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globalpipe No.643 09.06.2017

1. HeatLink Group and PexCor Manufacturing acquired by Mueller Industries
2. Mueller Ind. acquires HeatLink Group and PexCor, manufacturer of PE-Xa pipes
3. Shurjoint – innovative leader in mechanical groove systems – acquired by Aalberts
4. Armacell: Groundbreaking ceremony for manufacturing facility in Bahrain
5. Peštan began exporting products to China in the second quarter of 2017
6. SILON: PE-Xb for heating & plumbing pipes pays off – ask the Golden Questions
7. ADS introduced large diameter high-performance PP fiber reinforced HPXR 75 pipe
8. Enetec showed new designed decoiler for optimising Eneflex pipe laying
9. Valsir showed new MFV Modules range: Creating equipped wall never been so easy
10. REHAU presented plumbing boxes 100% prefabricated for faster installation at ISH
11. Aalberts Industries appointed new Chairman and Member of Supervisory Board
12. ADS: Joseph Chlapaty announces intention to retire as CEO of ADS after 37 years

globalpipe No.642 02.06.2017

1. Uponor inaugurates PEX, PE-RT and PP-R factory and sales office in China
2. Uponor NA invests in US PEX Pipe Production and centralizes Canadian Operations
3. Mueller Industries: PEX plastic piping R&D initiative halted
4. Agru America opens large diameter HDPE pipe production facility in Charleston
5. Molecor expands its PVC-O production capacity in South Africa
6. Thermaflex presents a paper at SusTEM: “4th generation district heating solutions
7. KRV publishes now pressure pipes installation instructions in English language
8. Tyumen Vodokanal – 750 repairs 2016: Old, wrong installed new+counterfeit pipes
9. Vinidex: New Maxicoil® System makes large coils up to 2,000 meters possible
10. Aquatech China 2017: Largest exhibition for process, drinking&waste water in Asia
11. SusTEM 2017: Sustainable Thermal Energy Management International Conference

globalpipe No.641 26.05.2017

1. Molecor launched ecoFITTOM PVC-O Fittings for Pressure Pipes
2. DPI Plastics upgrades large-bore Extrusion Line for new Ultraflo™ Range
3. Polypipe: Spilt Milk is no match for Polypipe’s Ridgistorm-XL System
4. REHAU: Latest generation of RAUGEO PE-Xa Probe has a rough outer layer
5. Ipex: There’s a lot of Opportunity for supplying Infrastructure Market in CAN+USA
6. PVC Pipe Market is expected to reach $85,565 Million, Globally, by 2022
7. New Study: Life Cycle Assessment of PVC Underground Pipe Infrastructure
8. JG Speedfit boosts Nationwide Network off-the-back of Successful Year
9. Polypipe: Record Performance during 2016 and continuing Growth
10. Saint-Gobain: €9,937 million – Robust organic Growth of 7.6% in First Quarter 2017

globalpipe No.640 22.05.2017

1. Enetec presented new Nob Boards MINI TF-X 45° & TF DD 90°double-density at ISH
2. Enetec showed Euro-Ten ultra slim flat & Flat-37dB insulation EPS boards at ISH
3. JG Speedfit Underfloor Heating: Innovative, time saving & tool-free pipe connection
4. IPEX introduced World’s largest Diameters & new Pressure Class of PVCO Pipe
5. aquatherm: Customised Prefabrication has an especially positive effect
6. Enetec places follow-up order for KraussMaffei Berstorff multilayer PE-RT line
7. KraussMaffei Berstorff: 3rd order from Enetec – System highlight 5-layer pipe head
8. Krauss Maffai Chinaplas: Premium machine quality for Chinese pipe formulations
9. FB Balzanelli will present Pipe Coiling Solutions at Chinaplas
10. ASSOCOMAPLAST Association: Made in Italy doing Business at Chinaplas 2017
11. Hengli Petrochemical selects LyondellBasell Hostalen ACP PE Technology

