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A young guy leaning back to take a photo of a tree from an unusual angle | Pipelife

Driving Innovation From Within: Pipelife Ideas & More Turns 15

Mar 17th, 2023 | 5 min read

Ideas & More is an online community created by Pipelife’s R&D team, allowing every employee to share their own vision of how the company can grow and improve.

A close up of the sensors of the smart water system set up in the Kristiansand municipality | Pipelife

Smart Water Service for Optimizing Sewage Networks

Mar 15th, 2023 | 3 min read

The Kristiansand municipality has been testing stream inlet sensors and overflow meters from Pipelife Norway’s smart water service to prevent sewage overflows.

Pipelife industrial underfloor heating system installed in the sewage sludge treatment facility in Karlovac | Pipelife

Facilitating Energy Recovery From Sewage Sludge

Feb 22th, 2023 | 3 min read

Croatia’s first plant for solar drying of sewage sludge is now on a trial run, and Pipelife industrial underfloor heating alleviates the drying process on colder days.

A wind farm in Groningen, the Netherlands | Pipelife

At the Forefront of Hydrogen Infrastructure Development

Feb 15th, 2023 | 8 min read

Our renewable energy experts discuss the success of the Netherlands’ hydrogen strategy as well as the role of Pipelife's solutions in its implementation.

An excavator closing a shallow trench with several cable protection pipes laid | Pipelife

Safeguarding Swedish Wind Power

Feb 10th, 2023 | 3 min read

Pipelife Sweden supplied cable protection pipes to the new Skallberget-Utterberget wind farm, which will provide green energy to homes from Dalarna to Stockholm.

A penguin walking past a sledge with Isovarm pipes in Troll, Antarctica | Pipelife

Half a Century of Expertise in Frost-Proof Piping Solutions

Feb 1st, 2023 | 6 min read

From Svalbard to Antarctica, our team at Pipelife Norway has protected pipes from freezing even in the world's harshest environments.

Close up of the construction works at the Strømsåsen tunnel | Pipelife

Frost-Proof Solutions for a Major Railway Tunnel

Jan 27th, 2023 | 3 min read

To secure safe water supply in extreme weather conditions, Pipelife Norway developed and supplied a variety of pre-insulated pipes for a new double-track line from Drammen to Kobbervikdalen.

Sewer renovation in confined conditions in St. Peter/Au | Pipelife

Sewage Network Rehabilitation in Winter

Jan 25th, 2023 | 4 min read

The excellent installation properties of the PP Master wastewater pipe system helped resolve some of the challenges in a major renovation project in St. Peter an der Au.

n excavator arranging Pipelife Robust pipes at the installation site | Pipelife

Replacing Asbestos Water Line Under Challenging Conditions

Jan 20th, 2023 | 4 min read

An outdated asbestos-cement water main was successfully replaced in Järvenpää, despite the wintry temperatures and bedrock at the installation site.

Aerial view of Veliko Tarnovo in winter | Pipelife

All-Season Drainage Solution for Veliko Tarnovo

Jan 13th, 2023 | 3 min read

A Pipelife Pragma stormwater pipe system helped expand the capacity of the local drainage network in one of Bulgaria's most picturesque cities.

Box of social warmth

Social Warmth in Every Box of Clamps and Sleeves

Dec 28th, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipelife Austria and the nonprofit organization Lebenshilfe in Berndorf, Lower Austria, have been supporting people with disabilities through meaningful work and activities.

A young girl on a snowboard slides over an HDPE rail | Pipelife

Paving the Way to the Olympics

Dec 21st, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Latvia donated PE pipes to support Baldones Jib Park — the only sports complex in the country that offers a space for snow athletes to train throughout the year.

Five members of "The Little People of Bulgaria" association give high five to each other in front of the entrance of the service center | Pipelife

Support for Bulgaria’s Little People Community

Dec 15th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife, together with its trusted installers, secured access to safe drinking water in the service center of the association Little People of Bulgaria.

Piet is among the first participants of the project. He has been working at Pipelife for 23 years | Pipelife

Fostering Inclusion of People With Disabilities

Dec 13th, 2022 | 5 min read

For over 20 years, Pipelife Netherlands has been participating in a social integration project aiming to break down employment barriers for people with disabilities.

Aerial view of the Poutu fishway | Pipelife

PE Fishway Helps Restore Biodiversity in the Lapua River

Dec 9th, 2022 | 4 min read

A fish passage designed by Pipelife Finland was recently opened at the Poutu weir, allowing migratory fish to travel upstream without obstacles.

 

A small fragment of uncovered wall heating panel at Pipelife Poland's office has been left to showcase the system to the clients | Pipelife

Showcasing Radiant Wall Heating to Customers

Nov 30th, 2022 | 3 min read

To illustrate the advantages of hydronic radiant wall heating, Pipelife Poland recently equipped one of its meeting rooms with integrated wall heating panels.

Visualization of Carrig House's facade after the restoration | Pipelife

Modern Heating Solution for a 200-Year-Old Building

Nov 25th, 2022 | 4 min read

The iconic Carrig House in Cork was damaged by a fire in 2002. This year, large-scale renovation began, aiming to restore the period building to its former glory.

