Builders used Kitec, an alu-coated PEX pipe from Ipex
6. ECVM donates PVC pipes for waste water project in Pemba, Zanzibar
7. aquatherm climatherm: advantages of the new climatherm faser composite pipe oxygen tight
8. Jiangong Co.,Ltd., China: The three major problems of China ppr pipe industry

globalpipe No.351 16.03.2010

1. egeplast nordic established – egeplast expands to the Nordic countries
2. Advantages of 3 layer pipes made of PP-R with a glass fiber reinforced middle layer
3. aquatherm: with Ø315 mm new dimension for climatherm PP-R fasercomposite pipe
4. KWD Market Report “PP-R Pipe Systems for Hot Water Installations worldwide 2009”
5. Wuhan Kingbull, a major chinese pipe manufacturer, celebrated its 10^th anniversary
6. Uponor presents energy-efficient heating and cooling during the UN Climate Change summit
7. PEX Association (Europe): PE-X Pipes for the district heating sector
8. Solvay high performance polymers. Now it’s time for…creep resistance!
9. AMI: Plastics in Sewerage and Drainage Pipe – First international conference

globalpipe No.350 01.03.2010

1. New ‘no leak’ sliding sleeve jointing system: ULTRA SLIDE BY SAGIV – the ultimate sealing solution
2. Maillefer names Chairman of the Board and CEO
3. egeplast: Web Calculator for greater transparency in pipeline installation / HexelOne™-Pipe
4. KE KELIT: Induction welding is now possible for district heating jacket pipe joints
5. HOBAS /Austria Goes XXL: Jacking Pipes for Poland’s Largest Wastewater Treatment
6. Bahrain presents Master Plan for Sanitary Engineering at Underground Infrastructure
7. Amiantit plans to build a $60 million pipe manufacturing facility in Bahrain
8. PPI releases new “Quick Start” Model Spec for HDPE pipe in buried potable water installations
9. SHK MOSCOW 2010 – The most important meeting point for building services + energy technology

globalpipe No.349 23.02.2010

1. Lichter 3LRK-pipe head opens up new dimensions for Polish pipe producer Skoplast
2. Russia: Politex PTK, important Russian manufacturer of corrugated double-layer PE pipes
3. Russia: OOO SINIKON, a joint venture between the Russian SINIKON and the Italian VALSIR
4. THE Machines SA: Welding of coated thin wall stripes / for example alu foils in Multilayer pipes
5. NewAge: Raymond Baker, Founder of NewAge Industries, Remembered
6. Standards for PE-X pipes – specified for a whole range of water and gas distribution applications:
7. Vinyl 2010: European PVC Industry has taken a significant step in its sustainable development
8. HG Engineering introduces Flextrusion Tooling System that maximizes quality + minimizes scrap
9. AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG affected 2009 downturn in construction
10. AMI global plastics industry seminar – Tools for surviving and thriving in unpredictable markets

globalpipe No.348 19.02.2010

1. AMI: Middle East Plastic Pipes 2010 – International Developments in Plastic Pipes
2. Dow: Expansion of International Standard for PE-RT Pipe Could Widen Market
3. KraussMaffei Berstorff: Complete, single-vendor solutions for production of foam-insulated pipe
4. AFG Arbonia-Forster-Holding AG affected by downturn in construction and technology markets
5. Research and Markets: Plastic Pipes – Global Trends
6. Russia: JSC Plast Profil – manufacturer of complete solutions for pipes and fittings
7. Russia: Chemkor - a joint venture between Chemko and Korund / KrausMaffei extrusion lines
8. Peculiarities of the Russian Business mentality: How to initiate a business relationship in Russia

globalpipe No.347 02.02.2010

1. California /USA: Court Overturns State Approval of PEX Plastic Pipe to avoid Health Risks
2. Pipe trade group (PPFA) appeals Californian ruling against PEX
3. The neverending story: PEX Plastic Pipe Lawsuit Timeline (California /USA)
4. Dow to Present New Applications for PE-RT Resins at AQUA-THERM 2010 in Moscow
5. New polymer jointing technique: RAUTITAN PX by REHAU – Proven a million times over
6. GF Piping Systems: Type 567 butterfly valve now available up to size DN600
7. World: Global Economy Recovering Faster than Expected
8. European Industrial Insulation Foundation
9. Leoni expands business in JapanRussia: DKC with a new system of corrugated pipes made of polyamide to protect wires + cables
10. Russia: Adelant with its PVC-C pipe program at Aqua-therm Moscow 2010
11. Economic Crisis: Russians believe in economic recoveryCONSTROI Angola – Exhibition for Building Materials & Construction Equipment

globalpipe No.346 19.01.2010

1. Pipeson Analyzer represents the future in evaluation and communication of pressure pipe data
2. Uponor First PEX Manufacturer to Offer 3″ Tubing for Commercial Potable Plumbing Applications
3. Tuntaº A.ª. /Turkey, from a small business to a giant for pipes+fittings for the sanitary+heating sector
4. Aluminum Foil Manufacturer for PP-R / AL / PP-R, Union Non Ferrous Metal Products /China
5. Fitting Producer from Jamnagar in Gujarat of India: EC Valces + Pipe a.Plumbing Fittings India
6. NewAge® Industries now Offers Polypropylene Tubing
7. FRÄNKISCHE corrugators strengthen the market position of UNICOR
8. AMI presents: POLYOLEFIN ADDITIVES 2010, Trends and technical developments
9. Plastic Pipes Conference Association: Plastic Pipes XV Conference 2010

globalpipe No.344 06.01.2010

1. Uponor acquires radiant heating and cooling company in the UK, the Underfloor Heating Co Ltd.
2. Afriso-Euro-Index: Heating-Check made easy – one instrument is enough!
3. More than 100 years lifetime expectancy for sewer pipes
4. Evonik: More Than 300 VESTAMID® Offshore Lines in Three Years
5. Borealis launches “Water School” website for Finnish children
6. AMI expects strong fourth quarter Polymer Sales in Europe
7. NAHB /USA:Builder Confidence Edges Down in December
8. Russia: ZAO Sibgazapparat and Zabsigazprom, New Techn. for Construction of PE Gas Pipelines
9. GINDE PIPE /China one of the largest and most advanced Plastic Pipe manufacturer in Asia

Uponor Corporation has signed a contract to acquire the entire shareholding in the radiant heating and cooling systems company The Underfloor Heating Co Ltd, based in kelmanthorpe in Yorkshire in the UK. Trading under the name Velta UK, a former Uponor brand, the company has been a long-term partner of Uponor in supplying Velta-branded systems especially for the commercial and industrial building sector in the UK and internationally. (weiterlesen…)