PVC pipes for a resilient Europe

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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News

04/09/2024

3rd PVC4Pipes Conference to address ‘Market Development Through Innovation’

07/06/2024

Registration Open for the 3rd PVC4Pipes Conference: Market Development Through Innovation

31/05/2024

hydrogen permeation of PVC-O pipe and coupler study by Kiwa

31/05/2024

Groundbreaking Study Highlights Potential of PVC-O Pipes for Hydrogen Transport

31/05/2024

PVC4Pipes Engages in Pioneering Knowledge Programme for PVC Drinking Water Networks in the Netherlands

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Events

The 3rd PVC4Pipes Conference

17/10/2024

09:00 - 15:30

Clarion Congress Hotel Prague

Market Development Through Innovation The next edition of the ECVM Value Chain Platform Conferences will take place in Prague, Czech Republic. Over the course of [...]

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European PVC and PVC pipe industry contributions to Europe's economy

6,300+

companies, resin manufacturers, additive producers, equipment manufacturers, converters, recyclers etc.

176,000

jobs

€36 billion

turnover

1+ million tonnes

of pipes and fittings out of 4.3 million tonnes PVC resin consumed each year

PVC pipes and fittings fit for the hydrogen economy

According to the EU Hydrogen Strategy, clean hydrogen produced from renewable energy source such as wind and solar is a pillar in the transition to a carbon neutral future. Ongoing research supported by PVC4Pipes show it is possible to transport hydrogen through new PVC pipes and existing natural gas grids of PVC pipes.