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October 29, 2018
NUPI Americas Pours $6.2 Million Into Polypropylene Pipes and Fittings
NUPI Americas Pours $6.2 Million Into Polypropylene Pipes and Fittings
NUPI invests in expansion of PP pipes and fittings
NUPI is known for its high quality PP pipes and fittings which are typically used to carry hot and cold water in AC systems. NUPI is currently working on a 50,000 square foot facility to expand its operations in the US for their polypropylene pipes and fittings. They are aiming at a 2 year goal to manufacture 95% of all pipes sold in the US and are investing a hefty $6.2 Million to get this accomplished. This company differentiates itself due to the use of random copolymer PP which offers a superior resistance to high temperatures and pressures. Overall, with such a heavy investment by NUPI, this signals that the industry is still growing strong!
You can read more about NUPI's polypropylene expansion here.
For a pdf of our polypropylene pipe size chart, click here.
You can read more about NUPI's polypropylene expansion here.
For a pdf of our polypropylene pipe size chart, click here.
November 1, 2018
Leaky Pipes in Anna Nagar Means Trouble for Local Residents
Leaking pipe causes pollution of drinking water
Residents of Anna Nagar reported feeling sick and nauseous at the beginning of September. Residents and officials had a sneaking suspicion that a sewage line was mixing in with the water main. After carrying out a 25 day investigation, they found the cause: an old concrete pipe that was leaking at the joint. Sewage from a nearby drain had made its way into the concrete water line through the failed joint. Luckily, it was fixed and drinking water appears to be safe for residents. However, this still shows a need to update the piping infrastructure soon since the existing infrastructure is in poor condition.
Read more about Anna Nagar's leaky pipe problem and how it was solved.
Read more about Anna Nagar's leaky pipe problem and how it was solved.
November 2, 2018
LyondellBasell is set to Open New HDPE Plant in 2019
New HDPE plant in Texas
LyondellBasell is set to open a brand new HDPE plant in 2019. It will be built in LaPorte, Texas. The new plant will boast an impressive annual product capacity of 1.1 billion pounds due to the company's Hyperzone technology. This technology simply increases the range of production capabilities for HDPE manufacturing. The resulting product features a good balance of properties such as durability and chemical resistance. Future projects include propylene oxide and the addition of ethylene capacity.
Read more about the new HDPE pipe plant that will be opening in LaPorte, Texas
Read more about the new HDPE pipe plant that will be opening in LaPorte, Texas
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