globalpipe  by KWD

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

globalpipe No.343 27.12.2009

1. IPEX Plumbing System PlumbBetter: New PEX Plastic Fittings and Manifolds
2. PE pipes: energy costs an important factor says engineer
3. AEI Compounds invests £2.5m in new UK facility
4. Greater Support and Demand for Green Technology: New Options for European Heating Market
5. Russian construction: will the storm have passed in 2011?
6. President Medvedev: Russia paid small price in crises / On modernisation big and small
7. Russia: OZTI, Omskij zavod trubnoj izolyaczii: One of the 5 most important PE-pipe manufacturers

globalpipe No.342 22.12.2009

1. Plastic Pipe in Russia: A market with good long-term prospects!
2. Russia: Trade Shows and Import of extrusion lines and other machinery
3. Russia: Borodino-Plast produces PE pressure pipes up to 1200mm for Olympic constructions
4. Coming Soon … Zurn PEX Fire Protection Systems
5. Dr. Peter Nadig leaves REHAU – Rafael Daum now CEO in Austria and South-East Europe
6. Schütz R50 Bathroom Package: The first step from functional bathroom to luxurious spa.
7. Ray Hardee Writes Metric Piping System Fundamentals Book
8. Hope springs eternal – green shoots for plastic pipes

globalpipe No.341 16.12..2009

1. The Plastic Pipe Market in Russia: Big growth in 2000-2008
2. The Russian plastic pipe manufactuers
3. PolyPlastic Group /Russia: Leader in the market of filled thermoplastics and PE-pipes in RUB
4. HeatLink announces Wade Peterson as New Vice President, Sales + Marketing for North America
5. Plastica Alfa, Italy: A leading manufacturer of plastic pipes and fittings
6. Engineered Software Adds PEX Tubing to PIPE-FLO
7. NAHB Connects Builders with New Financing Sources at the 2010 International Builders’ Show®
8. Wilkins Becomes First Backflow Preventer Manufacturer Certified by NSF to New Lead Requirements
9. Compounding extruder market faces tough ‘10

globalpipe No.340 08.12..2009

1. Borealis inaugurates international Innovation Headquarters in Linz, Austria
2. Plumbing Africa: The case for Polymer pipes in hot and cold water applications
3. REHAU in South Africa: New Plant in Port Elizabeth – Expansion of International Expertise
4. Rofix/Belgium, leader in radiator and pipe hangers, offers the multilayer PE-Xb pipe Rhino-pex
5. Solvay Plumbing: Polymers Solutions have some strong advantages over metal
6. BSRIA: Heat Pumps guide – free download of fundamentals and legislation sections
7. Vargon d.o.o. company will present at the leading trade fair THE BIG 5
8. MCE: International event with focus on the key issues of research
9. NPE moving to Orlando for 2012 and 2015

globalpipe No.339 24.11.2009

1. Borealis inaugurates international Innovation Headquarters in Linz, Austria
2. Plumbing Africa: The case for Polymer pipes in hot and cold water applications
3. REHAU in South Africa: New Plant in Port Elizabeth – Expansion of International Expertise
4. Rofix/Belgium, leader in radiator and pipe hangers, offers the multilayer PE-Xb pipe Rhino-pex
5. Solvay Plumbing: Polymers Solutions have some strong advantages over metal
6. BSRIA: Heat Pumps guide – free download of fundamentals and legislation sections
7. Vargon d.o.o. company will present at the leading trade fair THE BIG 5
8. MCE: International event with focus on the key issues of research
9. NPE moving to Orlando for 2012 and 2015

globalpipe No.338 15.11.2009

1. USA: PEX, an excellent piping material for plumbing with small environmental impact
2. USA: Premier Edition of the Plumbing + Hydronics Expo in Baltimore, Maryland
3. North-America: Market Share of PEX-Systems companies in 2004 and 2008
4. Viega North America: Climat Mat for heating and cooling products with the ViegaPEX Barrier
5. Independent Pipe grows East Coast site
6. Polypipe floor heating systems: resistance to corrosion, lead free, electrically non-conductive
7. Research and Markets: The Indian Pipe Industry – mostly steel and PVC pipe Companies
8. Kalpana Industries Ltd.: Manufacturer of polymer compounds in India / PEX Pipe manufacturer
9. Dow Presents Overview of Geomembrane Products + Applications at Geosynthetics Middle East

globalpipe No.337 10.11.2009

1. The Competition Commission busts pipe products cartel producing pipes for South Africa
2. SOLVAY PADANPLAST: An innovative pipe solution for hot water applications under pressure
3. WAVIN gives update on Q3 Trading: Markets Stabilise, Rebound of Operating Margins
4. GF Piping Systems opens factory in India – mainly for expansion of IndiaŽs natural gas network
5. WACKER Opens Technical Center for Polymer and Silicone Applications in India
6. Krah AG receives silver “Best of Show Award” of ACEŽ09 (American Water Works Assoc.)
7. Dow Introduces New Polyolefin Materials for three-layer Steel Pipe Coating
8. Evonik: New Highly Flexible VESTAMID® for Cable Conduits
9. LyondellBasell: New PP Compound used in Pipe Coating for Flexible Off-shore Pipelines
10. Walraven goes Russia with the establishement of a representative office
11. Pressure Pipe Developments – Results of the recent AMI-Conference in Cologne /Germany
12. Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd. – a leading PVC manufacturer in Pakistan

globalpipe No.336 04.11.2009

1. Dow: Pipe Industry Trends for 2010 -What will happen next year
2. Which is the most used material for under floor heating in Europa?
3. Solvay Plumbing: How to Eliminate Corrosion? Just use plastics in water handling applications
4. Pipelife capitalises on Turkish irrigation pipe market / new CET Extr. pipe line for Arili Plastik
5. New Products Ind. Co.Ltd. (Neroplast) /Saudi Arabia: The first Factory producing PVC pipes
6. Cincinnati Extrusion: Over 40 years of experience, an extruder model to fit every Polyolefine pipe
7. Chinese Pipe Fittings manufactuerer Cangzhou Hengli wants to build up cooperations
8. The North American polyprolylene market ist taking things to extreme this year
9. Copper, Steel, Aluminum Prices On The Rise – same with other construction materials
10. Dow: Review of Third Quarter Results – Sales still down, economic outlook seems to stabilize
11. Just In Time For The Heating Season: New Taco Educational Videos
12. MCE-MOSTRA CONVEGNO EXPOCOMFORT 2010, the world’s leading exhibition
13. The Plastic Pipes Conference Series comes to Vancouver in 2010
14. NEW BSRIA: Heat pump and solar thermal studies
15. AMI: Next international conference on polyolefin compounding in March 2010 in Cologne

globalpipe No.335 14.10.2009

1. UK-based PEX compounding group AEI Compounds invests £2.5m in new UK facility
2. Dow Still Benefiting From 20-Year Old DOWLEX™ PE-RT Pipe System
3. Geberit: New products in the entire field of sanitary technology
4. Prandelli-Italy, a leading producer of sanitary systems in Europe: 5 systems in plastic and metallic
5. Coprax, manufactuerer of PP-R pipe systems for hot and cold water in Spain and Portugal
6. Prandelli Polska – exclusive distributor of the Italian manufacturer of sanitary systems Prandelli
7. NSF Annex G Certification Supports New Requirements for Low Lead Plumbing Products
8. Cannon Group: Technologies for Pipe Insulation
9. AMI: Challenging Times for Europe’s Leading Pipe System Suppliers

globalpipe No.334 09.10.2009

1. Demand for pipe material declining in Europe; PE-RT market share slightly higher
2. Update 2009-09: KWD Market + Charts “Heating & Plumbing Europe 2009”
3. Solin S.A., Greece, with its wide range of Plastic Pipes and Fittings at ISH 2009
4. Borealis: Support the construction of temporary housing facilities in L’Aquila
5. French construction sector waiting for the effects of public programmes
6. Russia: Substantial Reduction in New Moscow Housing
7. Arch-Vision: Confidence up upon European Architects – New tool for UK, NL, D, E and I
8. Danfoss A/S: Half-year report 2009
9. Sibur plans Russia’s largest polypropylene
10. European solar thermal system market grew spectacularly in 2008.

globalpipe No.333 30.09.2009

1. Mexican pipe manufacturer Manufacturas Globales SA de CV opens HDPE pipe plant in Mexicali
2. Borealis’ BorSafe™ PE100 pipes deliver disruption-free water supply to Sicilian airport
3. Italian machine makers see early signs of recovery
4. CANNON GROUP, manufacturer of Polyurethane extrusion lines joins BIG5 in Dubai, Nov. 2009
5. Maillefer: Water smart drip irrigation
6. Goldstone, China: New composite pipe for sewage system, Sold production lines to China+Europe
7. General Pipe Company: Steel Reinforced Corrugated Pipe Exported to Sudan
8. Turkman Tubra: Steel Reinforced PE Pipe Line Startup in Turkmenistan
9. Turkey: Crisis softens demand for building materials – Pipe markets flat
10. Greek plastic pipe industry evolves only scarcely – Local demand increased in 2008
11. First Olympic Pipes Delivered
12. European construction output in June 2009 – far below the level of 2008, decline has slowed down

globalpipe No.332 21.09.2009

1. Russia: Outlook gloomy for the plastic pipe market – demand expected to fall by 20%
2. Poland: Falling demand for building materials in Poland – manufacturers delay investments
3. Rifeng: Improved Manifold Kit to Perfect Heat Regulation System / Price Discount for Pipes
4. Uponor USA Offers Free Factory Training on radiant heating and cooling, plumbing systems, etc.
5. AFG: Holds Steady Against Economic Crisis
6. Cincinnati: Presents complete line concept for glass fiber reinforced 3-layer pipes made of PP-R
7. BC Extrusion: Top management change, Wolfgang Studener leaves, Jürgen Arnold comes
8. AMI: New report highlights implications of downturn for European processors 2008
9. 67^th Euroconstruct: Lean times ahead for European Construction / Poland is the star performer

globalpipe No.331 15.09.2009

1. AMI: MiddleEastPlasticPipes 2009 conference in Dubai – PVC dominates the world pipe market
2. Plasson Industries Ltd – world class manufacturer of plastic pipes and fittings
3. Hot water conveyance: PlassonŽs innovative ElectroFusion PEX2PEX™ Fittings line
4. Blansol – a spanish manufacturer of PEX and Multilayer pipes since 1955
5. Comfort Corporation: UK Distributor for Blansol PEX and Multipex Pipes
6. Obama signed the stimulus package:Now is the time to use plastic pipes for infrastructure projects
7. Maharashtra/India used PE100-pipes to reduce leakage / drip irrigation through plastic pipes
8. REHAU Academy USA: Hydronic Designers Seminar, Sept. 16-17 2009 in Leesburg, Va.
9. Seminar: Can heating systems become Green? Hydronic Heating Concepts for the Next 10 Years

globalpipe No.330 13.09.2009

1. First were press fittings then push fit fittings and now automatically compressing push fit fittings
2. Blansol – The only press-fitting without tools “ixPress” – New in 2009
3. REHAU introduced its RAUTITAN Plumbing System (PE-Xa Pipes) in Australia in the early 90’s
4. FAR with new products: Metering system with local reading / Thermostatic head
5. Vinidex Pty Ltd. – a leading manufacturer and supplier of pipe systems
6. PPI: HDPE pipe reaches milestone with nuclear power industry embrace
7. TEPPFA International: Recycling of Plastic Pipe Waste – Recycling Targets – Green Declarations
8. PIPA – PVC Technical Information: Long Term Performance of PVC Pressure Pipes

globalpipe No.329 28.08.2009

1. Maillefer: New and improved forming and welding bench for composite pipe
2. Wittmann Battenfeld: Everything under control with innovative process data acquisition
3. German machinery exec doesn’t expect sharp upswing
4. Huliot Piping System: One of Israel´s leading manufacturer of plastic pipes and fittings
5. Turkey: Arili Plastik /Pipelife Group – Pipe&Fitting systems for Hot&Cold Water (PEX + PP-R)
6. BODYCOTE TESTING GROUP becomes ‘EXOVA’
7. SKZ: Int. Conference on Plastics Piping Systems Eurasia in Istanbul, Turkey, September 2009
8. Solar power systems demand rises again

globalpipe No.328 24.08.2009

1. Zewotherm: New automatically pressing push fit fittings for metal composite pipes
2. SIMONA: Considers closure of Würdinghausen production plant
3. China’s overcapacity in the chemical industry grows despite global recession
4. WOLSELEY: Profits Slide by 60% – no sign of recovery for the rest of 2009
5. Germany: VAILLANT – Production of Conventional Oil Boilers Stopped
6. MYSON and VOGEL& NOOT: Heat Company On The Up
7. Borealis and Uponor launch first water footprint initiative in the plastics industry
8. World building controls service and maintenance market remains strong through 2009
9. VDMA – Building valves Industry posts considerable Decrease in first Half-year
10. Polypipe sponsors the Plumb Station at Installer Live
11. Heat Pump Summit 2009 in Nürnberg/Germany – Environmental protection par excellence
12. ISH China, Int.Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating+ Air-conditioning, signs brand name exhibitors

globalpipe No.327 07.07.2009

1. Solvay Advanced Polymers: PPA grades approved for hot potable water
2. Borouge addresses the world’s toughest water challenges at Singapore Int. Water Week 2009
3. Polypipe: opens UK centre for customers / 1,500 m² underfloor heating by using PB pipes
4. HALCOR with a new innovative solution: The CUSMART flexible copper tube system
5. Tubos Neupex/ Spain offered a wide range of solutions for pipes and fittings at ish 2009
6. Wuxi pipe solution Co. Ltd. – The Pipe Solution from China for PEX and PE-RT multilayer pipes
7. PEX design guide for residential plumbing systems – Prepared by the NAHB Research Center
8. Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), Inc./ USA becomes first female chairman
9. USA – National Association of new Home Builders: New Homes Sales Virtually flat in may
10. Plastic Pipe Industry in Southern Africa: 130 000 t produced pa/ Piping Technical Conference
11. WACKER Reorganizes Turkish Distribution of Silicone Elastomers

globalpipe No.326 24.06.2009

1. New in 2009: Hakan fiberglass reinforced PPR pipes+fittings/ Agricultural Drip Irrigation System
2. HALCOR: Unique advantages with insulated TALOS ECUTHERM SOLAR copper tubes
3. “Greenbuilding” seminar at REHAU grabs the attention of its audience
4. SIKORA: Presents the new X-RAY 6070 TRIAX
5. Parker Hannifin: New Tube and Fitting supply alliance provides price and Quality breakthrough
6. Maillefer: Non-stop Production of Foam Insulated Composite Pipe
7. Borouge’s investment fuels growth impetus in China – new compounding facility starts in 2010
8. DuCool: Cut Energy Consumption by 43% with DuCool’s System
9. Dow inks deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions – Dow and Gazprom have signed a momerandum
10. JEC Composites: Asia demand for Composites is massive
11. Vinyl 2010: Presents a construction project at the GREEN WEEK 2009
12. NAHB: Housing Starts and Permits post gains in May after record lows in the previous month

globalpipe No.325 19.06.2009

1. Industry-first 2″ Wirsbo hePEX™ Expansion Joint Kit Saves 50% on Install Time and Costs
2. SIKORA: The management is “Entrepreneur of the year 2009“
3. Aliaxis: Results 2008 – Revenue € 2,280 million, a decrease of 5.2% – Extremly difficult times
4. Ingremio /Poland: Manufacturer of protective pipes and tubes / New at ISH: Inflex Solar CU
5. Moscow’s trade fair duo creates positive impetus for the metallurgy industry
6. Russian Lukoil to build 600,000 tpa PP plant
7. NAHB: New Home Inventories continue shrinking in April
8. MGS Progetti is Among the First European Manufacturers Certified to New Lead Requirements

globalpipe No.324 13.06.2009

1. In Memoriam: Mr. Winfried Hamich, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of KWD – globalpipe
2. Uponor Introduces AquaPEX^® Reclaimed Water Tubing for Greywater Systems
3. UNICOR: „The Ferrari among the corrugators“ produces corrugated pipe with speedy 30 m/min
4. The PE100+ Association: Annual member meeting / New list of “PE100+ Quality Materials”
5. SABIC Innovative Plastics: High-Performance Materials for Domestic Boiler Manufacturers
6. European construction output in March 2009
7. FREEDONIA: Construction Expenditures in China – to grow over 8% annually through 2013
8. India-based Steer Engineering’s aiming for top of China’s market for extruders
9. Trelleborg Offshore: Surge into South America
10. THE Machines has acquired the ex Swisscab – AP Swisstech patents

globalpipe No.323 29.05.2009

1. USA: Green Building growing at a surprising rate
2. ISH China focuses on sanitation platform aimed at expanding market in northern China
3. Building on last year’s success ASIAMOLD 2009 attracts more than 200 exhibitors
4. Middle East Plastic Pipes 2009 held on 1-3 June 2009 in Dubai, U.A.E.
5. Borealis joins the Business Friends of the Danube partnership
6. Borealis and Dow Europe increases polyethylene and polypropylene prices
7. Revel – Czech Republic: Manuafacturer of PE-Xb pipes for usage in hot&cold water systems
8. FasoPlast – Greece: plastic pipe and pressure fittings production for water supplies
9. LyondellBasell to feature polyolefin innovations at NPE2009 educational sessions
10. Wittmann Battenfeld establishes sales and service subsidiary in Romania
11. Photovoltaics: A fast growing market!

globalpipe No.322 24.05.2009

1. Co-operation set up between LIANSU and iNOEX
2. The KIWA & KOMO Certificates Just Obtained for Rifeng Mutilayer Pipes and Fittings!
3. Uponor: The new generation of multi layer pipe systems without calibration and bevelling
4. Viega Opens New Manufacturing Center and Celebrates 110 Years of Global Success
5. Single-Family Starts and Permits edge higher in April
6. LyondellBasell: New polyolefins distribution platform to serve fast-growing market in Turkey
7. German investor buys 50% of LyondellBasell
8. Canadian Hydronics Sales Up
9. Canadian Safety Authority Warns Against Radiant Ceiling Heating Panels
10. Santa Domingo Water line Pipes will be supplied by Turkish Giant Dizayn Group
11. WAVIN Q1 2009 Trading Update – Strong decline in construction market activity across Europe
12. In a volatile market, Borealis focuses on cost competitiveness and cash preservation
13. College of Product Knowledge CD – understand a variety of plumbing systems and components

globalpipe No.321 14.05.2009

1. Barbi Multipex Multilayer Pipes have received German DVGW approval
2. Ipex invests US$6.6 million to make PVCO pipe BIONAX – “The Evolution of a Plastic Pipe”
3. Bleak outlook continues in Uponor’s key markets / Interim report Q1/2009
4. NSF International Provides Educational Information to Celebrate Drinking Water Week
5. ITT to acquire Laing/D, broadening portfolio of energy-efficient plumbing and HVAC pumps
6. UK: Housing Starts Fall 35%, Housing Sectors Slide, Non-residential Index down more than a third
7. American Maplan to Promote Pipe Extrusion Capabilities at NPE
8. Cincinnati and its partner Gruber break the sound barrier of 1,000 kg/h in profile extrusion
9. SABIC Innovative Plastics invites to Free Online Seminar: Trends&Evolution in Electrical Ind.

