TPi July 2008

Launch of plastic pipes conference news business & market

important aspects of the plastic pipes business and show some of the new developments in product design, manufacture, maintenance, evaluation and testing procedures. Companies who are interested in exhibiting at the conference should contact Joel Fumire at Solvay (joel.fumire@solvay.com). The registration fee for participants includes: participation in the scientific programme; one copy of the final programme; participation in the welcome reception; coffee-breaks during the conference; lunches (two days); attendance at the gala dinner; congress bag.

the European and the US plastic pipes industries.

Plastics Pipes XIV Conference will take place in Budapest, 22-24 September 2008. The conference will build upon the suc- cess of previous conferences, including Plastics Pipes XIII, which attracted over 450 delegates to Washington DC, USA, in October 2006. The event has become fully international, with delegates from over 35 countries, including over 50% from outside Europe. The conference will provide the opportunity for companies to present information and ideas on plastic pipe products to end-users, designers, engineers, manufacturers and contractors. This will be the third biennial conference sponsored by the newly formed Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA), which is supported by both

The PPCA is dedicated to providing a platform for the distribution and discussion of technical, scientific and market information to support the world- wide use of plastic pipeline systems. The main programme will feature more than 100 presentations covering technical and marketing issues relating to the design and development, testing, installation and operation of plastic piping systems. Papers will offer solutions to technical and engineering issues using plastic piping systems, and also identify market and business opportunities for further growth in the use of plastic pipes.

SolVin SA – Belgium www.solvinpvc.com

Conference information and registration:

A technical exhibition will accompany the conference, which will feature

info@ppxiv.com www.ppxiv.com

Plastic pipe fabrication specialist launches new website

Plasflow, UK, is a specialist supplier of polyethylene pipe systems, distributing a comprehensive range of pipework, fittings and fabrications. The company has launched its new website at www.plasflow.com. The site, which has many new features,

has been designed to provide comprehensive yet easy to find information on the company’s products and services.

Commenting on the new website, Diane Smith, sales and marketing coordinator, said, “ Our aim with the new website is to offer existing and new customers clear and understandable information to help them identify the correct product solution. The new website not only gives us a more modern and professional online presence, it has also made it possible for us to provide a vastly expanded service to our users. ” Plasflow’s multi-resource site includes literature and PDF drawing downloads, detailed product information and a comprehensive fabrication portfolio which shows a range of product applications. The site also features case study and news sections to inform customers of the latest developments.

The homepage of Plasflow’s new website ▲ ▲

The company has butt-fusion capabilities of up to 1,200mm diameter, and employs a fully trained extrusion welding team for all types of plastic fabrication. Plasflow’s comprehensive pipe stocks and professional manufacturing facilities allow most orders to be supplied directly from stock on very short lead times. All fabrications and fittings are carried out in an ISO 9001:2000 accredited environment.

Plasflow Limited – UK info@plasflow.co.uk www.plasflow.com

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