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The Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) is an association of market leaders committed to the use of the thermoplastic material called Polybutene-1 (PB-1) for the manufacture of piping systems used in heating and plumbing installations worldwide. This website provides information regarding the performance, applications and useful supplier links for PB-1 piping products and polymers.

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LEED vs BREEAM certifications: what you need to know

As sustainability becomes central to building design, construction, and operation, certifications such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) are increasingly sought after.

Innovation

Underfloor heating (UFH) as a high-performing alternative to traditional radiator systems

PBPSA members, including Wavin, are at the forefront of developing energy-efficient heating solutions using advanced piping systems made from Polybutene-1 (PB-1). Underfloor heating is one example of how these systems can contribute to modern, comfortable, and sustainable buildings by combining excellent piping material properties with efficient heating designs.

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XXII Plastic Pipes Conference in Warsaw

The XXII Plastic Pipes Conference & Exhibition (PPXXII), held from 15 to 17 September 2025 at the Hilton Warsaw Hotel, stands as an important gathering for the global plastic piping industry.

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Pushing the Boundaries of High-Rise Plumbing with PB-1

We sat down with Javier Alejandro Eiriz, Export Manager at Nueva Terrain and a seasoned expert in piping solutions, to explore the Nueva Terrain’s strategic focus on high-rise and hospitality sectors, and why PB-1 remains unrivalled in this space.

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PBPSA meeting at Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) in Maidenhead, UK

Recently, the Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) gathered for its bi-annual management meeting at the RWC facility in Maidenhead, UK. A behind-the-scenes tour of the plant, offered valuable insight into how advanced thermoplastics like PB-1 are shaping the future of piping systems.

Innovation

Thermaflex's Flexalen 600: Pioneering FDES Certification in INIES Database

‍Thermaflex has achieved a significant milestone with its Flexalen® 600 and 600HP pre-insulated piping systems, becoming the first and currently only flexible pre-insulated pipe systems listed in INIES database (France).

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District Heating in the Azores

On June 23, 2021, PBPSA member company Thermaflex finalized construction of a 1,600 kW – 80°C flow district heating network in the Azores.

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PBPSA meeting at Thermaflex International and visit to LyondellBasell PB-1 plant

Recently the Polybutene Piping Systems Association (PBPSA) had the pleasure to visit the LyondellBasell Moerdijk site. The visit was planned ahead of the PBPSA bi-annual management meeting.

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RWC - Brand of Year Finalist

RWC, the parent company of PBPSA member John Guest has been nominated as a finalist for ‘Brand of the Year’ category at The Drum B2B Awards 2020. Other companies shortlisted in the category are Maersk and Grant Thornton.

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John Guest – 60 Years of Trust

Established in 1961 by John Guest, the company developed the world’s first push-fit technology designed initially for compressed air in 1974. Created to make installations faster and easier, this technology is now used across the globe, including power-steering systems in automotive to food grade applications in drinks dispense and water treatment, through to plumbing and heating, telecoms, compressed air and OEM solutions.

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