Industrial manifolds at the new sales hall in Hirnsdorf | Pipelife

Efficient Heating Solution for a Sales Hall

Nov 23rd, 2022 | 4 min read

Concrete core activation was used at a new sales hall for the agricultural machinery distributor Lindner, relying on high-quality solutions from the Pipelife range.

Two installers carrying a prefabricated underfloor heating mat to the installation site | Pipelife

Advantages of Underfloor Heating

Nov 16th, 2022 | 5 min read

Our customers and installers in Bulgaria reveal why they opted for Pipelife’s hydronic underfloor heating.

Two installers carrying a prefabricated underfloor heating mat to the installation site | Pipelife

Prefabricated Hydronic Underfloor Heating

Nov 11th, 2022 | 6 min read

Discover our end-to-end heating solutions, offering efficiency improvements across the entire value chain.

A visualization of a Digital Twin on a 3D printing line | Pipelife

Embracing Industry 4.0

Oct 28th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife's production experts discuss the benefits digital twins have brought to our customers, the environment, and the future potential of this technology.

Facility manager holding a tablet with a report from Smart Pumping Stations on the screen | Pipelife

Protecting Properties and Buildings 24/7

Oct 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Smart Pumping Solutions allow remote monitoring of pumping stations, which are usually difficult to access, and report issues as soon as they occur.

3D printing of a manhole flow profile in process | Pipelife

Extending Automated 3D Printing in Production

Oct 21st, 2022 | 5 min read

Our experts discuss the benefits of 3D printed flow profiles and the opportunities this technology has brought to wastewater and stormwater industries.

Pipelife's team installing Smart Probing on an operational water supply line | Pipelife

Pipelife Smart Probing Raises Interest in the Nordics

Oct 12th, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipelife Smart Probing is a state-of-the-art solution that allows monitoring and obtaining real-time data from any point of the water network.

A production specialist at Pipelife Norway's plant | Pipelife

Digitization of EPD: New Opportunities for Sustainable Construction

Oct 7th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Norway is working on digitizing the EPDs of its product portfolio, making sustainable construction choices faster and easier.

BB Crown Agro Group's blueberry field in Obrenovac, Serbia | Pipelife

Complete Solution for Blueberry Irrigation on a Hillside

Sep 30th, 2022 | 4 min read

A family business in Serbia chose a state-of-the-art irrigation system from Pipelife for their blueberry orchard on uneven terrain.

Aerial view over Pipelife Finland plant at Joensuu | Pipelife

Factory That Thinks Outside the Box

Sep 23rd, 2022 | 3 min read

For more than a decade, Pipelife Finland's Joensuu team has been finding solutions to non-standard requests, gaining customer recognition nationwide.

Unrolled and installed underfloor heating mats in Martin's house in Trudovets | Pipelife

Prefabricated Hydronic Underfloor Heating Mats

Sep 14th, 2022 | 3 min read

A homeowner in Trudovets recently participated in a pilot project from Pipelife Bulgaria, installing prefabricated hydronic underfloor heating mats in his house.

A tablet with a BIM plan on the screen |  Pipelife

How BIM Aids Sustainable Construction

Sep 9th, 2022 | 6 min read

Pipelife’s BIM Expert Giuseppe Palmeri explains the emerging trend of building green and how BIM helps turn sustainable construction practices into reality.

A visualization of the new apartment building complex in Donaustadt | Pipelife

Sustainable Cooling for a Residential Project

Aug 30th, 2022 | 4 min read

In a new apartment complex in Vienna, heating and cooling will be supplied through concrete core activation, implemented with pipes from Pipelife.

Residential buildings surrounded by trees | Pipelife

Transforming Modern Cities in the Face of Climate Change

Aug 23rd, 2022 | 6 min read

Our irrigation specialist Konstantinos Akritanakis shares his expertise in adapting green spaces to city conditions.

A couple realaxing at their home with a surface cooling system installed in the ceiling | Pipelife

Advantages of Radiant Cooling Systems

Aug 16th, 2022 | 6 min read

Our expert Ivan Milenovic explains what customers should expect from the 21-st century cooling solutions.

Reconstruction of the traffic junction near Zielona Góra | Pipelife

Improved Road Safety in Western Poland

Aug 3rd, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife's Stormbox II crates were used to construct an underground infiltration system at a busy junction, ensuring safe traffic during heavy rainfalls.

Aerial view of Arnhem | Pipelife

Recycled Piping Systems for City Infrastructure

Jul 29th, 2022 | 3 min read

Surrounded by several national parks, Arnhem is proud of its green city reputation and strongly commits to a sustainable development of the area.

Corrugated pipes from recycled PE at the installation site | Pipelife

Recycled PE Piping Systems

Jul 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Increasing the use of recycled materials in production is among the key strategies to achieve the goals of the European Green Deal.

Maris standing next to welded wells and gullies | Pipelife

Meet Our Welding Wizard

Jul 21st, 2022 | 4 min read

With nearly 20 years of experience, Māris Jankovskis is valued as one of the most experienced and capable welders within the Pipelife group.

