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12 Tube Products International January 2008
Homeowners prefer copper tubing
A national survey, commissioned by copper tube manufacturer Mueller
Europe, UK, has revealed that 79% of UK homeowners feel more comfortable
having copper tubing fitted in their home, when it comes to plumbing and
heating systems. The survey,
commissioned through MORI,
showed that while many
homeowners selected plastic
tube, 79% of men and 78% of
women preferred copper.
Neil Overton, marketing and
sales director of Mueller
Europe, commented, “There
are many benefits to fitting
copper tubing. It’s strong,
adaptable, tough, and it is
100% recyclable so it’s ideal
for homes that have an
environmentally friendly
concept to the structure.
Although plastic tubing is
quicker to install, copper
provides a comfort factor for
homeowners because of the way that it is fitted through soldering and it has
a very long lifespan. We manufacture a product that provides peace of mind,
especially for anyone who is away from the home for long periods of time
because the material adapts well with the changing weather.”
From a regional point of view, 83% of northern homeowners said they would ask
installers to fit copper tubing. The Midlands agreed, with 80% supporting the
material, and 78% of southerners were also in favour. This preference towards
copper tubing is also shared among UK heating and plumbing engineers, where
57% prefer to install copper over plastic tube on new build housing projects.
Mueller Europe manufactures copper tube to the European Norm 1057:1996
for water, gas, sanitation and heating in the range 6mm to 159mm diameter.
These ranges are colour coded Blue, Black, White and Red Labels (formerly
tables W, X, Y and Z of BS2871 Part 1). The company also produces a chrome
plated range, Protec and Protec 200 plastic coated tube, and ARC tube for
refrigeration and engineering applications.
Mueller Europe Ltd – UK
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Mueller Europe manufactures several ranges of
copper tube
p New facility
in Mexico
Clark Fixture Technologies, USA, has
announced the opening of its newest
facility in Mexico.
The facility will design and manufacture
the company’s full line of quality
verification checking and in-process
fixtures/gauges. The facility is
ISO9001:2000 certified and its quality
lab is accredited to 17025 standards.
Clark Fixture Technologies – USA
Clark Fixture Technology México
S de R L de CV – Mexico
SolVin SA, Belgium, is a major supplier
of PVC resins. The company’s three
major lines are: general purpose for
rigid or plasticized application; PVC
pastes for rigid to flexible use end-
products; and PVC specialities, mainly
represented by copolymers.
The company’s pipes and fittings expert,
Mr Joël Fumire, gave a presentation at
the 3rd Chlor-Vinyls Russia and CEE
Markets conference, held in Warsaw,
Poland, in June 2007.
The presentation included an analysis
of the pipe markets in central and
eastern Europe, and a focus on the
main applications for PVC owing to its
cost/performance advantages versus
traditional materials.
The presentation can be viewed online
at:
newshp/0,,56326-2-0,00.htm
SolVin SA – Belgium
PVC pipe market presentation Travel and
accommodation for
Düsseldorf shows
Pressplan Travel Limited, UK, has
announced that it is offering a selection of
centrally located accommodation for the
Tube, wire and METAV Düsseldorf events,
which are being staged at the Düsseldorf
Exhibition Complex between Monday 31
March and Friday 4 April 2008.
All of the hotels offered are situated in
the city centre for easy and convenient
access to the exhibition grounds, and
range from 2-star to 4-star to suit all
needs and budgets. Prices start from £65
per person per night, including breakfast,
based on sharing a twin room.
As the three fairs will be running at
the same time, accommodation in
Düsseldorf will be at a premium, so early
booking is recommended.
Pressplan is a fully licensed IATA and
ATOL agency, and can also offer ferry
and rail travel in addition to flights from
all UK airports.
Quotations will be provided based on
the lowest fares available at the time of
booking.
Pressplan Travel Limited – UK
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