Westlake’s NAPCO Pipe & Fittings Introduces High-Performance Molecular-Oriented PVC C909 Pipe
December 08 2021 - 6:45AM
Business Wire
New PVC Pipe Features Higher Performance and a
Lower Carbon Footprint Than Past Products
North American Pipe Corporation (NAPCO), a subsidiary of
Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK), today announced the
launch of a new product, molecular oriented PVC (PVCO) pipe. The
new PVCO pipe features a lower manufacturing carbon footprint than
other water main materials. This investment in state-of-the-art
technology expands NAPCO’s production capacity at the company’s
Woodbridge, Ontario, pipe and fittings facility.
“Our focus is on delivering pipe and fitting systems that
address our customers’ most difficult infrastructure challenges,
including product longevity, ease of installation and enhancing
water flow,” said Andre Battistin, vice president, NAPCO Pipe &
Fittings. “With sustainability and innovation firmly anchored in
our corporate culture, we are actively bringing new products to
market with lower environmental impacts throughout the life cycle
assessment. The new PVCO product line reinforces our commitment by
employing new manufacturing technologies that improve environmental
footprints while enabling high performing PVC pipe and fittings for
our customers.”
During the manufacturing process, the polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
molecules are stretched and reorganized to increase material
strength. This orientation realigns the molecules in line with the
extrusion process to produce PVC pipe that withstands greater
stresses from internal pressure, has better impact performance and
increased flow capacity and weighs less than comparable C900
products.
Independent studies show PVCO materials have lower embodied
energy, or the aggregate of energy expended to manufacture and
transport materials, compared to other commonly used pipe options,
further improving the environmental profile.
NAPCO’s PVCO pipe is produced with top-quality raw materials and
modern processing technology. The pipe meets all AWWA C909
requirements and is certified by third-party listing agencies. In
addition, all production undergoes NAPCO’s own rigorous quality
control requirements. NAPCO’s AWWA C909 PVCO pipe offering is
compatible with NAPCO’s C900 pipe and C907 fittings and
accessories, and is manufactured to meet the needs of modern
underground municipal potable water, wastewater and reclaimed water
systems. PVCO is now available in sizes ranging from 6 inches (150
mm) to 12 inches (300 mm) and NAPCO is currently building inventory
in anticipation of spring construction in Canada.
Westlake recently published its 2020 Environmental,
Sustainability, and Governance Report, Essential Products, Critical
Innovations that features the Company’s activities that have helped
drive operational and supply chain process improvements, the
betterment of local communities and new, more sustainable
products.
About NAPCO Pipe & Fittings
NAPCO, a Westlake company, is a leading North American polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) pipe manufacturer. Founded in 1992, NAPCO supplies a
broad range of gasketed, solvent welded, and restrained joint pipes
for a diverse range of markets, including municipal water and
sewer, residential plumbing, water well, and agricultural and turf
irrigation. The company has a seasoned R&D team driving product
enhancements that deliver innovative solutions that meet customers’
most challenging needs. NAPCO offers a large selection of PVC
piping and fittings, including brands such as Certa-Lok®,
Yelomine®, Certa-Set® and Certa-Flo®. For more information visit
www.napcopipe.com.
About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and
innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in
Houston, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from
building products and infrastructure materials, to packaging and
healthcare products, to automotive and consumer goods. For more
information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.
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