PIPA New Zealand
Contents
 What is PIPA NZ and the PE Industry Group ?
 Who are the participating organisations ?
 Why have a NZ PE industry group ?
 What is NZ PEIG going to do ?
 Completing the circle. What does NZ PEIG need from
you ?
 Questions, comments and ideas.
What is PIPA NZ ?
 Plastics Industry Pipe Association of New Zealand
 Operates as a sector group under Plastics NZ Inc.
 Close association with PIPA Australia
 Up until recently PIPA NZ’s primary focus was on PVC
PIPA Commonality
 Existing member companies in both Australia and NZ
 Common purpose and focus
 Will draw down existing and new industry guidance
 Direct linkage from PIPA NZ to PIPA Australia
websites and technical guidelines
What is the PE Pipe & Fittings
Industry Group
 Operates as an industry sector group within PIPA NZ
 Formed in June 2015
 Plastics New Zealand member companies
encompassing PE materials, pipes, fittings and pipe
services
 Companies are represented by experienced technical
and engineering personnel
 It is solely focussed on polyethylene pipeline materials
Who are the Participating
Organisations
 Asmuss Water Systems
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Borouge NZ Ltd
Friatec
Interplas Agencies Ltd
Iplex Pipelines NZ Ltd
Marley NZ Ltd
 Plastics New Zealand
 Plasson
 ProjectMax Ltd
 RX Plastics
 TCL Hunt
 Waters & Farr Ltd
Why Have a NZ PE
Industry Group ?
 The key vision and purpose of the organisation;
Leading the Correct Specification and
Installation of Polyethylene Pipe
Systems
 It is imperative for all industry participants; asset
owners, specifiers, engineers, contractors and suppliers,
that PE pipelines are correctly designed, specified and
installed.
Significant increase in the use of PE
Internationally (Metric Tonnes for ME, India, Asia)
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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Significant Increase in use of PE
Nationally (Metric Tonnes NZ)
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Why Have a NZ PE
Industry Group ?
 To lift the standards of design, specification and
construction
 To improve the training and performance of personnel
involved in pipe fusion
 To provide asset owners and engineers with tools and
guidelines to make informed decisions
What is NZ PEIG Going to Do
 Our primary focus to date has been on TRAINING.
 Bringing the NZ Unit Standards for pipe fusion up to
date with best industry practice
 10980 for electrofusion
 10987 for butt fusion
 Direct input into ITO
 Adoption of greater rigour and tougher prerequisites
 Awaiting review and adoption
 Development of a National Competency Register for
fusion welding technicians
What is NZ PEIG Going to Do
 Guidelines and information to ensure correct
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specification
Education and guidelines for engineers managing
projects
Correct pipe and fittings handling and construction
practices
Correct interpretation of fusion weld test results
Continue to monitor and disseminate international
best practice
Completing the Circle
 Recognition and support of NZ PEIG by Local
Authorities, asset owners, engineers and industry
participants
 Adoption and specification of NZ Unit Standards for
fusion welding
 Support for National Competency Register
 We now invite your questions, comments and ideas