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Are PP-R Pipes Recyclable?
Sustainability is one of the core attributes of POLOPLAST America’s polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems, and we take pride in our eco-friendly products. Many traditional piping materials, including steel and copper, can leach chemicals into drinking water, which can...
Why Exposure to Sunlight Can’t Harm These PP-R Pipes
Polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems are known for their purity and durability, lasting up to 60 years or more of regular usage with virtually no maintenance required. Unfortunately, some PP-R piping systems are vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) degradation, which means...
Is It Safe to Drink Water Out of PP-R Pipes?
POLOPLAST America knows that there are concerns from some consumers about the possibility of chemical leaching from plastic pipes. Water transported by some plastic piping materials, such as PEX, has been subjected to laboratory testing that found trace amounts of...
How POLOPLAST America’s Piping Systems Last Decades Longer Than Traditional Pipes
Looking for a piping system that’s built to last? Look no further. POLOPLAST America’s piping systems won’t wear out, corrode, or crumble after installation even after decades of regular use—now that’s PURE PROGRESS. It’s easy to think of plastic as being...
PP-R Pipes vs. Metal Pipes: What’s the Difference?
Metallic piping systems have been the industry standard in the United States for generations. Galvanized iron, steel, copper, and other materials have served builders and contractors well over many years. But technology and innovation push us forward every day, and...
Why POLOPLAST America Came to Texas
When POLOPLAST America brought our parent company’s storied products to the North American marketplace at last, many in the industry assumed we would set up our headquarters in glamorous Los Angeles or New York City. We considered it. But in the end, we knew another...
What We Learned at AHR Expo 2019
When POLOPLAST made the decision to form POLOPLAST America and enter the North American piping systems marketplace, we knew the best place to announce our polypropylene products’ new availability in the U.S. would be AHR Expo 2019 in Atlanta. The world’s largest HVACR...
As Steel Prices Rise, POLOPLAST America Offers a Stable Alternative
Earlier this year, the federal government imposed a 25-percent tariff on foreign steel and a 10-percent tariff on aluminum. Steel and aluminum prices have risen since. As Chinese and other overseas steelmakers raised their prices in response to the tariffs, U.S....
