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New Document Provides Seismic Design Criteria for HDPE Pipe Water Mains

April 12, 2024 - in News, Products, Uncategorized, Water

The ductility of HDPE pipe provides high resistance to earthquakes and is also an important factor for ease of installation.   Authoritative Study Now Available IRVING, Texas - April 12, 2024 - A new report that examines the required wall thickness for…

Advantages of PEX Plumbing Systems Detailed in New Technical Document

March 8, 2024 - in News, Products, Water

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined   IRVING, Texas - March 7, 2024 -…

Polyethylene Pipe Grades Discussed in New technical Document

November 20, 2023 - in Buildings, News, Structural components

Covers Performance Requirements and Details Comparisons   IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the publication of…

Compression Fit HDPE Pipe – Another Proven Pipeline Replacement Method

July 28, 2023 - in News, Projects

The new 36-inch HDPE pipe replaces the corroded ductile iron pipe in the Sioux Falls, SD sewer system.  Photo credit:  Murphy Pipeline   ASTM Standard Codifies Method for Gravity and Pressure Pipe for Both Water and Force Main Projects SIOUX…

Donna Stoughton Leadership, Contributions and Dedication Recognized by Plastics Pipe Industry

July 13, 2023 - in Awards, News, People

List of Accomplishments Vast   IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has presented Donna Stoughton with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for her many years and number of contributions to the industry.  Stoughton, who recently…

New Geothermal GSHP Piping Systems Document Available

June 6, 2023 - in News, Products

Parallel HDPE pipes installed as part of a buried geothermal header system. Photo courtesy of Geosource Energy Inc.   PPI Model Spec MS-7 Provides Up-To-Date Information IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has released a new Model…

Plastics Pipe Institute Announces Annual Award Winners

May 23, 2023 - in Awards, Events, News

Record Number of Project Entries Sign of Industry Growth        IRVING, TX – May 23, 2023 – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, has announced…

Improved AWWA C904 Important for Underground Potable PEX Water Service Line Installation

The updated AWWA C904-22 can help installers meet the rapidly growing need to replace lead pipes with PEX.  Photo courtesy of PPI-member company REHAU.   Helps with Push for Lead Pipe Replacement by PEX Fueled with $15 Billion in Fed Funds IRVING,…

Municipal Advisory Board Celebrates 15 Years

May 2, 2023 - in Corporate, News, People

MAB members celebrate the group’s 15th year anniversary at its recent meeting.   Group Continues to Expand HDPE Pipe Educational and Technical Programs IRVING, Texas – The Municipal Advisory Board – MAB – is celebrating its crystal anniversary. …

New Recycling Video Announced by the Plastics Pipe Institute

March 23, 2023 - in News, Water

The new animated video from the Drainage Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute shows how the industry uses recycled plastic to manufacture pipe for the infrastructure that can last more than 100 years.    Animated Tutorial Explains How PCR Is Used…