plastic piping

Plastics Pipe Institute Forms New Group to Nurture Tomorrow’s Industry Leaders

September 10, 2026

The complexity of the plastics pipe industry is somewhat daunting even for those with decades of experience, and even more so for new people joining the ranks. Numerous associations. Codes […]

PPI Issues New Document Addressing Geothermal Ground Exchanger Piping Longevity

August 26, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has published a new document to address ground heat exchanger piping longevity, a frequent topic of discussion in the industry, according to the association. […]

Plastics Pipe Institute Endorses Tracking Plastic Act of 2026

August 14, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI), the North American trade association representing more than 200 companies across the plastic pipe industry, announced its support for the Tracking Plastic Act of […]

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company Celebrates 125 Years

July 15, 2026

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a fifth-generation, family-owned manufacturer, is celebrating 125 years in business this year. Founded in 1901 by W. Frank Dowd, Charlotte Pipe has grown from a local […]

PPI Issues Advisory Regarding Required Industry Standards and Third-Party Certification of PEX Tubing

July 13, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has issued an advisory regarding certain crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing products being sold in Canada and the U.S. Based on PPI’s review, these PEX […]

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Celebrates the Expansion of Its Wildwood, Florida, Facility

June 16, 2026

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, in partnership with Sumter County Economic Development, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, marking the official opening of its newly expanded facility. The event brought […]

Two ASPE Affiliate Sponsors Are Recognized by PPI

May 11, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has announced its annual industry award winners, and ASPE Affiliate Sponsors GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly Uponor) and REHAU were named PPI Building & […]

PPI Publishes New PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide

May 5, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has published its new “PEX Plumbing Distribution Systems Design and Installation Guide,” the third edition of a key industry handbook first published twenty years […]

New Snow- and Ice-Melting Guideline Is Now Available

April 21, 2026

Critical to designing hydronic snow- and ice-melting (SIM) systems is selecting the appropriate snow-free area ratio and frequency distribution. To provide that and other relevant design guidance, the Plastics Pipe […]

PPI Announces Support of Bipartisan Plastic Health Research Act

March 17, 2026

The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has announced its support for the Plastic Health Research Act (H.R. 4903), the bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Frank Lucas […]

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