globalpipe No.320 07.05.2009

1. UNICOR signs pre-contract for takeover of machine business of FRÄNKISCHE
2. Uponor Launches Microsite for Plumbing Alternatives to Copper and CPVC
3. Roth wins EDT European Product Award with ClimaComfort panel heating system
4. American Maplan expands as a supplier for large diameter polyolefin pipe lines in NorthAmerica
5. Independent Pipe Products Inc. IPPI adding large-diameter equipment from American Maplan
6. Uponor starts new savings initiatives / The subsidiary in Finland will close for 2 month at most
7. ISH China returns to Beijing / “ISH China Goes Cross Country” program receives strong support
8. CBI presents 24 manufacturers from India, Serbia and Macedonia at Achema
9. CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions to Introduce New Products at ACHEMA 2009
10. Vinyl 2010 determined to keep PVC sustainable development on track despite the global recession
11. DÝZAYN GROUP/TURKEY, a Company Presentation / PP-R Elite Pipe / Spiral Oneself Pipe

globalpipe No.319 30.04.2009

1. Fränkische Rohrwerke: alpex-plus the innovative push-fit fitting
2. FAR: New product range for solar systems / New range of fittings for connection to pipework
3. NSF Certifies First PVCO Pipe to AWWA C909 in North America / Manufacturer is IPEX Inc
4. Borealis increases black PE80 and PE100 supply efficiency for European pipe manufacturers
5. Great Britain: Housing rescue plan predicted
6. USA: Single-Family Housing Starts unchanged in March 2009
7. SKZ International conference: Plastic Piping Systems Eurasia, 29, 30. Sept. 2009 Istanbul Turkey
8. BRUGG Rohrsysteme: Farewell to screws – let’s start clicking!
9. MAINTOOLS achieves bulk order for 5 layer Alu/PE-Xb multilayer composite pipe extrusion line
10. VDS: Germany Sanitary industry Downturn after upswing
11. VARGON, Croatia-Skrljevo: Installation systems vargokor, vargoterm, Vargokal, vargoplen

globalpipe No.318 22.04.2009

1. INTERPLAS: Reinforced Resistance and Protection with the Guarantee of an… ATLAS
2. LyondellBasell Increases Fixed-Cost Reduction Target to $700 Million l/ P an of Reorganization
3. Metallurgy-Litmash, Tube Russia, Aluminium/Non-Ferrous 2009 in Moscow:
4. Q1 2009: Year starts badly for Wavin as construction tumbles… a 35% drop
5. Freedonia: US Demand for Pipe to Exceed 11 Billion Feet in 2013
6. Poland: 19,500 Flats Completed in January 2009
7. Indian sanitation innovator awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize
8. Uponor: Sale of the Irish manufacturing premises delayed
9. Russia: Russian Government to Support Residential Housing Construction
10. Cincinnati Extrusion to Present Leading Innovations at NPE
11. USA: With Affordability up, Home Buyers are Starting to Return to the Market

globalpipe No.317 15.04.2009

1. Ostendorf: New HT-pipe offering more performance at the same price? Open questions
2. Bosch Thermotechnology division to take over commercial boiler manufacturer Loos
3. SESTA SRL at ISH presents its Multilayer System enlarged by Press-Fittings
4. Lubrizol: FBCT introduces Customized CPVC Piping Brochure for the Healthcare Industry
5. SIKORA at the CHINAPLAS 2009: Innovative technology for a new level of refinement
6. Hewing expands its product portfolio: Quality and experience
7. NSF/ANSI for Drinking Water Products Incorporates New Requirements for Regenerated Water
8. SABIC’s new High Density Polyethylene plant; first products commercially available up from now
9. ISH Franfurt out of the NA perspective: At I Learned Overseas

globalpipe No.316 01.04.2009

1. Ultra-productive with ultrasonic: SIKORA launches the new ULTRATEMP 6000*
2. NSF Offers Certification for Low Lead Plumbing Products to Support New State Requirements
3. Hewing is increasingly focusing on global market strategy / Expansion of export business
4. Krauss-Maffei slashes 10% from workforce
5. Don’t Be Left Behind: Dow is always within REACH
6. FAQ frequently asked questions about key trends impacting REACH and the plastic pipe market
7. AMI: Expanding Prospects for PVC Additives and Compounds/ Pipes have been a major driver
8. Not for Pipe stabilizers: EC raises anti-trust concerns in PVC stabilizers business
9. Innovative Hybrid CPVC/PEX Plumbing System from FBC™ Building Solutions

globalpipe No.315 25.03.2009

1. Coes at ISH themed “Inside every building beats the Coes heart”
2. Interplast of Greece with plastic pipes and fittings at ISH 2009 in Frankfurt
3. Viega: Raxofix redefines pipe connecting technology in heating and drinking water installations
4. Cincinnati Extrusion investing almost 3 million EUR in the future in spite of the general crisis
5. New sizes available: New generation of Uponor Comfort Panels for cooling from suspended ceiling
6. USA:. Pipe and fittings maker Freedom Plastics sold to four companies
7. RIDGID® introduces the 65S, a brand-new Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Tubing Cutter
8. New RIDGID^® CSST Cutter Now Available
9. Novartec: A toolkit for all applications
10. Novartec: Pipe cutting now made easy for pre-installed pipes up to 108 mm in diameter
11. NAHB USA: Total U.S. housing starts to a annual rate of 583,000 units in February
12. Pipelife Finland – An excellent place to work
13. Freedonia in an other world or a bad marketing joke ??
14. Freedonia: Global demand for Windows & Doors to reach $150 Billion through 2011

globalpipe No.314 17.03.2009

1. Leoni: New plant in Bautzen for refining technical products/ Capacity 100 Mio m Heating Pipes
2. Bautzen: The next big pipe producers
3. Roca: production of acrylic jet bath tubes in Russia
4. Lubrizol: First Proven CPVC-Compatible Antimicrobial Steel Pipe Coatings
5. American Maplan adds to Pipe Sales Management
6. LyondellBasell first achieves PP 125 classification for polypropylene used in pipe
7. SKZ: Plastic piping systems Eurasia (Conference Announcement +Call for papers ) in Istanbul
8. Geberit with convincing 2008, Annual results 2008
9. SCHÜTZ “R50”: Innovative underfloor heati ng system for Renovation Projects:
10. Roth wins EDT European Product Award with ClimaComfort panel heating system
11. Georg Fischer – Adding Quality to People`s Lives

globalpipe No.313 14.03.2009

1. WRW Selects Novelis FusionTM Technology to Develop Advanced Tubes
2. PEX added to CA Plumbing Code
3. ISO standard for assessing energy efficiency of new buildings
4. Ireland’s Kingspan postpones a new greenfield PUR foam insulation board plant in Poland
5. Borealis BorSafe LS-H solution generates 30% cost saving for rural infrastructure project
6. Zurn: Super Flexible PEX Tubing
7. Ostendorf adds new features to the popular HT waste pipe – on the market from 01/2009
8. Battenfeld China to exhibit at Chinaplas 2009, plans to host Open House
9. PVC PIPES Awarded Top Ecological Classification by Swiss ECO-DEVIS
10. Northamerica: CPSC Announces Changes To Home Heating Vent Pipe Recall Program
11. Borealis records solid performance for 2008 despite difficult fourth quarter

globalpipe No.312 04.03.2009

1. Northamerica: Sioux Chief Buys Rehau Fittings Business
2. Steel firms will be able to use the profits from 2008Žs high prices to ride through the current storm
3. Port Elizabeth’s First Five-star Hotel Using Rifeng Multilayer Piping System
4. Richter+Frenzel sells 8 branch offices – Efficiency increase through restructuring process
5. Wavin, Europe’s leading supplier of plastic pipe systems, announces its 2.HY and FY 2008 results.
6. Kiwa Nederland at ish on 2009-03-10: Rubber products – specifications versus lifetime
7. THC Chile S.A.: Efficient and convenient connection for PEX pipes
8. KE KELIT since 20 years in South East Asia – New pipe factory in Malaysia
9. New products in VETEC product range 2009 punctual to ish
10. Dow is looking forward to welcoming you to ISH!
11. AMI: Pipe Coatings – Critical Components in Pipeline Safety
12. District Heating:Sale of Star Pipe the best solution

globalpipe No.311 26.02.2009

1. Rifeng’s New Connecting Method: PEX Pipes connect with Press Fitting
2. Marketing: Push fit fittings most likely only successful as part of complete systems
3. US-Newbuild-Desaster: Housing Starts Plummet in January
4. Potter Pipe-Shield™ Corrosion Inhibitor Added to FGG/BM/CZ™ System Compatible Program
5. BASF hopes US infrastructure growth will boost wire, cable
6. Wood Floors and Radiant Closing the sale
7. Townsend announces new identity
8. Cincinnati Extrusion: Presents Rapidex 1000 single-screw extruder, at the Plast Milan.
9. North American PE consumption drops14 % in 2008
10. Sewerage & Drainage Pipe 2009 15-17 June 2009, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
11. BSRIA: Global Opportunities in the HVAC Market at ish 2009
12. Expanding throughout Europe: Tremco illbruck acquires Karochemie AG, Switzerland

globalpipe No.310 18.02.2009

1. Uponor: financial statements for the year 2008 , Outlook for 2009.
2. LyondellBasell: New PE-RT resin completes portfolio used in hot water pipe applications
3. Obbekjer Foundation sells the activities from Starpipe to LOGSTOR.
4. Cincinnati Extrusion Offers Innovative Complete Systems for Energy-Efficient Pipe Production
5. Kabra, Gloucester joint venture to produce extruders in India
6. American Maplan: CPVC screw design providing solutions for pipe production
7. AMI: Pipe Coatings – Critical Components in Pipeline Safety
8. USA: Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2008 Earnings
9. KWD-Market Report: PEX and PE-RT Heating & Plumbing Pipes worldwide 2009

globalpipe No.309 13.02.2009

1. Aliaxis must look to achieve cost efficiency improvements Hunter looks for pipe production move
2. Dow USA to Close LDPE Plant in Freeport , Texas
3. Now published: KWD – Market Report: “PEX and PE-RT Heating & Plumbing Pipes worldwide 2009”
4. AMI: Plastics in Underground Pipes May 6-7, 2009 at Orlando in the state of Florida.
5. Velux : CO2 emissions to be cut by 50% in 2020 – referring to 2007
6. NAHB: Crowds are 30 % Smaller at International Builders Industry Weathers Downturn
7. USA: PVC pipe firm Freedom Plastics seeking a buyer
8. AMIPLASTICS: Middle East Plastic Pipes 2009 1-3 June at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai,
9. USA: California Certifies PEX
10. US Housing market to show dramatic declines / PEX-PIPE Situation
11. BSRIA: Heat pump market growing fast
12. Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2010 shows Signs of Confidence in global economic recovery
13. Techno Plast – Pipe Manufactuer from Syria / a briefly introduction to the Techno Group

globalpipe No.308 05.02.2009

1. KWD-globalpipe: First global overview of the PEX-Market
2. Company standard for LyondellBasell’s Akoafloor resin used in Chinas low-temp. pipe heating
3. Viega wrapping up Kansas relocation
4. Uponor technology to cool one of Europe’s largest shopping centres Dolce Vita Tejo
5. Danfoss: Group Information / Lasco, largest manufacturer (25% ) of bathing fixtures in the US
6. Charlotte Pipe’s ChemDrain® Pipe/Fittings System for chemical waste applications
7. US-Housing Market (NAHB): Worsening Data underscores need for Housing Stimulus
8. NSF Certifies First Geothermal Pipes to New Canadian Standard /Trinus and Vanguard Canada
9. Mair Heiztechnik /D: VitaFloor – the ecological underfloor heating
10. L’ISOLANTE K-FLEX wins the China Top Investor 2008 Award
11. AMI: Polymers in Cables: Conference March 31 to April1 in Phoenix, Arizona.

globalpipe No.307 29.01.2009

1. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Confronted with a total market slowdown
2. INOEX: Measurement of thin pipe and tube layers now very easy!
3. WAVIN announces further restructuring in the UK
4. L’ISOLANTE K-FLEX Acpuisition of BevEx Ltd./ developping +distribution of pre-isolated pipes
5. NSF: World Health Organization Renews NSF Designation as a WHO Collaborating Centre
6. From Hassfurt to California: UNICOR machines conquer the pipe market in the West of the USA
7. Shiv Om Brass Industries /India: Manufacturer of all types of Brass Turned Components
8. Borealis promotes discussion on sustainable water solutions for Central and Eastern Europe
9. Vassili Modlinski named new general manager of OOO Battenfeld Injection Moulding Russia
10. Uponor enters a provision to cover for product replacement costs in the U.S.
11. Demand for Plumbing Products in China to Reach 121 Billion Yuan in 2012
12. BASF: Water-repellant adhesive for thermal insulation of basements with Styrodur XPS panels

globalpipe No.306 21.01.2009

1. Emmeti the new production site for 14 Million Metres multilayer pipe/year
2. New Nibco Dura-PEX Facility in Lebanon, Ohio
3. Hacker Industries Moves To New Corporate Headquarters to Newport Beach, California
4. Borealis promotes discussion on sustainable water solutions for Central and Eastern Europe
5. Higashio Mech Co Ltd: Extensive know-how regarding the manufacture of hybrid pipe fittings
6. American Maplan: Small diameter PVC and CPVC pipes with tooling options and separator blocks
7. USA: Panel Radiator vs. Radiant Panel, by John Siegenthaler , P.E.
8. NSF Develops Standard for Low Lead Plumbing Products in Support of New Requirements in California
9. Masterplast opens Serbian insulation panel plant
10. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Resins Optimize Water Valves with High Performance and Long Life
11. Copper: A Market Of Extremes, by John Gross

globalpipe No.305 14.01.2009

1. Uponor new fitting generation Riser system300 different fittings are replaced by just 27
2. REHAU presents the new RAUTITAN generation at ISH
3. Dow pursues claims against Kuwait’s PIC
4. LyondellBasell Industries: Non-U.S. Operations Not Affected By Chapter 11 Filing
5. Parker Hannifin: Innovative Tube Connectors is approved to Key Hydraulic Standard
6. Lubrizol: New FlowGuard Gold^®/Corzan^® CPVC Plumbing System eliminates Corrosion in Risers
7. K-Flex (Hong Kong) Insulation Co., Ltd. is now 100% owned by L´ISOLANTE K-FLEX
8. WAVIN GROUP Trading Update
9. Uponor plans further staff reductions in Sweden and continues with savings initiatives
10. Freedonia: Global Demand For Plastic Pipe to Reach 8.2 Billion Meters in 2012
11. AMI’s Polyolefin Additives 2009 conference in Cologne /D: Adding Product Value in Polyolefins

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 304 19.12.2008

1. Jyri Luomakoski appointed President and CEO of Uponor
2. AMI’s Plastics in Underground Pipes 2009 – International conference and exhibition
3. Pipelife Austria expands Distribution Centre in Krems
4. SKZ: New testing method – chlorine resistance of plastic piping systems
5. U.S. Bathtub Market 2007
6. BaySystems delivers rigid PU foam system for district cooling at Dubai Waterfront
7. About Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory: Glas Reinforced Pipes ith more than 27 years of experience
8. Nexans opens its first plant in Russia, Ouglich site will produce power cables for building market
9. FINETEK CO., LTD /Taiwan
10. Russia and Green Energy: A Long Way to Go
11. Krona Indústria: Leading South American fittings manufacturer relies on Wittmann Battenfeld
12. LyondellBasell to showcase its leading petrochemical capabilities at Interplastica in Moscow

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 303 17.12.2008

1. Henco: Wim Verhoeven will join the Comap Management Committee
2. Outokumpu: Copper prices stabilized / Copper world market: Prices down 66% in 13 months
3. Union Nonferrous/China: Aluminum foil for pprc pipe production,pex al pex pipe production
4. Snap Fire Systems Pty ltd: Fire Collars Break New Resistance Levels
5. Pipelife marks 20 years of PRAGMA®
6. REHAU introduces RAUGEO™ ground loop systems for high-efficiency heating and cooling.
7. Inoex: AUREX: Accurate „inside information“ now on multi-layer foam core pipes
8. Freedonia: Demand for Large Diameter Pipe in China to Exceed 87 Million Meters in 2012
9. DOW: Long Term Thermal Stability of Pipes Resins
10. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik at Interplastica 2009 in Moscow: Saving money with standardized equipment

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-302 11.12.2008

1. Trend to use PE-X pipe as inliner for composite pipes also boosts silane cross-linking (PE-Xb)
2. Alphacan sells PE-Xb pipes business to COMAP (Aalberts Industries)
3. DVGW Certifications Plumbing Systems with PE-Xb Pipes (Germany)
4. ANAIP Certifications Plumbing Systems with PE-Xb Pipes (Spain)
5. Plastics take the lead in the European Hot & Cold Water Pipe Markets (AMI)
6. KWD chart analysis: Decline of radiator connecting pipe demand drops only slowly
7. Pipelife in Ireland: Quality Powered, Customer Driven
8. Latin America Seen Primed For Manufacturing Comeback
9. Sioux Chief: Adjustable Pipe Bracket and Clamping System Use TPE Compound to Help Arrest Noise
10. Spears® Manufacturing Company Acquisition of Coastline Plastics From Victaulic®
11. Developments in PVC additives and compounding
12. Premier Brass Industries /India: One of the leading Manufactuerer of Precision Brass Components

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-301 04.12.2008

1. ECElogo – the push fit fitting is finally available: Not only ready for the market but also deliverable!
2. Viega Wins Prestigious ASPE Award
3. Pipe Coil Technology Limited: Automatic Strap Coilers for Pipe Diameters up to 180mm
4. Sagiv announces a new manufacturing service for Electrofusion Brass components
5. Townsend Revises PP Consumption Forecast: U.S. / Canada Polypropylene Consumption
6. Rettig Creates Turkish Subsidiary and acquires a Towel warmer Plant in Izmir
7. RPA announces 2009 conference and trade show
8. USA: Danfoss combines divisions to Danfoss Electric Heating division
9. Expotherm Poland 2009: In April 2009 Warsaw will become the ‘New Capital’
10. USA: Residential Fire Sprinkler Market Potential Exceeds $3 Billion Annually
11. Pipelife Poland powers up for larger diameter fittings
12. iBA: Dr. Jörg Schmuhl sets technological standards in the extrusion business.
13. Parker Acquisitions: Legris SA, headquartered in Rennes, France
14. Prinsco launching its first Calif. pipe plant

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-300 25.11.2008

1. Aleris International, Inc. is a global leader in aluminium rolled products and extrusions.
2. Aleris Aluminum strips for composite pipes
3. North America: Rehau to exit PE-Xa plumbing pipe business, Ipex discontinues composite pipe production
4. REHAU North America to Exit Plumbing Systems Business; Expand Energy-Efficiency Product Range
5. FIREPEX™ Residential Fire Sprinkler System from REHAU Meets New IRC RB64 Requirement
6. Euroclass: FlowGuard CPVC – Confirmed Fire Safety
7. Uponor concentrates metal component manufacture, workforce reductions in Iberia and Germany
8. Georg Fischer responds to changed economic conditions
9. LyondellBasell battens down hatches in downturn
10. SILON adding more than value: TABOND Standard Product Range
11. Solvay Advanced Polymers Announces Hot Potable Water Certifications for Amodel® PPA Resins
12. USA: Housing Starts and Permits fall to Lowest Levels on Record in October 2008
13. ISH 2009: The world’s biggest trade fair for environmentally-friendly building-services technology
14. Maintools: Successful participation in 2008’s pipe symposium by partner company Cincinnati Extrusion

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-299 16.11.2008

1. Alphacan to divest its Sanitary and Heating PE-Xb Pipes business to COMAP
2. Aalberts Industries Acquires Alphacan`s Heating and Sanitary Activities
3. LyondellBasell: New PE-RT pipe grade meets long-term standards used in Underfloor Heating
4. ACP technology – Extending performance in HDPE
5. Travis Wiens as our new Vice-President Sales for SILON Compounds Ltd
6. Siegenthaler Named Hydronics Editor For BNP Publications PM, PM Engineer and Supply House Times
7. North America: Rehau to exit PE-Xa plumbing pipe business, Ipex discontinues composite pipe production
8. Kitec Failed Fittings: Like a Ticking time Bomb
9. Tessenderlo Group: Situation in “Plastics Converting”- “End of September 2008
10. Lubrizol: New FlowGuard® CPVC Compounds Glow Solvent Cement Eases Joint Inspection
11. Pipelife Norway: Unique fitting has all angles covered
12. ARABPLAST 2009, Dubai, January 10th – 13th, 2009: Market for Plastics and Rubber Machines
13. Georg Fischer: Planning review for new GF Automotive building
14. GF Piping Systems presents new line of butt fusion machines
15. REHAU introduces RAUGEO™ ground loop systems for high-efficiency heating and cooling

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-298 11.11.2008

1. Bodycote sells testing business for 417 million GBP to venture capitalist, Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R
2. Pipelife has successfully invested EUR 3 million in a multilayer pipe production line in Hungary
3. SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Develops High-Performance Materials for Water Systems
4. USA: Plastic pipes may indirectly pose lead problem
5. Cincinnati Extrusion: Dr. Steger has become Head of the Marketing and Product Management Deptm.
6. Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical: Regression Analysis to ISO 9080 of the PE Pipe Grade YEM-4902T
7. USA: More bad news about Kohler Masco and the US Construction market
8. Momentive Performance Materials Announces its new Addisil* HCE family for extrusion
9. Nexans: Larger corrugated tube machine opens up new application areas
10. Rehau North America: Lost of 7 percent of the company’s North American business
11. Photovoltaics: Solar energy shares soar as Bosch buys Ersol for €1.1bn
12. Wolverine Tube Sells Canadian Unit
13. Uponor January-September2008: Uponor continues cost management in slow markets
14. Uponor NorthAmerica: Out-of-the-Wall Support System for PEX-a
15. China´s plastics industry looks to Africa for growth

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-297 03.11.2008

1. InterBuild : An Obituary For a Former Great Exhibition
2. REHAU (North America) to Exit Municipal PVC Pipe and PEX Plumbing Systems Markets,
3. WarmRite Floor IPEX Radiant Heating Systems discontinue activity in North America
4. Ipex: KWD-globalpipe reviews and background
5. Aliaxis: Financial results for the first half of 2008
6. Tessenderlo Group takes over Dutch company Nyloplast Europe BV with PVC-, PE- and PP Pipes
7. KME: Increase of product lines prices
8. Wieland: Energy surcharge for shipments of semi-finished products
9. WEFA Plastic again on the Big 5 Show: “WefaKlim”, One Pipe – three applications
10. Interview with Peter Fassbender, WEFA PLASTIC, General Manager
11. Russia: market situation in the heating sector/ dealers need more money for training and PR (bfai*)
12. AMI: Challenging Times for Europe´s Leading Pipe Systems Suppliers
13. New Uponor sales representative office in Turkey officially opened

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-296 28.10.2008

1. New Pipe Coiling Range for the District Heating Pipe Market
2. IBA GmbH: Combined PE-Xa and PE-Xb pipe in a one-stage production process for the first time
3. Vanguard Piping Systems (Canada) Announcement Thursday October 23, 2008 – Burnaby, BC, CANADA
4. Rifeng Reducts Price for Pipes, Fittings & Valves
5. USA: Pipe and Window Demand shrinks, PVC prices fall
6. Novopress: Change in Management Team: Mr. Bernd Weck retires – successor is Mr. Sven Meyer
7. Cincinnati Extrusion demonstrates “leading innovations” in pipe extrusion jointly with partner companies
8. Lubrizol Creates FBC Building Solutions Unit
9. IAPMO’s Chaney Named Deputy Head Of WPC
10. Hunt Heating Australia:Uponor´s Multi-layered Composite Pipe People have been waiting for
11. PolyOne to Offer Wire & Cable Insulation & Jacketing Materials to the Japanese Market
12. Freedonia: Construction Expenditures in China to Increase 9.2% Annually Through 2012
13. Wolseley: Restructuring of US Building Materials Business, Stock Building Supply (“Stock”)

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-295 21.10.2008

1. Unicor: Efficient in-line pipe-in-pipe production and cable insertion with UC 58/90 V and UC 58/120 V
2. Radiant Panel Association: 2007 Industry Trends
3. USA: Housing Starts Decline Again in September 2008/ Radiant
4. LyondellBasell Launches New-Generation PE Adhesive Resin used in Steel Pipe External Coatings
5. UAE: ACC wins US $235 million construction contract for Saudi Lamar Towers
6. AMI Conference: Coatings for Pipeline Protection 26-28 January 2009 at Vienna, Austria
7. Poland: house building boom, sharp increase in planning permits in (bfai*)
8. BSI at BIG 5: Testing & Certification – ask the experts
9. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
10. Borealis: New concept for production of single-stage PE-Xa pipes with Borealis BorPEX™

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-294 14.10.2008

1. The beaver builds a new dam: further expansion of the Kiwa Group Germany
2. Reinhold Scheuchl: 40-year anniversary service within a single group of companies
3. Georg Fischer acquires JRG Gunzenhauser AG, a leading Provider of domestic + heating water systems
4. Memos by JR Gunzenhauser CEO: “Georg Fischer JRG” will become a force
5. Georg Fischer Piping Systems: New 3-way ball valve type 543
6. WACKER Commissions new Silicone Production Facilites at its Nünchritz Site
7. BBC: U.S. Polymeric Flexible Hose and Tubing Market to use 869 Million Pounds of Material in 2012
8. USA: Viessmann Recalls Boilers Due To Fire Hazard
9. USA: Peerless Boilers Heat Recalls Residential Gas Boilers Due To Carbon Monoxide Hazard
10. Danfoss Combines North American Heating Divisions/ Clausen will become Chairman of Danfoss
11. Fixing Systems: The quality association – Gütegemeinschaft Rohrbefestigung e.V.
12. Geberit Group is investing around CHF 20 million in China
13. Geberit Promotes Christensen for America, Far East/Pacific and Middle East/Africa
14. USA: Elkay To Consolidate Faucet Production
15. Turkey: FERROLI GROUP Opens New Factory to Produce Steel Panel Radiators
16. Daikin Sets Up Air-Conditioning Manufacturing in India
17. GF Piping Systems invests in Schaffhausen
18. Japan: Existing Homes Can Be All-Electric, Too
19. Lennox Introduces Integrated Solar-Assisted Residential Heating & Cooling System

