PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW  HEAD OF ITS HYDROSTATIC STRESS BOARD  

IRVING, TX – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that Mike Casavant has joined the association as the new Chair of the Hydrostatic Stress Board (HSB), a technical-based group of voluntary industry experts.  Formed nearly 70 years ago, the HSB develops, writes and provides the policies and recommendations for minimum strength characteristics for plastic […]

PLASTICS PIPE INSTITUTE ESTABLISHES, FILLS SUSTAINABILITY & ADVOCACY DIRECTOR POSITION  

IRVING, TX – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that Donnie Johnson has joined the association as its new Director of Sustainability & Advocacy.  The position was created as a result of the growing membership’s desire to increase PPI’s contributions to public policy and legislative initiatives with a focus on sustainability and resiliency plus […]

Plastic Injection Molding Process And Its Applications

Reliable Injection Molding Services The injection molding process has transformed the plastics industry, making it hassle-free to produce a wide range of items with distinct shapes and forms. From everyday products like toothbrushes, liquids packages, and even trendy beauty products such as shades, this procedure is a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. Since its inception in […] <p>The post Plastic Injection Molding Process And Its Applications first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

ASTM STANDARD UPDATED FOR POLYPROPYLENE PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS

Pressure and Chlorine Ratings Revised IRVING, Texas – Recent revisions led by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, […]

NEW PPI BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEATED

Seasoned Industry Veteran Gary Morgan of Borealis Continues at the Helm as Chair IRVING, TX – The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced its new Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024.  PPI is the major North American association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our board has always exemplified the depth of experience and […]

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Using seaweed for zero-waste packaging, 28072022

Reducing waste and pollution is a key factor in restoring nature and biodiversity. Flora Blathwayt from Notpla demonstrates how their seaweed packaging products are suitable solutions for removing everyday plastic waste from circulation