The Entrance of the Hope Preschool | Pipelife

Fossil-Free Pipes in Construction

Jul 19th, 2022 | 4 min read

Together with the raw material supplier Inovyn, Pipelife Sweden supplied 100% fossil-free PVC pipes for a sustainable construction project in Gothenburg.

A close-up of a Biovyn pipe manufactured for the Hope project | Pipelife

Let’s Transition Toward A Circular Plastics Economy

Jul 14th, 2022 | 6 min read

We are proud not only to meet the European sustainability targets but also to go above and beyond them.

A leaking asbestos cement water pipe | Pipelife

Reliable Water Supply for the Future Generations

Jul 6th, 2022 | 3 min read

Recently, hygienic water supply came at risk in two neighborhoods in Ruse, Bulgaria, due to a leaking asbestos water main.

drinking water storage tank laying in headlights

Water Shortages no Longer an Issue in Miesenbach

Jul 1st, 2022 | 4 min read

In Austria’s municipality of Miesenbach, interruptions in potable water supply no longer pose a problem thanks to two GRP potable water tanks installed.

A layer of biochar is applied to a depth of around one meter | Pipelife

Could Biochars Reduce Nutrient Loss from Drainage?

Jun 28th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife helped launch a novel type of multi-year biochar drainage experiment in Southern Estonia by supplying tailor-made wells for the project's setup.

The Kolić orchard with the new irrigation system | Pipelife

Water-Saving Irrigation for Reliable Apple Production

Jun 23rd, 2022 | 4 min read

Due to increasingly unreliable weather patterns, more and more farmers opt to invest in irrigation systems, even in areas that previously did not require it.

A drainage pipe is being laid in the ground | Pipelife

Countering Soil Salinization in the Netherlands

Jun 21st, 2022 | 5 min read

Together with research partners, Pipelife is testing drainage systems that might help prevent soil salinization in the future while storing freshwater for the summer months.

Panoramic aerial view photo of Oslo from drone | Pipelife

Future-Proofing Norway’s Cities Against Water Shortages

Jun 14th, 2022 | 4 min read

While Scandinavia typically is not considered water-stressed, there has been a prolonged low precipitation period in Eastern Norway this year.

Towing of three PE-pipes in lengths of 995, 1010 and 1032 meters from Pipelife’s facility in Stathelle, Norway, to Moray East wind farm project in Scotland | Pipelife

Kilometer-Long PE Cable Ducts for Offshore Wind Farms

Jun 10th, 2022 | 6 min read

Renewable energy projects require innovative technical solutions. The Moray East project in Scotland opted for the non-welded PE ducts produced by Pipelife Norway.

Aerial view of a corn field | Pipelife

Water Supply for Trouble-Free Growing Seasons

May 26th, 2022 | 4 min read

A leading agribusiness firm in Bulgaria opted for Pipelife’s PE 100 pipes to set up a water supply system that would be long-lasting and maintenance-free.

Drainage pipe installation on the Swedish west coast | Pipelife

Agricultural Drainage in Sweden

May 24th, 2022 | 4 min read

Swedish agribusiness entrepreneur Per Martinsson talks about the agricultural drainage sector in his country and why he works exclusively with Pipelife's solutions.

Large greenhouse with cucumber plants | Pipelife

The Future of Irrigation in Agriculture

May 18th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife’s irrigation experts share their knowledge on the current state of water use in Europe’s agriculture and their vision about the sector’s future.

Pipelife's beekeepers Kathrin and David standing next to the hives | Pipelife

Sustainable Bee-ldings Solutions: The Story of Pipelife Honey

May 13th, 2022 | 4 min read

We celebrate our first honey harvest while promoting biodiversity even further.

Two electricians standing next to a wall with several Powerline wall boxes installed | Pipelife

New Electrical Wall Box for the Nordic Market

May 10th, 2022 | 3 min read

The Powerline wall box has been designed to complement Pipelife’s range of electrical conduit systems, offering a complete solution for the Nordic countries.

A close up of Stormbox E retention crates | Pipelife

Attention Growing to Recycled Stormwater Management Solutions

May 3rd, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipelife Poland has launched a new, 100%-recycled stormwater retention crate generation.

Pragma drainage pipes being installed | Pipelife

Europe’s Largest Soda Ash Producer Relies on Pipelife

Apr 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife Bulgaria delivered its drainage and wastewater piping systems to Solvay Sodi to help manage water levels in the Padina sediment basin.

The rainwater pipeline laid through Lake Stubenberg  | Pipelife

A Different Take on Trenchless Pipe Laying

Apr 22th, 2022 | 4 min read

A stormwater drainage pipe was laid through Lake Stubenberg, requiring a special deployment for the AQUALINE RC Robust pipe system.

The facade of Daugava stadium hockey arena | Pipelife

Raineo Is Taking Latvia by Storm

Apr 20th, 2022 | 5 min read

Pipelife’s stormwater management system Raineo Stormbox II has been increasingly used to minimize flooding risks in state-of-the-art venues in Riga, Latvia.

 

A close up of Stormbox E retention crate | Pipelife

Asserting Recycled Material Potential in Construction

Apr 14th, 2022 | 4 min read

We are proud to expand our range of stormwater systems with Stormbox E — the new attenuation and soakaway crates made from 100%-recycled material.