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-293 07.10.2008

1. The USA sneezes: can Europe now expect to catch cold? Background
2. KWD : Floorheating sale volumes have generally a steady increase
3. Quick Fitting Inc: The Full Flow Way to Connect Copper, PEX, CPVC and Stainless Tube
4. MAXFLEXX successful also with PP-R and PVC pipes
5. Viega North America: Dan Schmierer will stay on as CEO of Viega North America until 2012
6. Masterplast due to build Serbian EPS plant
7. Basset Products: Galvanized Water Closet Bracket
8. Weltplast Croatia and Bosna/Hercegovina: A Leading PE and PP Pipe Producer for Gas and Water
9. Caleffi: Flexible Stainless Steel Insulated Piping SolarFlex
10. Battenfeld Extrusiostechnik: A unique modular system for multi-layer dies

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-292 30.09.2008

1. News From DOW on Plastic Pipes XIV Conference in Budapest
2. IBP: Multiple benefits of the new >B< Flex multilayer pipe system
3. LyondellBasell Industries with its world-class polyolefins technology used in pipe solutions
4. Guill Tool & Engineering Appoints Ontor Exclusive Canadian Manufacturers Representative
5. Geberit continues its gratifying development in the first half-year 2008
6. World heating market valued at US$ 31.1 billion in 2007
7. KWD : Radiator connection sale volumes have generally fallen sharply
8. SKZ/D: The newest Certifications till 20.08.2008
9. Netherlocks: Add-On Gearbox for Flangeless Hand-Wheel Valves

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-291 25.09.2008

1. Jana Laboratories Inc Opens Office in Europe
2. ISH North America (1.-3.Oct,2008 in Atlanta, GA: The Sky is Not Falling!
3. Geberit expands the Group Executive Board: New Group Division International Sales
4. Wavin Announces Further Restructuring Measures mainly in UK
5. Spears® Manufacturing Company Acquisition of Coastline Plastics From Victaulic®.
6. Jim Erhardt joins Watts Water Technologies as National Market Manager for Hydronic Products
7. GF Piping Systems: Distribution centre and capacity expansion in the production for plastic products
8. Watts Water Technologies Completes Acquisition of Blucher Metal A/S.
9. NSF Announces New Certification Services for PVC Water Main Pipe
10. US LARGE DIAMETER PIPE DEMAND TO REACH 203 MILLION FEET IN 2012
11. Borouge helps secure fresh water to every house in Malkapur village, India .
12. Cincinnati Extrusion to ensure continued success: Well-planned generational change
13. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik at Equiplast
14. Antimicrobial PVC compounds help fight MRSA and can be used in huge range of applications
15. Borealis and Borouge: Latest developments for plastic pipe solutions at Plastics Pipes Conference XIV
16. NAHB USA: Housing Starts Decline 6.2 % in August 2008
17. KWD : Multilayer Pipes with PE-RT/AL/PE-RT Inliner are the winner in Sanitary Systems

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-290 16.09.2008

1. THE Thomas Machines SA: New thin wall LASER welding System for multi layer pipe production
2. Becker Plastics, First Choice for Premium Pipe Technology
3. Aalberts Industries Appoints W.A. (Wim) Pelsma as Chief Operating Officer
4. Aalberts Industries achieves further profit growth / Highlights of the first half of 2008
5. Aalberts Industries Acquires Polish Producer of District Heating and Gas Valves Zawgaz
6. Aalberts Group in Poland: Hydro-Plast starts PE-RT+EVOH Pipe Production near Lublin
7. NMC reinforces its insulation team and presents a new competence center for insulation products.
8. Uponor closes Canadian manufacturing facility
9. Uponor USA: Consolidating Production Operations;Closes Canadian Facility
10. Uponor Canadian Headquarters Relocates to Toronto Suburb to Align with Sales Strategies
11. Uponor USA: Redesigned proPANEL® Awarded Professional Builder’s 100 Best New Products for 2008
12. Uponor wins contracts in Ohio, USA: 50 to 100 public schools using Uponor PEX plumbing
13. USA: Uponor Breaks Ground On New Distribution Center
14. USA: Thomas & Betts Corp. has sold the PVC pipe and conduit business to Mitsubishi Corp.
15. Plastica Alfa: A new Battenfeld PE-Xb/AL/PE-Xb Multilayer ProductionUnit will run end of 2008
16. Watts Water Technologies Completes Acquisition of Blucher Metal A/S

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-289 09.09.2008

1. Just published: KWD Market + Charts “Plumbing & Heating EUROPE 2008”
2. Pipe Coil Technology Ltd, PCT: See us in Budapest
3. Uponor with new European organisation/ Bernhard Brinkmann announced his resignation
4. Major US plumbing and heating companies see 200m/min(650ft/min) coiling as the way forward
5. Egeplast turns 100 and looks forward to an exciting future : From jute spinning works to high-tech
6. Daikin Europe to acquire German heating manufacturer Rotex.
7. Watts Water Technologies, Inc., has announced one promotion and one appointment.
8. Wolseley’s exciting new SBC centre brings together information about 7,000 sustainable products
9. Rehau Northamerica: RAUPEX PE-Xa for more than 35 years with more than 1 billion feet
10. Delphi Now Producing Over 1 Billion Feet of Halogen-Free Ultra-Thin-Wall Cable Per Year
11. Uponor USA: Looped Fire Safety System
12. NSF Announces Certification Services for PVC Water Main Pipe
13. Viega to Host “Siggy” Hydronics Seminar in October
14. USA: New-Home Sales Rise 2.4 Percent in July 2008
15. UAE: Contractors lash out over steel ‘hedging’
16. Oxford sells some pipe assets, will expand others
17. GCC Countries: Race for solar plant heats up

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-288 02.09.2008

1. Uponor initiates cost reduction programme / Uponor’s CEO Jan Lång resigns
2. Uponor progresses in penetrating new segments despite difficult markets.
3. WAVIN Deals with Challenging Market Circumstances
4. Battenfeld Extrusion Group and Cincinnati Extrusion join forces
5. Pipe Coil Technology: GPS UK praises Low Ovality Technology
6. GPS: BSI Kitemark for Award Winning Protecta-Line Pipe System
7. Major US plumbing and heating companies see 200m/min(650ft/min) coiling as the way forward
8. Georg Fischer is to acquire the entire capital of JRG Gunzenhauser AG (JRG) in Switzerland
9. Townsend: Study “Thermoplastic Pipe Market in North America “ 2008-2012
10. Lubrizol makes China debut : Piping for Beijing Olympics Water Cube.
11. Hershey Valve: Since 2007 exclusive manufacturer f FlowGuard Gold CPVC piping system in Taiwan
12. Great Britain: Residential Market – It’s Not All Bad News
13. Rifeng’s new fitting factory has been put into service from June
14. Wavin targeting East Africa with Kampala, Uganda-based Multiple Industries Ltd.
15. Uganda: Multiple Industries Ltd with SIMBA PP-R plumbing and other HDPE- and PVC-systems

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-287 08.07.2008

1. Global Piping Systems, S.L. launches a new range of PPSU Pressfittings AC-FIX
2. Pipelife Group: A fine Scan on Pipelife Sweden
3. Russian plastics markets rise with growing economy/ HDPE Pipes accounts for 72% of the Russian Market
4. VIRAX: An European Reference Plumbing,and Heating Tools
5. Egeplast 9010® PE 100: Indicator layer facilitates an exact assessment of any damage
6. LATI Super-Structural Materials: Forward in the Metal Replacement
7. Foshan Rifeng: Great show at MCE 2008
8. Elitherm bought more lines from Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-286 01.07.2008

1. The new Comap plant at Saint-Denis-de-L’Hôtel : A fittings centre of excellence.
2. Aleris Rolled Products Europe: 3% price increase for some aluminium flat rolled Specialty Products
3. Pipelife acquires Instaplast a.s., Czech Republic
4. RusVinyl Ltd: Russian PVC-products complex considered
5. WAVIN Acquires Underfloor Heating Company Warmafloor,in the UK
6. Maxxon Corporation: Gypsum Underlayment Therma-Floor®
7. Cost-cutting plan presented by the Arkema subsidiary Alphacan
8. iNOEX Technology Day - The world at home with iNOEX
9. ComfortPro Systems: Floor Panel System / IsiTherm Manifol
10. Poland’s house building stabilises, massive over-supply puts pressure on developers’ margins
11. AK networks in Frankfurt/Hessen with PE-RT and othe Plastic material
12. SK Corporation ( SK Energy ) Awards Polyethylene Project to Pavilion Technologies
13. SK Energy/Korea Invests in Joint Venture with SINOPEC/China
14. South Africa must solve its water problems, local networks often in a poor state of repair

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-285 25.06.2008

1. WRW redefine the performance of multilayer pipes
2. Building boom in Russia lifts the demand for plastic pipes
3. Russia’s water industry on the brink of major investment
4. JUPITER’s IDEAL EPS System: Flexible Heat for Maximum Comfort
5. First manufacturing of CPVC pipes was launched in Russia
6. Wavin Responds To Challenging Market Conditions
7. Amicopipe: Chinese Producer of PEX-, PPR- and Composite pipes
8. Brugg Rohrsystem: The clamp principle is established / CALPEX® T-shell is available in the ‘Big’ size
9. Zurn Industries USA: New Alumicor® PEX-Al-PEX tubing/ EcoVantage wins green award
10. NAHB/US: Housing Starts Decline 3.3 % in May 2008/ Lowest total starts number since March of 1991
11. OneBeacon Insurance Group USA: Protect Yourself Against Copper Theft
12. NSF Opens New Office in Thailand to Enhance Food and Water Quality throughout Asia

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-284 12.06.2008

1. APE raccorderie srl starts in July 2008 its own production of PEX/AL/PEX multilayer pipes
2. ICIS NEWS: China mkts jittery after Maoming fire
3. STAR PIPE A/S fails with its former strategy for Germany, future operations confined to the north
4. REHAU’s Supplier Award 2007 goes to metal fittings supplier MG Meccanica srl
5. Environmental Science & Technology USA: Plastic pipes may indirectly pose lead problem
6. Variotherm reinvents the wall heating pipe: VarioProFil 5-layer multi-layer pipe
7. STIEBEL ELTRON opens new factory in China
8. Zurn has become a Founding Member of the Green Mechanical Council (GreenMech).
9. NMC takes over Fagerdala activities in Sweden and Norway
10. SKZ: First German Training Centre in Middle East for HDPE Pipe Welding Technology
11. KM Berstorff : PP Multilayer Pipe for Well Shafts by Riccini S.r.l.
12. DOW Chemical: More than a Pipe Dream, 15-30% of the world’s cranes can be found on the Dubai skyline
13. Middle East: News You Need About the Middle East Plastic/Polymer Market
14. AMI Applied Market Information: Middle East Plastic Pipes

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-283- 03.06.2008

1. Viega: Response by Product Manager Ilos Gatto to “Multi-layer Pipes for Gas Installations in Italy”
2. Simplex Armaturen + Fittings now “dabbling” in “leak before press” stainless steel press-fit fittings
3. Pipelife: Pipelife has become a leading player in the Polish market.
4. NSF Certified Water Becomes Official Water of the Slovenian Presidency of the EU
5. ADS has high expectations for new PP pipe
6. ADS Announces N-12® HP High-Performance Pipe
7. UNISON: New all-electric tube bender brings flexibility of multi-stack tooling to 150 mm sizes
8. USA: The American Way of publicity for systems “Out with Copper, in with PEX
9. IBA and LEONI Build First World Sterilisation Facility Using an X-RAY System
10. LyondellBasell: new PB-1 resins
11. InstalMat: The leading installers associations cooperate with InstalMat, Barcelona
12. Comap Range of Flare Fittings for copper oil lines.
13. BSRIA: Residential heat recovery in Europe
14. RPA sets annual conference: Program will feature seminars from ‘Green Team’ members
15. BEKA Newsletter / New Extruders/ Capillary Pipe Mats for the Olympics
16. RIL now to produce PE 100 Polyethylene Pipe grade, M/s Bodycote Certifies RIL’s Relene 46GP003

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-282- 28.05.2008

1. LyondellBasell: New PB-1 resins enhances performance in surface heating and cooling pipe systems
2. LyondellBasell: First Akoafloor systems will come on to the market in the second half of 2009
3. Fränkische now present on the Iberian Peninsula: Raditherm becomes Fränkische Iberica
4. Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesale: The Paulsen Group joins the Irish CRH Group
5. Danfoss acquires British ECO Heat Pumps company
6. RGI: Radiant heated windows that bring comfort to homes and offices
7. Pipe Coil Technology: ‘Robotic’ Technology to Change the Way Pipe is Coiled and Packaged
8. DNV CCT: Next generation corrosion data management tool released
9. VDMA: Building valves industry – Increase in sales in 2007 due to foreign demand
10. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik at Chinaplas Shanghai: From small profiles to giant pipes
11. JM Eagle Launches Partnership With H2O Africa To Help Address Water Crisis
12. IBA and LEONI build first world sterilisation facility using an X-RAY system/
13. BSRIA: Air conditioning – UK market review
14. SIMONA Group revenue of EUR 300 million in 150th year since inception – Marked improvement in EBIT

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-281- 20.05.2008

1. The multilayer pipe is convincing Uponor in Zella-Mehlis exceeds 500 million meter mark
2. NAHB USA: Downswing in Single-Family Market depends in April, Multifamily Construction booms
3. US: Siegenthaler Webinar “Home Run Distribution Systems –An Outstanding Alternative to Metal Piping”
4. Solvay Q1-08: Plastics (-25%) generally sustained demand but declining spreads in vinyls in Europe
5. Schütz Energy Systems: Reorganization in the Netherlands
6. Brazil: Duratex/Deca Buys American Standard’s Brazilian Plants
7. USA: Ken Simonson, chief economist for The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) warns
8. Polypipe Civils Committed to Future of UK Construction Industry
9. Polypipe WMS Invests £3m in New Ridgistorm-XL Range
10. REHAU wins innovation prize again for AWADUKT Thermo
11. Uponor divests infrastructure business in the UK and Ireland
12. GCC, Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf: Germany in the haus
13. LEONI Studer Hard: New Electron Beam Facility In Bautzen Germany for pipes will start January 2009
14. ROTHENBERGER press technology more compact than ever by ROMAX Compact Pressliner
15. USA: PMI agreement with Rashod R. Johnson of The Roderick Group
16. Emtelle’s Pre-Installed Fibre Unit (PIFU) makes final drop quicker and less labourintensive

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-280- 08.05.2008

1. Outokumpu’s remaining copper tube assets sold to Cupori Group Oy and Leaf Business Holding
2. Baerlocher Acquires Chemtura’s Organic-Based Stabilizer (OBS®) Business for Rigid PVC
3. USA: Soffi-SteelFire Sprinkler System: Unlike competing plastic pipe high melting temperature
4. Uponor Software for Radiant Floor Heating RFH Systems/ Annual Convention 2008
5. Esta Rohr GmbH exhibiting at the IFH/Intherm Nürnberg: Without nickel on the safe side.
6. Masco Corporation Announces Sale of The Heating Group to Vaessen Industries
7. Golan Pipe Products, produced in Denmark
8. Baenninger Reiskirchen opens works in Dubai: “In the end, it’s the success that counts”
9. Climatika: state-of-the-art panels
10. TracPipe® Introduces New Commercial Sized Tees to eliminate Black Iron Fittings
11. NOVAPLAST, a leading plastic piping systems manufacturer in Turkey for PP-R Pipes and Fittings
12. Victaulic Opens Expanded Distribution Center
13. CALEFFI: Flexible stainless steel insulated piping SolarFlex
14. Pipelife Hungary: Hot and Cold Service Centre for the CEE with a new CD for all the right connections
15. Hakan Plastik since 1965: 400 Empoyees, 4000 Products, 110.000 tons Prodicution, 35% Export
16. Armacell and Zamil Ind. form joint venture in Saudi Arabia; Plans for new facilities in the Gulf region
17. Uponor records a slower start to the year in the face of declining markets
18. Greece: Boost to the heating sector from private building projects

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-279- 30.04.2008

1. New Pipe Activities Unproductive over Years: Spain, Denmark, Italy etc. New ideas in demand!
2. Sensors: Variable-Fit Pipe-Mounted Sensor
3. AQUAGAS: Progressive Piping & Releating Products
4. BEULCO FIX is capturing the Polish market.
5. China: improvement of the energy efficiency of old buildings
6. PM editor about the ISH China 2008
7. China: The market for Plumbing & Heating Pipes / Floor heating only have a little meaning so far
8. China’s manufacturing capacity of plastic pipe
9. Kaiser Consultancy: The Markets for Antimicrobial Additives in Plastics Worldwide
10. Valsir daughter Valrom buys sixth KM Berstorf extrusions line for 3-layer PE pressure pipes
11. Wolseley plc: 33 million £ spent on five acquisitions
12. The UK Housing Market in Spring 2008
13. COES: Coesklima SuperK K-Fit: the new COES pressfitting
14. Viega builds a new 20 million € production facility at gabo-Sytemtechnik in Niederwinkling
15. Pipelife Romania: No more crossed wires
16. Cincinnati Extrusion closing Dalian plant

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-278- 22.04.2008

1. Multilayer Pipes for Gas in Buildings: In Germany TRGI (Technical Regulations Gas Installations)
2. Fränkische: alpex-gas multilayer pipes with a special fitting for gas installations in the home
3. Aquatechnik: PPSU manifolds with Eurocone Connection for Surface Heating
4. Grice Engineering Inc: SOFFI-STEEL® System to Complete Cover Sprinkler Piping
5. PBPSA : The Polybutylene Piping Systems Association announce their new website
6. STAR PIPE :Termination of PB flexible pipes, most customer use PEX or PEX-ALU
7. Westfälische Rohrwerke: NSF NSF Standard 14 for 16-32 mm PE/AL/PE Pipes Smartpipe
8. Mueller Industries: 45 % Increase in 1. Q 2008 Earnings / lower spreads in copper tube
9. Pipe Coil Technology: 100% Automatic Coil Production from extrusion line to pallets
10. LyondellBasell quits London Metal Exchange, LME plastics committee
11. ACE DuraFlo®, ePIPE® Preferred Choice for over 3,000 Residential Homeowners in California
12. Court Grants ACE DuraFlo Attorney Fees in ”Exceptional Case” Patent Dispute
13. USA: Housing Starts Fall Further in March 2008
14. Germany: Plastic Tube Market rallies, Charting a Course for Growth Thanks to Substitution
15. USA: Uponor Joins Green Mechanical Coucil as a Founding Member
16. Chinaust is building 2 pipe factories in Shanghai to meet demand in water and gas pipe
17. BDH: Heating sector boom abroad and market recovery in Germany
18. KWD Multilayer Pipes Report : Development of the multilayer pipe production process of today
19. KWD Market Study “Multilayer Pipes Worldwide 2008” is published!

