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25 Extrusion International 4/2025 www.extrusion-global.com Market Study: Plastic Pipes Distributors and manufacturers of plastic pipes are once again see- ing a slight increase in demand. Ceresana has analyzed the global market for pipes, pipe compo - nents, and fittings made of PVC, polyethylene, and other polymers for the seventh time. The latest edition of the well-established market study shows that after two years of stagnation, sales of plastic pipes are on the rise again. Mar- ket researchers are also optimis- tic about the future: This branch of the construction industry is ex- pected to grow by around 3.2% per year until 2033. The study in brief Chapter 1 provides a description and analysis of the global market for plastic pipes – including fore- casts up to 2033: For each region of the world, revenue (in USD and EUR) as well as production of and demand (in tonnes) for plastic pipes are broken down. Chapter 2 looks at the larg- est national markets individually: Sales, imports, and exports of plas - tic pipes in the 16 most important countries. The production and demand volumes are stated separately for the different types of plastic: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), oth - er plastics. In addition, demand (in 1,000 tonnes) and revenue (in millions of USD) are shown for each country, split by the individual application area: Sewage disposal, potable water supply, cable protection, gas supply, agriculture, industry, other applications. Chapter 3 provides useful com- pany profiles of the largest plastic pipes producers – clearly arranged according to contact details, rev - enues, profit, product range, pro - duction sites, and profile summary. Detailed profiles are provided by 66 manufacturers. https://ceresana.com/en/produkt/ plastic-pipes-market-report-world Expanded Sales Network Nordson Corporation's Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division is strengthening its commitment to customers in Scandinavia by ex- panding its sales agent network for the BKG® product line. This move underscores Nordson's dedi- cation to providing robust, local - ized support to its growing cus- tomer base. The newly appointed agent, Northern Grafics, will now repre - sent Nordson's BKG® melt deliv- ery and pelletizing solutions across Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. This expansion builds upon an existing partnership, as Northern Grafics has been success - fully representing Nordson’s EDI® product line for extrusion and fluid coating die systems in the region since September 2024. Northern Grafics brings a wealth of expertise as a representative for numerous leading manufacturers in the packaging sector. This deep understanding of the industry’s needs will be invaluable in support- ing Nordson's customers in Scandi- navia, ensuring they have access to the latest and most efficient BKG® pelletizing and melt delivery tech- nologies. By expanding its network with a trusted and knowledgeable part- ner like Northern Grafics, Nordson PPS is reinforcing its position as a global leader in polymer process- ing solutions, providing customers with not only cutting-edge equip- ment but also localized support and expertise. This expanded net- work will enable Scandinavian pro- ducers to readily access the high- quality, customized solutions that Nordson is known for, further im - proving their operational efficiency and performance. Northern Grafics www.northerngrafics.com Nordsons Polymer Processing Systems www.nordsonpolymerprocessing.com