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Plastic Pipe Leads Oil and Gas Pipe Industry 2017

World demand to rise 5+% annually through 2017 Worldwide demand for oil and gas pipe is expected to increase over five percent per year, approaching 55 million metric tons in 2017 as higher oil prices and rising demand for energy spur new development, especially in unconventional and offshore fields. Growth in oil and gas pipe demand is expected to be especially strong in developing ...

Nov. 12, 2013

China Plastic Pipe Industry Report, 2012-2015

As the world’s largest producer and consumer of plastic pipe, China’s output of plastic pipe reached 10 million tons in 2011 (a year-on-year increase of 19.0%), and about 11.67 million tons in 2012. In today’s China plastic pipe industry, PVC pipe still holds a dominant position, with output accounting for approximately 55% of the total. However, with the increasingly serious ...

Mar. 8, 2013

Water & Wastewater Pipe to 2016

US demand for water and wastewater pipe is expected to rise more than ten percent per year to $18.3 billion in 2016. Gains will rebound strongly from the declining demand experienced during the 2006-2011 period, in which pipe markets were negatively impacted by the 2007- 2009 recession. Going forward, rising demand will be fueled by a more favorable environment for public infrastructure spending, ...

Mar. 1, 2012

World Water Pipe Industry Demand to Rise 6.8% Annually Through 2017

World water pipe industry study presents historical demand data for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012, and forecasts for 2017 and 2022 by market, product, world region and for 22 major countries. The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles industry participants. World demand to rise 6.8% annually through 2017 ...

May 3, 2013

Future Pipe Industries Group Signs Agreement for the Acquisition of Specialty Plastics, Inc.

Future Pipe Industries Group (FPIG), as part of the execution of its global growth strategy, has signed an agreement with ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS), to acquire 100% of the fibreglass reinforced pipe business, Specialty Plastics, Inc. (SPI) SPI, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, is a leading supplier of fibreglass pipes and systems for offshore platforms and marine vessels. The takeover is a ...

Apr. 9, 2013

By Future Pipe Industries (FPI)

Insight into mechanical grooved piping systems

On 24 September, Dan Christian CEng FEI gave a presentation on Mechanical Grooved Piping Systems to an audience of professionals and students at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus. Dan is an expert in mechanical grooved piping systems and gave details about how they have become a solution for the rapidly developing Middle ...

Oct. 13, 2014

By Energy Institute (EI)

China trial for new in-pipe monitor

New technology, developed by Intellitect Water (UK), that provides visibility of water quality within the drinking water distribution network, is currently on trial in China. Shanghai based, Ewaters Environmental Science & Technology Co., Ltd, which specialises in water network modelling and data management, carried out the trial and their Managing Director, Weijun Zhang says, 'We are keen ...

Aug. 14, 2009

By Intellitect Water Ltd

PVC Pipe Industry: Congress Shouldn`t Write Blank Checks for Water Infrastructure

Unsustainable Iron Pipes Leading Cause of Nation's Corrosion Crisis and Water Main Break Epidemic See Skyrocketing Costs at WaterMainBreakClock.com "Billions needed to upgrade America's leaky water infrastructure" was the headline in a recent Washington Post front-page story. While action must be taken, the PVC Pipe Association is urging Congress not to write blank checks to local ...

Jan. 6, 2012

By Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association

ADS introduces gated cross correlation for closed pipes

ADS Environmental Services®, a division of ADS® LLC (ADS), announced today the technology to accurately measure depth and velocity in full and partially filled closed pipes. The FlowShark® Pulse utilizes state-of-the-art gated cross correlation velocity technology combined with ultrasonic depth technology for a low-cost, closed pipe monitor with insertion sensor. The FlowShark Pulse can ...

Dec. 17, 2007

By ADS Environmental Services

Stop Massive Municipal Water Loss with GRP Pipes

Nearly 40% of South Africa’s municipal water is lost before ever reaching customers, according to the Water Research Commission (WRC). This equates to approximately 1,580-million cubic metres of lost water per annum in a country considered “water-scarce”, or an estimated R7 billion in lost revenue. Says Roger Rusch, CEO of Industrial Water Cooling ...