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-277- 15.04.2008

1. Henco Industries N.V. choosing Aalberts Industries as its Strategic Partner
2. Aalberts Industries N.V. has acquired 100% of the shares of Henco Industries
3. KWD-Statement: The push fit fitting is coming ….the only question is whether we will live to see it!
4. Maincor Anger with new Renovation Systems: MaxiLine und Omega Liner
5. Rifeng Piping Systems: How to recognize your ideal partner in China?
6. Uponor at spring trade fairs: New range of gas installation technology
7. SIMONA AG at IFAT 2008: New SIMOFUSE® brand, trenchless pipe installation
8. Newenta: New electronic actuators for deployment in air, water and security applications
9. Wavin announces downsizing of operations in Ireland
10. Rothenberger: Press technology and composite pipe machining also for slide bush pipe
11. Turkey: Strong growth in the plastic pipe sector / Modern insulation materials in demand
12. Hakan Plastik: PPR-C Sanitary Systems, FLEXA PEX, PE-Xb/AL/PE-Xb Pipes & Fittings etc
13. Aquatechnik: PPSU manifolds with Eurocone Connection for Surface Heating
14. Westfälische Rohrwerke: NSF Standard 14 for 16-32 mm PE/AL/PE Pipes Smartpipe
15. REHAU compression sleeve technology also proven for natural gas installations
16. LATI: Polymers replace brass fittings for sanitary, heating and plumbing applications

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-276- 06.04.2008

1. Fränkische is the first company to obtain an approval for metal composite pipes in Ireland
2. XIV Pipes Conference: Largest Plastic Pipe Conference Ever
3. ANIT: Research and innovation, Coes reduce noise like this !
4. Chinese extruders are getting a foothold in North America
5. Mueller Industries Announces Acquisition Of british Wednesbury Tube Company
6. Mueller Europe: British Homeowners Prefer Copper Tubing
7. Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) for Gas Distribution, an alternative to black-iron
8. Australia:Green Pipes and Speckled Pipes
9. Graewe: Automatic Double Coiler used to coil aluminium composite pipes
10. SmartPipe Modular Piping from calibrated Aluminium with a push-to-fit connection
11. SABIC Innovative Plastics: Potable Water Certifications for Hydrostable Noryl* Resins
12. Borealis and Borouge: Plastics Contribute to Addressing the Global Water Challenge
13. Henco UK(Multipipe): A complete range of mechanical, plumbing and UFH products
14. Wavin announces its Second Half Year and Full Year 2007 results
15. Uponor Names William Gray, Formerly of ITT Corporation, New General Manager for Canada

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-275- 01.04.2008

1. Correction : EMMETI still not planning production of multilayer pipe
2. Geberit plans to launch a fully developed system using push fittings on the market in 2009
3. Saneper Comercial releases its exclusive press fitting machine
4. Push Fitting ITAP-FIT for copper+PEX Pipes, MULTI-FIT Screw Fitting for Multilayer Pipes
5. Borealis announces Jane Toogood as new Vice President for Business Unit Pipe
6. NSF Revokes Saudi Ind. for Pipes Company’s Certific. for Exceeding Lead Exposure Requirements
7. SIKORA launches the first gauge with a LED as a light source
8. PPI USA: Educational Awareness Campaign Directed At Nations’s Mayors
9. Rifeng in the world-South Africa / Pipes & Tools Africa a Pioneer of Multilayer Piping Systems
10. South Africa: Pipes & Tools Africa have the vision “PIPING AFRICA”!
11. RDZ: New Acoustic Panel, how to solve the problem linked to the trampling noise
12. INEOS Technologies signs further agreement with Sibur LLC for a PP licence
13. Radiant Panel Association: Ingrid Mattsson, a contributing asset to the RPA Board
14. Cosmos and Battenfeld clash over lawsuit judgment

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-274- 22.03.2008

1. EMMETI to start their own production of multilayer pipe in 2008
2. Georg Fischer Piping opening new Beijing facility
3. Roth pioneers: The Solargeo Energy System uses both solar and geothermal energy
4. THE: Thin Wall Steel Multi Layer Pipe For Industrial Application with Laser or TIG Source
5. Ridgeway Co-Extrusion Technology: Johanna Mathieson is back in Business
6. NOVOPRESS: ECO201 / ACO201 – The new generation
7. KWD Multilayer Pipe Survey: Multilayer pipes are taking over the domestic gas pipe market
8. Australia: StandardsMark und SAI GOBAL Multilayer Pipe Certifications
9. KIWA/NL Certifications for multilayer GAS pipesystems (BRL K536)
10. DVGW/D: Plastic and Multilayer GAS Pipes and transitions to PEX pipes
11. PPI Plastic Pipe Institut, Plumbing & Heating Division USA: Pushing Plastic Pipe
12. Radiant Panel Association: Lino Santoro RPA board of Directors candidate
13. RDZ dry-built system DRY
14. Borealis announces Lorenzo Delorenzi as new Executive Vice President for Polyolefins
15. Freedonia: World Demand For New Housing To Grow More Than 2% Annulally Through 2011
16. Chinese Factories Start To Outsource

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-273-11.03.2008

1. IVT: PE-X Pipe with Nano Metal Coating
2. K-FLEX USA Acquires Nomaco’s shares
3. Jain Irrigation acquires 69,75 stake in Switzerland based Thomas Machines S.A (THE)
4. PPFA: Pipe makers help in Honduras
5. Thomas & Betts Corporation Announces Decision to Sell Plastic Pipe Operations
6. REMS, willing to cheerful prospect with Rifeng, 2008
7. Applied Market Information Ltd : Plastic Pipe Fittings and Joining Technology
8. BASF’s Styropor® EPS Used in Innovative Application for Radiant Heating Industry
9. Colder Products Company Expands Fittings Product Line
10. Czech Republic: Over 60% of buildings are still without insulation
11. Czech Republic: Strong upward trend in housing construction and Modern office buildings

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-272-04.03.2008

1. Nueva Terrain’s World Innovation: Push fit connectionsat Mostra d=40 and d=50 mm for PB pipes
2. Aliaxis: Sale of Greenwood Air Management to Zehnder Group Switzerland
3. Rehau NA Radiant Heating Systems Offer Comfort,and Efficiency with Geothermal Energy Sources
4. Dreistern: Fast and energy efficient laser-technology for composite tubes
5. BTH Fitting Kft opens new factory hall in Vadna, Hungary/ Since 2007 also PPR wastewater fittings
6. Mercury catalyst ban predicted: New US-law expected to prohibit use of the chemical.
7. Interclima 2008 in Paris: extend diminished, but new location “World Centre of Geothermal Power”
8. Talks between experts at Hewing: Grey water systems from different standpoints
9. Botswana: P&PP imports PEX/AL/PEX Multilayer pipes to replace copper pipes.
10. Geothermal Heating & Cooling Conference, 24.-26.04.2008, HUNGEXPO Budapest,Hungary
11. Sanha: 3fit Push – now also applicable with plastic-coated, thin-walled copper pipes
12. China: +GF+ made a visit to Rifeng
13. Georg Fischer reports for 2007 strong growth, profit at prior-year level
14. COES focuses on comfort and innovation for the most important Italian trade fair of 2008 MCE

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-271-26.02.2008

1. New KWD Market and Chart Study: “Multi-layer Pipes Worldwide 2008″
2. Uponor opens a training centre specialising in the high-rise segment in Germany
3. PRAGMA ribbed PP sewer pipe made in Pipelife Russia
4. RIDGID® Renews Line of Pressing Equipment with the New Versatile RIDGID® RP 330 Pressing Tool
5. Mainpex starts partner-distribution with sliding sleeves (without O-ring)
6. Mexichem buys Brazilian pipe producer Plastubo with highest added value in sectors as Housing
7. Mexichem buys Argentine irrigation pipe maker Dripsa SRL
8. BSRIA News and Guidance: Brazilian bathroom market with strong growth
9. Watts Expands with Watts 45 Series Brass Quick-Connect Fittings
10. INEOS NOVA and SEEA Polymers announce plans for new EPS plant
11. Maintools: Multi-layer composite pipe production lines
12. Danfoss enters Swiss district heating market with the acquisition of Proenergie Wärmetechnik

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-270-19.02.2008

1. New KWD-globalpipe Multilayer Pipe Website online
2. KWD-Directory: Plastic films and products in Germany 2008
3. Trans-matic Systems to unveil revolutionary plumbing system at Mostra convegno expocomfort
4. Chase Machinery: New factory since 1.1.2008
5. Chase Machinery + Union Nonferrous Metal Products: Aluminium foils perforated etc
6. GeorgFischer Pfci: Price Increase in Italy
7. Georg Fischer to strengthen its position in the microelectronics piping systems business
8. GF Piping Systems USA: Clear PVC Pipe
9. iNOEX and CrossLink present revolutionary cross-linking process for PEX A pipe extrusion
10. DSM: Yparex, the extrudable adhesive resin for multi-layer pipe systems
11. Booming market for precision steel tubes in Europe
12. Douglas Barwick, Inc. Obtains NSF Certification for Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings
13. ESEN THERM PPRC Aluminium Folio Pipes d= 20-50 mm and PE-Xb/AL/PE-Xb multilayer pipes
14. Pannonplast to sells FCI Furukawa insulation business to Hungarian Benji Invest
15. Polyplastic: Hot Water and District Heating Pipes/ ISOPROFLEX® system with inner PEX-a pipe
16. To the situation of the Russian building industry with plastic pipes, radiators, valves, cables etc.

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-269-12.02.2008

1. Hewing goes global!
2. Letter to The Editor : Revised Standard
3. SIKORA presents new website
4. China: Fast Facts…… since China cut the export tax rebate for plastic products
5. GIBACO – VAN ROIJ HOLDING B.V.: New joining of forces in the heating-market.
6. Multitubo systems: Not only a pipe system, you find also a special Multilayer Pipe Fitting
7. Nussbaum: From April 2008 there are Optiflex-fittings of PPSU in Switzerland
8. Wavin Realises Significant Results Improvement in 2007
9. Review: The Inopipe Corporation went bankrupt 2005 and was deleted in the register of companies
10. Pipe Coil Technology : Benefits of automatic film-wrapped coils for small diameter pipe producers
11. MCE 2008: preview of the new COES products / Hidrotec plant doubled capacity for multilayer pipes
12. Asian EPS giant Loyal Group chooses Poland for Euro20m investment
13. New factory since 1.1.2008: Cynthia from Chase Machinery
14. effidur, a new supplier for heating and cooling systems for floor, wall and ceiling areas
15. USA NIST Study : Benefit-Cost Analysis of Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.
16. AMI: Middle East Plastic Pipes 2008 – Programme Announced
17. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik: Taking the lead in the Indian growth market
18. Germany: PURMO DIANORM To Close Its Production of Flat Panel Radiators in Vienenburg
19. Change of General Manager at Golan Plastic Products Ltd.
20. Ineos gets go-ahead to buy Hydro Polymers, The European Commission clears deal following investigation
21. India: Jain Pipe and Pipe Fittings, not only for Irrigation

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-268-29.01.2008

1. VARIOTHERM: First Production Plant for Lining Boards with Integrated Multilayer Pipes
2. Solvay signs agreement to sell polypropelene compounding activity to Basell
3. CalAir market a range of PP pipes under the brand Pro-Pipe II / Prospects in tighter pipe regulations
4. CalAir provides Colour Identifiable Pipe Systems
5. Company News Cerro Flow Products, Inc. – New Name, New Mission, New Focus
6. PE100+ : The best in class among PE100 materials
7. Parker Instrumentation: Novel manifold sets new standard for high-pressure instrumentation
8. American Maplan Corporation: Installation of 48” PVC pipe extrusion
9. CIHE & HVAC 2008——an ideal trade platform in 2008, Beijing
10. Copper May Post 1st Drop Since 2001 on U.S., China
11. Gas PEX Australia, the fastest starter of youn companies from 2004-2006
12. Rifeng Piping Systems: Brief Introduction: 250 Mio metres capacity/year
13. Rifeng Certifications in Australia and Approvals in Process
14. Rifeng Fitting Output Exceeded 1.5 Millon in August 2007

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-267-25.01.2008

1. Letter of intend: Aliaxis plans to take over DALPEX Group/Italy
2. Prospects for 2008 in the Heating &Plumbing sector
3. Maillefer SA gets backing from the Alpha Group
4. BEKA takes over sole ownership of the KaRo brand – over 60% of turnover comes from exports
5. The Heating Power of People to heat an office building
6. WEFA Plastic moves production to Wunstorf (Marley)
7. Fränkische goes to Russia: subsidiary established in Moscow
8. Variotherm extends its successful export business to New Zealand
9. UNIMERCO / UM Befestigung: Speedy and simple installation of heating pipes
10. Charter Plastics gaining equipment, staff, a leading manufacturer of geothermal pipes
11. TEKNOR APEX Goes Lead-Free for its Extensive Range of PVC Wire and Cable Compounds
12. New pipehead cuts material costs for foamcore pipe production
13. MPT-Plastic LLC – production of multi-layer composite pipes 16- 26 mm since 2003
14. Russia: Liral Group: Business – activities in CIS countries
15. SIBUR to Expand the EPS Production

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-266-14.01.2008

1. Rofix launches RHINO-PEX; PEX-Al-PEX Multilayer Pipes
2. KWD-Review: 30 years plastic pipes in the German domestic technique / plastic contra plastic !
3. USA: Radiant heating in the floor as the culprit in triggering the blaze
4. The slowdown of the P&H world market with USA and Europe in the top position
5. Welcome at the TGF website, TGF is member of the FEST
6. SAINT-GOBAIN Acquires the Third Largest Danish Builders’ Merchant DLH ans Estonia´s Famar Desi
7. Wavin Completes Acquisition of Pilsa-Turkey
8. Novelis Europe Opens Göttingen Technology and Innovation Centre
9. KME: “Back price’‘ limit reduction from €/t 60 to €/t 40
10. Maillefer Equipment on stand 12 C 06: K’ 2007 Highlights
11. Durapipe: SuperFLO chilled water pipework for the new airconditioning system at the British Museum
12. Sizakor plant, affiliated to the Liral Group, started serial production of PE pipes for heating gas supply.
13. PEMAX Finland is now a new composite pipe producer but no PE/AL Multilayer
14. IFAT: Pipe Show in Munich, 5 – 9 May 2008
15. TEPPFA: Pipe Tech Review published

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2008-265-08.01.2008

1. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Acquires Polish Producer of Plastic Tube Systems Hydro Plast
2. ALB: A renewed and expanded Multilayer Pipe System for heating and water distribution.
3. Uponor streamlines manufacturing in Ireland
4. Uponor’s Capital Markets Day
5. Battenfeld China wins lawsuit against Cosmos Group companies
6. German Pipe new under the umbrella of the Brugg Group
7. Georg Fischer acquires Central Plastics, market leader for plastic and metal fittings in the USA
8. Changes in top management at Georg Fischer
9. Uponor Pre-sleeved Wirsbo AQUAPEX® Tubing Ideal for Installations in Concrete Slabs or Soil
10. Hanwei Licenses FRP Pipe Technology in India
11. ECEBD Ltd: Eastern European Case Study for Plastic Pipes

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-145/ 27.12.2004

1. Chase Machinery: Not Everybody Agrees
2. Coincidence or Plagiarism ? (Viega ./. STAR-press)
3. Geberit sells Blücher
4. Battenfeld: New three-layer die for PP pipes
5. Arkema and Alveo, partners the development of PEBAX Foams
6. Borealis completes sale of Portuguese operations to Repsol YPF
7. Russia´s SOLIGRAN fully operational,expands vinyl compounds product
8. USA: 2005 International Builders Show, Orlando Jan. 13-16, 2005
9. Vanguard at the 2005 Intern. Builder´s Show
10. Inovative CPVC Folwguard Gold Plumbing System Eleminates Corrosion
11. Aalberts Industries: 11% increase in turnover and 24% more profits
12. www.plasticker.de- free online exchange for plastics resins

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-144/ 20.12.2004

1. Anniversary at Hewing: 30 years and still growing
2. Metal Pipes ./. Plastic pipes in Drinking Water Systems Europe 1992-2007
3. Nueva Terrain: Spain´s Number One goes abroad
4. The COES Group presents PhoNoFire and BluePower: The drainage evolution starts here
5. Hidrotec Srl is part of the COES Group
6. Uponor streamline Nordic manufacturing network
7. PBPSA: Legionaire´s Disease: Poor System Design and Inadequate Operating Practices are

the Real Culprits

1. Calif. Appeals court to hear PEX pipe case
2. Plastics News: New York PVC pipe-ban bill up for renewal

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-143/ 13.12.2004

1. Chinese Multilayer: Another World
2. Multilayer Pipe Development & Chase Machinery
3. Multilayer Producing Newcomers since 2001
4. NSF Completes Testing of Household Drinking Water products…
5. Borealis PP chosen for heating and air conditioning pipe installation in La Scala refit
6. Uponor to close factory and exit municipal business in Iberia
7. Pipelife acquires Propipe Oy
8. Mansfield & Colceramica integrate North American Sales & Marketing Operations
9. Noveon enters Co-Marketing Agreement with FlexHead Industries
10. Plastics News: New York pipe-ban bill up for renewal

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-142/ 07.12..2004

1. SILON´s Spherisil, Once Again
2. China: New Stainless-Steel Pressfitting System STAR-press
3. UK: Wavin Plastics Celebrates Successful Partnership with Water UK
4. Arkema: Bactivel against SARS/ Rilsan Active cuts down contamination risk
5. Australia: Cooperation between K-M and Plastream in new pipe technology
6. Freedonia: Flooring Demand in China to reach 2,5 Billion m2 in 2008
7. PRC: Zhejiang Zhongyuan Fengye starts large-diameter pipe production with Battenfeld

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-141/ 03.12..2004

1. MRSA: Copper, New Antidote ?
2. Becker Plastics “Lasertec“, a PE-RT (High Density PE Raised Temperature) Pipe with DVGW
3. Korea: KOSA Stainless Steel Club: members (Asia Joint/ Doodeko/ Highsten/ Kowon Tech/ Samyong Metal/ Seowon Tech/ Sungjin JT)
4. Up Date: Wavin and Hepworth
5. Wavin UK launches New OSMA UFH Design Guide for Installers
6. Cincinnati Extrusion equips first plastic pipe extrusion plant in Turkmenistan

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-140/ 20.11.2004

1. Californian Pipe Wars, Sequel 3
2. APSwisstech, previously Swisscab
3. Visitors stream to the Chinaplas 2004 in Shanghai
4. Maillefer: K Düsseldorf 2004 booth review
5. USA: Oldest Copper plumbing tube
6. US: Pipe & Fittings from Royal Pipe Systems
7. Trelleborg: Worl´s longest underwater pipeline
8. herotec: New fixing rail 14 mm
9. High Density PE Pipeline Systems- “The better solution”

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-139/ 20.11.2004

1. EVAL European Plant becomes the world´s largest EVOH Production Site
2. EVAL Business in the US Expands
3. EVOH Capacities worldwide/ Markets
4. California drops PEX from plumbing code
5. USA-California: Court Requires Environmental Review for (PEX) MTBE-Leaching Plastic Pipes
6. Perstorp: Polygiene, MRSA “superbag” meets its match in new plastic moulding compound
7. Sterigenics increasing PE irradiation
8. Germany: SKZ certify more pipes
9. NIBCO announces its Press-to-Connect Copper Joinery System
10. Nibco and Victaulic announce Joint formation of Nvent. LLC.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-138/ 10.11.2004

1. Metal Pipes: Trends in H&P Installation
2. Canada: SILON Compounds Ltd (Constab)
3. Uponor North America will close RTI Piping Systems and Plasco PE-Xb ManufacturinGreat News from Eu-ray
4. KME Group: Price explosion in energy costs
5. Joint forces: AGPK companies strengthen the new KRV domestic installations subsection
6. SANITEC: Sphinx investigated by the European Commission
7. Masco Corporation comments on European Union Inquiry
8. Georg Fischer sells holding in Arabian Plastic Manufacturing Company Ltd
9. BorECO Polypropylene , an economic solution that meets the needs od non-pressure pipes.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-137/ 04.11.2004

1. K2004: New Multilayer Extruders in the face of slowing demand
2. Cincinnati + Nexans: Cooperation in plastic-metal composite pipe production
3. USA: Hans Matthesius appointed President of Cincinnati Extrusion Inc.
4. Krauss-Maffei and THE cooperate for production systems for multilayer pipes
5. Geberit with leaner and younger Group Management
6. Vaillant will sale subsidary Hepworth Building Group to Wavin
7. Sanitec strengthens its position in the Middle East.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-136/ 25.10.2004

1. Borealis: Major raw material innovation for PP-R for hot and cold water pressure systems
   KWD: PP-R Pipes in 20 European Countries in Mio m
2. Prandelli: Change of the corporate name , Prandelli S.p.A.
3. Freedonia: UC Cabinet Shipments reach 15,6 Billion US Dollars in 2008
4. Oystertec plc uses Stanyl glass reinforced PA for Quick Connects
5. Wutilia with European presence and its supply market knowledge
6. US:Wet weather slows Home Building in September 2004
7. Zotefoams: New High Performance Foams Unveiled at K 2004 Next week: New Multilayer Pipe Production Machines.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-135/ 18.10.2004

1. Heating & Plumbing: Why PP-R Resists Statistical Scrutiny
2. Formation of EPEX: European Performance CO-Extruders
3. Uponor closes US-based municipal pipe business sale
4. Basell to increase Polybutene-1 prices in Europe
5. USA: PVC prices rising
6. Wavin´s net profit up 22%/ Good results in the first half year 2004
7. PEX DO BRASIL: PEXGOL from Golan Plastics
8. THE: Welding Robot for Multi Layer Pipes
9. BSRIA: Western Europe Heating Market 2003
10. iNOEX at K2004: Change of Pipe Dimensions without stopping the extrusion.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-134/ 12.10.2004

1. New NSF American National Standard Verifies Shower Filtration Product Claims
2. ASTM: New Edition of “ASTM Standards in Building Codes” Now Available
3. Press info to the study “Piping Systems – World Market”
4. A NEW, RELIABLE SUPPLIER TO THE EUROPEAN OIL AND GAS MARKET
5. SABIC calls for consolidation in Saudi plastics industry
6. The Kurtz Group set Standards as a World Market Leader
7. Coes, a key player within buildings
8. Cool Numbers

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-133/ 04.10.2004

1. PE-RT in Plumbing & Heating Pipes: It´s a long, long way to Tipperary !
2. European Acceptance Scheme for water pipes, taps and fittings.
3. PUSH/FIT coupling system mainly for HD-PE and PP-R pipes, brand named pipeClaw
4. APSwisstech : Specialised in the field of transformation of plastic and composite materials.
5. SK Corporation at Chinaplas 2004 exibition in Shanghai

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-132/ 04.10.2004

1. NSF International Opens New Office in Brazil: NSF do Brazil ANN ARBOR
2. Wirsbo : A Tale of Pipes and Clocks.
3. China Solar hot water pipe market on the rise
4. Solvay at K 2004: Pipes & Fittings Symposium
5. Playing a Round with Zotefoams at K2004
6. KWH Pipe 2003: Prospects for 2004 / KWH Sweden acquired Acquatec
7. Chinese AC production dominates world market

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-131/ 17.09.2004

1. UNICOR M&T sells coilers to Troester Ltd / Unicor Rahn presents new corrugators on the K 2004 show
2. Bodycote Polymer AB and MPA Darmstadt join in a Strategic Alliance
3. PEX Association : “Open-door” Conference in Geneva on 1 st October 2004
4. VDMA: Extrusion of Pipes and Profiles/ Technical Report
5. RADIANT ART GALLERY … we need photos
6. Silgan Holdings Announces Acquisition of Plastic Tube Manufacturing Assets of Amcor Plastube
7. Anti-trust fine: Decision of EC commission (Plumbing Tubes)
8. EU Commission fines former Boliden company for participation in copper tube cartel
9. European Commission to fine Outokumpu EUR 36 million for participation in copper sanitary tube cartel – Outokumpu will appeal
10. PRO5plus : A Breakthrough by Unatherm
11. Correction : Multilayer Manufacturers 2003 (2-18 Mio m) / MPC (Wavin+TC) / DALPEX
12. THE Thomas Machines SA: We invite you from October 20-27^th at K 2004. 7

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-130/ 27.08.2004

1. Last issue before closing kwd-globalpipe down for the summer break. Next issue: 17.9.2004 !
2. ISH China 2004 opening in September
3. KRV: “Mediocre, At Best”
4. NSF Expands Plastics Plumbing Program to Fulfill Multiple Certification Needs
5. ARMACELL Grow in North America
6. Armaflex ActiShield – The fourth dimension of technical insulations
7. US PLUMBING FIXTURES & FITTINGS DEMAND TO REACH $9.6 BILLION IN 2008
8. +GF+: Saving Energy and time with COOL-FIT from GF Piping Systems
9. KWD-Market + Charts: Plumbing & Heating Europe 2004 (Update: 2004-09)

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-129/ 12.08.2004

1. BOROUGE to expand existing borstar capacity.
2. Viega-Stadler: Reliable press fitting equipment ensures the necessary safety for the Pentagon
3. Borstar® PE materials bring added value to the utility and industrial pipe sectors.
4. NSF Courses on Waterborne Pathogens: Minimizing Risk Associated with Building Water Systems.
5. Maillefer: K 2004 Booth Description/ PEX crosslinking solutions.
6. Court tells EPA to rewrite PVC emission standard.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-128/ 02.08.2004

