TEPPFA is the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association founded in 1991 with headquarters in Brussels. TEPPFA’s 14 multinational company members and 15 national associations across Europe represent 350 companies that manufacture plastic pipes and fittings. TEPPFA members’ final products have an annual production volume of 3 million tonnes directly employing 40,000 people with €12 billion combined annual sales. TEPPFA positions itself as polymer neutral. TEPPFA members’ final products are subdivided into two application groups: above ground systems for hot and cold water, surface heating and cooling, waste water discharge and rainwater drainage, and below ground systems for sewers, stormwater and drainage, drinking water and gas supply and, cable ducts.

APPLICATIONS

ABOVE GROUND

Above Ground

Hot & cold water, surface heating & cooling, waste water discharge, rainwater drainage

BELOW GROUND

Below Ground

Sewers, stormwater & drainage , drinking water & gas supply, cable ducts

Mission Statement & Strategic Pillars

Our Vision

Plastic pipe systems are generally recognised as a durable, sustainable and high performant solution for critical infrastructure and essential services to society.

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EUROPEAN DRINKING WATER

“One standard, one test, accepted everywhere in Europe” for materials and products in contact with drinking water.

BENEFITS OF PLASTIC PIPES

Learn all about the benefits of plastic pipes, the various plastic materials adapted to the different market needs and the production processes of pipes and fittings.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY

TEPPFA Members are committed to keeping plastic pipe products and materials at their highest utility therefore contributing to an economy that is regenerative by intention and design.

OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP

STANDARDS & EU LEGISLATION

Discover the wide range of product standards for plastic pipe systems developed by CEN/TC155 and how the European Drinking Water Directive imposes strict requirements on the products used to distribute to protect human health.

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About Us

TEPPFA (The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association) is the leading voice of the plastic pipe and fitting systems, and its material suppliers in Europe.

Latest News

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TEPPFA co-signs and supports joint statement on the draft Taxonomy Environmental Delegated Act

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