TPi May/July 2020

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Plastic Pipes XX conference to host over 100 presentations discussing worldwide advancements in the sector

members: PE 100+ Association, the Plastics Pipe Institute and The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA) and will have three days of technical presentations covering aspects of plastic pipe systems such as raw materials, joining methods/components, processing equipment, additive/ ingredients, test methods, plastic pipeline solutions, application areas, case studies, sustainability performance and the latest market issues. The conference will be held from 21 to 23 September 2020 in Amsterdam and the list of presentations plus session times and dates will soon be posted on the PPXX conference web page. Additionally, registration, sponsorship and exhibition space details are available on the PPXX website. Plastic Pipes XX www.ppxx.eu Partners we have created a global market leader within GRP CIPP rehabilitation. We look forward to working with FSN Capital with a view to continue our global expansion program, our technological leadership with next generation liners and further development of our service offering. We are very pleased that the entire management team of iMPREG will continue in its current roles.” According to the companies, the change of ownership will not affect any existing collaboration agreements or customer relationships. iMPREG www.impreg.de FSN Capital www.fsncapital.com BWB www.bwbp.dk

The Plastic Pipes XX (PPXX) conference is set to focus on material development, research findings, applications and production methods for the September 2020 conference. Organisers have announced that there will be 100 presentations discussing advancements to these areas as well as addressing the topic ‘Hydrogen replacing natural gas – is the pipe infrastructure ready?’ “Using its existing network of polyethylene gas pipe to transport hydrogen in the future is a critical topic in the Netherlands, and will be an important focus during our Amsterdam conference,” stated Sarah Patterson of the Plastics Pipe Institute, who is co-chair of the PPXX Organising Committee and chair of the Technical Programme. “The conference is planning a session that will be devoted to the investigation

of polyethylene pipe when exposed to hydrogen, a study that has yielded positive results, finding the material and pipe to be capable for the task.” Arranged by the Plastic Pipe Conference Association (PPCA) and held every two years, the event is hosted by PPCA

BWB Partners announces sale of iMPREG Danish investment firm, BWB Partners, has entered into an agreement, with FSN Capital V* for the sale of iMPREG.

Since BWB Partners’ acquisition of iMPREG in 2016, the company has developed from a European-focused GRP manufacturer into a global provider of pipe liner systems for trenchless pipe rehabilitation. “During the past four years, iMPREG has expanded its business reach to new markets in Asia-Pacific and North America by successfully establishing local manufacturing in China and the US. “We have achieved our strategic targets for iMPREG, and it is a natural time for us to pass on the baton to FSN Capital to continue iMPREG’s impressive growth journey”, said Jacob Bergenholtz, managing partner at BWB Partners. Søren F Knudsen, chairman of CIPP technology solutions and CEO of iMPREG, said: “Together with BWB

iMPREG is a global producer of glass- reinforced plastic, cured-in-place-pipe, liners facilitating ‘no dig’ repair of sewer main pipes and waste water pipes. “Over many years we have been truly impressed with iMPREG and the achievements of its management team, led by Søren Knudsen, Robert Papp and Nicolai Westh. The company is exceptionallywell positioned inaglobally growing market, fuelled by strong macro drivers, such as a decaying sewer infrastructure, increasing environmental consciousness and urbanisation. We are excited to partner with iMPREG’s management and employees to support its future growth ambitions”, said Robin Mürer, partner at FSN Capital Partners (investment adviser to FSN Capital V).

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