October 2015 Vol.4

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In-Field Production of GRP Pipelines to Compete with HDPE Installed Pipelines
http://www.longpipes.com.au/

PIPA Publish New Technical Document on ‘Recommendations for Electrofusion Welding Specifications’ Issue 1.0
http://www.pipa.com.au/sites/default/files/document/attachment/15-10-13-tn17.pdf

HDPE Pipes Push WA Horticultural Expansion
http://www.goodfruitandvegetables.com.au/news/magazine/industry-news/general/pipes-push-wa-hort-expansion/2744842.aspx

Polyworld and its sister company Polynex Showcase Large HDPE Pipe Innovation
http://www.polyworld.com.au/heres-what-you-missed-at-the-eda-2/

Queensland Gas Conference – Use of Pipes in CSG, LNG and Drilling
http://az290931.vo.msecnd.net/www.queenslandgasconference.com.au/RXAU/RXAU_QGCE/brochure-images/QGx$sp$xBrochurex$sp$x-x$sp$xConferencex$sp$xProgram.pdfx$query$xvx$eq$x635814979014938420

What’s Over the Horizon for the CSG Gas Pipeline Construction Industry?
http://www.utilitymagazine.com.au/whats-over-the-horizon-for-pipeliners/

ExcelPlas Now Providing Registered and Accredited HDPE Pipe Testing and Analysis throughout Queensland
Our clients include: Australian Fusion Welding (AFW), Murphy Pipe and Civil (MPC), iPipe, Georgiou, JAG Poly, etc.. ExcelPlas specialises in non-destructive inspection, mechanical and materials testing, weld testing, qualifications and consultancy.
http://www.polypipetesting.com.au/

ISCO Industries Acquires Northern Mining Services
http://trenchlessonline.com/isco-industries-acquires-northern-mining-services-inc/

Single 1.65km Length of 500mm Polyethylene Installed at the Clarence River
http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news/last-piece-of-yamba-sewerage-augmentation-in-plac/2819007/

Coal Seam Gas fight ramps up following George Bender’s Death
http://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/the-project/top-stories-october-2015/statements-from-coal-seam-gas-companies

Work has begun on an extra 3.9km pipeline at Red Cliffs (VIC)
http://www.utilitymagazine.com.au/pipeline-expansion-for-red-cliff/

SA Government Pushing for NT Gas Pipeline Connection
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/sa-government-pushing-for-nt-gas-pipeline-connection/story-e6frg90f-1227583337071

New HDPE Pipe Tender Powlett River Crossing – Water Main Connection Tender No 15-21    
South Gippsland Water is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a DN400 HDPE potable water main to be installed via directional drilling below the Powlett River.
http://www.sgwater.com.au/projects/tenders/

Plasson Open for Business
Plasson Australia has now assumed all direct sales and distribution responsibility for all Plasson products and equipment in Australia
http://www.plasson.com.au/news.php?action=view&nid=25

Big Fine for Improper Pipe Procedure
http://www.ohscareer.com.au/news/big-fine-for-improper-pipe-procedure

Benefits of Using Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings For Water Systems from Advanced Piping Systems
http://www.constructionworld.com.au/623/benefits-of-using-polyethylene-pipes-and-fittings-for-water-systems

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