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30 January 2015 How to conduct error-free field pressure tests on PVC pipelines
Field pressure testing of PVC pipelines has proven to be a contentious issue in South Africa, with consulting engineers and installers often having different interpretations of how testing should be conducted. DPI...
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12 November 2014 DPI Plastics - regional winner and national finalist at Productivity Awards
A regional gold trophy and national finalist certificate have been awarded to leading water reticulation, drainage pipe and fitting systems manufacturer DPI Plastics, at the Productivity SA Awards hosted on 30...
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3 September 2014 The importance of plastic pipes in future infrastructure projects
Plastic plays a vital role in all areas of modern life, including piping systems.The SAPPMA Pipes VIII conference aims to inform and educate the plastic pipe industry through a series of presentations conducted by...
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13 August 2014 Largest-ever locally manufactured sewerage pipe is officially available
A state-of-the-art extrusion line has enabled DPI Plastics to increase the maximum external diameter of its range of Durodrain uPVC sewer pipes to 630 mm - making it the largest product of its kind manufactured in...
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28 July 2014 DPI Plastics recognised for its contribution towards empowerment
A certificate of excellence has been awarded to DPI Plastics in recognition of its continued commitment towards transformation and empowerment in its sector in South Africa in 2014.
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24 June 2014 DPI Plastics invests in tomorrow's leaders through internship programme
Up-and-coming human resources (HR) specialists in Cape Town are being provided with practical workplace experience, through a three-month internship programme sponsored by DPI Plastics - a leading manufacturer of...
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14 May 2014 Delivery of first-ever locally manufactured 630 mm pipe is a success
More than R3-million worth of 630 mm bore uPVC pipes - the largest manufactured in Africa - have been supplied to an irrigation project in Mozambique by DPI Plastics, a leading manufacturer of water reticulation,...
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13 March 2014 World Plumbing Day initiative aids the ‘War on Leaks’
DPI Plastics - a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems in South Africa - has donated a total of 3 000 plastic mugs to primary school children in Gauteng, as part of its...
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24 February 2014 DPI Plastics Ultraflo mPVC pipes supplied to Zambian irrigation project
DPI Plastics - a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems in South Africa - has successfully supplied mPVC piping to a large irrigation project in Zambia.
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5 November 2013 DPI Plastics appoints new managing director
DPI Plastics - a leading manufacturer of water reticulation, drainage and pipe-fitting systems in South Africa - has officially appointed a new managing director.
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