Safe, durable & cost-efficient and sustainable PVC pipes
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.
10 key reasons to choose PVC pipes
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POSITION PAPER
100-year lifetime for underground PVC pipes
Durability is key for underground piping systems, as it is costly to install and replace pipes buried in the ground. Research, extrapolation studies and studies of dug-up pipes in service for years show minimal degradation and confirm that PVC pipes can last 100 years.
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European PVC and PVC pipe industry contributions to Europe's economy
21,000 companies, resin manufacturers, additive producers, equipment manufacturers, converters, recyclers etc.
500,000 jobs
€80b turnover
1m tonnes of pipes and fittings out of 5.9m tonnes PVC resin produced each year
GREEN ENERGY
PVC pipes fit for the hydrogen economy
Green hydrogen made from renewable energy can become a pillar for Europe's climate neutral future. PVC pipelines make up a large part of Europe's natural gas grid. Research shows existing and new PVC pipelines are well suited to transportation of hydrogen.