globalpipe No.639 12.05.2017

1. Viega: Innovative Smartpress System with flow-optimised metal Connectors
2. RWC introduced SharkBite® EvoPEX Push-to-Connect Plumbing System
3. Pegler Yorkshire: Pushing the Boundaries – Tectite receives BSI Kitemark Standard
4. Pegler Yorkshire: Bespoke Valve Configurations on Site as early as seven Days
5. Uponor: New Varicool Carbon cooling ceilings – 45% more output&60% less weight
6. Henco ECOLINE Saving Circulation Pipe was shown at ISH 2017
7. Wieland: Efficient Heating of Drinking water and Recovery of Heat from Greywater
8. Henco: New manifold UFH-MDK presented at ISH 2017
9. KE KELIT: New KELOX PROTEC FB push manifold presented at ISH 2017
10. REHAU showed RAUTHERM SPEED heating circuit manifold at ISH 2017
11. Roth’s new addition Thermaset Manifold offers automatic hydraulic Adjustment

globalpipe No.638 05.05.2017

1. Uponor presented new pipe-carrying panels Klett Silent and Klett Twinboard at ish
2. Infloor Heating Systems and InfloorPERT are now registered Trademarks in US
3. RWC/AUS: SharkBite® Lilac PEX Pipe now available in straight lengths
4. Uponor invests €16.3mn to expand PEX Pipe Production Capacity in North America
5. Aquatherm North America celebrated Opening of new Headquarter and Plant
6. Armacell strengthens its Presence in Scandinavia through Danmat Acquisition
7. Watts Water Technologies has acquired PVI Industries effective November 2, 2016
8. Wieland Group: Acquisition of Wolverine Technical Tube Business
9. Geberit announces First Quarter Results: Good Start into 2017 – Net Sales up 2.6%
10. Mueller Industries: Net Sales in Q1 2017 increased by 8.5% vs Q1 2016
11. Mueller Industries: Results in Piping Systems Businesses were mixed in 2016
12. Uponor’s Net Sales grows in all Segments in the First Quarter 2017
13. Watts Water Technologies: Net Sales Q1 2017 slightly increased by 1% vs Q1 2016

globalpipe No.637 28.04.2017

1. REHAU: RAUTHERMEX DUO up to 75mm / RAUTHERMEX Strong constant at 10 bar
2. Uponor Q&E Jointing Technology for pre-insulated Ecoflex Pipes now up to 75mm
3. Interplast: Aquaplus Prins pre-insulated PP-R Pipe placed on International Market
4. Henco makes Life easier with new and upgraded Pipe Tools as shown at ISH 2017
5. REHAU presented new professional Tools, the RAUTOOL A-one and A5 at ISH 2017
6. aquatherm: New Component Unit for the Installation under Pressure
7. ENERPIPE: Innovation – CaldoCLICK Sleeve System – No more Bonding or Shrinking
8. REHAU: New retrospective Connection or Network Extension with REHAU NEXUS
9. Viega: Easytop Valves and Ball Valves completely reworked
10. Wavin: Less bumpy Roads with Wavin corrugated Shaft Pipes
11. Plastic Pipes from HOBAS, JM Eagle and Uponor for fixing giant sinkhole

globalpipe No.636 06.04.2017

1. KE KELIT launched brandnew XTRME FIX high Performance Axial Press Fitting
2. VSH PowerPress: Fast, clever and efficient – New launched at the ISH 2017
3. SANHA has expanded its RefHP Range – Fittings now available from 3/8” to 2 1/8”
4. SANHA now offers new improved axial Expansion Joints for NiroSan & NiroTherm
5. Rifeng: CSTB Certification for PEX and PEX-Al Pipes and Fittings/ ISH Participation
6. ATP: DNV-GL Certification for Toro 25 in Shipbuilding Industry / ISH Participation
7. Georg Fischer awarded major Order in promising Cruise Ship Sector
8. Valsir launched a new Business Unit for manufacturing Sewer Systems
9. Wieland-Werke AG: Change in the Chairmanship of the Executive Board
10. Wieland: Fiscal year 2015/16: Net Income significantly above the previous Year
11. REHAU – ISH Review: Trends in the Building Industry “the smarter, the better”

