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Updated ASTM Standard Available for HDPE HDD Projects

February 27, 2023 - in Buildings, Structural components

PPI Stresses Importance of Document for the Industry IRVING, TX - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today came out with a statement supporting and stressing the importance of updated ASTM standard for using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe in horizontal…

Plastics Pipe Institute Annual Industry Awards Now Open for Nominations; Deadline Extended

February 23, 2023 - in Announcement, Events, News

Group To Announce Winners at Annual Meeting in May IRVING, TX - February 23, 2023 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that submissions…

New Technical Document Announced for the HDPE Pipe Use in Seismic Sensitive Areas

February 10, 2023 - in News, Products

Provides Cost and Performance Ratio Data   IRVING, TX  – The Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) of the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today…

Free Plastic Pipe Industry On-Line Educational Channel Launched

June 13, 2022 - in News

IRVING, Texas - June 13, 2022 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced its  on-line educational channel that contains a curriculum of programs about plastic pipe.  PPI is the major North American trade association representing the…

PipePlastics Industry Awards Announced

June 2, 2022 - in Awards, News

INDUSTRY PROJECTS AND MEMBERS AWARDS ANNOUNCED Winners in Each Plastics Pipe Institute Division   IRVING, Texas   - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year program during its annual…

Plastics Pipe Institute Honors Industry Projects and Members

May 27, 2021 - in Awards, News, People

Most Annual Winners Ever Announced First Time for Multiple Division Winners          IRVING, Texas  - May 27, 2021 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year program…

Rebuilding of Paradise Counts on HDPE Pipe

November 6, 2020 - in News, Water

PARADISE, CA, November 06, 2020 - The rebuilding of the town here that was destroyed by the Camp Fire continues with a focus on the rapid replacement of water service lines. "When we're done, there will be about 315,000 feet of new HDPE service lines," stated…

Cause of Benzene Water Supply Contamination Challenged

October 29, 2020 - in News, Water

California Camp Fire Focus of Trade Association Investigation Irving, Texas  - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) said today that its investigation of benzene contamination in the water supply of fire damaged areas such as Paradise, California has…

Trade Group Releases Paradise, California Fire Benzene Contamination Findings

October 29, 2020 - in News, Water

Plastics Pipe Institute’s Report Now Available Irving, Texas  - The recently completed analysis of benzene contamination found at the site of the 2018 Camp Fire catastrophe near and around Paradise, California has been published by the Plastics Pipe…

New Name For PPI Division Reflects Expanding Use Of HDPE Conduit

May 18, 2017 - in News, Water

IRVING, Texas -  The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Conduit Division has been renamed the Power & Communications Division (PCD).  The change was prompted by growth within the division, uses of conduit in rapidly developing…