The Pipe, Valve and Fitting (PVF) industry is in the midst of a significant transformation. Legacy materials aren’t cutting it anymore. With corrosion issues, damaging microbial growth and heavy repair burdens in legacy materials, it’s not surprising polyvinyl chloride’s (PVC) popularity is on the rise. But with that increased adoption comes increased customer expectations for tailored, purpose-built solutions in every market — commercial and residential plumbing, industrial process systems and municipal infrastructure. Each of these comes with its own challenges. At the same time, new regulations and standards have set a new trend in the industry: The development of more sustainable products and materials.
PVC is perfectly suited to deliver on both customer needs and lower environmental impacts. PVC’s performance benefits and adaptability enable it to be tailored to each customer’s situation and requirements. As a result, manufacturers are accelerating the development of sustainable innovations and solutions. Together, they will fuel the creation and adoption of new standards and practices across the industry.