1. Ambicat™ MB60 and BorPEX™ ME2510 innovations offer unique benefits for silane PEX heating pipes.
2. International breakthrough for flexible plastic piping system.
3. PE100+ Association: Guidance for PE Pressure Pipe Systems now live on www.pe100plus.net
4. ISH China highlights the strengths of the Italian heating industry.
5. WEIXING: Specialized in Manufacturing Poleolefin Pipes.
6. Hewing: Continued high demand for multilayer pipes/ Manufacture of MT multilayer pipes increased.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-127/ 26.07.2004

1. New NSF Certification on Perchlorate Reduction Addresses Drinking Water Safety of Home Water Treatment Devices.
2. Foshan Rifeng:production and products NSF-approved early 2004.
3. Correction: Not Hewing, Becker-Plastics held the patent for the PE-Xc one-step-crosslinking process.
4. Crompton executive: Davis-Standard is on the “fix-it-or-ship-it” list
5. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Creates Strong Position In North America … and Copper Fittings.
6. Watts Industries: A Force To Be Reckoned With.
7. U.S. Copper Usage Down in 2003.
8. Georg Fischer on track: Mid-Year Report as per June 30,2004.
9. Oystertec plc: AGM Announcement Trading Update License Contracts.
10. USA: Housing Starts Decline in June 2004.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-126/ 26.07.2004

1. Pipe Materials – An Up-Date : Part II
2. Italy : Wavin Snatch CHEMIDRO
3. Wavin Expands European hot & cold business/ Acquires companies in Italy and Austria.
4. Crompton merging chemical businesses.
5. Pipelife takes over the European PVC pipe business of Drossbach.
6. NAHB’S 2nd Key Point of Housing´s Platform for 2004.
7. Hong Kong, a market to be unveiled.
8. Perstorp: Polygiene Anti-microbial Compounds for Toilet Seat etc.
9. GREAT LAKES WILL INTRODUCE NEW ADDITIVES AT K2004.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-125/ 05.07.2004

1. Pipe Materials : An Up-date.
2. Wavin strengthens position: Acquires 75% stake in Austrian company RCS.
3. IMI acquisition strengthens fluid power strategy.
4. IMI Trading Update Warns of Lower Profits in UK Building Products Sector
5. Westlake paying $33 million to acquire Bristolpipe.
6. Germany : In-house Drains In Decline.
7. Lubrizol unit to downscale, cut R&D jobs.
8. Novelty Clip : Herotec Launch T3.
9. Israel : Electron Shooter in Kibbutz/ Thermtec-Germany with PexGol-Systems/ Eurotrubplast-JV.
10. Your Man in Spain.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-124/ 18.06.2004

1. PB : New Lease of Life.
2. Basell inaugurates new PB-1 plant in Moerdijk, The Netherlands.
3. UK : David Robbens Sells Out to FRÄNKISCHE.
4. David Robbens Underfloor Heating Systems Ltd.
5. Unlikely Union : +GF+ and Nueva Terrain.
6. Eastern Europe: Cooperation in fittings and pipes of PPR.
7. Bodycote Plastic Piping Group.
8. Uponor Unipipe secures extensive Saudi contract
9. Chemson takes on PVC stabiliser work for Akcros.
10. Stabilisers for PVC pipe systems – Quo Vadis?.
11. ISH NORTH AMERICA UPDATE.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-123/ 04.06.2004

1. Clorine & Oxidative Resistance Testing programme for Plastic piping Systems.
2. BSRIA opens new office in France.
3. Grohe Water Technology has been sold
4. Sanitec to close acrylics plant in Germany.
5. HEITZ HTZ 1813F: Film Coating of EPS Floor Heating Boards.
6. Georg Fischer sells its entire stake in Plasson.
7. Watts Water Technologies has acquired McCoy Enterprises of Kansas City, KS.
8. KME set for success: Positive figures for the first quarter confirm consolidation course.
9. KME: World Connectors Industry 2004.
10. Aquatechnik: SAFETY SYSTEM, new range of fittings in PPSU and metal for multilayer pipes.
11. China : Short-lived Low Cost Machinery.
12. Shanghai HuanTian Industrial: Pipe supplier from China.
13. USA: New-Home Sales decline in April 2004 following a record in March 2004.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-122/ 25.05.2004

1. China Export Commodities Fair (CECF) the ‘One stop sourcing’ fair
2. Winkler Technik: Octa Rail at Interbuild Birmingham 2004.
3. BSRIA: US cabling market improves in second half of 2003.
4. COES : New Logo / Unstoppable Growth.
5. New product lines presented at MCE 2004: PP reinforced with mineral fibres.
6. NSF International Appoints New Director of Corporate Sales.
7. SMI Group: Appeal against the EC Commission’s decision about competition.
8. Outokumpu to appeal for the grounds and amount of the cartel fine relating to air-conditioning tubes.
9. Outokumpu clarifies information in today’s media relating to stainless steel deliveries in 2004.
10. Sanitec Corporation to focus on core business : Provider of bathroom solutions/Evac sold to Zodiac.
11. MASCO: reports record sales and announces divestiture programm in Europe.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-121/ 14.05.2004

1. Nexans: Multilayer in Good Shape, Thanks to UNIWEMA.
2. Aluminium Pipe Forming and Welding Line UNIWEMA® for the Production of Composite Pipes.
3. Production anniversary at Hewing: One billion metres of PE-Xc pipe.
4. NSF Offers the Media and Consumers Tips During National Drinking Water Week.
5. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES: A good start inn 2004.
6. Enporion awards Uponor industry’s largest gas pipe & fittings order in the U.S
7. domo-sanifer Launch New Rainbow Pipes.
8. Annual General Meeting of Buderus AG approves squeeze-out
9. INOEX: Dosing of fillers made easy.
10. Valsir simplifies fitting-installation once more! Establishing 1987 by Fondital Group.
11. The Fonditalgroup 2004.
12. Wienerberger: Pipelife only “at equity”

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-120/ 30.04.2004

1. A silicon wedding anniversary as Micropol celebrate 25 years with Dow Corning.
2. SIMONA AG’s Report 2003 : Management Board and Supervisory Board propose dividend of 7 €.
3. SIMONA® SPC Pipes.
4. Floor heating system with multilayer pipes from Georg Fischer Pfci: For comfort in the home.
5. Geberit AG :Geberit with dynamic first quarter 2004/ Growth Rate of +45,6%..
6. EPIC: PVC Industry under pressure / Research yields potential alternate for heavy metals.
7. SABIC-Europe: Polyolefin prices must be increased.
8. Pittsfield Plastics Engineering Inc. develops pipe-patching product
9. Dutch Federation of Plastic Piping Systems: PVC Recycling – Closing the Loop.
10. Plastics pipes – serving geothermal heating.
11. HDPE gets new standard bearer

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-119/ 23.04.2004

1. Acôme to sell PVC housing profiles business/ Focus on Cables + Plumbing and UFH Pipes.
2. Crompton to Showcase High-Performance Innovations at ANTEC.
3. Lubrizol purchases Noveon for $1.84 billion.
4. Noveon introduces Radiant Heating Indstry to flexible Plumbing made with TEMPRITE® PEX.
5. NEXANT: Economic upturn to boost HDPE / Pipes will to remain the main growth engine.
6. Bernhard Brinkmann new Head of Central Europe at Uponor Corporation.
7. UPONOR Q1/2004: The doubling of the copper prices boost Uponor profits 41%.
8. Dubai: Trade-Hub of the Middle East: Crude Oil, Trade and Tourism.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-118/ 14.04.2004

1. Wire China vs Wire Asia : ‘Near-perfect’ Timing ?
2. Tube and Wire 2004: New Borealis compound, Supercure™ LS4201, improves productivity
3. Wire & Tube 2004 : Maillefer News
4. Large PE-Xc Pipes for Gas Look Doubtful
5. Joining Large PE Pipes
6. Watts Water Technologies now owns 100% of Chinese Shida.
7. Wire 2004 and Tube: Over 61,000 visitors attended the two trade fairs in Düsseldorf
8. KME: Appeal against the EC Commission’s decision about competition
9. Berstorff: Joachim Meyke appointed Foam Extrusion Product Manager
10. BASF’s Basotect melamine resine foam used in aircraft seats
11. Innovative Tacker insulations UF-system rolljet S of Purmo with infrared-reflecting particles
12. Germany: Major Potential in the Sewage Disposal Sector : Plastic Tube Industry Anticipates Growth

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-117/ 14.04.2004

1. US : Plumbers Query 3-Tier Distribution.
2. Jana Laboratories, Inc. Establishes Technical Advisory Board
3. PCM in Floors and Ceilings
4. BASF: Heat-storage capsules smooth out temperature peaks / Floorheating with Paraffin Capsules ?
5. Retroperspective: Dynea sells the Paraffin emulsions business to Schümann Sasol GmbH.
6. Sasol: New Trademark Sasolwax
7. Rubitherm: Latent Heat Granulate (Paraffin)
8. Reifenhäuser builds mammoth pipe die-head for large pipes of up to 2 meters diameter
9. Geberit results take another leap forward
10. Bernhard Brinkmann new Head of Central Europe at Uponor Corporation
11. GF Piping Systems Receives Intel’s Prestigious Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement Award
12. New Mueller Industries Inc. Financial Report: Standard Products Division
13. WORLD INDUSTRIAL VALVE DEMAND TO EXCEED US$60 BILLION IN 2007

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-116/ 02.04.2004

1. Rising Star : Jupiter
2. COMAP, a long-standing partner for EDT : SUDOPress product of the year.
3. Berstorff underpins its position in the market of large single screw extruders.
4. Buderus unimpressed by challenging economic environment in 2003
5. North American Pipe sells PE pipe equipment/ PW Eagle agrees to acquire PE pipe maker
6. CodeConsulting: You are manufacturer of plastic pipes, plastic pipe systems or fittings?.
7. WORLD INDUSTRIAL VALVE DEMAND TO EXCEED US$60 BILLION IN 2007

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-115/ 23.03.2004

1. One-step PEX in Spain
2. France : New Effort to Bring Multilayer
3. George Fischer’s iFIT : Good-Bye to Crimp Tools ?
4. Zotefoams and Victrex® Collaborate on New Foams
5. Squeeze-out at Buderus / Dividend for 2003: EUR 0.70 per share
6. EUROMAP 27 revised
7. New : SANHA Crimps Size 64 mm.
8. Chinese Market for Refrigeration
9. Georg Fischer closing England facility( see also Globalpipe, issue 2004-107, page 3)
10. Lamson & Sessions closing Texas PVC pipe plant

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-114/ 16.03.2004

1. Milan’s Mostra : Down on Previous Years ?.
2. LATIN-AMERICA STEPS IN THE WORLD OF PEX PLUMBING AND HEATING
3. Couplings For Multilayer : GEBERIT Join the Quality Club
4. PolyOne Corp. selling Syncure PE-Xb compound business to Padanaplast USA Inc
5. Dow Presents New Technical Research on Plastic Pipes
6. Plastics Pipes XII Conference, Milan, 19th-22nd April 2004
7. China: Markus Maus takes over the operative business of OBI China
8. Geberit blow their own sanitary tanks / New SIG Blowtec twin blow molding machine
9. Thames Water: Replacing London´s Victorian Water Mains / Tackling Leakage in London is Top Priority

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-113/ 08.03.2004

1. Italy : A Reader’s Comment on Our Recent Chart Survey
2. Eu-ray 2003 General Meeting: “Riscaldomento a pavimento in Italia”
3. COPRA® Roll Form Design- and Engineering Software; Simulation of Tube Making Process
4. Rib Loc Ukraine Project a Success With SRP
5. China: Markus Maus takes over the operative business of OBI China
6. Boliden hedges copper production
7. PE100+ Association’s Board of Directors re-elected.
8. KEMPER ’Multi-Therm’ thermostatic circulation regulation valve – DVGW-certified to VP 554
9. PVC4Pipes: Annual Report – 2003
10. Denmark votes to end rigid PVC tax
11. USA: Judge dismisses ´Blue Vinyl´ lawsuit against 30 firms
12. ECVM: Statement regarding the decision of the Court of Haarlem and the case against ASICS.
13. USA: Lamson & Sessions closing Texas PVC pipe plant
14. Georg Fischer closing England facility( see: globalpipe 2004-107,page 3)

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-112/ 04.03.2004

1. Sanitec CEO Dr Rainer S. Simon proposed for Uponor’s Board supported by a group of shareholders representing approx. 37 per cent
2. BC PARTNERS, Owner of SANITEC Supports BAXI Growth Plans.
3. Legionella – Dead or Alive ?.
4. BSRIA: Detection Of Bacteria In Pipework Systems – New Method.
5. BSRIA: Legionellosis – risk assessment, by Reginald Brown. 5
6. Uponor: New Sewage Pipe System Based On Weldable Fittings / Omega-Liner, Puriton TM, Radius.
7. Wavin reports 5% net profit increase in spite of difficult market conditions.
8. BASF acquires American rigid polyurethane foam producer Foam Enterprises.
9. Gastec: Innovative Solutions Using PEX Pipe Systems/ PE-Xb Electrofusion Coupler
10. Battenfeld signs strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese extruder Hebei B&S Group.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-111/ 26.02.2004

1. Streamlined Force Promotes Copper
2. Roth Industries Inc/USA: Jochen Drewniok to succeed Jorgen Sorensen as CEO.
3. Two-digit sales growth at Geberit for the Fiscal Year 2003.
4. NAHB/US: New-Home sales Cool Slightly In January 2004.
5. REVEL Letter to Companies: REVEL-PEX, floor fan-coils.
6. KIWA: What is Certification ? Last 20 years, next 20 years.
7. USA: HYDRONICS KNOW-HOW.
8. Rifeng to our report in KWD-globalpipe issue 2004-110. “Bausol Nepal Group : Multilayer Pipes from China via Nepal for European Multilayer Pipes Producers”
9. Solvay Padanaplast Invests In New Capacity For The Production Of PEXb Compounds.
10. Small dimensions – great effect: New, improved Cincinnati pipe co-extrusion dies.
11. Wells Plastics: Antimicrobial Additives For Plastic Pipe Applications.
12. Antimicrobial Food Contact Approvals.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-110/ 14.02.2004

1. SAIE : Victim of Exhibition Fatigue ?.
2. Water pipe specialist Novaplast Co. (Turkey) still expanding.
3. Bausol Nepal Group : Multilayer Pipes from China via Nepal for European Multilayer Pipes Producers.
4. Watts Radiant: The largest American owned radiant floor heating company in North America.
5. Most Frequently Asked Questions to Watts Radiant:
6. Barlo Group plc is a pan European company.
7. Barlo aims for management buy-out /Pproposal would involve the sale of the Athlone Group.
8. Georg von Graevenitz appointed Head of Marketing at Uponor
9. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is now listed in the GreenSpec® Directory.
10. Piping Technology & Products, Inc : Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports.
11. Water Meters Market in the main countries and regions.
12. Masco Corporation: Record Sales for 2003/ Divestiture Program for 2004.
13. Basell to increase PP and PE Prices in Europe by €100 Per Tonne.
14. Cincinnati Extrusion at Interplastica Moscow 2004.
15. Uponor Housing Solutions: PEX Pipe against a billion euros Scandinavian water damage.
16. UK-Plastic Pipes: Thames Water is to carry out a five-year replacement programme.
17. Chemson acquires Allstab and becomes the European Leader in PVC Stabilisers + Additives.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-109/ 06.02.02.2004

1. NSF Announces a Cooperative Agreement with CSA.
2. Uponor approves MBO in Germany.
3. FACTS, Inc. becomes sole, U.S.-based integrated supplier of APSwissTech.
4. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2003 Earnings.
5. Uponor replaces divisions with a regional organisation.
6. 2004 International Builders‘ Show With Record Number Of Exhibitors and Attendees.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-108/ 02.02.02.2004

1. KIWA Audited by DVGW.
2. Full house for Maillefer’s PEX-a seminar
3. Uponor’s 2004 restructuring programme under way.
4. Messe Frankfurt: Positive response for an “every-othe-year” schedule for ISH North America.
5. RPA: Radiant Flooring Guide for Home Owners – Builders – Architects – Engineers – Building Owners.
6. Complete Set of ASHRAE Standards/Guidelines Available on CD.
7. Marketing for PE-X-pipes 1988-2001 – A case study on the GESM PEX-Pipe Day.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-107/ 20.01.2004

1. Norwegian Investigation identifies Phenols + MTBE in Drinking Water PE Pipes.
2. VIEGA Buckles Up For Gas Market
3. Aalberts Industries improves position in Scandinavia.
4. Grundfos acquires German pump manufacturer Hilge.
5. WIRSBO: PE Xa Completes Real 30 Years Test
6. EXPOCLIMA: Lissbon/ Portugal 17.-20. 4.2004.
7. Georg Fischer Plastics to discontinue production in Huntingdon.
8. Two-digit sales growth at Geberit/ First Information for the Fiscal Year 2003.
9. Rehau plans medical tube plant in Germany.
10. Polypipe Civils has invested £800,000 in a corrugated extruder
11. Modern Products files patent suit against CertainTeed.
12. ASHRAE Publication: Underfloor Air Distribution Produces More Comfortable Workers.
13. ASHRAE: AHR EXPO Show (January 26-28, 2004) Preview of HVAC&R Equipment & Components.
14. CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR EUROPEAN PLASTICS PIPE EXTRUSION.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2004-106/ 02.01.2004

1. Looking ahead to 2004: Everything is possible.
2. Cosmoplast: The Power of PEX in the United Arab Emirates.
3. EIB awards Dhs 50.0 million funding to Cosmoplast.
4. DOW CORNING Announces Iincrease In Silanes Capacity.
5. KM Europa Metal AG plant in Menden receives award for “Best TPM factory in 2003″
6. KME To Shed More Jobs.
7. Danfoss acquires majority shares in the Chinese District Heating Co. ANSHAN Controls Company Ltd.
8. Legris: European Directive ATEX 94/9/EC.
9. A Legris subsidiary in South Africa.
10. US: Tool Info for Global Pipe.
11. Wire & Tube Düsseldorf 2004 Booth Description Maillefer technology speaks.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-184/ 29.12.2005

1. SILON announces the implementation of their new Integrated Management System (IMS)
2. UK Pipeconference: End-users spell out needs to pipe makers at Pipes 2006
3. Davis-Standard and Merritt Brands Merge for First Joint Extrusion System
4. COES: High-profile international recognition/ Winner of the prestigious Design Plus Award 2005
5. Herotec: Multilayer ’Tempus-al light’ 15×1,6 mm cheaper to buy
6. USA: Survey Finds Radiant Heat Systems Gaining In Popularity Among Homebuilders
7. USA: Manufacturers of Radiant Heating Equipment Must Highlight Long-term Customer Benefits
8. DOW: Setting the Standard Across Europe with EAS
9. NAHB: US strong housing market with ‘SIMMERING DOWN’ in 2006
10. In Cooperation with Symposium Cosponsors: Register today !
11. Italy: An Online Expert Fighting Counterfeit Products at MCE 2006
12. Intellectual Property Rights in China

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-183/ 23.12.2005

1. Hewing: PE-Xc pipes under the microscope
2. Dutch pipe fittings specialist Dyka prefers tiebarless machines from Engel – 60th machine now delivered
3. Mestek, Inc. bought Infloor Heating Systems
4. TECE – System Provider Thinking Ahead: Intelligent solutions behind the wall
5. ILIAS & CHARITON PAPAKONSTANTINOU CO.: Unipipe System in Greece
6. ALPRO-ATT is today the leading manufacturer of plastic tubes in Croatia/ New Activities
7. DOW: Higher Performance on Tap
8. WORLD INSULATION DEMAND TO EXCEED 18 BILLION SQUARE METERS IN 2009

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-182/ 19.12.2005

1. TECNOLOGÍA HIDRÁULICA THC S.A.: “We are in the same league too”! Our Fitting for PEX
2. Halcor: CUSMART™ are flexible copper tubes with a special compound coating
3. Trendsetting Tube System from KME: ‘Q-tec’, an innovative copper tube for panel heating
4. Dow Europe Announces Price Increase for its Wire & Cable Compounds
5. Uponor divests installation business within water and sewer pipe renovation
6. kabelmat® establishes itself on the market with fully automatic coiling machines for composite tubes.
7. WATTS : What’s New in PEX ?
8. Plastream taking PE pipe technology global
9. DOW: Testing Time for pipes: Pipe performance not left to chance thanks to rigorous assessments
10. BSRIA: World heating markets analysed in new study
11. Mueller Industries, Inc. Establishes Joint Venture To Manufacture Copper Tube in China

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-181/ 31.11..2005

1. Watts Water Technologies Inc: Acquisition of FLEXFLOW TUBING LLP
2. Historical Review: Plasco Manufacturing 1977-2004
3. Watts Water Technologies Announces Agreement to Acquire Changsha Valve Works
4. Watts Water Technologies has acquired FEBCO, Mueller Steam Specialty and POLYJET product lines
5. Borealis head office moves to Vienna
6. Tubos Perfilados (Tupersa) : 300th Alpha Goes to Spain
7. DOWLEX COMPETITION FACES TEST
8. USA: Welcome To Hydronic Alternatives
9. NSF: Symposium on the health effects of consuming drinking water with magnesium and calcium
10. H&P Exports : Is Russia the NEW Object of Desire ?

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-180/ 30.11.2005

1. USA: PEX Manual for Residential Plumbing
2. Templet Deutschland+ Battenfeld: Aluminum composite pipes manufactured at record speed
3. Rib-Loc Technology: Innovative Drainage Repair System
4. Castle Harlan acquires Polypipe Group for £293m
5. Polypipe Building Products: New Polyfit fits the bill (Polyfit Fittings – 10, 15, 22 & 28mm OD)
6. Aliaxis: Financial results for the first half of 2005
7. Pettinaroli: Corrosion resistant ball valve with a choice of end connections and handle types
8. Noveon BLAZEMASTER® CPVC Proven to be in a Class of its owen
9. IIP: UNI 10954 „Metal-Plastic-Multilayer Pipes for Piping Systems for Hot and Cold Water
10. COES: Winner of the prestigious Design Plus Award 2005
11. USA: Housing starts begin to cool in October 2005
12. Wood Plastics Composites: Nova-Institut forecasts strong growth.

