Phoenix flowGuard to manufacture pipes and fittings

Phoenix Industries invested $3m to manufacture flowGuard CPVC pipes and fittings in Sri Lanka.

CEO Phoenix industries, Hasith Prematillake said "This was the first stage and as sales increase we plan to increase our investment as well. In Sri Lanka, FlowGuard will be manufactured and marketed under the brand name Phoenix FlowGuard by Phoenix Industries Limited at their manufacturing plant in Makandura".

The company appointment is the sole licensee in Sri Lanka to manufacture FlowGuard potable water distribution systems, manufactured by Lubrizol USA who deal with Chlorinated Poly-Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipes and fittings.

Director Phoenix Industries, Aslam Omar and Managing Director South Asia for Lubrizol Advanced Materials India Pvt Ltd, Timothy Madden exchange the agreement. - Pic by Kavindra Perera

"As a company, we strive to be important in our customer's success through collaboration, applied science and demonstrated value" said Managing Director South Asia for Lubrizol Advanced Materials India (Pvt)Ltd, Timothy Madden.

Today's industrial operations demand a pipe system that can face any challenge including highly corrosive chemicals and high temperature.

"For more than 50 years, Chlorinated Poly-Vinyl chloride (CPVC) has been offering the process industry a superior, corrosion-resistant piping alternative. This high performance material has proven, through solid field performance, as well as extensive third-party testing, that it possesses a unique combination of chemical resistance, mechanical strength and excellent life-cycle economics, to offer a highly attractive option for the Construction Industry.", said Madden.

Head of Temprite, Temprite Engineered Polymers, Manoj Dhar said that in Sri Lanka, as in other developing nations, the market was exclusively dominated by other polymers,which had replaced the old iron and clay pipes in the 1970s. "However, customers as well as plumbers are looking for smarter plumbing solutions and we are here to show them the way".

Dhar said that FlowGuard could withstand higher temperatures than PVC, contributing towards its popularity for water piping systems in residences as well as commercial construction.

"It is also lead free and therefore safer, does not propagate fire and is often preferred for its straight professional appearance.

Its simple solvent cement joining system requires only a few inexpensive cutting tools and yields a reliable leak free joint within a matter of minutes. He went on to say that FlowGuard, CPVC performs well with regard to corrosion resistance. "The material will never pit, scale or corrode, regardless of the pH or chlorine levels of the water. That means a longer, reliable performance and full water carrying capacity throughout the life of the system. In addition, there are no dangers of lead leaking into the water to create concerns of possible lead contamination."Today FG piping system is recognised as the most reliable source of pure drinking water. USA, Canada, the EU and many other developed countries have plastic piping as their drinking water distribution system.