 

Aerial view of A6 logistics park | Pipelife

Meeting World-Leading Sustainability Standards in Construction

Apr 8th, 2022 | 3 min read

The A6 Logistics Park in, Riga, Latvia was constructed with sustainability in mind. Pipelife’s wastewater and stormwater solutions helped achieve this ambitious goal.

 

A group photo of the specialist team responsible for the water main reconstruction project in Heimdal | Pipelife

Pipe Bursting For Non-Disruptive Renewal of Water Main

Apr 6th, 2022 | 4 min read

Pipe bursting, a trenchless technology, allowed to replace a major potable water main in the village of Heimdal quickly and without disruptions to the inhabitants.

 

Packed luggage of Ukrainian refugee in station | Pipelife

How Our Ideas Management System Helps Ukrainian Refugees

Apr 1st, 2022 | 4 min read

Here’s a different story from us at Pipelife — about our idea management system “Ideas & More” and our colleague Nikolay who used it to turn his ideas into help.

A PE 100 RC pipe ready to be installed | Pipelife

Connecting Communities to Central Water Supply

Mar 29th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife delivered more than 12 km of pipes for trenchless installation, ensuring safe potable water supply for villages in Klimontow municipality.

Visualization of Pipe Bursting | Pipelife

Trenchless Technologies Explained

Mar 25th, 2022 | 6 min read

With towns and cities expanding in size and population, existing underground piping networks have to be upgraded to accommodate growing needs.

SoluForce Gas Tight Pipe Getting Uncoiled Before Installation | Pipelife

Recommissioning a Depleted Gas Field in the UK

Mar 18th, 2022 | 3 min read

To resume recovery from part of the Saltfleetby Gas Field, which had been shut down by the operator, a new connection to the gas grid was needed.

A visualization explaining the new color conduits | Pipelife

Coloring the Electrical Conduit Market

Mar 2nd, 2022 | 3 min read

To easily recognize and identify electrical conduits, Pipelife is launching pre-wired conduits in seven distinctive colors, one for each cable type.

Aerial view of Groningen Seaports | Pipelife

Hydrogen Infrastructure for Renewable Energy

Feb 17th, 2022 | 5 min read

Hydrogen energy is often referred to as "future fuel" and is considered crucial in transitioning towards a carbon-neutral economy by the EU.

Construction site for the production unit expansion and bio energy production in Ennsdorf | Pipelife

Pipelife Cable Protection Systems for the New Ennsdorf Oil Mill

Feb 10th, 2022 | 4 min read

In Ennsdorf, VFI Oils for Life is building Austria's largest organic oil mill with bio-energy production. 

Wind farm in Mazeikiai | Pipelife

Developing Wind Energy Infrastructure in Lithuania

Feb 4th, 2022 | 3 min read

A new 63-MW wind farm is currently under construction in the Mažeikiai region, as the country is moving away from fossil fuels.

Installation team near the reservoir in Nuorgam | Pipelife

Pipelife Helps Resolve Water Quality Issues in Nuorgam

Jan 28th, 2022 | 4 min read

Last spring, a leak in Nuorgam’s water reservoir was discovered contaminating the drinking water.

PRO manhole close-up | Pipelife

Revisiting a Sewer Manhole after 5 Years without Maintenance

Jan 26th, 2022 | 3 min read

In June 2016, a Pipelife PRO manhole was installed in a busy road section in the city of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Green Team portrait | Pipelife

Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Meet Our Green Team

Jan 18th, 2022 | 3 min read

The “Green Team” initiative launched by Pipelife Estonia is proof that sustainable habits are not just feasible. They can also be positively contagious.

Azay-le-Rideau from above | Pipelife

Azay-le-Rideau Benefits from a Reinforced Sanitation Network

Jan 12th, 2022 | 3 min read

Pipelife's sturdy PP Master sewerage pipe system was recently used to strengthen the undersized and outdated wastewater network in Azay-le-Rideau.

Reindeer grazing | Pipelife

Pipelife Supplies Cable Ducts to North Cape

Dec 21st, 2021 | 3 min read

Pipelife Norge’s cable protection system Protectline has been selected to replace an outdated powerline in North Cape.

Installation of a Durofort pipe | Pipelife

Durofort: Recycling Made Local

Dec 14th, 2021 | 4 min read

Using locally collected plastic waste, the storm- and wastewater pipe Durofort is made from 100% recycled PVC and fully recyclable. 

SoluForce fitting system | Pipelife

SoluForce Pipelines: Reaching the Next Level of Reusability

Dec 8th, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife’s brand SoluForce is the originator and industry leader of high-pressure Flexible Composite Pipe (FCP or RTP) systems, offering solutions that are maintenance-free and ensure unrivaled durability.

Bridge under construction in Czechia  | Pipelife

Safe Roads for the Future: Pipelife Helps Build Climate Resilience in the Czech Republic

Nov 23rd, 2021 | 3 min read

Since 2000, floods in Europe have caused at least 25 billion losses and cost hundreds of lives.

Automated 3D Printer for Inspection Chamber and Manhole Production  | Pipelife

3D Printing in Production: Improving Product Availability and Quality

Nov 19th, 2021 | 3 min read

Pipelife has significantly advanced the storm- and wastewater networks with high-precision production in the last years.

