Extrusion International 1-2023

10 Extrusion International 1/2023 INDUSTRY NEWS Polyamide 12 Pressure Piping Days  Renowned experts will present extensive development results at the specialist conference on PA12 pressure piping on April 25 and 26 in Würzburg, Germany. The confer - ence is primarily aimed at network operators and pipeline builders. Unplasticized polyamide 12 ac- cording to ISO 16486 is a compound for pressure piping approved for op- erating pressures up to 18 bar. For gas distribution in Europe, there is a limit of 16 bar, and for this pres- sure range, polyamide 12 represents a corrosion-free and easy-to-laid al- ternative to steel that is also attract- ing more and more attention. "We have looked at the develop- ments in polyamide pressure piping from the point of view of SKZ as a testing and monitoring laboratory," explains conference chairman and deputy SKZ managing director, Dr. Jürgen Wüst. "In the meantime, we have extensive development results that are of interest to a large audi- ence. For this reason, together with our development partners, we have decided to organize a symposium at SKZ. I am very pleased that we have been able to attract numerous re- nowned experts as speakers from the circle of end users, institutes and processors, which speaks for the topicality, ambition and practical rel- evance of the conference content." The topic blocks provide informa- tion on successful practical experi- ence with pilot and commercial proj- ects in several regions of the world as well as qualification in the field of gas distribution. In addition, as - pects relating to quality and train- ing in welding technology as well as suitability for trenchless installation and practical experience in pipeline construction will be highlighted. The program will be rounded off with the presentation of character- istic values for freely laid pipelines in the field of industrial applications and with information on the highly advanced status of standardization activities. Program and registration at www.skz.de/151 Nathalie Spiegel, n.spiegel@skz.de (Photo: Solvay) Installation of pipes made of VESTAMID ® NRG 2101 (PA-U 12 180) in the center of Beckum, Germany, Westnetz (Source: Evonik) PlastikCity Pavilion returns for Interplas 2023  In 2023, Interplas, the definitive and longest running UK plastics ex- hibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Amidst a host of excit - ing features and new developments is the return of the PlastikCity pavil- ion for the third edition since its de- but in 2017. The PlastikCity Pavilion was first introduced at Interplas in 2017 and following a successful second out- ing in 2021 the show organisers, In- terplas Events Ltd, part of the Rapid News Group and PlastikCity are de- lighted to announce it is back for In- terplas 2023, from 26 - 28 September at the NEC Birmingham. The pavilion is designed to provide opportunities for high-quality UK & Irish suppliers that may not normally exhibit at the show, for example, suppliers who may not have the re- sources to occupy a large individual stand, or who wish to dip their toe in the water for the first time to assess the benefits. As a result of exhibiting in 2017 and 2021 several PlastikCity mem- bers have gone on to take a larger place on the show floor with the experience that their time on the PlastikCity Pavilion has given them confidence they can achieve return on investment. Duncan Wood, CEO, Interplas stat- ed, “We are delighted that the Plas- tikCity Pavilion is back for 2023. It is a big year for Interplas with our 75th birthday celebrations and this pavil- ion presents a great opportunity for smaller companies to join the party. The PlastikCity Pavilion is a firm fix- ture on the show floor at Interplas and we look forward to seeing the breadth of suppliers on there for our visitors to connect with." Carl Futcher, Managing Director at PlastikCity added, “We’re thrilled to once again bring the PlastikCity Pavilion to Interplas, especially for this special commemorative edition of the show. With over 100 of our partner companies exhibiting, and 20 more SMEs attending alongside us on the pavilion, the show is set to be a highlight of 2023 for the UK plastics industry. www.interplasuk.com www.plastikmedia.co.uk