globalpipe No.635 30.03.2017

1. Geberit Volex Piping System: Suitable for all Heating and Plumbing Systems!
2. Interplast launched ecoFloor PLUS with decreased Height and increased Efficiency
3. Wieland has presented cuprotherm System ekoLight at ISH 2017 for the first Time
4. REHAU launched innovative Renovation Solution RAUTHERM SPEED plus renova
5. REHAU presented new Hook-and-Loop Extension RAUTHERM SPEED silent at ISH
6. Roth: New QE Static Mat for a fast Response with minimal Installation Height
7. HENCO Super Size Range of Multilayer Pipe & Fittings now in Diameters 75, 90+110
8. Multitubo: New MLC-Dimension 90 & 110mm with Modular Connecting Technology
9. VSH Shurjoint: Mechanical Grooved Piping System, preferred alternative to welding
10. Valsir – presenting latest Products at ISH – introduced new Push-fit Triplus Fittings

globalpipe No.634 24.03.2017

1. BYR PEX/RU: Revolutionary System with PE-RT Pipe and PE-Xb Shrink back Fitting
2. Smartweld launched its Welding Fitting now as well for PP-R/Al Multilayer Pipes
3. Smartweld: Smart Connections for PE-RT/Al Multilayer Pipes now from 16-110mm
4. Neupex added Welding Fittings by Electrofusion to PE-RT System / Now 110mm
5. WRW/DEU launched new PP-R/Al Pipes and coiled PE-RT/Al Pipes up to 110mm
6. Georg Fischer/CHE: 15 Years GF Clean Water Foundation
7. Henco is the proud Winner of ‘GOLD’ at the Aalberts Awards
8. SANHA: Piping System Specialist provides BIM-enabled Product Data in Revit
9. ISH 2017 with positive Results: Excellent Mood – More Visitors & Exhibitors
10. Plastics Pipes and Fittings 2017 Conference in Moscow on May 26, 2017
11. Pipes XI 2017 Johannesburg PPCA Spin-Off Conference – Focus on Sustainability

globalpipe No.633 13.03.2017

1. NIBCO introduces PERTpro™ Tubing to its flexible Piping System Line in 2017
2. Plastic (TM RVK (TM PBK))/RUS started PE-RT Pipe Production in 2016
3. Mordovia Pipe Company/RUS: PE-RT/EVOH Pipe + new Production Facility Launch
4. VALF-RUS – Teploset/RUS launched new PP Production Line / Aquatherm Moscow
5. Molecor participates in the Irrigation Project with DN800mm PN16 PVC-O pipe
6. Tubrica/VEN ordered KraussMaffei Berstorff Lines for PO and PVC Pipe Production
7. PK Kontur/RUS: New PPSU Fittings – New PP Pipe Production Line & Certification
8. NIBCO copper fittings: WROT ACR Fittings UL Recognized to 700 PSI now available
9. NIBCO launches Press Extended Adapters – longer than Standard WROT Adapters
10. Pipelife Gas Stop improves Gas Grid Safety for Netherlands Enexis Netbeheer
11. Wienerberger doubled net profit in 2016 – Group is strong and forward-looking
12. Armacell increased its 2016 Revenues by 3.4% to EUR 558.6 Million

globalpipe No.632 07.03.2017

1. KE KELIT/AUT will be presenting a new Concept at their Stand at the ISH Exhibition
2. WRW – Bigger – Faster – Stronger: Multilayer Pipes now available in 90 and 110mm
3. mfh systems offers Dry Construction Solutions for Renovation & Old Buildings
4. MULTITUBO Fittings: welding 16-75+modular 90+110mm/Fire-protection Solution
5. A.T.P./ITA has introduced TORO 25 HC – Health & Care – PP-R Piping System
6. NSF International participates at ISH Frankfurt Hall 4.2, Stand B40 on March 14-18
7. WAVIN Ekoplastik/CZE got new DVG Certification for PP-R Pipes DN 75-160mm
8. Blue Ocean PP-R Piping System is now certified by WRAS (UK) Approval
9. FRABO: FRABOPRESS 316 SECURFRABO got CSTB Certification/ ISH Participation
10. TECE/DEU: Sound insulation-tested TECEprofil Pre-Walls and MultiGips Wallboard
11. COMAP/FRA speeds up its Expansion by integrating 5 new Subsidiaries in Europe
12. REHAU: Dr. Roger Schönborn becomes Division Manager Building Solutions
13. Thermaflex: Announcing the Creation of their Strategic Advisory Board

