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Consortium launches production plant for oriented PVC pipes in Paraguay

Molecor, a Spanish company special- ised in the development of molecular orientation technology applied to the manufacture of TOM ® PVC-O (oriented PVC) pipes for pressure water piping, has strengthened its presence in Paraguay with the creation of the Molecor-Titán consortium. The business alliance between Molecor Tecnología and Grupo Titán has been consolidated with the creation of the first oriented PVC pipe production plant in the Southern Cone of South America. The consortium’s objectives include meeting the needs for improvement in hydraulic infrastructures as well as improving both quantitatively and qualitatively the water distribution networks in the country. The new factory complex, located in the Tres

the supply of 850 km of pipelines per year – that will be destined mainly for the completion of an aqueduct. Molecor Tecnologia SL – Spain

Bocas neighbourhood of Villa Elisa, will apply the exclusive Molecular Orientation Process developed by Molecor, a technology that presents high efficiency in terms of energy, production capacity and durability. The investment of approximately US$6mn has resulted in an industrial plant with an estimated initial production capacity of 3,000 tons – equivalent to

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