TPi October 2010

pipes PVC, PE & XLPE

Pipes and fittings made in Germany

Bänninger Kunstoff-Produkte GmbH was founded by the German Bänninger family over thirty years ago. Although no longer owned by the family, the company is an independent, flexible working enterprise with modern production sites in Reiskirchen, near Frankfurt, and Stassfurt, near Magdeburg.

fittings are all continually tested and approved to ensure full compliance with the strictest safety standards and regulations. The Bänninger programme now includes pipe fittings made of PVC-U, PE100 and PP-R, with more than 2,100 different products for cold or hot water, drinking or waste water, rain water, gas and all sorts of chemicals.

is a safe and a happy project for the workers, who are creating what is to be a landmark event in British history. IPS Flow Systems entered the ‘team trials’ almost three years ago, working along with Bovis Lend Lease to develop the specification to install automatic fire sprinklers in the 3,500 apartments that will serve as home for the world’s athletes during the Games. The specification of the BlazeMaster ® fire sprinkler system, made from CPVC plastic, was a natural choice to ensure state-of-the-art fire safety in the 11 high rise buildings that will constitute the Athletes Village. The ODA, keen to ensure that only the most environmentally friendly materials were used, gave a thorough examination of the BlazeMaster pedigree. A careful comparison was made with more traditional materials such as copper and carbon steel, both of which are more expensive to install. BlazeMaster finished ahead of the field in sustainability trials. The system is quick and clean to install, and any off- cuts from the installation can easily be recycled. The BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler system earned its place on the Olympic team, receiving the accolade of ‘Site Wide Approval’ from the ODA. products for quick and easy installation. The company’s PP-R CT-pipe, despite using the same pressure rate as the classic PP-R pipe, has a claimed 17% higher volume flow (m 2 /h). State-of-the-art logistics ensure that products are delivered promptly, within just 24 hours inside Germany and 48 hours maximum to foreign markets. Bänninger Kunststoff-Produkte GmbH – Germany info@baenninger.de www.baenninger.de

Bänninger produces pipe fittings, pipes and installation accessories to various technical regulations and standards, and from the best raw materials. The company’s pipes and pipe CPVC – protecting Olympic athletes In close cooperation with users, the company has developed new materials that are suitable for specific applications and new techniques and

The Olympic site now under construction in Stratford, east London is described as the largest building project in Europe. IPS Flow Systems is part of a national effort to make London 2012 the most

environmentally friendly and carbon neutral Olympics ever staged.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is making great effort to ensure that this

IPS Flow Systems fire sprinkler systems will be used in the London 2012 Athletes Village accommodation

IPS Flow Systems – UK info@ipsflowsystems.com www.ipsflowsystems.com

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