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-179/ 23.11.2005

1. PLASSON’s PEX2PEX Fitting and the forerunners
2. UK profile and pipe firm adds two extruders
3. Noveon: BlazeMaster® CPVC Compound obtained VdS Approval for Fire Sprinkler Systems
4. COES: 40 Years of Innovation
5. DOW correction to “USA: PEX Stronger Than Suspected, PE-Xa = 48%”,
6. NOVEON: World Leader in CPVC Technology Expands Capacity
7. WORLD INDUSTRIAL VALVES DEMAND TO REACH $66 BILLION IN 2009

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-178/ 16.11.2005

1. Int.l Wholesalers Union WIMGROUP Combines € 5,5bn Purchase Power
2. Plasson: PEX2PEX is a development of PEX EF fittings, to connect onto PEX pipes
3. India: IPA / Plumbex 2006 National Exhibition on Plumbing, 6-7. January 2006
4. KITEC Industries (India) Ltd, a joint venture with KITECHNOLOGY BV
5. Plastics News: Materials Articles this week : PE jumps 8 cents, PS heads up 5 cents
6. Russia: aqua-therm 2006 will be held from 31 January to 3 February 2006 in Moscow
7. Winter Olympica Turin 2006: Coes – Supplier of P&H Installations in Media Villages
8. AMI: New Survey Of Central Europe´s INJECTION MOULDERS

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-177/ 09.11.2005

1. Metusan : Top Brass
2. FLOWEXPO CHINA 2006
3. Egypt : President Mubarak Looks at German Fittings
4. Uponor’s new brand focuses on co-operation with professionals in the field
5. Uponor reports solid business and improved financial performance Jan-Sept 2005
6. Geberit with excellent development, Quarterly report as of 30 September 2005
7. Not Dead : Californian Fight over Plastic Pipe
8. MASCO CORPORATION: Business and Finacial Highlights
9. AMI: CHANGES AT THE TOP FOR THE EUROPEAN CABLE INDUSTRY

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-176/ 02.11.2005

1. NSF Expands Testing Operations in Taiwan with New Laboratory in Taichung, Taiwan
2. USA : PEX Stronger Than Suspected, PE-Xa = 48%
3. Polytech Products Inc, the extrusion arm of HeatLink/US
4. PP : Plagiarism Punished
5. HEPVO® Wins  USA Approval
6. Thermopolimeri: Quick insertion system of a PB push fitTHP
7. Rothenberger: Autumn campaign for press fitting technology
8. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
9. NFPA’s “U.S. Experience with Sprinklers and Other Fire Extinguishing Equipment”
10. BSRIA: Boiler efficiency legislation and compliance, the new legislation

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-175/ 19.10.2005

1. APSwissTech S.A. follows Swisscab into Bankruptcy
2. Jana Laboratories to Represent Canada at ISO
3. Unidelta: 2003 system has been replaced by the NEW product innovation – named DELTONE
4. DELT-ONE the integrated system by UNIDELTA
5. Israel: Solar Thermal Pipe – Make your own solar collector!
6. NOVA Innovene announces plans to cease EPS production in Berre, France
7. AMI: Growth Returns to Thermoplastics Pipe Market
8. PPI: Pipe walk convinces KC Public Works to do more than talk
9. CSIRO: Promising treatment for blue water in copper pipes
10. Freedonia: Construction Expenditures in China to grow 12 % annually through 2009

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-174/ 12.10.2005

1. Outokumpu, Out o’ Copper
2. Outokumpu to sell its fabricated copper products business to Nordic Capital
3. Armacell continues shopping spree: Armacell International acquires Fagerdala Benelux S.A.
4. USA: Cantex to use UGSI conduit technology
5. Viega buys Vanguard Piping Systems, Midtec
6. Krah: Big diameters, from 1000 mm to 4000 mm
7. wieland-plumbing.com : New web portal informing about branded copper plumbing tubes
8. Uponor awarded a large contract in the UK for municipal pipes
9. Tessenderlo Group: results for the first half of 2005
10. Product Fakes on the Rise
11. Mostra Convegon and Expobagno in the front line in the fight against counterfeiting and piracy
12. Basell to increase PP and PE prices in Europe on October 1
13. PE, PVC prices continue sharp incline

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-173/ 29.09.2005

1. Viega, Inc. to acquire Vanguard Piping Systems and Midtec, Inc.
2. VIEGA to acquire Vanguard, Midtec
3. NSF: New Certification Service for Metal Ball Valves
4. US INDUSTRIAL VALVE DEMAND TO REACH $14.8 BILLION IN 2009
5. NSF Secures New Contract with the U.S. Department of the Air Force
6. Micrex Profiles: Introducine Pronto-Pex
7. Pronto-PEX: All-year on the indoor snow slope piste at Castleford Xscape
8. USA: Fight persists over plastic pipe in California
9. Performance Pipe closing pipe, tube plant
10. Cincinnati Extrusion: IntelliChange, a Smart, Cost-efficient Method to Change Pipe Dimensions
11. AMA Research: Major New Report on the West European Builders Merchants Market 2005

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-172/ 19.09.2005

1. REMS: Belgium Topples Protectionist Standard
2. DALPEX GROUP INCREASING PROFITS
3. Mr. Bean Active in Canada
4. A brief sum-up of recent news
5. Freedonia: Plastic & Competitive Pipe Demand to Exceed 16 BillionFeet in 2009
6. Tyco to License Sprinkler Technology
7. Borealis to Expand XLPE Capacity in Scandinavia for power cables etc
8. Wood extrusion with Bitruders from Reifenhäuser
9. Alveo invests 2 Mio € in open cell foam manufacturing to mahe a new material
10. WAVIN GROUP reports further growth in sales and profits in first half year 2005

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-171/ 12.09.2005

1. UFH in USA : Mr. Bean Rides The Crest
2. Castle Harlan acquires Polypipe Group for £293m
3. Rifeng Piping Systems: NOT TRUE !
4. SANHA : A Complete Stainless System From Berlin
5. Noveon to make PEX at newly acquired site
6. NSF: Pennsylvania Addresses Safety of Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals
7. Roth brings production to North American
8. Maillefer: The multi-coil advantage for gas & water pipe
9. Pipelife acquires 100% of Pannonpipe Hungary and Pipelife Romania
10. Plastics News: Australian pipe maker eyes U.S., U.K.
11. Australia: Calair Systems gives undertakings over industrial piping systems
12. Coes Engineering presents Climatika: the radiant panel air conditioning comfort system
13. BIASRA: Solar so good?

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-170/ 26.08.2005

1. Industrial counterfeiting: Comap, A Division of Group Legris Industries joins forces
2. Watts Industries Europe acquired Microflex: Acqusition of an insulated PEX-Pipe Producer
3. NSF Appoints General Manager of NSF Plumbing Programs
4. Chile: Tigre eyes expansion in N. America, Colombia
5. Cross-linked PE arrives in Morocco
6. Univar Benelux helps Radson to develop a state of the art ecological solution in radiator testing
7. Sabina and Michael illbruck are restructuring the illbruck family business.
8. RPM To Acquire Illbruck Sealant Systems
9. Unidelta: CLIMAPLAST, the new Underfloor heating and cooling systems
10. Borealis’ presence at Wire & Tube Russia 2005 emphasises commitment to the Russian pipeline industry

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-169/ 12.07.2005

1. Multilayer and Gas: Fuzzy Standards
2. Golan Plastic Products Ltd. shows a growth in profits of 26% / New website address: www.pexgol.com
3. NSF International Appoints New Managing Director to Oversee European Operations
4. Kai Tai Pipe Co.,Ltd.is a licensed manufacturer of Kitec multi-layer pipe
5. MKM: Change in the MKM management / Kazakhmys Corp., the new owners of MKM
6. Radiant Panel Association/USA: Radiant Sales Take a Big Jump in 2004
7. North America: Heating Pipes per Sizes, 1996-2004
8. Tubing market for potable water systems in US/CND (Million Meters) 1990 – 2007
9. Tubing market for potable water systems in US/CND  (% market share ) 1990 – 2007
10. Tubing market for potable water systems in US/CND(million feet) 1990 – 2007
11. Codeconsulting: Some Impressions of Dipl.-Ing. Christian Müller at Symposium Cincinnati 2005-07-13
12. USA: Bimodal PE pipe earns gas utility’s approval
13. Borealis: Statoil sells its 50% stake to International Petroleum Investment and OMV AG

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-168/ 30.06.2005

1. Uponor to strengthen businesses under one brand
2. WRW : Old Guys in New Guise
3. SKZ successfully re-accredited as inspection body type A
4. Coes Engineering. Specialists for the ideal climate
5. Pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems 2nd Ed – NEW UPDATE
6. Maillefer and Coenor join forces in Wood-Plastic Composites
7. AMI: Wood Plastic Composites 2005 Conference Programme Revealed
8. Loos International: Hall inauguration ceremony was a complete success
9. Germany : Why Does Under-Floor Market Rise While Building Activity Drops ?
10. Australia ousts cadmium stabilizers in PVC

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-167/ 14.06.2005

1. LNEC Portugal: Cheaper and Faster Approvals ?
2. Fra.Bo, first European fitting producer in “Class 3” (Gas + Water)
3. Silon Compounds Ltd: Nick Galante new Product Manager for the United States
4. Uponor Unipipe: Lot Spa Hotel in Israel at the Dead Sea
5. Solvay is Solar Impulse’s technical partner
6. LOGSTOR to be Europe’s leading pipe manufacturer
7. Italian Gas Alert
8. Italy: Alarm at the increase in accidents in gas plants
9. BSRIA: World sanitaryware market
10. USA: Housing Facts, Figures and Trends
11. BS EN 806-2:2005 Specification for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-166/ 28.05.2005

1. WAVIN : A Brighter Future or Food for Locusts?
2. WAVIN EXPECTS CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE
3. Aalberts Industries has taken over all the assets of Kall Schanktechnik GmbH, based in Germany AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Strengthening Flow Control Activities in Norway
4. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES Takes Over Industrias Tey (Heat Treatment) in Spain
5. Cincinnati Extrusion: Pipe Symposium, June 22 and June 23, 2005,Vienna
6. NAHB: Young Buyers are setting Trends ín the New-Home Marketplace, say Census and NAHB Data US Census Bureau : Annual Housing Starts (1978-2004)
7. USA: Industrie News from PME Insider, 26. May 2005
8. LOOS BOILER CONTROL (LBC) – now also available as standard for hot water boiler systems

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-165/ 20.05.2005

1. UNICOR: Corrugator manufacturer now again acting independently on the world market
2. Uponor divests its German machinery unit
3. Rainwater management: Next Generation Infiltration Unit is ready to go Wavin Q-Bic
4. APSwissTech SA versus THE Thomas Machines SA (20.5.2005)
5. TEPPFA: Legionella, Key to Prevention is Correct System Design and Operation
6. Technical Guidelines for the Control and Prevention of Legionella in Water Systems, including References for National Guidelines (Jan 2005)
7. VVS Forum: New research results: Legionella grows just as well on copper as on plastics
8. New research results: Legionella grows just as well on copper as on plastics (VVS Forum)
9. USA: PolyPipe expanding to produce large-diameter pipe

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-164/ 13.05.2005

1. PPI: PEX pipe delivers safety, savings to your home
2. ELWA Rainwater Management Control Unit gets a Worthy Successor
3. BSRIA: Eastern European water heating market
4. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
5. Egeplast : Easy to Spot. DCT= Detection Checking Technology
6. MASCO Corporation: Business And Finacial Highlights First Quarter 2005
7. Becker Plastics : More PE-RT in Multilayer Lasertec
8. Sanitec’s acquisition by EQT completed
9. GE Advanced Materials: New Line of Hot Tubs
10. Gaspipes inhouse with Multilayer Pipes and KIWA Certification
11. 2005 General Meeting Vienna: Invitation and Program

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-163/ 06.05.2005

1. Pipes : Which Road to Success ?
2. NSF: New Certification Guide for Drinking Water Treatment Systems and Components now available Set-up of a competence centre in Thuringia Plant for overlapped welded multi-layer composite pipes USA : Construction exceeded exceeded the first-quarter 2004 total by nine percent
3. Comfortable Heating & Cooling with ClimaCool Suspended Ceilings from Wavin RCS
4. Spain: About ALB S.A. , Sanitary Hydronic Technologies
5. Hepworth: PLUMBING SYSTEMS GIVE HOUSES MORE SPACE
6. Elsevier journal launches magazine for China: World Pumps China first issue is published
7. Wavin enhances position in Central and Eastern European Hot & Cold Water Sector
8. Russian billionaire among Basell buyers Access Industries Inc and Chatterjee Group Access BASF and Shell to sell their stakes in Basell to consortium led by Access Industries

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-162/ 29.04..2005

1. Fränkische Rohrwerke : Naturally innovative: pipe system with flax pre-insulation
2. Fränkische Rohrwerke: New planning software for the heating and sanitary industries profiplanHT Fränkische Rohrwerke chooses Steuernagel to distribute its new district-heating pipe system
3. Plastics Pipe Institute presents water and drainage infrastructure solutions to city leaders
4. Quarterly Report as of 31 March 2005: As expected difficult start for Geberit
5. Sustainable Concept Combines the Use of Both Rain Water and Ground Source Heat
6. Sanitec deepens co-operation with one of the largest ceramics producers in China
7. Hepworth adds to radiator system options with launch of white Hep2O®
8. Crompton Completes Formation of Joint Venture in Polymer Processing Equipment
9. PRW: Distributors must watch influx from Middle East
10. Frost & Sullivan: Legislative Guidelines Set the Tone for Increased Growth of European Industrial and Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market
11. MOSTRA CONVEGNO EXPOCOMFORT enhances the exhibition with a firefighting section

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-161/ 22.04.2005

1. Bodycote Polymer AB increase testing capacity for Multi-layer M-pipes
2. PPI USA: Satellite Media Clips Reach 6.5 million viewers
3. New: Becker Plastics Polypropylene Aluminium Universal Multi-Layer Pipes
4. Danfoss signs agreement to take over FWT Wärmetechnik AG
5. Always one pipe ahead – SIMONA® PE 80/PE 100 piping systems for sewer repairs
6. SIMONA with revenue surge in 2004 – Earnings fall slightly short of target
7. Cooling System Wavin RCS Makes Temperature Control of Concrete Ceilings a Matter of Minutes
8. NEW HEPWORTH BALL VALVE BRINGS LONG TERM PERFORMANCE
9. Fränkische Rohrwerke Gebr. Kirchner GmbH + Co. KG: The intelligent alpex F50 Profi pipe system Basell’s new 320 KT Hostalen ACP HDPE plant in Wesseling, Germany is successfully started
10. PEX-Pipe Producers Europe 2005

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-160/ 15.04.2005

1. Krah: Cheaper large size pressure multi-layer water piepes
2. Alcan Board gives green light for Novelis Spin-off
3. Novelis Aluminiumstrip for Composite pipes
4. Seppelfricke Distributione and Estrolith: Longer Heat Storage
5. Borealis: A low-cost PP-material for non-pressure pipe application
6. Krauss-Maffei to supply direct extrusion system to pipe manufacturer Hakan Plastik in Turkey
7. Plassim starts to distribute Bandini and Cosmic product – Plastic pipes Seminar for Gaza engineers Solvay: A recyclable multi-layer pipe with improved pressure resistance
8. Hepworth: Colour coded pipe-in-pipe solution within the “Straight Coiled Technology”
9. Wavin Roof Drain for negative pressure drainage
10. PRW: Distributors must watch influx from Middle East
11. PlasticNews: Sabic plans polyolefins plant in Saudi Arabia
12. Samsung Total/Korea and Titan/Russia select Basell´s Spherizone technology
13. Schell: New exposed urinal flash valves, one of the quietest Front-wall urinal flush valves
14. ADS/US announces domestic and international expansion plans
15. Huge pipe deal: ADS buying Hancor

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-159/ 08.04.2005

1. Crimping: No End to Profile Madness ?
2. Georg Fischer Pfci Supplier of CERN Geneva
3. BEULCO Armaturen: Little thing – great effect
4. Wavin Future K1 for Clean, Safe, Cost efficient and Easy to install Sanitary and Heating Water Piepework
5. Bosch sells Edelstahlwerk Buderus to Böhler-Uddeholm
6. Davis-Standard and Black Clawson form a joint venture
7. List of all Crimp Sleeves/ Profil Jawes Europe 2005

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-158/ 28.03.2005

1. Pr EN 15015 Disaster: CE Cert for PB, PP, PEX and CPVC has failed
2. Final report ISH 2005: Seven percent more visitors at ISH
3. Wavin Group completes acqusition of Hepworth Building Products from Vaillant Group
4. Roth Systems: More PE-RT Pipe from Germany
5. Uponor UK: New sewer pipe aims to displace clay and concrete
6. Fraenkische Rohrwerke Crimping: A big step towards fewer Profiles
7. Fraenkische develops now profiplanXL professional software
8. BSI: PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment. Guidance and a recommended methodology
9. Strong 2004 at Geberit
10. Geberit expands competencies in the public sector
11. IBP GmbH introduces Cuprofit II, a new generation of “quicker” copper push-fit fittings
12. IBP: A new generation of red-brass press-connections in the sizes 64 to 108 mm
13. Schell: New electronic WC-flush valve for superior, public sanitary Facilities
14. Missel system footfall-sound insulation in one system
15. Frost&Sullivan: Legislative Guidelines Set the Tone for Increased Growth Of European Industrial and Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment Markets

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-157/ 24.03.2005

1. More Plagiarism at ISH 2005
2. Complaints about China? Get specific
3. Nanoflex: New Threat to EVOH and Multilayer ?
4. Messe Frankfurt and World Plumbing Council: Cooperation agreement
5. Becker Plastics Beta-PPR Pipes Innovative PP Pipes for Sanitary Installation Systems
6. Basell to increase PP and PE Prices in Europe on April 1
7. DSM ARNITEL cope product line partners with the new OMNEXUS to further develop its business
8. DSM expands in China: New facilities for Composite Resins and Engineering Plastics
9. NSF International helps ensure safer drinking water (10) Freedonia: World Plumbing products demand to reach US $ 45 Billion 2008

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-156/ 17.03.2005

1. HPG: First Ever “CE” Mark for Plastic Pipe Given to System made with DOWLEX PE-RT
2. ISH 2005: Leading Clip Maker Winkler Technik Shows Novelty
3. PE100 * Association´s Board of Directors re-elected
4. Recycling: Sewage Pipes from Recycled Gates of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
5. ISH 2005: Tuntas Fluid Distribution Systems, a Multilayer Producer in TR
6. Mostra Convegno Expocomfort looks ahead toits 2006 Edition
7. Cannon: Water & Heating Distribution: a Booming Market

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-155/ 11.03.2005

1. Polybutene-1: The Fastest Growing Polymer Material in Plastic Pipes ?
2. Friatec: New Push-Fit to Conquer Markets
3. IPEX Q-Line: Water Service Tubing Perfected
4. Hacker Industries: New FIRM-FILL 3310 Floor Underlayment
5. Freedonia: US Large Diameter Pipe Demand to Approach 208 Mio Feet in 2009
6. Aqua-Therm Moskva 2005: Considerable sales potential in Russia
7. International and National Standardisation Organisations

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-154/ 04.03.2005

1. NSF International, Your Passport to the North American Market
2. Inoex: Time of technical development shortened-the focus is on customers
3. Wavin´s 2004 results show record revenue and profit/Wavin pushes sales about 1 bn €´
4. Ipex´s Torokvei, 61, dies of heart attack
5. IPEX Announces Passing of its Chairman
6. UPONOR´s Transdformation From Pipes to Full Services Pays Off
7. KME: TECTUBE – innovative inner grooved tubes
8. Solvay announces major expansion in sulfone specialty polymers
9. Georg Fischer Ltd 2004 on the right path
10. China: Welcome to the 2005 International Plastic Pipe Summit

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-153/ 25.02.2005

1. KIWA: Contract to buy all shares of Gastec
2. SMI-Group/KME: Financial Restructuring/ Intek became shareholder
3. USA: National Pipe President buys 100% of shares
4. TempRite CPVC – for applications othe than plumbing
5. China: First Cannon continous Line for insulated panels with phenoli foam
6. Bosch Group acquires US distributor of instantaneous gas water heaters
7. Uponor: Restructuring paves the way for improved profit performance
8. Plumbing & Heating in Hungary 1992-2007

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-152/ 18.02.2005

1. Palgal: Market leader in the PB extra large Diameter pipes comes to ish
2. Fränkische Rohrwerke: Pipe6, a revolutionary new districtheating system
3. DOW at ISH Frankfurt: DOWLEX PE-Resins/ PE-RT, plastic solution for pipes
4. Wolseley plc: 8 new acquisitions in USA, Canada and Europe
5. Perstorp: Polygiene technology for antibacteria sanitary ware
6. Dow: Price increase for STYRON Polystyrene
7. Arkema: Draft consolidation to secure future of its Vinyl Product business
8. Plumbing & Heating Market in Czech Republic 1992-2007

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-151/ 12.02.2005

1. BIF Receives NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Certification
2. New Trade Fair Centre Rho-Pero: Coes systems for the hydro-thermo sanitary plant
3. Coesklima Superk by Coes: Evolution of the multilayer-system
4. www.china-pipes.com: Sanitary PP-R Pipes and PB-Floorheating Pipes
5. Flowexpo 2005-Valves, Pumps, Seals,Pipings, Fittings, Flow Control, Pipeline Automation
6. Ceating Value with AMI´s 2nd X-linking Conference -Call for Papers
7. Residential New Build in all EU Countries by Number of Dwellings (Total) 2004-2008
8. USA 2005: Experts predict dip in new-homes sales
9. USA: Southern Pipe installs seventh extrusion line

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-150/ 04.02.2005

1. NSF Releases Final Reports on Testing of Arsenic Treatment Technologies
2. EQT Private Equity Funds to Acquire Sanitec Corporation
3. Hewing: Bursting pressure tests up to 200 bar/ Exceptional extreme test
4. Bosch Group has announced a 100% acquisition of Controlled Energy Corp
5. Solvay Padanaplast & Original Create HFFR Joint Venture in China
6. Zhejinag Fengquiu Pipe Co Ltd at EXTRUMA 2005 International Extruion Fair
7. http://rifeng.webpark.pl / Product piracy
8. Rifeng website in Poland ?/ A Rifeng statement
9. aquatherm warns against product forgeries (anlo, China)
10. Wymar Group invests in new extrusion lines for the East European market

