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Top Russian pipe systems producer and compounder Polyplastic Group is expanding its capacity with the takeover of leading western Siberia polyethylene pipe maker, Omsk Pipe Insulation Plant (OZTI). 16 May 2012

Ofwat, the water industry watchdog, has told Sky News that the HDPE pipes used to replace the UK’s aging Victorian network are prone to failure. 10 May 2012

Thermoplastic elastomer specialist Kraiburg TPE now offers products designed specifically for drinking water systems. 19 March 2012

Solvay has reported fourth-quarter figures below market expectations as a result of falling demand for its PVC and polyamide products. Earnings before tax and exceptionals for the period were €355m. 16 February 2012

Indian blown film and sheet extrusion line manufacturer, Rajoo, reported strong interest in its products and services at the recent PlastIndia show. 13 February 2012

Russian PVC pipe producer Adelant-Group is expanding its capacity after agreeing to acquire the manufacturing assets of the Moscow-based pipe maker Polymers 21st Century. 8 February 2012

Uponor Deutschland is selling the Hewing OEM unit, based in Ochtrup, Germany, for €11.9m. 27 January 2012

Winchester-based Flight Plastics UK has appointed AB Systems to design, supply and install a chilled water system for the extrusion machines at its new Hampshire factory. 2 December 2011

Plastics processing equipment specialist Bruckmann Steuerungstechnik (BSG) now offers a custom retrofit service for its “ONE” extrusion line control and data system. 2 November 2011

Polyolefin manufacturer Borouge has ordered a complete pipe extrusion line from KraussMaffei Berstorff for its new Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi. 1 November 2011

The Internal Pipe Cooling system from KraussMaffei Berstorff is designed to save energy and enhance efficiency during pipe extrusion. 31 October 2011

Polypipe Terrain supplies products for the construction of the first new-build luxury hotel in central London in nearly 40 years. 24 October 2011

At Fakuma, BASF Color Solutions focussed on applications in artificial turf, wood/plastic composites and special effects for the packaging industry. 20 October 2011

Roplasto Systemtechnik, a window profiles manufacturer in Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany, has installed a twinEX 93-34 D extruder from Battenfeld-Cincinnati. 10 October 2011

Romanian polyethylene pipe systems manufacturer Palplast Sibiu is set to benefit from new business resulting from EU-funded infrastructure projects worth €1.5m. 26 September 2011

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