News

2005
September 2005

Polypipe Civils take CSWIP plastics welding examination
Polypipe Civils has recently enlisted the help of TWI to deliver an assessment and training package on hot gas and extrusion welding to raise the skill of their welders. The tailored training course took place over a period of 14 days at Polypipe’s premises in Loughborough. more»»
   
August 2005

Polypipe Civils signs deal with Mowlem
Polypipe Civils, the UK’s leading manufacturer of pipeline solutions, has signed an estimated £1.3m contract with Mowlem plc, one of the UK’s leading construction and support services groups, for products supplied through their nominated building products distributor, Saint-Gobain Building Distribution UK. more»»
 
July 2005

Robin Hood Airport utilises Ridgidrain Advanced Drainage System
Polypipe Civils the UK’s leading manufacturer of ducting, drainage, sewerage and environmental systems has provided a second drainage solution for Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster. more»»
   
June 2005
Polypipe Civils launches 1050mm sealing ring and double coupler
Polypipe Civils, the UK’s leading manufacturer of ducting, drainage, sewerage and environmental systems has announced the launch of its new 1050mm sealed system incorporating a new 1050mm sealing ring and double coupler. more»»
   
April 2005

Polypipe Civils extend SUDS product range
Polypipe Civils, the UK’s leading manufacturer of ducting, drainage, sewerage and environmental systems, has announced the launch of the new Stormcheck "Vortex Flow Control Chamber" the latest addition to the sustainable drainage (SUDS) range of products. more»»
   
2004
2004
Polypipe Civils 'SUDS' Seminars aid RIBA
The Continuing Professional Development [CPD] programme has been designed by RIBA to update its members on Construction Industry developments. more»»
   
2004
Polypipe Civils New Website Launched
Polypipe Civils Limited have just re-launched their website. more»»
   
2004
Robin Hood Airport uses Polystorm Drainage System
RAF Finningley near Doncaster, an air station with a long and proud history, is to become the new Robin Hood Airport, the first Civil Airport to be developed for thirty years. more»»
   
2004
Polydry Ventilation from Polypipe Civils for Dry Grain
In Charles Jackson’s and Co’s 30,000 tons capacity modern grain storage facility, based in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, the company utilises the Polydry horizontal cooling, drying and ventilation system developed by Polypipe Civils Ltd. more»»
   
2004
Polydry Plastic System Suits the Walkers
Philip Walker and his son Guy formed the family firm of Walkers of Fridaythorpe, Independent Commercial Grain Stores, some 18 years ago. more»»
   
2004
Polystorm Protection for new Crawley school
The school buildings at Thomas Bennett Secondary School are nearing the end of their life and will be demolished when a brand new complex, commissioned by West Sussex County Council and now rising on an adjacent site, is completed. more»»
   
2004
Polystorm Modular Units Soak Away Drainage Problems
Polystorm Modular Water Storage Units, a recent addition to Polypipe’s range of below-ground drainage products, have the great advantage of adaptability. more»»
   
2004
Polypipe Civils helps pave the way for A34 Chieveley/M4 Junction 13 Improvement Scheme
Work on the Highways Agency’s A34 Chieveley/M4 Junction 13 Improvement Scheme continues apace. more»»
   
2004
ISO 9000 for Polypipe Civils
Polypipe Civils Ltd., the UK’s leading manufacturer of ducting, drainage and environmental systems to the utilities, construction, civil engineering and agricultural industries, has recently been accredited to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 by the British Standards Institute [BSI]. more»»
   
10th February 2004
Rainwater Conservation benefits Leicester Charities
Voluntary Action Leicester, under the umbrella of the City Community Voluntary Service, manages a five storey office block in the Leicester given over to a number of charity groups more»»
   
10th February 2004

Polypipe Civils keeping costs down on T5
Working as 'partnering suppliers' with AMEC and Laing O'Rourke, both main contractors on the massive Heathrow Terminal 5 project, Polypipe Civils supplied over £250,000 worth of their Ridgduct and Ridgidrain products in the first 12 months of the contract more»»
   
21st January 2004
New corrugator speeds Ridgiduct production
Polypipe Civils, one of the country's largest manufacturers of corrugated plastic pipe, recently invested £800,000 in the purchase of a brand new corrugating extruder more»»
   
2003
18th December 2003
Stormwater Management Solutions Guide by Polypipe
With the amendments to Part H of the Building Regulations covering surface water drainage and Planning Policy Guidance 25 - Development and Flood Risk now affecting the way planners are
thinking more»»
   
 
22nd October 2003
Ridgidrain Dries out Bramhope Tunnel
Bramhope Tunnel is one of the wonders of the railway age, one of the longest and certainly one of the wettest tunnels ever built in England. more»»
   
25th September 2003
South West Water approval for Polypipe Ridgisewer
South West Water, one of the major water and environmental service providers in the UK, recently granted approval for Ridgisewer Pipes and Couplings more»»
   
25th September 2003
Non-Skid covers from Polypipe Civils Ltd
Ever mindful of changing industry requirements, Polypipe Civils Ltd. in May this year upgraded its range of Composite Covers. more»»
   
28th May 2003
Rock and Roll with Polypipe Civils
Polypipe Civils Ltd have introduced two new fittings into their BSI certified Ridgisewer System more»»
   
19th March 2003
Polypipe Civils Seminars and RIBA
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme has been designed by RIBA to update its members on Construction Industrial developments. more»»
   
14th March 2003
Drainage Network, including Stormwater Attenuation (Case Study)
Polypipe Civils Technical Department worked in conjunction with Shropshire Homes to supply a system that would integrate the storm water storage capacity required with the private drainage network. more»»
   
  6th January 2003
Pudsey Challenge for Polypipe Civils
During the two weeks of the Children in Need Campaign Polypipe Civils organised several events at various locations throughout the UK, to raise money for Children in Need more»»