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Company Profile |
The PE 100+ Association ensures the very highest quality of PE 100 by continuously monitoring three
fundamental properties. Network engineers also rely on these for increasing the use of PE in gas and
water distribution networks.
The PE 100+ Association aims to set higher performance standards than those founded in CEN/ISO.
Durability under pressure is determined by both the creep rupture strength and stress crack resistance.
PE 100 demonstrates significant improvement in the creep rupture strength, which is an important factor in
ultimately determining the lifetime of a material. Stress crack resistance of PE 100 is also clearly improved.
This ensures a longer, safer operational life for the pipe. Notched pipe testing is an accelerated method of
assessing high stress crack resistance.
As in all materials for pressure applications, including steel, engineers want to minimise the risk of
rapid crack propagation. As PE 100 is a highly ductile material, this risk is very low.
The internationally-standardised S4 test is used to assess the material's performance, and it shows PE
100's performance well beyond its operational pressure.
By measuring all three properties on the same pipe at a higher level and on a regular basis, the pipe
materials listed by the PE 100+ Association deliver continuous, outstanding performance.
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Creating Trust In High Quality Pe Pipes |
Founded on Feb. 24, 1999, the PE 100+ Association is an industry organization of several polyethylene
(PE) manufacturers whose objective is to promote consistent quality at the highest level in the
production and the use of polyethylene for PE 100 pipes.
By monitoring the most critical properties of enhanced requirements, we are able to issue a
"PE 100+ Quality Materials” list on a regular basis.
Plastic Pipes-for the environment and our Well- being
The supply of clean Water and energy are crucial for humanity. Millions of people throughout the World
suffer from drinking Water shortages, and the global population keeps growing. The highest quality piping
material is critical for ensuring the safe transport of drinking Water, natural gas and industrial fluids.
The PE 100+ Association has created tools for the promotion of PE pipe materials to educate and users and
other decision makers:
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PE 100+ Road Shows around the world |
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Technical studies on current industry topics |
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“PE Pipe Model'' with questions and answers from all parts of the value chains |
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“The PE 100+ Quality Materials”-list |
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PE 100+ Newsletters |
PE Pipe-an excellent choice
High density polyethylene (HDPE) was introduced in the late 50s and has undergone tremendous development
to reach the world-wide position it enjoys today. The outstanding quality of PE pipes is documented by
international standardization bodies. Compared to traditional materials, PE pipe installations are the most
competitive due to the combination of the following key advantages:
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Ease of handling because of flexibility and light weight |
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Leak-tight installation due to excellent fusion-welding possibilities |
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Long life with low operational costs |
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Capability for relining existing pipelines |
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Possibility for on-site extrusion, alternative installations |
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Chemical resistance |
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Member Companies |
The following companies are members of PE 100+ Association:
ATOFINA
ATOFINA, the chemical branch of the TotalFinaElf group, is the world's 5th largest chemical company,
active in intermediates, engineering and functional polymers, adhesives, paints and petrochemicals.
With polyethylene plants located in Europe and the United States (1.7 Mio t), innovation, experience,
quality, safety and performance are ATOFINA's key concepts. These have generated so convincing results
that the Finathene® brand is a reference throughout the world for polyethylene pipes and fittings.
BASELL
Basell is the world's largest producer of polypropylene and a leading producer of polyethylene, advanced
polyolefins and related technologies. Formed through the merger of Elenac, Montell and Targor, Basell
is a 50-50 joint venture between Shell and BASF. The company has nearly 10,000 employees and annual
revenues of approximately 7 billion Euro. As a global leader in the development of state-of-the-art
polyolefin processes and related catalysts, Basell is committed to an active programme of research
and development of innovative products. The company strives to create polyolefin materials and
technology that sustainably enhance the quality of life and convenience of people. With customers
in more than 120 countries and operations in 26 countries across five continents, Basell is well-positioned
to serve customers' growing, worldwide
BOREALIS
Borealis is a leading, innovative provider of plastics solutions. Its technology shapes daily
life products and forms the basis of next generation innovation and creative development in plastics.
With EUR 4 billion revenue in sales and 4,500 employees, Borealis has more than 40 years of experience
as a reliable supplier of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) products. Borealis today is a partner
to its customers manufacturing and developing products such as food packaging, diapers, appliances,
automotive parts, distribution pipes for water, gas and sewage, power cables, sporting equipment and
medical devices.
Borealis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with innovation centres, customer service centres,
and main production sites in Europe and the Middle East. Borealis has representative offices and
operations in Asia, North and South America.
At its heart, the company's four values of Responsible, Respect, Exceed and Nimblicity(tm), define
its way of doing business. For Borealis, success is driven by responsiveness, operational excellence
and innovation.
Borstar® is the proprietary process technology supporting differentiated PE and PP products and is
a registered trademark of Borealis A/S, Denmark
BOROUGE
Borouge is a provider of value creating, innovative plastics solutions for customers
throughout the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Borouge came to the market as a ground-breaking
partnership between ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, and Borealis. Together, Borouge and
Borealis employ unique Borstar® technology to produce versatile polymers for end-use plastics applications.
Borouge's state-of-the-art production facility in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi in the UAE produces Borstar-enhanced
polyethylene products for the pipe, wire and cable and advanced packaging markets.
