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Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy

It has been clearly demonstrated that modern high quality plastic pipe systems can virtually eliminate leakage in the underground infrastructure. However the lack of local standards and knowledge in some regions means that it difficult to distinguish between poor and high quality plastics pipes and it is difficult to ensure good installation practices. Experience has shown that poor quality pipe systems have created problems and additional costs for end users and threatens the good reputation of plastics pipes. Therefore Borouge has taken the initiative to set up the Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy in the Middle East and is studying setting up similar organizations in other regions.

Borouge’s initiative:

The formation of the Gulf Plastics Pipe Academy (GPPA) as an independent organization for the benefit of all members of the plastics pipe industry. The GPPA will promote the use of specified plastics pipe systems and good installation practice for the sustainable development of the greater Middle East region by:

Engaging its members in information sharing,

Standardization and certification efforts
Providing education and training on the design of plastics pipes systems
Providing education and training construction and installation of plastics pipe systems and advising on ecological issues
Promoting innovative new plastics pipe system approaches

In discussions with local industry these ambitions are being developed into the operational practices of the GPPA:-

KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND TRAINING

Encourage members to share experiences with plastics pipe systems –

Creation of Case Study Bank

Forum to dispel myths about plastics and to create confidence on its capabilities

Coordinating members need for special studies to be undertaken

Provide training and educational courses for pipe system designers and contractors (calculations, installations etc.) and pipe installers (installation techniques, welding etc.)

Provide on site training to installers and engineers

STANDARDISATION & CERTIFICATION

To support development of regional standards and encourage members to participate

Facilitate and recommend certification schemes for pipe & fittings producers, installers and pipe users

Performing the role of an independent testing institute – tests can be both in house and outsourced.

PROMOTION, HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

Organizing local seminars and conferences on plastic pipe systems

Participating in Gulf Industrial conferences promoting the use of plastic pipes

Cooperation with Associations for knowledge promotion

Advising on ecological and environmental issues spreading the knowledge about the advantages offered by plastics pipe systems

For more visit www.yourppa.org or contact Rob Lawrence: 00971-50-6134262