GENERAL INFORMATION
 

With administrative offices located in Irving, Texas, the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) is the major trade association representing all segments of the plastics piping industry. PPI members share a common interest in broadening awareness and creating opportunities that expand market share and extend the use of plastics pipe in all its many applications. As an association, PPI focuses collaborative efforts to accumulate data, concentrate facts and target resources toward advancements in applications and increases in widespread usage.

PPI serves as a channel for information sharing, issues resolution, idea exploration and successful implementation guidance. The association is dedicated to advocacy and outreach efforts in support of these goals, and strives to expand the scope of overall education by broadcasting the many benefits and features of plastics pipe. The association is comprised of over 180 member companies and associates.

PPI promotes contemporary use of plastics piping systems for water and sewer, gas distribution, oil and gas production, industrial and mining uses, power and communications, telecommunications duct, hot & cold water plumbing, hydronics, storm water and irrigation.

PPI's vision and leadership resulted in the establishment of uniform testing and design criteria which became the foundation for all current applications of plastics piping. In addition, the methodology for the rating of long term material strength and the adoption of standard preferred numbers to state specific properties were early PPI achievements. PPI also engineered the first code of acceptance for plumbing, industrial, commercial and gas distribution.

Values & Beliefs

PPI is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the advocacy and advancement of use of plastics in pipe infrastructure systems because they are smart, economical and sustainable solutions. The mission of The Plastics Pipe Institute is to advance the acceptance and use of plastic pipe systems through research, education, technical expertise and advocacy. This is accomplished through:

  • Contributing to the development of standards
  • Educating designers, installers, users and government officials
  • Publishing up-to-date technical and general reports
  • Collecting and publishing industry statistics
  • Establishing forums for problem solving and new idea generation
  • Maintaining liaisons with industry, educational and government group
  • Providing a technical focus for the plastics piping industry
  • Supplying associated web sites with up-to-date information

Diversity & Inclusion

Membership in PPI gives you and your company a voice in shaping the future of the plastics piping industry through education, research, advocacy, and networking. To be engaged, you must feel included and valued. PPI strives to build and nurture a culture reflective of the diversity of our association so that we may openly collaborate on initiatives for the advancement of our mission. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. We recognize that an inclusive and diverse work environment respects the unique characteristics, skills and experiences of all our members and employees.

 

Plastic Pipe Today

When it comes to selecting pipe materials for today's markets, what matters most? According to those who specify, install and pay for it, the answer is: security and reliability.

Today's different kinds of plastic piping systems are cost-effective, durable, sustainable, and resilient choices.

Plastic piping systems are in use now! And they are helping to replace crumbling infrastructure, conserving resources, eliminating loss and saving money. Plastics are the smart sustainable and resilient solution for now, and for generations to come.