globalpipe No.631 02.03.2017

1. Thermaflex: ThermaSmart PRO Insulation received Euroclass B for Fire and Smoke
2. Uponor launches Ecoflex Thermo PRO in selected European Markets
3. Thermaflex: FlexaNet Street in a Day – the District Energy Revolution
4. Thermaflex/NED: New easy-to-use Calculation Tool for Insulation Professionals
5. Armacell increases Prices for Insulation Materials due to rising Raw Material Costs
6. Armacell Eco-Cycle: Return Service for Surplus Insulation Materials
7. Roth Plastics Technology/DEU: Formally Handover of Keys for new Logistic Centre
8. Zurn’s Growth Strategy: Service Centre Openings in 2016 – 2 in the U.S and 1 in UAE
9. Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS)/US has acquired Plastic Tubing Industries (PTI)
10. Georg Fischer/CHE: A further Increase in Performance in 2016
11. Watts Water Technologies: 2016 operating Cash Flow of $138 million, up 25% y-o-y
12. Mexichem: Free Cash Flow in 2016 was $175 Million, up 85% – Strong Finish in Q4

globalpipe No.630 24.02.2017

1. Infloor Heating/USA added InfloorPERT Tubing to its Infloor Product Line in 2016
2. Crosspipe/CHL got new AENOR Certification for its Crosspipe Pexgol PE-Xa Pipe
3. Viega at ISH 2017: Focus on Megapress Piping System for thick-walled Steel Pipe
4. KAN/POL: New Brass Version of System KAN-therm Press LBP
5. Zurn PEX/USA expands Zurn PEX Qick Sert CR Corrosion Resistant Polymer Fittings
6. POLOPLAST/AUT+DEU: funTEC – The new Technology for its Drainage System
7. LK Group/SWE will exhibit its Energy Solutions and Heating&Plumbing Pipes at ISH
8. REHAU: Motto at this year’s ISH will be REHAU. MY SAFE CHOICE.
9. Roth/DEU doubly represented at the ISH: Energy Systems and Sanitary Systems
10. Winkler Technik/DEU: Alexander Winkler continues WINKLER TECHNIK Tradition
11. BPF Pipes Group/GBR: New BPF Pipes Group President – New Website
12. Exova Plastic Pipes/SWE: New Sales Executive at Exova Plastic Pipes
13. Geberit/CHE: New Member of the Geberit Board of Directors
14. Watts Water Technologies/USA elects two new Director

globalpipe No.629 16.02.2017

1. KAN/POL: In 2016 biggest Changes at KAN-therm Push & Push Platinum System
2. KAN/POL: New Generation of KAN-therm Push Platinum System
3. Uponor USA now offers ProPEX® Connections for Water Service
4. Geberit Silent-Pro highly Sound-Insulating Drainage Plug-in System new in 2016
5. Huliot/ISR: Download of Ultra-Silent Drawings in REVIT Format now available
6. Geberit: Very strong fourth Quarter – First Information on the Year 2016
7. Uponor Q4 2016: Satisfactory Progress but no Growth vs strong comparison Period
8. Uponor FY 2016: Improving comparable Operating Profit – Small Organic Growth
9. Uponor: Construction 2016 – Europe strengthened, NA remained healthy / Outlook
10. U.S. Housing Production up 11.3% in December on Multifamily Surge
11. Ifo World Economic Climate continues to brighten in Q1 2017

