Uponor North America’s new hot potable pipe and fittings help meet the demand for commercial domestic water systems, the company says.

Uponor began offering PP-RCT pipe and fittings in 2020 with more than 300 parts for mechanical piping in sizes from ½” to 12″ and cold potable piping in sizes from ½” to 8″.

Uponor’s Ecoflex pre-insulated PEX pipe system for underground potable-plumbing applications provides energy-efficient freeze protection in cold climates.

The division of VPC Global closed on the purchase of buildings and land with rail access on May 4 and will begin installing extrusion lines as soon as possible. The plan is to replicate the company's Kingman, Arizonia, facility and start production in 60 days.

Uponor North America held a ceremonial “pipe-cutting event” to mark the opening of its $5.5 million, 25,000-square-foot expansion to the Hutchinson, Minnesota facility.

While it is hard to predict anything with certainty during these times, there does seem to be agreement that the current tariffs imposed by the United States on steel goods will continue for the foreseeable future.

The T-65 Stainless Steel is the ideal portable solution for forming tee joins, T-DRILL Industries notes. 

REED Bevel Boss cordless pipe bevelers provide a safe way for operators to bevel pipe in the field. Bevel Boss trims small to large diameter plastic pipe, including pipe already in the ditch, REED notes.