Digital Twins Visualisation  | Pipelife

Digital Twins and Environmental Performance

Nov 16th, 2021 | 3 min read

If there was a hit list of terms most often used in the manufacturing business, “optimization” would be somewhere on the top. 

New Sales Office and Warehouse in Wels  | Pipelife

Sustainability and Proximity: New Sales Office & Warehouse in Austria

Nov 5th, 2021 | 3 min read

Proximity, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration – this is what our clients and partners appreciate us for...

Underfloor Heating for a Sports Hall

Prize-Winning Sports Hall Benefits from Underfloor Heating

Oct 27th, 2021 | 3 min read

Pipelife Czechia was chosen for an impressive project, supplying the underfloor heating solution for a grand sports hall in Dolní Břežany...

Underfloor Heating for a Family House

Underfloor Heating: An Economical Solution for Homeowners

Oct 21st, 2021 | 3 min read

Having a comfortable home is essential for our well-being. While we cannot control the weather outside, we can at least have control over our indoor climate...

Jaguar and Land Rover Showroom in Ireland

Jaguar and Land Rover Showroom Benefits from Underfloor Heating

Oct 14th, 2021 | 3 min read

When walking into the largest single Jaguar and Land Rover showroom in Ireland,  the visitor’s attention is immediately captured by the sleek and contemporary cars...

ECOBOX wastewater treatment

Ready-To-Install: Wastewater Treatment and Metering Solutions

Sep 30th, 2021 | 3 min read

With pressure on the construction sector continuously growing, companies are seeking more compact and practical, ready-to-install solutions...

prefab hydronic heating and cooling

Prefab Heating and Cooling Solution for a Residential Complex in Hungary

Sep 23rd, 2021 | 3 min read

To ensure comfortable, economical, and eco-friendly heating and cooling of the new apartment complex, Pipelife provided prefabricated hydronic heating and cooling panels...

prefab soil and waste system

Prefab Soil and Waste Solution for Zero-Waste Construction

Sep 16th, 2021 | 3 min read

Efficient material management and use on construction sites not only reduces time and costs but also reduces waste and CO2 emissions...

Cable protection pipes

Improved Power Supply for Tervola, Finland

Aug 26th, 2021 | 3 min read

Municipalities and energy suppliers attach great importance to creating long-lasting infrastructure, to ensure their citizens and clients reliably and sustainably receive power...

Windfarm by the sea

Energy Efficient Infrastructure for CO2-Free Energy

Aug 19th, 2021 | 3 min read

Since the EU set the goals under Green Deal in order to become climate-neutral by 2050, all sectors have been motivated to integrate renewable energy solutions...

Secured Power Supply

Secured Power Supply with 91.1 KM Cable Protection

Aug 12th, 2021 | 3 min read

Overhead power lines are easily affected by storms and other weather extremes leading to interruptions in the power supply and putting residents to risk...

Building Service Systems for Entire Residential Complex

Building Service Systems for Entire Residential Complex

Aug 5th, 2021 | 3 min read

Petschl Street in Perg, Upper Austria, will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art residential complex. 

Stormwater Collection System for a grand project in Monaco

Complete Shopping Mall Equipped With Pipelife Systems

July 30th, 2021 | 4 min read

Just as every large-scale building project, erecting East Gate Mall shopping center in Skopje has its unique requirements which ask for innovative solutions.

Stormwater Collection System for a grand project in Monaco

Stormwater Collection System For a Grand Project in Monaco

July 26th, 2021 | 2 min read

Pipelife France took part in a grand project on the last available plot in Monaco, supplying the residential building’s parking area with a PP rainwater collection system.

Tailored Stormwater Management Solution in Lubin

Tailored Stormwater Management Solution For A Housing Project

July 20th, 2021 | 2 min read

Excessive rain alternating with dry periods are no unusual weather forecasts anymore and residential areas remain highly vulnerable to these.

Protecting Waterways from Plastic Pollution

Protecting Waterways from Plastic Pollution

July 6th, 2021 | 2 min read

Most plastic pollution found in nature originates from fishing gear,  discarded bottles, plastic bags and other packaging. Although the proportion of plastic pellets and particles coming from the manufacturing industry is comparably small, we believe there should be none at all.

WATER TANKS AND ROBUST PIPES FOR RELIABLE SUPPLY IN AUSTRIA

Water tanks and robust pipes for reliable supply in Austria

July 1st, 2021 | 2 min read

Extreme dry spells and associated water shortages are an issue faced by many of Austria’s municipalities today. Randegg in Lower Austria is one of the municipalities addressing the topic of reliable water supply – and taking action.

Our Golden Rules - Safety by the People, for the People | Pipelife

Our Golden Rules of Safety

June 22nd, 2021 | 2 min read

Here at Pipelife we have always based our safety management on building strong culture. We recognize that our people are the safety experts in our business – those who do the job know the risks and know best how to manage them.

Pipelife Stormbox underground | Pipelife

Preventing Urban Desiccation

June 14th, 2021 | 3 min read

With rising temperatures and therefore increased evaporation, cities are confronted with a growing risk of urban desiccation. Unfortunately, blue and green infrastructure solutions that would compensate for this are often difficult or impossible to implement in dense city centers.

