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…
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…
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…
Connecting Polypropylene Pipe to Other Pipe Types Detailed in New Document
PP Flange Adapter to PP Flange Adapter joined using gasket and bolts. Image courtesy of PPI. Flange Selection and Installation Techniques Contained in PPI TN-71 IRVING, Texas - February 3, 3025 - The Plastics Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Building…
Advantages of PEX Plumbing Systems Detailed in New Technical Document
PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas - March 7, 2024 - A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene…
Municipal Advisory Board Celebrates 15 Years
MAB members celebrate the group’s 15th year anniversary at its recent meeting. Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs IRVING, Texas – The Municipal Advisory Board – MAB – is celebrating its crystal anniversary. …
New Recycling Video Announced by the Plastics Pipe Institute
The new animated video from the Drainage Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute shows how the industry uses recycled plastic to manufacture pipe for the infrastructure that can last more than 100 years. Animated Tutorial Explains How PCR Is Used…
