Safe, durable & cost-efficient,
sustainable and recyclable PVC
PVC4Pipes is the European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers' value chain platform to communicate about the use of PVC in pipe systems in the global market. Our mission is to promote the acceptance and utilisation of PVC in pipe systems through scientific and technical projects, appropriate standardisation, and communication activities. We also support our partners to get in touch with project building owners.
Are you ready for Plastic Pipes XX?
The main event for the plastic pipe industry takes place in Amsterdam, 6-9 September 2021. As proud iPad Corner sponsor and part of the organising committee, PVC4Pipes looks forward to the many PVC presentations, networking opportunities and new learnings.
PVC Pipes in Europe: Delivering Sustainable Performance for More Than 80 Years
Innovative technical performance and sustainable solutions in the European PVC pipes sector were showcased at the first PVC4Pipes conference in Bologna, Italy.
PVC pipes standards
Find all relevant standards for PVC pipes and C-PVC pipes in our regularly updated standards section.
How big are the PVC industry and the pipe industry in Europe and in the world?
In 2017, the European PVC business sector represented:
21,000 companies, resin manufacturers, additive producers, equipment manufacturers, converters, recyclers etc.
500,000 jobs
€80 billion turnover
1.0 million tonnes of pipes and fittings out of 5.9 million tonnes PVC resin produced each year
Why use PVC in piping systems?
Discover why PVC is a preferred material for piping systems everywhere in the world.