Lake Pomorie in Bulgaria at risk of desalination  | Pipelife

More Bees on Our Headquarters’ Rooftop

May 20th, 2021 | 2 min read

The settlement of bee colonies on the roof of our corporate headquarters in Vienna, last October has been a great success. We are delighted to update you with their progress so far.

Lake Pomorie in Bulgaria at risk of desalination  | Pipelife

Stormwater Management Helps Biodiversity at Pomorie Lake

May 14th, 2021 | 3 min read

To help rehabilitate Pomorie lake's natural salinity, Pipelife has installed a stormwater pipe system that will help to redirect the flow of fresh water into a nearby lined canal.

Installation of stormbox infiltration system next to railway in Poland | Pipelife

Why More Women Should Join the Manufacturing Industry

May 7th, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife has undergone positive developments with regards to diversity, especially at Pipelife Sweden, where an increase of female talent is taking on a mix of responsibilities.

Installation of stormbox infiltration system next to railway in Poland | Pipelife

ECO ROAD DRAINAGE ON BULGARIA’S LONGEST HIGHWAY

Apr 27th, 2021 | 3 min read

Once finalized, Hemus highway will connect Bulgaria’s capital Sofia with the country’s sea capital Varna. Pipelife Bulgaria is busy ensuring road safety with the supply of reliable, ecologically friendly road drainage systems.   

Installation of stormbox infiltration system next to railway in Poland | Pipelife

Urban Greening Experiment With Raineo Stormboxes

Apr 23rd, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife supported the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Belgrade to experiment with irrigation solutions in urban areas with a donation of 10 Raineo Stormboxes and installation know-how.

Installation of stormbox infiltration system next to railway in Poland | Pipelife

Polish Railway Ten-T upgrade with Raineo Infiltration

Apr 15th, 2021 | 4 min read

Polish railway line E59 is being upgraded to TEN-T standards with Pipelife Poland providing no fewer than 12 stormwater infiltration systems, using 8800 Raineo® Stormboxes. The capacity of the structures amounts to 3.5 thousand cubic meters. 

Installation of horizontal geothermal heating system in Austria

Pipelife Supports Self-Sufficient Housing with Rainwater Reuse System

Apr 8th, 2021 | 4 min read

Pipelife Austria and non-profit organization VinziRast have joined forces for an exciting development project outside Vienna, that will use Pipelife's rainwater harvest and reuse systems

Installation of horizontal geothermal heating system in Austria

PIPELIFE SUPPORTING “ONE PLANET LIVING” IN FINLAND

Apr 1, 2021 | 3 min read

Pipelife Finland is proud to be supporting this important city development project providing for sustainable and safe water supply, sewage, and stormwater solutions. Pipelife provided the close collaboration and flexibility necessary for smooth implementation.

Installation of horizontal geothermal heating system in Austria

GEOTHERMAL HEATING, HARNESSING EARTH'S POWER

Mar 26, 2021 | 5 min read

Geothermal energy is a key part of the drive towards a decarbonized economy by 2050. Find out how our projects are helping to create zero-energy heating & cooling projects, including the largest Geothermal project in Piplife Austria's history.

Pipelife moving the plastics industry toward a circular economy

ACHIEVING A CIRCULAR ECONOMY REQUIRES TARGETED INDUSTRY ACTION

Feb 23, 2021 | 5 min read

Up to 80% of the environmental impact of products is determined in the design phase, so it’s crucial for manufacturers to plan for a sustainable life cycle for all plastic products.

3D printer

AUTOMATED 3D PRINTING: UPGRADE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND INCREASED SAFETY

Feb 10, 2021 | 4 min read

Underground storm- and wastewater infrastructures are receiving a significant upgrade while safety in production is increased thanks to Pipelife’s unique and novel application of high-precision production. 

Delivering donations to earthquake afffected areas in Croatia

Ensuring Safe Water Supply in Earthquake-Affected Croatia

Feb 3, 2021 | 2 min read

Our local team quickly mobilized to send materials and manpower to help a Croatian town’s water works connect mobile homes to water sources after the area was hit by a magnitude 6.4 earthquake. 

20ATW Flush&Flow School Vienna

First Large-Scale Application of Pipelife’s New Wc Cistern Systems in Austria

Dec 28, 2020 | 4 min read

During the partial renovation of a school in Vienna’s 21st district, a novel product range from Pipelife passed its baptism of fire with flying colors: 

Poland Via Carpathia Road Drainage

Pragma Pipes Ensure Road Safety in Poland

Dec 21, 2020| 5 min read

The noble goal of the Via Carpathia route is to connect Northern and Southern Europe – from Klaipėda, Lithuania on the Baltic Sea to Thessaloniki, Greece on the Aegean Sea.

Raineo Stormwater Infiltration Lebring, Austria

Raineo: A Reliable Partner in Rainwater Management

Dec 15, 2020| 2 min read

The construction of a new supermarket in the municipality of Lebring in Austria called for the installation of an infiltration system. The construction company had little experience in this field and thus turned to Pipelife Austria.

