SAPPMA adds pipe merchants as affiliate members

According to the chairman, Jan Venter, SAPPMA is open to pipe manufacturers and suppliers into the plastic pipe industry who comply with the conditions of membership. "We are an association made up of leading companies in the plastics piping business who are dedicated to the purpose of facilitating high standards of ethics, product quality and technical information in our industry. Including leading pipe dealers, such as Water Africa, Sizabantu Piping Systems and Astore Africa as members, allows us to take an important step towards covering and including the whole value chain in plastic pipe manufacturing and installation," Mr. Venter said. He added that although the plastic pipe industry is relatively small, it is of extreme importance in the development and maintenance of the country's infrastructure. It is also one of the most demanding industries, as products are required to last between 50 and 100 years. SAPPMA has been promoting consistent top-quality products of all members and to act as a forum for the plastics pipe industry. www.sappma.co.za