May 15, 2015

By Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) Pty Ltd

PURE CLOSES ACQUISITION OF PRESSURE PIPE INSPECTION COMPANY

Calgary, Alberta. Pure Technologies Ltd. (“Pure”) (TSX-V:PUR) announced today that it has concluded the purchase of The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company (“PPIC”) for up to CAD$34.9 million in cash and common stock of Pure. PPIC, a privately-held company with headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, is a leader in large-diameter water and wastewater pipeline condition ...

Sep. 2, 2010

By Pure Technologies

New NLB Roto-Reel® automates pipe cleaning

NLB Corp. has introduced two Roto-Reel® units that automatically feed high-pressure water jet hose for industrial pipe and sewer cleaning, relieving operators of the strain of manual hose feeding. They also improve efficiency by rotating the hose as it feeds, helping it get through tight bends and maximizing cleaning coverage and water jet force.Two models are available. The Roto-Reel 200 has a ...

Feb. 12, 2009

By NLB Corp.

Want To Find an Excellent Steel Pipe Company?

Landee Steel Pipe Co. is a professional industrial pipe manufacturer and supplier in China. We are always providing our customers with best steel pipes. Because having been devoted to industrial steel pipe manufacturing with professional experience for two decades, we has stocked a wide range of steel pipes in various grades, sizes and ...

Jan. 8, 2015

By Landee Pipe, a Division of Xiamen Landee Industries Co., Ltd.

GRP Pipes Reign Supreme in Mine Dewatering Applications

Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes’ proven resilience in harsh terrains, extreme climates and unpredictable site environments make them the superior choice over HDPE, steel and DICL (ductile iron concrete lined) pipes in the demanding environment of a mine dewatering system. Says Roger Rusch, CEO of IWC “Unchecked groundwater can affect the stability of the ...

Jun. 12, 2015

By Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) Pty Ltd

Pipe Maker JM Eagle Recognized for Energy Efficiency

JM Eagle, the world's largest manufacturer of plastic pipe, was honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for achieving ambitious energy efficiency goals at four of its facilities. The news comes as the EPA released the results of the "Energy Star Challenge for Industry," an initiative it began last year to encourage U.S. manufacturers to improve energy efficiency. JM Eagle submitted ...

May 3, 2011

By JM Eagle

Rotating Line Moles expand pipe cleaning options

A new family of Rotating Line Moles (RLM) from NLB gives users more than 40 choices to clean pipes and tubes with high-pressure water. Designed for tubes with diameters from 0.5 inches to 1.5 inches (1.27 cm to 3.81 cm), they feature operating pressures of 10,000 psi or 20,000 psi (700 bar or 1,400 bar). A variety of flows and nozzle patterns lets users create the most effective ...

Dec. 23, 2010

By NLB Corp.

New pipe design software for water utilities

A new software module for the design of water pipes and networks has now been released by Germanischer Lloyd (GL). The "Pipe Design Module" of the SynerGEE Water software provides sophisticated optimization capabilities enabling water utilities to provide least-cost designs for system expansions and rehabilitation. The new module applies ...

Oct. 29, 2010

Water Dispersible Pipe Joint Lubricant Announced

A new high performance water dispersible pipe joint lubricant has been announced by its manufacturer, JTM Products, Inc. Phoenix™ 27-XL lube effectively lubricates pipe and pipe gaskets for safe and efficient assembly of all types of pipelines. The lubricant has been certified by NSF/ANSI to meet Standard 61-G for potable ...

Nov. 21, 2011

GRP Slurry Pipes Resist Extreme Abrasion

Abrasive wear within the slurry piping systems occurs when hard particles are forced against, or slide along, the pipeline wall, causing continuous shearing and cutting that lead to loss of wall thickness. In harsher conditions, steel slurry pipes also need to be turned over at least every two months because pipes abrade more on one side than the other. In more extreme cases, these effects cause ...

Feb. 27, 2015

By Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) Pty Ltd

ASTM plastic piping systems committee developing proposed standard for fluid composite transfer pipe and fittings

A proposed new ASTM International standard will be used to cover requirements and test methods for a new type of pipe intended for industrial or oil and gas wastewater transfer. ASTM WK44033, Specification for Fluid Composite Transfer Pipe and Fittings, is being developed by ...

Dec. 18, 2013

By ASTM International

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