Pipelife Outfall Pipelife for Kittila Goldmine

22-km-outfall for Europe's largest goldmine successfully implemented

Nov 17, 2020 | 4 min read

A roughly 22-kilometer-long outfall pipe was built at the Kittilä goldmine in Finland as part of the mine’s environmental investment program. Good partnerships and cooperation ensured a successful implementation.

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Pipelife takes leading position in electrical installations market

Nov 13, 2020 | 2 min read

Acquisitions as well as investments into production efficiency and capacity, have quickly propelled Pipelife into a market leading position. The extended product portfolio and combined competences have sparked the development of a prefabricated solution that is fully new to the market.

Rennewable energy generation seen in rural Germany

DECARBONIZING ECONOMY WITH SUSTAINABLE HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Nov 5, 2020 | 5 min read

Many experts see hydrogen as viable candidate in helping us towards a carbon freer economy. Our solutions provide all we need for safe, lasting, and cost-efficient hydrogen infrastructure.

Pipelife long length PE pipe

Advancing Plastics Recycling: Opportunities and challenges on the way to a circular economy

Oct 27, 2020 | 2 min read

Pipelife has set itself ambitious recycling targets supporting the EU Plastics Strategy and contributing to the advancement of a circular economy.

World's longest freight transport through the Suez Canal

World’s longest freight transport through the Suez Canal

Oct 25, 2020 | 5 min read

6,722 meters of large diameter PE Pipes are hauled 16,300 kilometers to Bangladesh. The convoy is over 1 kilometer long and is the longest freight transport ever to go through the Suez Canal.

Honeybees on Pipelife HQ Rooftop

Waggle Dance: This is how we are promoting biodiversity

Oct 13, 2020 | 4 min read

By introducing bees to the roof of our headquarters, we are taking a stand for the environment. The project will strengthen biodiversity in the Wienerberg nature preserve.

Fossil Free PVC Pipes for Hope Project Sweden

76% smaller carbon footprint with bio-attributed PVC pipes in Gothenburg

Oct 7, 2020 | 2.5 min read

A further big step has been taken towards decarbonization as Pipelife now produces PVC pipes based on bio-attributed PVC using 100% fossil-free feedstock.

Drip irrigation ensures sustainable water management and food resilience in Azerbaijan

Aug 29, 2020 | 2 min read

With crop growth safety and yield optimization in mind, a large-scale food producer in Azerbaijan invested in precision irrigation solutions. Pipelife designed, produced, and delivered complete drip irrigation systems from source to plant within a month. 

Pipelife Smart Probe Pilot

Smart Probe - a futureproof gamechanger for water utilities

Aug 27, 2020| 3 min read

Developed in close cooperation with water utilities, Smart Probe tackles common challenges in water sensoring. The days of blind spots in potable water networks may soon be over and network as well as water safety can be further increased.

Aegina potable water supply solution

Pipelife connects Aegina Island to mainland water supply

May 28, 2020| 3.5 min read

Up to -94 meters below sea level, 14.8-km-long underwater PE 100 Potable Water Pipe will finally connect Aegina Island to EYDAP public water supply network via Salamina.

Parizsi Udvar Pipelife Building Solutions

Hungary: In Control of Living Comfort

May 09, 2020 | 4 min read

Optimal indoor climate control and quiet piping tailored by Pipelife Hungary. Pipelife delivers heating and cooling solutions as well as wastewater- and soil-systems for the high quality complex Párizsi Udvar in Budapest.

Goetzendorf building service installations from one source

Austria: Building service solutions from one source

May 09, 2020 | 4 min read

Pipelife Austria has supplied the majority of the pipes and accessory components for the building services of a residential complex in Götzendorf, Lower Austria.

Warsaw Bypass S2 Road Drainage

Traffic Relief for Poland’s Capital

April 17, 2020 | 3 min read

18.5 km Expressway around Warsaw = 30 km Pipelife Pragma® Pipe System for Road Drainage. The project, initiated by the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), is currently under construction. Pipelife contributes to increasing road safety by installing a reliable stormwater drainage system.

Pipelife has set a world record, Walvis Bay

New World Record with a 3.3 km HDPE Pipe Delivery to Malaysia

April 04, 2020 | 2.5 min read

Pipelife has set a world record after towing over 3.3 kilometers of pipe from Stathelle, Norway, to Malaysia. The long length large diameter (LLLD) HDPE pipe delivery to a major power project was towed for unrivalled 27,720 kilometers.

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plastic beads isolated on white background.

we prevent plastic from escaping into nature

Feb 6, 2020 | 1 min read

Most of the plastic found in the oceans originates from carelessly discarded bottles and packaging, but some are resin pellets from the manufacturing industry. As a plastics manufacturer it is our responsibility to make sure that this does not happen.

Skill Builder interviews Pipelife Ireland

Jan 16, 2020 | 13 min video

Building expert, TV presenter and journalist Roger Bisby went to visit our Pipelife Ireland facility to show the 174,000 subscribers of his YouTube channel Skill Builder how plastic pipes are produced.

