News and Events
PVCpipes: new additives, durability and sustainabiliy
The PVC Forum Italia will organise a conference on PVC pipes “PVC pipes: new additives, durability and sustainability” on the occasion of the 'H2O' fair which will take place at Ferrara, Italy between 19 - 21 May 2010
PVC Pipes - the Nationwide Solution to Failing Water Systems This Winter
ANYWHERE, U.S.A., February 18, 2010….With prolonged cold temperatures and record snowfalls throughout the country this winter, municipalities throughout the United States are replacing faulty and aging pipes with durable PVC pipe systems.
PVC4PIPES participates in the 2010 World Water Day...
...by raising the profile of water through a campaign implemented in its members’ companies
Australia green building rules revised in favour of PVC
The body encouraging development of more environmentally friendly buildings in Australia has revised its previously negative view on PVC materials.
The Sydney-based Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) said its new system for rating the plastic should be in force by April following a review that ended in February and considered advances made by the PVC sector.
PVC Replaces Crumbling Clay Sewer Line in New Haven, MI
NEW HAVEN, Mich., January 8, 2010….A new PVC pipe installation project will prevent further costly and messy sewer back-ups of homes in New Haven, a suburb of Detroit.
Best After 2099
With no signs of deterioration after 75 years, a life-expectancy of more than 100 years for PVC pipe is quite realistic. But its unique polymer structure also makes it highly suitable for recycling. So, perhaps, for PVC pipes, the best is yet to come.
Follow the link to find our brochure which describes the durability and some other key properties of PVC pipes and fittings that make them the system of choice for many specifiers.
Nature Factory by Makoto Tanijiri
Makoto Tanijiri of Hiroshima architects Suppose Design Office has completed an installation at the Diesel Denim Gallery Aoyama in Tokyo, Japan.
Stillwater Runs PVC Pipe to Replace Failed Sewer Line
STILLWATER, Oklahoma., August 11, 2009....Stillwater Water Utilities workers is using PVC pipe to replace a deteriorated 8-inch sewer line, to be completed by August 2010.
