Ukraine opens the first polymer pipe plant to be powered by solar panels
9 September 08:58
Ukraine’s first solar-powered polyethylene pipe plant, Planet Plastic, has been opened in Irpin. This was reported by the company’s press service, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
It is noted that the company’s capacity is more than 17 thousand kilometers of pipes per year for water supply, gas networks, as well as for technical and protective systems.
All products will be manufactured on the latest equipment, which allows the production of polymer pipes with a diameter of 16 to 800 mm.
Compliance with standards
The plant operates under the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system using high-quality raw materials from world leaders. The polyethylene pipes have already been tested, received quality certificates and are manufactured in accordance with the applicable standards:
- DSTU EN 12201 – for water supply systems
- DSTU EN 1555 – for gas distribution networks
With the opening of the new production facility, the company has created new jobs. The plant’s products will be supplied both to the domestic market and for export. Thanks to its location in Irpin, the company will be able to meet the needs of customers in all regions of Ukraine.
The plant will supply polymer pipes at special prices to support educators and doctors, to support educational and medical institutions in Ukraine.
“Irpin. In 2022, the enemy destroyed everything here. We did not give in. We are building a new one. That is why, continuing this mission, we have built a new pipe plant in less than a year that will work for the benefit and future of Ukraine,” said Kostiantyn Vashchenko, co-founder and visionary of Planet Plastic.
Planeta Plastic LLC is a Ukrainian polyethylene products plant. The company specializes in the production of films for agriculture and industry, Harwell™ polymer sleeves for grain and feed storage, and polyethylene pipes for water supply, gas and technical needs.
Founded in 2003 and completely destroyed in the spring of 2022, the company is actively building new production facilities, developing exports, and remains a reliable partner for customers in Ukraine and abroad.