Portrait of little builder in hardhats with hammer working outdoors. Childhood concept

Record low accident rates with safety tools

Jan 10, 2020 | 2 min read

While our goal in business is usually to increase numbers, we do everything to decrease others such as the accident rate. Thanks to strong commitment and strong safety tools we are on the right track in protecting what makes up Pipelife: us, the people, the “Pipelifers”.

smart probing solution for potable water

Dec 3, 2019 | 1.5 min read

MMID, Pipelife Netherland's innovation partner, came by to install and test the latest innovation for the potable water sector they had developed together: a truly Smart Probing Solution.

Solving various water shortage issues in Poland

Nov 14, 2019 | 7 min read

Our cities are growing in population and size, climate is changing, and water is becoming scarce. Stormwater management is the key to solving an array of water related problems. Here's an example from Poland, one of the driest countries in Europe.

Raineo: Stormwater Management Solutions wrapped in one word

Nov 13, 2019 | 6.7 min read

The City of Zielona Góra completed its largest environmental infrastructure project for public transport. Within the framework of the project, the City and Polish Railway opted for a Raineo Stormwater Management System comprising Pipelife Stormboxes for stormwater retention (attenuation) with a capacity of almost 400 m³.

Extending life cycle of plastic pipes to 300 years

Oct 31, 2019 | 2 min read

One color for each life: The concept "Pipe with 3 Lives" won bronze at the annual Inovyn Awards presented at the international plastics and rubbers trade fair K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Brown Trout

Saving endangered fish in Finland

Oct 18, 2019 | 1 min read

A volunteering event was organized by WWF Finland, K Group and a local water and air protection association in August 2019. Pipelife Finland contributes with the innovation of a migration-friendly road culvert.

Pipelife composite GRP Cover round

better safety with new composite covers and grates

Oct 16, 2019 | 1.5 min read

Composite GRP Covers and Grates for manholes and inspection chambers are becoming more and more popular. We have scrutinized their increasing popularity and have tested them for you. Here is our conclusion.

Comparing circular and linear economy product cycle. Energy from finite and renewable sources. Solar, wind, thermal, chemical power stations. Vector illustration, white background. Please recycle.

Pipelife sets own environmental goals

Sept 26, 2019 | 1.5 min read

As active TEPPFA member, Pipelife has signed the Plastics Alliance Declaration to help meet the "10 million tonnes target" by the European Commission by 2025

TEPPFA confirms 100-year service life for PE pipes

Sept 13, 2019 | 1.5 min read

European Plastic Pipes Association TEPPFA and PE100+ released a position paper confirming the service life of PE pressure pipes to being more than 100 years.

Wienerberger Haus

Platinum Standard Building Technology - Wienerberger Haus in Vienna

Aug 14, 2019 | 3 min read

The new Wienerberger Haus in Vienna will receive a state-of-the-art technical installation from Pipelife.

Prof. Ad van Wijk signing the KIWA certification of SoluForce FCP for hydrogen applications (with Eertwijn van den Dool (L) and Robert-Jan Berg (R)

First composite pipe for hydrogen transport

July 2, 2019 | 2.5 min read

A global first in the world of hydrogen transport. SoluForce, together with Groningen Seaports, has developed a Flexible Composite Pipe system for hydrogen applications. 

HDPE Cooling Water Pipes Punta Catalina Power Plant, Dominican Republic

Three 350-m-long, large diameter HDPE Pipes travel the Atlantic to be sunk in the Caribbean

Jun 12, 2019 | 5 min read

Three 350-meter-long, solid wall, so-called LLLD (long length large diameter) Pipes travelled all the way from Norway over the Atlantic Ocean to Punta Catalina power station in the Dominican Republic, where they serve as cooling water lines.

Britannia Hotel, Trondheim

Historically large pipe delivery for historic luxury Hotel Britannia in Norway

June 10, 2019 | 3.5 min read

April 1st this year saw the re-opening of the Britannia Hotel in all its glory, after three years of full renovations that cost 1.2 billion Norwegian kroner. Pipelife Norway supplied a large array of piping for service installation and HVAC. The delivery of electro conduits counts among the greatest for Pipelife Norway.

Hydro Sunndal Exchanges Wood for Pragma

Wooden pipeline replaced with a tailored Pipelife Pragma Solution

April 30, 2019 |  1.25 min read

To safeguard its alternative process water supply, Hydro Sunndal aluminum plant and Pipelife put their heads together to find a tailored solution for replacing a 64 year-old wooden water pipe.

Underfloor heating Ballinglanna

heating system with low energy and minimal C02

Apr 11, 2019 | 1.5 min read

Low energy, low CO2, but cosy temperatures await the future inhabitants of 660 A-rated houses in Glanmire, Ireland: In their new 2- to 4-bedroom homes, developed by the O’Flynn Group, Pipelife’s heating system comprising an air-to-water heat pump and underfloor heating will provide maximum comfort throughout all seasons.

Pipelife supplies sewer system for dutch village

Nov 22, 2018 | 1.5 min read

A completely new village is being built between Vianen and Hagestein in the Netherlands and Pipelife Netherlands supplies the materials for the sewer system!

Ocean Cleanup Pipelife stabilizers assembly and fully launched system

Pipelife partners with The Ocean Cleanup

Sept 09, 2018 | 0.5 min read

Pipelife is a proud partner of The Ocean Cleanup. A foundation that develops technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic.

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