David M. Fink, president, the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. Proposition 4 Provides More Water Without More Taxes “Model for All States” Says International Trade Group IRVING, TX - Nov. 5, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), representing…
New Technical Document Describes Development of ASTM F876 and History of PEX Success
Coils of PEX tubing. Photo courtesy of PPI member company REHAU. Forty Years of PEX Use in North America Documented as an Important Industry Reference…
International Trade Association Announces Support of Texas Proposition 4
Miles of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe is frequently used in Texas to provide water to rural areas. The More Than 200 Member Companies…
FLOW Act to Fund Water Line Replacement
Plastics Pipe Institute In Full Support and Ready to Help Infrastructure IRVING, TX - July 21, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced its strong support of the Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act, H.R. 3892. This bipartisan…
HDPE Only Pipe Material for Water Service Lines Using AWWA Standard
The AWWA C901-25 Standard detailing pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines includes a fittings section, and an overview statement affirming the use of PE pipe in lead service line replacement projects. Included…
Industry Winners Announced by the Plastics Pipe Institute
Projects Benefitting Environment Common Thread; Members of the Year Also Named IRVING, TX – May 28, 2025 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year. The award-winning 2024…
Plastics Pipe Institute Announces New Head of its Hydrostatic Stress Board
IRVING, TX - May 8, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that Mike Casavant has joined the association as the new Chair of the Hydrostatic Stress Board (HSB), a technical-based group of voluntary industry experts. Formed…
Plastics Pipe Institute Establishes, Fills Sustainability & Advocacy Director Position
Donnie Johnson, director of sustainability & advocacy, the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. IRVING, TX - January 22, 2025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that Donnie Johnson has joined the association as its new Director…
Heat Fusing Polypropylene Pipe Detailed In New ASTM F3722 Standard
PP-R and PP-RCT polypropylene pressure-rated pipes and fittings discussed in the new ASTM Standard Practice F3722-24 are available in diameters from 16 mm to 710 mm, also known as nominal diameters 3/8 to 28 inches. Photo courtesy of PPI. Guidance for…
New Technical Note Available on Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Systems
A coil of PE4710 HDPE ground loop piping configured as a premanufactured U-bend assembly. Photo courtesy of Centennial Plastics. Provides Guidance on Selecting and Installing IRVING, Texas - Sept. 10, 2024 - The Plastics…