Borouge is also the exclusive provider of the entire Borealis product line throughout the Middle East
and Asia Pacific. The Borouge model of providing added-value plastics solutions to a wide variety of growth
industries is supported with a sales and marketing head office in Singapore, sales offices in Abu Dhabi,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai, Beirut and Al Khobar-Dammam along with an extensive sales agent
network across the region. To meet growing demand, the company is planning to invest in a world-scale
multi-billion dollar expansion in Ruwais. This expansion will nearly triple capacity to 2 million tonnes
annually and introduce Borstar polypropylene in addition to more Borstar polyethylene. For more information,
please visit www.borouge.com
Borstar® is Borealis' proprietary technology supporting differentiated polyethylene and polypropylene
products and is a registered trademark of Borealis A/S.
Ineos Polyolefins
INEOS Polyolefins is part of the INEOS group, the third largest chemical company in the world
employing more than 15.000 people and owning 68 manufacturing sites worldwide with has a global
turnover of around $33 billion per annum (2005 figures). INEOS Polyolefins represents the largest
HDPE producer and the third PP producer in Western Europe with 2.5 Mt global capacity.
INEOS Polyolefins offers a full range of high valued polyolefins solutions and it is the
leading provider of raw material for pressure pipes in Europe and in the world under the prestigious
brand name Eltex ® , standing on the strong heritage of Solvay and BP businesses and on his global
strength and long-time commitment. INEOS Polyolefins has developed specific products, like PE 100, to
answer the needs of water and gas companies for quality, reliability and cost reduction in their assets
and in their operations, and is committed to remain the market leader and the partner of choice for pipe
producers and end-users:
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Providing technical and market expertise, valued by all players in the value chain |
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Working with our customers to create value which benefits both parties |
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Consistently delivering on our agreed customer offer |
PRIME POLYMER
Prime Polymer Co., Ltd. was established as part of a comprehensive tie-up linking Mitsui Chemicals,
Inc. and Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. With a total PO capacity of 2.1 million ton, Prime Polymer is No.1 in
Japan, and No.3 in Asia. We maximize the strong points of both parent companies and are determined to
further expand the polyolefin business they promoted globally. By integrating the technical leadership
both companies showed in the polyolefin industry, we are able to provide innovative solutions for customers
worldwide.
With our superior and reliable products, technologies and services, we can be your Prime Solution
Partner. We share the goals of our customers, and have the proven experience and ability to offer them
the best solutions for maximum results.
SABIC
SABIC Europe BV (Sittard, Netherlands) is a SABIC subsidiary which includes all SABIC activities in
Europe and employs around 2,300 people. SABIC has a European sales offices network, logistic hubs and
two petrochemical sites in Europe: at Geleen (Netherlands) and at Gelsenkirchen (Germany). SABIC sales
in Europe amount to almost 6 million tonnes of polymers, base chemicals and intermediates.
SABIC (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) is the largest petrochemical company in the Middle East and has two
large-scale industrial sites in Saudi-Arabia (Al-Jubail and Yanbu) with 16 production complexes.
SABIC also has participations in three production complexes in Bahrain. In 2004 net profit totalled
EUR 2.9 billion and total sales amounted to EUR 14.1 billion.
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The Pe 100+ Association's Advisory Committee |
The PE 100+ Association has an Advisory Committee of representatives from the gas and water industries,
pipe and fitting manufacturers and contractors. Their main tasks are market guidance and feedback,
but they also ensure that industry requirements are fulfilled.
Meetings of this committee have been held on several occasions, and subjects discussed have graduated
from "why such an Association is useful" and "how to position such an Association" at the very first
meetings to more in-depth discussions about PE 100 pipe systems and their technical and economical value
at subsequent meetings. In line with the result of a recent survey among the advisory committee members,
a PE decision model is being developed to support the decision-making process in the pipe industry.
Mr. Henry Van Spreybroek is the chairman of the PE 100+ Advisory Committee. The following people are the
members of the PE100+ Advisory Committee.
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Tiem Meijering, Teppfa |
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Roel Van'tVeer, Teppfa |
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Mike Shepherd, Thames Water Utilities |
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Jeremy Bowman, Uponor Hilcote Plant |
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David Walton, Borealis |
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Ingemar Björklund, IBCO |
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Urs Amacher, Georg Fischer Pipings Systems Ltd |
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Jan Van Nes, Wavin |
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Stephen Boros, Plastic Pipe Institute |
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Yngvar Christiansen, YCH Consulting |
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John De Rosa, Subterra |
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Marc Durandeau, Gaz de France |
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Dominique Gueugnaut, Gaz de France |
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Jean, Hugueny, Gaz de France |
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Thomas Frank, Frank |
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Boris Gibbesch, Simona |
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Kerstin Grass, Thuega |
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Ewan Green, AMI |
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Daniel Hec, Marcogaz |
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Luc Henriod, Iploca |
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David Hill, GPS |
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Patrick Leevers, Imperial College Mech Eng |
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Keith Mole, McElroy Manufacturing Inc. |
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Gene Palermo |
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Luis Ramon Sole, Gasnalsa |
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Jos Robeyns, Flemish Water VMVV |
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Tom Sangster, Jason Consultants |
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Louis Van Hoeymissen |
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Mannes Wolters, Kiwa |
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Trygve Blomster, Pipelife Norge |
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Yannis Savidis, Advantica Ltd |
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The PE 100+ Association appreciated the presents of the above listed participants and all the valid feedback
received, in order to develop the concept of being a promotion platform for PE further.
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How To Become A Member |
Any manufacture whose materials comply with the enhanced requirement of the PE 100+ Association and who
is able to produce consistent compound quality according to ISO 900 standards is welcomed to the Association.
If you consider a membership in the PE 100+ Association, please get in contact with:
The Association is open to any manufacturer whose materials comply with our enhanced requirements,
and who is able to produce consistent compound quality according to ISO 9000 standards.
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