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-149/ 31.01.2005

1. Maillefer: The Working Principle of IR-PEXa
2. Bosch Group acquires US distributor CEC of instantaneous gas water heaters
3. ISH 2005 Frankfurt: Saving energy with new heating technology
4. PVC production capacity at Pernis Plant to increase by 100.000 tons/year
5. Inoes pushes ahead with EVC purchase
6. Arkema to restructure PVC busines/ Over 500 jobs will go
7. USA: Imminent Break-through for Plastic Pipes?
8. Uponor North America: Relishing the challenge
9. Iran Plast 2004: Pipe & Fitting Companies

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-148/ 24.01.2005

1. aquatherm Firestop-Sprinkler Pipe System
2. News from Spain (Residential New Building Spain 1999-2007 etc
3. All Plumbing&Heating Systems 1992-2007 (Million Metres)
4. BLANSOL´s great Leap forward: New Multilayer pipe production
5. GeorgFischer Pfci: DVGW approval for indoor Gas.installation with ALUPEX
6. Solvay: HexelOne for production of large diameter pipes at competitive cost
7. Noveon expands FGG/BM System compatible program
8. Valvitalia acquires Tecnoforge S.p.A. from Carlyle Group
9. Riello acquires back 50% from Carlyle, now 100%
10. SABIC announces highest ever profit of US $ 3,8 billion
11. Geberit: Continued Growth in fiscal year 2004

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-147/ 20.01.2005

1. CE Marking on rubber sealing rings for soil and waste discharge piping systems
2. The status of PEX in California is confused
3. Borcoat polyethylene coating protects major crude oil pipeline in Turkey
4. USA: Green Building Council Invites Comments on PVC
5. PVC: Online News- New York Governer Vetoes Ban on Plastics Piping
6. Splar Thermal Industry: European demand is growing, especially in Germany
7. Winning combination results in revolutionary Road Enegy Systems
8. HPG and Ooms: Road-Heating Made Easier
9. F&S: Outsourcing of Asset Managementin European Water ansd Wastewater Utilities Markets
10. MKM (Lamitref-Group) bought by Kazakhmys-Group/Kazachstan
11. South Africa banks on Uponor Wirsbo
12. John Siegenthaler´s “Hydronics Know-How” CD

Content of KWD-globalpipe 2005-146/ 07.01.2005

1. Trends in P&H: Facts or Myths ?
2. Uponor Wirsbo tap water system: Residential Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia
3. Uponor Corporation: Notice on merger of Oras companies
4. Charlotte Pipe to buy Thompson Plastics
5. California deals PEX pipe makers blow
6. Valvitalia Acquires Tecnoforge S.p.A. from The Carlyle Group
7. PVC: Pataki vetoes plastic ban in New York
8. BIG 5 Show 2004/ German Exibitors (Aquatherm,Perobe,Uponor, Wefa Plastic)
9. Stainless Steel Pipes -Comparing American and European Standards
10. DOCUMENTATION : “PPFA ./. Cal.Building Standards (15.12.2004), 12 pages

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-264-3/15.12.2007

1. Report: Crosslinked PE (PEX) increasingly used in underfloor radiant heating applications.
2. DOW: Spotlight on Amplify™ GR 388
3. Ask Olaf, DOW: An Interview with Dr. Olaf Henschke, Manager for AMPLIFY™ Performance Polymers
4. BaySystems: Highly efficient thermal insulation for district cooling pipes with rigid polyurethane foam
5. WAVIN Shareholders Appoint New Members Supervisory Board
6. Brasilia: Tigre to expand product line with new plant
7. PIPE COIL TECHNOLOGY LAUNCH THEIR NEW INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE
8. Jana Quality – Re-Accredited and Recognized Globally
9. USA: dismal housing market hurts extruder sales / Windows down, Pipes up
10. Uponor ProPEX® Auto Rotation Adapter Secures Connections, Eliminates Tube-turning by Hand
11. Univation: First Production of bimodal pipe resin for PE-100 applications in single reactor technology
12. Lemen Valve Industry with 40 Million Metres/Year PE/PEX-AL-PE/PEX etc Pipes and PPSU-Fittings
13. Palplast EURO 2.2m deal with Mivan Kier
14. BorSafe proves its value to durable pipe systems around the world
15. ACH Foam Technologies Opens New Nevada Plant
16. Cincinnati Extrusion: Saving energy comes naturally

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-264-2/04.12.2007

1. COESTHERM® HEXA® MULTILAYER PIPE: the PPR multilayer evolution
2. HAN BONG CO, LTD: Korean manufacturer of PP-R pipes, multilayer composite pipes and fittings
3. China: Chinaust´s Tube Success
4. FGG/BM/CZ™ System Compatible with Metacaulk® Cast-In-Place Firestop Device and Pipe Collar
5. HELIROMA-Plasticos: New PP-R Pipe ROMAFASER with Glass Fibres, PE-X Pipes etc
6. General Fittings: A leading Italian producer of threaded, soldering, compression and pressfittings
7. USA: CreathermTM Launches New Radiant Floor Panel Product
8. Insulation demand growth spurred by Chinese construction / Foamed plastics to benefit, says Freedonia.
9. Kasachstan: Panel Heating, Regulation Systems, Radiators, Distribution Channels

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-264/27.11.2007

1. WAVIN acquires Pilsa Plastic Products Inc, a significant player in Turkish market
2. Multilayer pipes: Market leadership predicted
3. NKF Polyolefin Insulation Named FGG/BM/CZ System Compatible
4. Multilayer Pipes with SKZ Certification
5. WAVIN GROUP TRADING UPDATE
6. Messe Frankfurt, IPA and AIM sign a letter of intent for Plumbex India in Mumbai
7. Germany: Floorheating, Radiator Heating and Plumbing Systems 2005-2008 (Mio m)etres
8. White Paper Highlights the Potential Result of TUBE FITTING DECISIONS made on COST ALONE
9. USA: Northern Pipe Products Inc. expanding Iowa plant
10. Bruce Gaynor is Business Unit Director of Beta LaserMike’s growing “On-line Gauging” business
11. NSF certificate granted to GINDE (Source: Ginde Web, www.ginde.com )
12. GINDE: Powerful Capacity of Production / PPR Nanometer anti bacteria pipe
13. Borouge : Pre compounded PE100 black HDPE pipes = Insurance for long service life

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-263/21.11.2007

1. WRW – Expertise on the way to the top position
2. Rifeng Flexible Connectors-– Connecting the World
3. Wolverine Tube To Exit U.S. Plumbing Business + Tube Manufacturing / Copper declined
4. USA: Increase In Multifamily Construction, Downswing In Single-Family Market
5. North American Congress On Hydronics Formed
6. Canada: Promoting Hydronics / Share of market is just below 6 % in new homes
7. SIKORA at K 2007: Superior non-contact measuring and control devices for plastics
8. Third-Party Testing Proves Corzan® CPVC Pipe Four Times Quieter Than Copper
9. 500th Alpha goes to Iplex Pipelines, Australia
10. Middle East Plastic Pipes 2008, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai, 2-4 June 2008
11. GeorgFischer: New Metal-to-Plastic Transition Fittings Provide Strong, Leak-Proof Seals
12. Hillinger+Partner: Analysis material PP-R for piping systems – World market
13. Calif. city declines to lift ban on PVC pipe
14. Mueller Industries: Cleaned & Bagged Copper Fittings For Med Gas Applications
15. DNV: New revision of DNV’s Pipeline standard is released

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-262/12.11.2007

1. José Andrés SANTIAGO DE LA SOTA Industrial Blansol,S.A. about ixPress and further development
2. Uponor: multilayer pipe until 110 mm, big dimensions for house automation and industry
3. Dalpex: Regarding the Italien market I expect a big shock of the market of multilayer manufacturer
4. Zetaesse bought a PEX/AL/PEX Multilayer pipes production unit / “Push fit” Zetaesse
5. Dow introduces new adhesive for hot and cold water pipe structures at K 2007.
6. Schell enhances the user-friendliness of the “Puris SC”/ Proven self-closing tap fitting improved.
7. Plastic pipe maker JFC Plastics wins top honour at CIWM Awards.
8. Uponor’s interim report for Jan.-Sept. 2007: Weaker demand impacted Uponor´s profit development in Q3.
9. USA: EIA Foresees a Colder Winter with Rising Fuel Costs.
10. K 2007: UNICOR presents its new UC 1800 / Control by internet connection.
11. Wieland: CTX- sliding sleeve for flexible copper pipes in the floor heating.
12. SALUS bolsters market presence in Germany and Europe.
13. SMS Group has now sold all its plastics machinery businesses.
14. Pipe Coil Technology Multiplies Your Coiling Output with New Off-Line Automatic Systems
15. Molecor Tecnologia: New PVC-O Pipe Production Equipment Available.
16. Freedonia report: US industrial valve demand to reach $16.3 billion in 2011.
17. Evidence of climate change.

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-261/05.11.2007

1. Italy: Tuboplast multilayer pipe production will be rebuilt after major fire in June 2007
2. Uponor: Quick & Easy connection technique, the name says it all
3. Pipe Coil to Debut at K2007
4. Pipe Coil Technology Ltd: Breakthrough with zero or minimal ovality for Large Diameter HDPE Pipes.
5. Plastemart: Plastic plumbing pipes impart odour to water
6. Basell announces expansion of its polybutene-1 plant in The Netherlands
7. Borealisand Borouge: BorSafe Proves its Value to Durable Pipe Systems Around the World
8. CET at K2007: Sales boost for Cincinnati Extrusion
9. Blue Ocean( UK) Group: Ocean composite pipes are easily welded with usual standard PE-RT fittings
10. Borealis and Borouge launch Water for the World
11. BNO: Dutch Design Award for WAVIN smartFIX Fitting System
12. Durapipe: School to withstand aggressive conditions with Vulcathene chemical drainage system

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-260/30.10.2007

1. North America: Low dollar rate doesn’t balance “anorexic” brass connectors
2. K2007: Drossbach and Frankische go forward together / FDC Corrugators and composite pipes
3. Floor heating decreases around 11% 2007 in Germany / total SHK-market with minus 8-10%
4. Viega: Fonterra: face tempering systems opens new perspectives with polybutylene pipes
5. Baerlocher’s UK plant to make calcium stabilisers
6. Bänninger will open a plant in 2008 at Dubai
7. ABS Type Approval Program: Rule Change for Mechanical PipeFittings
8. Mexico: Sadmx acts as conduit for U.S. pipe makers
9. Egypt: Allow me to give you a short preview of Toutounji Plastic Group ;
10. Chinese HVAC Products Market Enlarges Fast
11. New heavy-duty clamps from BIS Walraven: Sturdy design for heavy pipes
12. An Innovative UHMWPE Pipe & Borad Extrusion Line from China
13. August Housing Starts Move Down in the U.S., But Up in Canada
14. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik extends its range of cutting devices: Speedy can handle anything
15. Blansol: ixPress fitting system without tools but not a “push-fit” system

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-259/16.10.2007

1. SHK-market Germany between break-in and international expansion investments:….. Well, what’s up now?
2. Cash ACME: TMV Has Integrated Push-Fittings
3. REVEL offers own axial pressed o-ring free system for PEX and PEX-AL-PEX pipes
4. Plastics Pipes XIV will take place in Budapest, Hungary, in September 2008. / Call for Papers !
5. Pipelife production in new russian factory/ Solvay Affiliate expands in Europe’s Fastest Growing Markets
6. Seppelfricke: SEPP-SI-Brass® valves without nickel and lead
7. NSF: Heather Taylor has been appointed to International Marketing Manager.
8. NSF: Ellen Go Yanko has been appointed to Sales and Business Development Manager:
9. Jaeco Fluid Systems, Inc.: Grip-Seal® stainless steel compression fittings
10. Toutounji Plastic Group: Accessoriesfor PP-R and CPVC
11. PE-RT not only a material for multilayer pipe in-liners/ Also for PE-RT+Copper pipes!
12. NDL Industries Inc : The ACR Copper Fittings
13. South Africa: Democracy brings a new approach to water access
14. South Africa: The building of Low Cost Houses also drives up the sale of plastic pipes

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-258/09.10.2007

1. How did ish- innovations developed/ Here: renewable energies + plug fittings
2. nmc: the new generation of the space saving pipe insulation
3. New Managing Director of NSF’s Operations in EMEA
4. Saxon textile research institute: irrigation mat for deserts and hot-dry climates
5. Gabo system technology: novel cooling slab by the symbiosis of graphite and plastic
6. Chase Machinery: New plastic-steel composite pipe
7. Mueller Plastics closing its plastic fitting Ohio plant
8. Dwyer Installation: Plastic Ball Check Valves True Union
9. CET – an equipment supplier for corrugated and spirally wound plastic pipe production
10. World Vinyl Forum : Pipes and fittings account for 40 % of PVC consumption in the US
11. Czech has a high demand for plastic building materials in the sanitary and heating range
12. Good prospects for mineral materials in the Czech Republic / Imports of Valves

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-257/04.10.2007

1. Rifeng Fitting Output Exceeded 1.5 Million in August
2. Uponor: Quality since 1972: 2,5 billion metres PE-Xa-pipes produced
3. Pipe Coil to Debut at K2007
4. Wavin : Underfloor heating gains attention, Flagship projects have helped raise profile in the UK.
5. PARKER extends High-Pressure ‘Push-Fit’ fluid connections Phastite to lager bore sizes
6. Zuhai Starwin Pipe:”Our multilayer EVOH PEX pipe has been the vanguard of pipe system in China”
7. SEALED AIR to acquire DOW’S ETHAFOAM™ business / Specialty Materials Growth Strategy
8. GreenMech: Mechanical System Industry Leaders and Educators form Green Mechanical Council
9. Borouge: Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy to promote the use of high quality plastics pipe systems
10. 10. Poland’s building industry in a boom/special need of sanitary utilities and heating systems

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-256/26.09.2007

1. KE KELIT – The innovation motor is on/ which raw material producer will win?
2. TECHNO-PLAST Russia: Interview with multilayer pipe equipment manufacturer Mr. Vitaliy Ubeyvolk
3. ASTM Plastic Piping Systems Committee Approves Butt Fusion Joint Test Method
4. Pipelife Amended Its Credit Facilities
5. First PE pipe from Pipelife Russia
6. Schlüter®-BEKOTEC-THERM: “Best New Innovation”
7. Weecon: stainless steel press fittings with DVGW from 15 -108 mm, multilayer pipes, lending tools, et al.
8. Watts develops location Landau: Pressing centre, pipe washing plant and a big saw
9. Aquarius Brands announces name change to Jain Irrigation Inc.
10. Danfoss acquires with DMS Wasser-Wärmetechnik a leading position in anti-legionnaire systems
11. International Launch of Dinaplen® PP, the New Range of Polypropylenes from Grupo Repol
12. USA: Demand for modernization of the heating and air conditioning technology
13. Canada’s Housing Start Decline only a Fraction of the U.S.
14. Middle East third major growth region for Allianz
15. Radicigroup Plastics and Lati Industria Termoplastici SpA join forces to develop the Chinese Market

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-255/18.09.2007

1. Chinese pipe maker Fujian Zhenyun Plastics Industry expands into fittings
2. NEW: KWD-globalpipe PowerPoint Presentation: Fitting Market&Trends in Europe 2007
3. Geberit – successful first half-year 2007
4. Georg Fischer achieves strong growth/ GF Piping Systems posted the highest growth rates
5. SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands with the Integration of GE Plastics
6. BSRIA: Boom time for chilled ceilings and beams – UK market review
7. US-Construction Notes : July Housing Starts 20,9% below July 2006
8. SIKORA extends global headquarters in Bremen
9. Mitsubishi Electric HVAC : Jet Towel Offers Quick Hand-Drying Solution
10. Borouge : Pre compounded PE100 black HDPE pipes = Insurance for long service life
11. Parker Instrumentation: Novel manifold sets new standard for high-pressure instrumentation

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-254/11.09.2007

1. New: KWD Market + Charts „Plumbing & Heating EUROPE 2007“
2. WAVIN Group reports strong increase in revenue operating results in 1.Hj 2007
3. Uponor´s Interim Report for January-June 2007: Growth continued
4. Spain: ClimateWell and Uponor form alliance
5. Mitsubishi Electric HVAC: Simultaneous cooling and heating two pipe system
6. Thermoplastic compounds replacing brass in pipes, taps and fittingssector
7. RainBow Technology Industrial: a company specialize in plastic injection mould
8. Mingshi Piping: Brass Valves, Brass Fittings, PP-R Pipes and Multilayer Pipes
9. Wesfarmers CSBP Limited acquires Australian PVC maker
10. Cincinnati Extrusion: The New Monos+ – new dimensions in performance

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-253/03.09.2007

1. US study investigates how plumbing materials CPVC, PE-Xa and PE-Xb affect water taste and odour
2. RIFENG Show up in Japan Fair .
3. Dow customers receive European Technical Approval for pipe systems made from DOWLEX™ 2388
4. EnergyRouter: High-end Technology for cost-effective Allocation of Solar Energy
5. Electric radiant panel heating: high treason at the classic hot water ground heating?
6. Uponor: Future for sustainable cooling is now.
7. Freedom Plastics Inc. Announces New Molded Fitting Product Line
8. Freedom-Tigre venture opening fittings plant
9. John Guest USA, Inc.: New Line of Twist and Lock Fittings
10. John Guest now has Aluminium Pipe for Compressed Air
11. US-Public housing goes green: DHA-Honeywell pact includes geothermal heating, cooling facility
12. Honeywell to Help Denver Housing Authority Reduce Energy Consumption, Costs and Emissions
13. Hindalco to acquire Alcan stake in Utkal Alumina/ Alcan has ongoing contracts with Novelis
14. Novelis now a Hindalco subsidiary, Acquisition process completed
15. Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Novelis Inc. announce the acquisition of Novelis for nearly US$ 6 billion
16. Borouge corrosion-free pipe solution aids water supply in Shanghai
17. Krauss-Maffei Berstorff: Automatic pipe dimension QuickSwitch system is used for PO and PVC pipes
18. K 2007: New UNICOR die head concept reduces tooling change-over times and improves pipe quality

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-252/ 21.08.2007

1. Polypipe: UK Brand Leader in Plastic Piping & Sanitary Systems poised for new groth after refinancing
2. NSF Announces New Certification Program for Centennial Plastics Geothermal Piping Applications
3. Centennial EarthLoop´s allow for efficient vertical and directional boring
4. Change of leadership in the pipe- division with the Group Brugg
5. Uponor: expertise centre for more 30 million metre compound pipes put into operation
6. Blücher-Group: exchange 2007 lies about 15% higher than 2006 so far
7. WAVIN to sell a non-core Finnish electronics activity to Indutrade AB (Sweden)
8. Ukraine: Market situation with heating and sanitary valves .
9. Tube Ukraine 2007 International Conference in Dnepropetrovsk 49000, Ukraine, 24-26. Sept. 2007-08-22
10. Arcapita to buy German window frame maker Profine (HT Troplast) after Paroc ( insulation) .
11. AMI: Middle East Plastic Pipes 2008 will take place from 2-4 June 2008 in Dubai, UAE
12. BASF’s plastic product line augmented by Ultrason P (PPSU)
13. Solvay Plumbing : PVDF and PPSU + PSU for Manifolds and Fittings .
14. BRUMA Adamastor Light taps : 0% lead / Faucet in Ecobrass from Wieland Werke
15. New Factory of SEKISUI INDUSTRIAL PIPING CO., LTD. Launched in Taiwan
16. POLYFIT ADD TO RANGE WITH FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS
17. Polypipe: Simply “Push click” – with Polyfit
18. USA: PolyPipe closes 2 plants, shifts to newer sites

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-251/ 14.08.2007

1. Solar-branch in Germany (and Europe) on the raw edge
2. Revolutionary cross-linking process for PEX A pipe extrusion
3. Kazanorgsintez produces bimodal pipe resin for PE-100 application using Univation Technologies
4. THE will exhibit some equipment at K 2007 in the field of drip irrigation and Multilayer Pipes
5. Cepex acquires Irrigaronne for further growth in the French market
6. PVC-C ideal for drinking water- systems but not for compressed air pipes/ GIRPI development
7. Crane Group Ltd. is buying Australian Kingston Bridge Engineering Pty. Ltd
8. Carl Schreiber (CSN) has been sold to a new owner/management team
9. SICA and Luigi Bandera: New coextrusion line specially designed for PP pipes
10. Customer Demand for Superior Flow Rates Drives NAmerican Pneumatic Valves and Actuators Market
11. Plastics pipes market set for growth: Global Industry Analysts sees rising global sales to 2010.
12. ADS opens largest U.S. manufacturing plant, meets increased demand in highway construction market

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-250/ 12.07.2007

1. Danfoss increases its focus on floor heating systems: DANFOSS and JUPITER now a team!
2. Pipe Coil Technology Ltd: Breakthrough in Coiling Technology for Large Diameter HDPE Pipes.
3. Asians, (not the Romans) early adopters of radiant heating and other controversial topics.
4. Zurn: STAB·LOCK™ New from Zurn Chemical Drainage Systems.
5. Alsesas Group: Innovation with Dyneema® in underwater pipe-laying operations.
6. Industrial BLANSOL: Sliding Sleeve System was invented in Spain by Arturo Santiago !
7. Danfoss acquires Danish heat pump manufacturer KH nordtherm a/s.
8. Maillefer: K’ 2007 Preview..
9. NSF Intern. and Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) Announce Cooperative Agreement
10. USA: FLOWGUARD GOLD® PIPE & FITTINGS Adds new Sales Representatives.
11. Firestopping Sealants: FGG/BM/CZ™Compatible Program adds two new Products to Roster
12. USA: NAHB to Launch National Green Builing Program..
13. Peter Mangone Inc. introduces the Mesh Clip™ “stand-up” fastening system..
14. Viega Northamerica: Go with the Flow / Viega PureFlow® / MANABLOC®..
15. Viega breaks ground on new manufacturing and logistics facility.
16. Borealis: New pipe grade BorSafeTM HE3490-LS-H aids long-term water conservation.
17. KWD-Market+Charts: «Heating&Plumbing Europe”, Update 2007-07 (Publishing : August 2007)

