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No room for compromise: Protecting quality in plastic pipes
No room for compromise: Protecting quality in plastic pipes
14th April 2026

In a country where reliable water and sanitation infrastructure remains both a pressing need and a long-term national priority, the role of the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers... 


SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
SAPPMA webinar highlights role of EPS geofoam in reducing loads on plastic pipes
23rd March 2026

The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) recently hosted a highly informative webinar as part of its ongoing commitment to sharing objective, non-profit industry... 


South Africa’s water wake-up call: ignored warnings, failing infrastructure and the cost of inaction
5th February 2026

The widespread water disruptions experienced across Gauteng this past week are not an isolated incident, nor can they be blamed solely on routine maintenance by Rand Water. They are the inevitable... 


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Quality risks erode plastic pipe performance
30th January 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While advancements in polymer science and extrusion technology have improved plastic pipe performance, various industry challenges have resulted in rising quality risks that can precipitate... 


Engineering Water Resilience: The Critical Role of Plastic Pipes
23rd January 2026

By: Jan Venter, CEO - Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) As South Africa prepares for Water Month taking place in March, the national conversation rightly focuses on... 


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