Molecor expands its PVC-O production capacity in South Africa
Molecor has just expanded the production capacity of Oriented PVC Pipes in South Africa.
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Uponor planning $17 million expansion in Minnesota
By the end of the year, Uponor’s footprint in the area will put 738,000 square feet of space — almost 17 acres of facilities — under roof. The total includes a distribution center and resin-receiving facility in Lakeville, Minn.
Tehno World purchases PO pipe line from battenfeld-cincinnati
Romanian pipe manufacturer buys complete line for PO pipes up to 1.2 m in an EU sponsored project.
First polyolefin solid-wall pipe line for 2.6 m pipes sold
Large South Korean pipe manufacturer orders extrusion technology from battenfeld-cincinnati.
Speed and cost efficiency are fully compatible
With FDC battenfeld-cincinnati demonstrates its special competence for pipe extrusion equipment at a customers' event.
Large diameter pipe extrusion lines from battenfeld-cincinnati
The company has installed more than 100 PO and PVC pipe extrusion lines for diameters from 800 mm upwards.
New Lupolen resin for pipe producers
LyondellBasell announced the introduction of Lupolen 5461 B Q 471 B, a grade with higher melt flow rate that improves processing in screw extrusion.
New Hostalen Resist grade for gas pipes
LyondellBasell introduces new Hostalen Resist grade for gas distribution piping systems.
First 2,000 mm pipe extrusion line with internal cooling system in Asia
Vietnamese company Tien Phong orders another complete extrusion line from battenfeld-cincinnati.
New grade of SABIC Vestolen for gas pipe industry
SABIC Vestolen A 6060R supports the gas distribution pipes industry to meet its challenges.
New resin for pipes and water mains
Braskem has developed a new polyethylene with applications for pipes and water mains at its Technology and Innovation Center in Triunfo.
New report on plastic pipes
The market research institute Ceresana expects revenues generated with plastic pipes in Europe to amount to approx. €12.7 billion in 2020.
