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5 Industry news North American water pipe failures on the rise; Polypipe sales and profits up 6% in 2017; Italian machine exports fuel 10% sales growth


15 Putting pipes through testing times Assessing pipe performance – and estimating its likely lifetime – is achieved by a growing number of sophisticated testing procedures


23 Cutting edge: developments in recycling The latest granulation and recycling developments include a high torque model that reduces thermal degradation, and a new catalyst that can break down polymer chains


29 Tough customer: the benefits of PE100 Pipe projects that require premium performance – such as transporting water through a brownfield site – often rely on PE100 for its toughness and reliability


35 Taking control Systems to control all aspects of quality – from resin purity to coating accuracy and product dimensions – help to ensure efficient production during part extrusion


39 Chinaplas 2018: in a new home A new, larger venue will help this year’s Chinaplas exhibition to host more than 4,000 exhibitors. Here, we preview some of the highlights


45 Looking ahead to Profiles 2018 At the event, expert speakers will discuss the latest trends and innovations driving change in the plastic profiles industry


49 Technology: Materials 50 Technology: Machinery 54 Extruder of the month: Vintech 56 Dates for your diary


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