globalpipe No.628 09.02.2017

1. Oil Creek/USA got new ICC-ES Certification for AQUA and HEATFLEX PE-RT Pipe
2. Legend/USA now manufactures HyperPure™ PE-RT Pipe, 100% recyclable + fusible
3. Isoltubex: PE-RT-EVOH Pipes now in red Color available/New Aenor Certifications
4. ABN/ESP: New Campaign “The healthiest for your facilities” – Latest Pipe Launches
5. aquatechnik NA: PP-R Pipes NSF 14,51,61+372 certified/New PP-R Extrusion Line
6. Viega USA introduces new Insulated PEX Barrier Piping System
7. Valsir/ITA nominated for BIMobject Awards 2016 | Developers of BIM models
8. ABN/ESP: New BIM Objects Library Catalogue for ABN// EVAC ENERGY PLUS system
9. Uponor USA plans to launch new Intelligent Water System Technology this Year
10. ISH Shows in 2017: India in Feb / Germany in Mar / China in May / Shanghai in Sep
11. NSF: Join NSF International for a Drinking Water Regulations Seminar in Germany

globalpipe No.627 03.02.2017

1. John Guest USA introduces JG ProLock Plumbing Fittings, a Twist-to-Lock System
2. Legend/USA introduces SmartClick PE-RT & PEX Connection System at AHR Expo
3. Isoltubex/ESP recently added the new Jaw RFlz 40 for Pipes now up to 40mm
4. REHAU USA launch EVERLOC+TM Compression-Sleeve Fitting System at AHR Expo
5. IPEX/CAN: Only IPEX offers System 636® Fittings for Flue Gas Venting
6. Viega USA:New Viega ProPress® Zero Lead™ Ball Valve Press x Hose Thread
7. NIBCO/USA launches FLO-BOSSTM, a new Line of Balancing Valves
8. DPI Plastics/ZAF opens new HDPE Pipe Facility in South Africa in February
9. Cherokee Culvert/US: First Step into Plastic Pipe Market with HDPE Composite Pipe
10. Uponor Infra/FIN: Licence for Giant Diameter Polyethylene Pipe awarded in France
11. Armacell USA acquires the extruded PE Insulation Business of Nomaco, USA
12. Geberit/CHE: Change to the Geberit Board of Directors

globalpipe No.626 24.01.2017

1. IPEX/CAN continues to innovate, new System 636® Fittings for Flue Gas Venting
2. battenfeld-cincinnati USA appoints new President & CEO
3. FB Balzanelli: Features of their Automatic Coilers described at YouTube
4. Nest: Leading connected Home Brand Nest expand to Germany, Austria, Italy&Spain
5. Construction Review Africa is working on a feature Article on Water Pipes
6. PE100+ Assoc. launches Online Assistant for Trenchless Pressure Pipe Installation
7. Calendar of HVAC and similar Trade Fairs and Conferences in January-March 2017
8. Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Assoc.’s Annual Meeting: Improving Water Quality and Safety
9. PPCA Spin-off Conferences in South Africa and China for 2017 announced
10. First Compounding Industry Exhibition to take place in Germany in June 2018

globalpipe No.625 09.01.2017

1. KE KELIT: Heiko Folgmann joins KE KELIT Management
2. Mexichem announced Acquisition of UK-based Vinyl Compounds Holdings Limited
3. Uponor concludes its Employee Negotiations in Spain
4. Rubinetterie Bresciane Bonomi exhibited at SMM 2016 / Turbo CuNi goes on Cruise
5. Rubinetterie Bresciane Bonomi/ITA: New TURBO IRON Compression Fittings
6. DPI Plastics: PVC, the Material of choice for Stormwater Drains and large Sewers
7. aquatherm: Waste Disposal/Recycling of Insulation Material with/without HBCD
8. Rifeng/CHN received STF Approval for its PE-Xb/Al/PE-Xb Piping System in 2016
9. Russian GOST Standard for PVC-O Water Supply Pipes has been drafted
10. AHR Expo 2017: Expected Business Growth across the HVACR Industry
11. PEXOLOGY/USA got 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award for PEXGUN handheld Tool
12. Taco/US introduce AHR Expo award-winning SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control