PP-R and PP-RCT pipes and fittings discussed in the recently updated ASTM Standard F2389-24a are available in diameters from 16 mm to 710 mm, also known as nominal diameters 3/8 to 28 inches. Photo courtesy of PPI. Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised…
Plastics Pipe Institute Announces search for Director of Sustainability & Advocacy
Highlights of Position Include Advocacy and Government Relations IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), the leading North America trade…
New HDD HDPE Model Specifications Available
Model Specification MAB-11-2024 provides guidance and instruction for water pressure mini- and maxi HDD installations using HDPE PE4710 pipe. Covers…
Big Easy Upgrades Water System
One Phase Completed, Saving Five Million Gallons Daily; Others Fast Tracked Due to Timesaving HDPE Pipe Installation Method NEW ORLEANS - Being more than 300 years old, the Crescent City has had water transmission lines ranging from hollowed-out cypress…
Industry Instructional Videos Announced by Plastics Pipe Institute
Concise ‘How To’ and Tutorial Subjects Available IRVING, Texas - (DATE TO COME) - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that another free library of instructional videos is available on the association’s website and YouTube channel. …
New Top Slots Announced by PPI Power & Communications Division
IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced that its Power and Communications Division (PCD) has elected Christian Herrild of Teel Plastics (Baraboo, WI) to division chair and Jennifer Reeves of Petroflex North America (Gainesville, TX)…
New PPI Board of Directors Seated
Seasoned Industry Veteran Gary Morgan of Borealis Continues at the Helm as Chair IRVING, TX - June 18, 2024 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced its new Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024. PPI is the major North American…
PPI Announces Building & Construction Division Management Committee Changes
IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Building & Construction Division (BCD) has elected Bill Melvin of Legend Valve (Auburn Hills, MI) as Division Chair and Jim Paschal of Aquatherm (Lindon, UT) as Vice Chair. …
Plastic Pipe Annual Winners Announced
IRVING, TX – May 29, 2024 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, has announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year for 2023. The awards were presented…
New Document Provides Seismic Design Criteria for HDPE Pipe Water Mains
The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation. Authoritative Study Now Available IRVING, Texas - April 12, 2024 - A new report that examines the required wall thickness for…
