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Founded in 1999, the Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA) is the peak industry body representing plastic pipes, fittings, and raw materials suppliers in Australia.
Underpinning our approach is a commitment to future-focused leadership. Through research, education, technical expertise and advocacy, we help advance the use of plastic pipes and fittings as a smart, efficient and sustainable solution.
By collaborating with our members, industry professionals and global counterparts, we can leverage the latest insights and technology. We use these to develop robust guidelines for best practice manufacture, installation and use of plastics pipeline systems.
Australia’s vast landscapes require large-scale, special-purpose systems to move water, wastewater, gas and to protect underground networks of power and communication cables. We know the potential that plastic pipeline systems provide for long life, sustainable infrastructure that supports the circular economy.
By using resources responsibly through better design, we’re working smarter. We’re committed. And we’re working towards creating a healthier environment and sustainable future.
We work in partnership with Australia’s industry authorities and governments to advocate for the use of plastic pipes and fittings, sharing educational and technical insights, and where necessary to help change perceptions.
Through collaboration with our members, industry professionals and global counterparts, we develop materials and share educational insights on best practice manufacture, installation and use of plastics pipeline systems.
Our organisation brings together industry experts to form committees and working groups focused on addressing industry priorities. We’re trusted to provide independent information and help resolve challenges in application and use.
Australia’s vast landscapes require large-scale, special-purpose systems to move water, wastewater, gas and to protect underground networks of power and communication cables. We know the potential that plastic pipeline systems provide for long life, sustainable infrastructure that supports the circular economy.
The Plastics Industry Pipes Association of Australia Limited (PIPA) is a member based non-profit association. The PIPA Board is constructed from member companies and represents the interests of PVC and Polyolefin pipe systems. The current Executive General Manager is Ms Cindy Bray and current Chair is Mr David Bird.
| Name | Company |
|---|---|
| Mr Matthew Hynes | Iplex Pipelines (Aust) Pty Ltd |
| Ms Judy Mackellar | Vinidex Pty Ltd |
| Mr David Bird | Vinidex Pty Ltd |
| Mr Stephen Bell | Qenos Pty Ltd |
| Mr David Francis | Qenos Pty Ltd |
| Mr David Cooper | AVC Trading Pty Ltd |
| Mr Elliott Burke | Philmac Pty Ltd |
| Mr Mark Miller | Pipemakers Australia Pty Ltd |
| Mr Kum Hoong (KH) Lou | Ravago Borouge Australia |
| Mr Joshua Kirton | Plasson Pty Ltd |
| Mr Anthony Hurley | Polymer Direct Pty Ltd |
| Mr Rakesh Kumar | Primaplas |
| Mr Peter Noon | Plastec Australia |
As a member based non-profit association, PIPA’s PVC and Polyolefins Technical Committees comprise of member companies. These industry experts also represent PIPA on various Australian Standards Committees. The current Chair is Dr Alan Whittle.
| Name | Company |
|---|---|
| Dr Alan Whittle | Chairman |
| Mr Christoph Schrader | Rehau Pty Ltd |
| Mr Raghunath Prabhu | Philmac Pty Ltd |
| Mr Glenn Perry | GF Piping Systems Pty Ltd |
| Mr Mark Habel | Plasson Australia and New Zealand |
| Mr Greg Morwood | Plastec Australia Pty Ltd |
| Ms Vanette Tran | Reliance Worldwide Corporation Pty Ltd |
| Ms Lucy Croker | Vinidex Pty Ltd |
| Mr Matthew Hynes | Iplex Pipelines Australia Pty Ltd |
| Mr Nigel Jones | AVC Trading Pty Ltd |
| Ms Peck Tze Kang | Borouge Pte Ltd |
| Mr Peter Chivers | Pipe King Pty Ltd |
| Dr Predrag Micic | Qenos Pty Ltd |
The Plastics Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) is dedicated to the ongoing creation and distribution of technical and application information on plastic pipes system in order to educate and expand their safe, cost effective and sustainable use. The PPCA was formed to organise and run the series of Plastic Pipes Conferences on behalf of the international plastics pipes industry.
As a PPCA Conference Partner PIPA has automatic participation in the Organising Committees for all PPCA main conferences and are the preferred partner for PPCA spin off conferences in our geographical region of operation (OZPipe).
The PE 100+ Association works closely with its Advisory Committee of representatives from the gas and water industries, pipe and fitting manufacturers and contractors. Their main task is to provide market guidance and feedback to the Association and ensure that industry needs are fulfilled.
As part of PIPA’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility PIPA has taken the Operation Clean Sweep pledge and are a program partner to help control pellet loss in Australia. Working with PIPA members we understand everyone in the industry has a role and responsibility to play throughout the supply chain and how working collectively together we can achieve positive results.