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-249/ 04.07.2007

1. EU loses patience with Portugal: Commission acts against restrictions on PEX water pipes.
2. Aquatrol, Inc.: Radiator Valves – R100 Series Packless.
3. Wilkins: Thermostatic Mixing Valves.
4. Noveon Europe BVBA will change iname to Lubrizol Advanced Materials Europe BVBA on July 2.
5. SITRA is specialised in PE-X/AL/PE-X pipes to realise sanitary and heating installations
6. Wellstream has entered into an agreement for flexible risers for Peregrino.
7. aquatherm successfully defends trademark rights against product piracy at ish 2007.
8. DNV: The development of a recommended practice for the transmission of CO2 in pipelines.
9. NSF Releases Audio News Release on Consumer Confidence Reports.
10. Operative Business of KME activities is further concentrated on KME Group S.p.A. level
11. China Raina Industry CO., Ltd.: Malleable Iron Pipe fittings.
12. Maillefer: Betting on plastic heating & plumbing pipe.
13. Association of American Water Works: Design Manual for PE pipes.
14. California legislation: Terminator turns off the taps.
15. Runtal Radiators: The Rage In European Minimalism..
16. World Water Week: Robin Bresser Borouge will focus on plastic pipe technology
17. India: Rotex “Pneumatics” & “Valve Automation” products

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-248/ 29.06.2007

1. Basic thoughts on developments in the Heating & Plumbing sector
2. Wavin upgrades 2007 revenue growth expectation to 10-13% / No acquisition of Petztakis.
3. THE HOME DEPOT: Agreement to Sell HD SUPPLY to Private Equity Group for $10.3 BILLION..
4. Maillefer: Wire & Tube Southeast Asia 2007 preview..
5. Parker Hannifin: XLPE and EPDM Corrugated Chemical Transfer Hose.
6. CMT: 3rd CEE/Russia Plastic Pipes Markets 2007, 20-21 Sep, 2007 – Prague.
7. BureauLeidung Netherland: To Leak or not to leak.
8. Freedonia: WORLD DEMAND FOR PLUMBING PRODUCTS $55 BILLION IN 2010.
9. Elkhartproducts: Join CPVC, PEX or Copper
10. IAPMO Establishes Australian Business Unit
11. VDMA: New buyers’ guide “German valves” Part 1 – Industrial valves.
12. Aquatherm at ISH 2007.
13. Basell NV has set up a team to target the pipe market in China

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-247/ 20.06.2007

1. Maillefer: Comment on KWD-globalpipe 245
2. China reformed its export tax rebate system.
3. Dow introduces new adhesive for hot and cold water pipe structures
4. Noveon, Inc. Becomes Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc
5. Cambridge-Lee To Distribute PEX
6. USA Radiant Follows Housing Starts: RPA Annual Sales Report for 2006
7. USA: New-Home Sales up an Unexpected16.2 Percent in April 2007
8. WAVIN signs agreement to acquire O’Brien Marketing Ltd.
9. SIMONA Plast-Technik/CZ acquired fittings production unit of PTE Plast-Technik s.r.o.
10. Geberit/Chicago Faucets To Get New CEO
11. Maillefer 2006 : A record year for Maillefer
12. AMI: Plastics should attack industrial pipes market
13. UAE: Cable firms capitalise on fire safety boom

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-246/ 11.06.2007

1. Vaillant Group to acquire further DemirDöküm shares.
2. Koç Holding Türk DemirDöküm Fab. A.Ş is selling its shares to German Company Vaillant.
3. Polypipe UK Acquires Geberit PVC-Pipe business and “Terrain” rand in UK..
4. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Receives NSF Certification.
5. ExxonMobil Chemical New Santoprene™ TPE Meets European Potable Water Regulations.
6. Aerco; Floyd County with Two-Pipe System Heats, Cools, Saves $.
7. Plastemart: CPVC offers benefits for chemical processing industry.
8. Audax Group buys two PE conduit makers.
9. SAVAMA South Africa: Valve imports still pressurise local industry.
10. South African Valve Market 2002.
11. South African Valve and Actuator Manufacturers’ Association (SAVAMA) Membership List 2006

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-245/ 05.06.2007

1. DOW and HPG: Time to Celebrate: DOWLEX™ PE-RT Pipes turns 25! .
2. Washington: First City to Build an NSF 61 Certified Electrolytic Chlorine Generator
3. Wavin Determines Stock Dividend Conversion Ratio
4. The History and Influence of PEX Pipe on Indoor Environmental Quality
5. KME: One Group, One Brand
6. Cal Conduit Products : New Calbrite Stainless Steel EMT Conduit
7. 3M Introduces First High-Voltage Cold Shrink Termination for Reduced Wall Cable .
8. Interplastic Corporation: Corrosion Resistant Solution – ValueRez™ for pipe liners
9. USA: 30 Percent Growth of Green Building in an Otherwise Slowing Market in 2007

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-244/ 22.05.2007

1. Rehau-NA: New plant more than doubles capacity for the production of cross-linked PE piping (PEX)
2. NSF Expands Partnership with the Standards Institution of Israel
3. Basell owner eyes Lyondell, GE Plastics
4. Friatec Pipes: Beneath the largest aircraft hangar in Europe
5. COMAP since one year a company of Aalberts Industries Group
6. Marley DreMa - Drinking water and heater systems: Just screwed, quite ready
7. Nibco closing S.C. injection molding plant in Denmark
8. Aliaxis : Results for the year 2006
9. Leoni to acquire cables manufacturer and silicone specialist Silitherm in Italy
10. Tyco Flow Control Opens Service Center In China
11. Lindab: Spiral sheet-metal duct system / Lindab begins manufacturing in Russia

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-243/ 13.05.2007

1. Rehau extends its PE-Xa Pipe Production (Germany, USA and France
2. USA: Americans to spend more than 232 Billion on Home Remodeling in 2007
3. Dalpex : Idro Division with LaserMultiInox, the only multilayer system with stainless steel core
4. Watts Radiant: New line of composite pipe, RadiantPEX-AL.
5. NSF International and CARSO-LSEHL Sign Cooperative Agreement
6. Oventrop records a successful “ISH 2007” -System presentations were the focus of interest-
7. Georg Fischer Piping Systems: Save time and energy with COOL-FIT
8. TECE: A pipe for all purposes, TECEflex now also authorised for compressed air
9. ADS: New ADS N-12 Low Head Corrugrated Pipe for irrigation needs
10. China to dominate world PVC market by 2011: The growth is mostly in pipe and fittings
11. Schuetz to make multi-layer drums in UK / Continuous extrusion blow-moulding line will open
12. UNICOR succeeds with large-sized corrugators on all five continents.
13. Cincinnati Extrusion offers extrusion equipment for booming market for plastic hot water pipes
14. Scottish firm to be UK’s first online distribution: PolymerHouse.com to offer no-frills approach.

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-242/ 07.05.2007

1. Spain: A case study on Ingeniería Plástica del Sur (IPS, Member of Plomyplas-Group)
2. Radiant Panel Association Nort America: Radiant Cooling speaker needed for REX.
3. Solvay Solexis expands Polyvinyledene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity in Tavaux (France)
4. Plastic Pipe Fittings & Joints 2007, Cologne, 10-12 December, Conference Call for Papers.
5. India: HDPE PE100 pipes – the best solution for water conservation.
6. SKZ expands R&D activities in the field component characteristics.
7. Indian PE Pipe Market – Roadblocks against specified PE 100 pipes.
8. Krah North America: Pipe facility will bring 75 jobs to Greenwood.
9. Northwire, Inc.: DataCELL® FIELD ODVA™ DeviceNet™ Cables.
10. South Africa: New valve company “Rotex valve automation systems” enters local market
11. Arkema enhances its Evatane® product range / Main market: Oil-resistant crosslinked cable.
12. U.S. National Housing Starts Monthly – March 2007.
13. Investcorp purchases Armacell International

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-241/ 03.05.2007

1. Watts Regulator Company: Watts Quick-Connect Fittings and Valves without installation tools
2. Bydgoszcz: Plastic pipes help Poland meet EU standards
3. Uponor in the 1.Q. figures: Net Sales Central Europe = + 27,7%, in North America = – 19,9%
4. Caparol and BASF: Sound-absorbing foam now comes in more than 50,000 shades of paint
5. BSRIA Overview: The Market for Radiator and Underfloor Heating in China
6. TEPPFA: CE Marking, look for signs of quality says industry
7. Enviro-Flow to distribute for Wavin in U.S.
8. Krauss-Maffei: Premium range 36D single-screw extruders – tailored for the Asian pipe market

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-240/ 23.04.2007

1. KE KELIT: “Bluefix push fit system” – a pipe can only be „controlled“ on the inside.
2. DOW: Ask Detlef / A Spotlight on the CE Marking.
3. Baytubes® from Bayer MaterialScience: Tiny all-rounders with huge potential
4. Brinker: Platelet Technology™ offers a unique solution to sealing pipeline leaks.
5. Freedonia: US Pipe Demand to Exceed 16.7 Billion Feet in 2011.
6. American Standard Sells British Bath Unit to a Private Equity Company.
7. PE100+ Association Annual Member Meeting / The PE Pipe Model- New Edition.
8. Chinese firms need to build brands, says designer
9. Georg Fischer Piping:ALUCLIMA – The floor heating+cooling system with Multilayer Pipes
10. New KWD Charts: “Hydronic Heating, Plumbing and Plastic Pipes in Northamerica 2007”

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-239/ 14.04.2007

1. Rifeng signs the sole agent agreement with Thermagas for the Netherlands market
2. Jana Laboratories Grows in Kore
3. Uralita: Iberian market for plastic pipes is doing well
4. TEPPFA: Ancient but not justified……
5. Rehau NorthAmerica: Radiant Heating System..
6. Arkema Reorganization: Vinyl Compounds and Pipes/Profiles (Alphacan), remain unchanged.
7. BASF: Oppanol – A bandage against rust in pipelines.
8. Alfa Laval continues to consolidate – acquires leading air heat exchanger company.
9. Borealis: Record profits for 2006 / Highlights cabling innovations at Wire Russia 2007.
10. Hewing: Pre-insulated pipes - Rapid and reliable installation.
11. Zotefoams: Preliminary Results for the Year 2006 / Strong underlying performance.
12. Corrugated Pipe Market Benefits from American Maplan’s Capability.
13. Akatherm: Aim higher with Akavent aerator fittings.
14. Aqua-Therm Almaty, 19.-21. September 2007: The market
15. Georg Fischer Piping Systems: ALUPEX Gasystem for indoor gas installation.
16. Record result for Georg Fischer in 2006 with 10 % growth

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-238/ 09.04.2007

1. ish 2007: Push fittings for every application.
2. Roth Global Plastics, Inc. Acquires Fralo Plastech Manufacturing, LLC Assets.
3. TEPPFA: Investigation of price fixing charges.
4. Rompipes Enterprises (owned by Plassim) manufactures PE-X/AL/PE-X pipes for hot water systems.
5. KWH: New antistatic pipe.
6. Basell establishes sales and marketing team dedicated to serving Chinese plastic pipe customers.
7. Cincinnati Extrusion CET: Machine highlights for pipe manufacturers.
8. 2007 — A Year Of Some Economic Transition in Canada.
9. Canada: National Housing Starts Monthly – January 2007.
10. TAUP 2007: International Symposium “Trees and Underground Pipes – Busting the myths –“

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-237/ 02.04.2007

1. KIWA: “Rubber in hot water systems, a risky business, or?”
2. Solvay affiliate Pipelife acquires Quality Plastics, a specialty pipes & fittings manufacturer
3. Quality Plastics, an Irish Success story !
4. Fränkische: fittings can now be crimped with 5 crimping jaw profiles.
5. The COES Group brings technological innovation to Frankfurt
6. Basell marks 35 years of supplying its Lupolen HDPE resin used in cross-linked PE pipes (PE-X)
7. Kuraray Announces That Gas Impermeability of EVAL Contributes to the Environment
8. TECE markets a new 5-layer PE-Xc pipe TECEflex PE-Xc-5S..
9. VDMA: Building valves industry – Record sales development in 2006.
10. iNOEX: One-step cross-linking of pipes and cables leads to more profit

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-236/ 27.03.2007

1. DALPEX GROUP: The Growth of a Young System Supplier
2. Uponor: Colour-coded connectors / pressed identification for improved safety
3. BVF: New European Standards for Heating and Cooling Systems prEN1264 and prEN15377
4. Alfa Laval strengthens its position within sanitary processing industries in the US
5. NSF International Expands Work with World Health Organization WHO
6. TECE introduces a pipe system using a plug connection TECElogo
7. The Rockwool Group expands in North America
8. Dow Wire & Cable Advances Market-Facing Strategy In Europe, The Middle East and India
9. Borealis announces EUR 370 million investment for the wire and cable market

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-235/ 18.03.2007

1. Spain: Multilayer Pipes in Gas Installation (Correction!)
2. Viking Expands Manufacturing Operations to Include CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe
3. Sitek Ukraine: Bio – SITEK – PEX-AL-PEX+Ag999, a special multilayer pipe
4. Hewing: Small pipes for significant advantages – Drinking water installation and surface regulation
5. NSF Announces New Protocol for Sanitizing Residential Clothes Washers
6. Borealis: New DIN standards for water pressure pipes recognise PP-RCT
7. MPM-Group: Strategic changes Berstorff and Krauss-Maffei will merge their extrusion operations
8. Battenfeld auf der Interplastica 2007 in Moskau/ Partnership with Templet Deutschland
9. China: Growth of PVC by increase in demand for Pipes and window profiles
10. Simplex – 50 years of quality sanitary and heating products
11. Wavin reports strong growth results in 2006

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-234/ 13.03.2007

1. USA: The California Conundrum
2. Dow Corning: Silane-based additives to improve the compounding of PEx
3. Automatic Off-line Coiling Systems from Pipe Coil Technology Ltd can increase profitability
4. IBP launches new technically innovative Sonic and >B< Press PI products at ISH 2007
5. USA: Sanderson slates PVC pipe plant in Clarksville
6. SGL Group: Innovative graphite construction material for use in building air conditioning systems
7. Ukraine: The Situation in Heating&Plumbing Systems and PE-Pipes
8. SMS group sells Battenfeld Extrusiostechnik and Cincinnati Extrusion groups to Triton
9. VDMA dealt a heavy blow to counterfeiting: „Crime scene: ISH“
10. USA: RIMA Announces Platinum Level Members for 2007
11. Foiled Again: Understanding Reflective Insulation Under Slabs

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-233/ 06.03.2007

1. Wieland-Werke AG, Ulm, Germany will be exhibiting solutions for sustainable construction
2. Henco is proud to present to you: Vision.
3. Basell PE 100 pipe grade with increased resistance to slow crack growth now available
4. DuPont™ Energain™: An energy-saving breakthrough in responsible construction
5. Fraenkische has Selected Arkema’s Rilsan® PA11
6. BGS Beta-Gamma-Service: New irradiation plant for plastic cables, pipes and tubes
7. European Fuel Cell efc will now be operating under the name BAXI INNOTECH
8. American Institute of Architects: Heated Floors Lead The Way
9. Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik: Largest pipe extrusion line in Russia at MosFlowline
10. MosFlowline: Biggest manufacturer of PUR pre-insulated pipe-lines in Russia and CIS
11. KWD-Market+Charts: “Plumbing&Heating in Russia, Eastern Europe, Turkey 2007”

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-232/ 02.03.2007

1. JUPITER Heating Systems: Innovative Market Leader in Dry Construction Underfloor Heating
2. Viega takes over gabo Systemtechnik/ Excellent position for further growth on the European market
3. DVGW approves CUSMART TM flexible copper tubes, manufactured by HALCOR S.A.
4. Annual financial statements Georg Fischer Ltd: Record result for Georg Fischer
5. Rettig Group: Myson, Vogel & Noot and Finimetal have joined forces with a unified brand
6. SCHÜTZ: Energy Systems sector successfully expanded
7. Schuetz Air Conomy System: Fresh air from the heated floor
8. American Maplan (AMC): Dual Spider Extrusion Head Maximizes PVC Pipe Production
9. Mueller Industries, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Extruded Metals, Inc.

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-231/ 21.02.2007

1. Bodycote: Comment to the front page article in KWD 2007-227
2. KIWA: Rubber in hot water systems/ Wednesday March 7 at 11.30 hours in stand 9.0 B71, ish
3. Instaplast: New Battenfeld Injection Molding machine will produce fittings for sanitary installations.
4. Geberit Group: North American Partnership with Duravit to develop special US-Systems
5. Robert Bean: Industry Educator Selected as Distinguished Lecturer by International Organization
6. Watts Regulator Company: Stainless Steel Automatic Control Valves
7. FERNOX Flags up the F Range at this Year´s ISH
8. Danfoss showcase at ISH 2007, 6-10th March – Frankfurt, Germany – Hall 10.1 – A81
9. Battenfeld: High-precision manufacturing of multi-layer pipes
10. American Standard Companies Announces Plan To Separate Its Three Businesses
11. VitrA: Anti-Bacterial Glazing Technology to all ceramic plumbing fixtures
12. Turkey: The Situation in Heating & Plumbing Systems

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-230/ 14.02.2007

1. Aalberts Industrial acquire 100% of LASCO Fittings, a leading US manufacturer and distributor
2. Saint-Gobain Building expands: Galvano Groothandel + Schulte Tiefbau+ Norman Group
3. Masco Corporation: Record Sales for 2006 / Declining US-Building Market
4. Maillefer: 2006 record year/ switch from all metal to plastic pipe (eg. PEX+PE Al PE)
5. Airex: Alcan Invests CHF15 Million for New Specialty Foam Production Line in Switzerland
6. Sunpor: Ausria only EPS-Manufacturer will build a grassroots 100 kt EPS plant to total 175.000 jato
7. Mueller Industries, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter/ Copper tube, were down substantially
8. Uponor achieves its targets for 2006/ The pipes group saw sales rise by 12.2% in 2006

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-229/ 05.02.2007

1. Changes at the Plastic Pipes & Fittings business unit of Tessenderlo Group
2. Wavin snaps up Norwegian cable ducts supplier Polyfemos
3. Bosch acquires FHP Manufacturing Company
4. Takeover bid fails: Techem maintains its strategic course
5. Qingdao Eagle Co: PE-AL-PE Composite Pipe Production Lines
6. California BSC Completes Adoptions for New California Building Standards Code
7. Vodka Pipeline: Two-mile-long underground plastic pipe bringing alcohol from Belarus
8. Belarus: Fraenkische Corrugator and Drossbach machine for Corrugated drain-pipes with filters
9. Watts Industries Germany is optimistic about the future
10. Nexans launches its new website
11. South Africa: Growing Importance of Plastic Products

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-228/ 31.01.2007

1. Comment of SKZ : Chlorine resistance of plastic pipes
2. Noveon Hires Jeff Trimpe
3. Aliaxis enters into strategic alliance in Latin America with the acquisition of Durnham
4. EVAL: Price increase announcement/ Drinking water pipes with an EVALTM EVOH barrier
5. Klaus Mangelmann dies aged 62
6. EU-RAY: Klaus Mangelmann left us
7. Robust sales increase at Geberit
8. Cincinnati Extrusion: Successful symposium for the pipe industry in Vienna
9. Eucia finds synergy in the plastics industry
10. NIBCO Expands its PE-Xc Operations
11. Gas Distribution Networks accepts from 2007 only products with BSI Kitemark certification
12. ÖAKR : Throughout Austria plastic pipe waste is being collected and recycled
13. Dow Starts Up First Production Plant in Russia, New Facility Will Produce STYROFOAM™
14. „KME/Q-tec“now with “Sanco inside”
15. Cables 2007 - 2 weeks left to register for early bird discount

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-227/ 25.01.2007

1. SKZ angers the plastics industry with unhelpful test announcement
2. SKZ+IPT: New testing method / More safety for pipe systems for potable water
3. Info to the study “Plastic Pressure Pipe Products (PPPP) – World Market”
4. Vaillant Group opens new plant in China/ Production of wall-hung heating appliances
5. RPA: Participate in Live Seminars from you Own Computer
6. Roth opens new US plant – first in NA to manufacture double-wall tanks / Pipes will follow
7. THE-Thomas machines :High speed flat dripper irrigation pipe production line
8. Slovenia: Standards and Certification for Drinking Water and Heating
9. ZAG: The Slovene National Building and Civil Engineering Institute
10. ZAG – notified body at the EU Commission
11. Aalberts: Closing of Acquisition KAN in Poland and Expansion of Ind. Services in Germany
12. Difficulties of Implementing Lead-Content Bill
13. REHAU Named Reseller of Mc4 Heating System Design Software
14. USA: J-M Manufacturing to pay $ 400 million for rival PW Eagle
15. World Plastic Pipe Demand to Reach 7.7 Billion Meters in 2010.

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2007-226/ 15.01.2007

1. ISH it, or ISH it not.. .working in the N.A. market? By Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, Radiant expert
2. Industri Kapital sells GARDENA to Husqvarna for 730 million euro to Husqvarna
3. Plastic Pressure Pipes 25-27 June 2007 , Duesseldorf- Conference Programme Announced!
4. QUADRANT CMS Taps Into Beverage Market With Beer Delivery Components
5. SAGIV, Israel’s leading plant for the production and export of ball valves
6. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp. has acquired Consolidated Polymer Technologies Inc.
7. WAVIN UK to transfer manufacturing from Lichfield to Doncaster.
8. Saint-Gobain Vitrage and Shell in partnership to produce photovoltaic panels at AVANCIS
9. Borealis invests EUR 90 million to further develop its PP business/ Russian Pipes needs material
10. Construction Expenditures in China to Reach 5.8 Trillion Yuang in 2010

Contents of KWD-globalpipe 2006-225/ 09.01.2007

1. WINKLER TECHNIK: Review of 2006 and Outlook for 2007
2. China Introduces New Standards on Steel- and Alu-plastic Pipes / Market: 70% by 2008
3. Standards in China: What is the actual situation for exporters of multilayer pipe to China?
4. Chase Machinery: Recent Cases of Pipe Machinery (2000-2006)
5. Ireland target to generate 30% of electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
6. AALBERTS INDUSTRIES acquires Holmgrens Försäljnings AB
7. SHK MOSCOW May 28 – 31, 2007: The Key to an Attractive Market
8. Trelleborg Acquires Epros of Germany
9. Laing warns of Chinese DDC imitation
10. Freedonia: US Large Diameter Pipe Demand to Reach 215 Million Feet in 2010
11. Jacuzzi Brands to Be Acquired by Apollo Management / Zurn to Rexnord Corporation
12. Investment firm to buy Jacuzzi, sell Zurn / deal was immediately opposed
13. Private equity firm to buy Jacuzzi and Zurn / Splitting Jacuzzi and Zurn !
14. ZURN: PEX Plumbing Systems / PEX Radiant Heating Systems