TPi March 2014

business & market news

Metalube appoints managing director Robert Brown, chairman of Metalube Ltd, became managing director as of March 2014, taking over from company founder David Lee, who will remain with the business as a non-executive director. Commenting on his new role, Mr Brown said, “This is a very exciting time for Metalube as we are developing new product ranges and expanding into further international markets. It is a privilege to work with David and I’m confident that our handover period will be seamless.” He was previously managing director of Herbert Brown Ltd, a UK-based, family owned retailer. During his time there he acquired experience in corporate finance and business management best practice. David Lee commented, “It is incredible for me to witness how far Metalube has come from when I started the business 25 years ago. I am delighted to be handing over the baton to such a confident team and I know that in their safe hands Metalube will continue to grow to new heights.” Metalube Ltd – UK post@metalube.co.uk www.metalube.co.uk Ontario standards recognise use of PP pipe Mr Brown joined Metalube three years ago with two other directors (both from lubricants firm ITW Rocol) as part of a management buy-in. He is the majority shareholder of the business.

Robert Brown, chairman and now managing director of Metalube Ltd

such as HDPE, PP and PVC. This code considers the actual failure modes of thermoplastic pipe such as thrust, buckling and combined strain to ensure a viable design.” In Canada, ADS has pipe manufacturing plants in Heidelberg, Ontario, and St Germain-de-Grantham, Quebec, with stocking distribution yards inMorrisburg, Ontario; Moncton, New Brunswick; and Red Deer, Alberta. The company has a global network of 57 plants and 28 yards.

The Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications include OPSS 1843, Material Specification for Non-Pressure Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Pipe Products; OPSS 410, Construction Specification Pipe Sewer Installation in Open Cut; OPSS 421, Construction Specification for Pipe Culvert Installation in Open Cut; and OPSD 806.030, Height of Fill Table. “What is also important to know is that the pipe is designed in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications,” said Greg Bohn, ADS director of national engineering. “AASHTO LRFD is a strain-based design procedure for buried structures and is suitable for thermoplastic pipes

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has included polypropylene pipe for gravity flow sewer water applications in the December publication of the Ontario Provincial Standards (OPS). Adding to the already approved use of high- density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in diameters of 100 to 1,500mm, the newly standards and specifications denote dual and triple wall polypropylene (PP) pipe. “We are pleased that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Design and Contract Standards Office has incorporated the criteria for dual and triple wall corrugated polypropylene gravity sewer pipe, 320 kPa, into the new edition of the Ontario Provincial Standard Specification and Ontario Provincial Standard Drawing,” stated Ewout Leeuwenburg, senior vice president of international operations for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS). “This is an important advancement for greater, open competition for communities who want to maximise their systems, as polypropylene pipe has been proven to reduce costs and extend service life.” ADS offers its SaniTite family of polypropylene sewer pipe products in accordance with the new OPS standards. The size range of 300 to 1,500mm sewer pipe is certified to CSA B182.13.

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc – USA

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Gravity flow sewer water pipes

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March 2014 Tube Products International