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From Annual Report 2023
€28 million of investment earmarked for Australian plants
Plants making Vinidex and Philmac solutions are being extended and modernised in a major investment drive.
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We are Hydrogen ready
We are playing a significant role in the hydrogen transition with many products that can be used to produce and to transport the basic components used to generate this important alternative to fossil fuels. We’ve now joined Hydrogen Europe, an alliance of 450 organisations working to speed the transition.
From Annual Report 2023
India leads the way in developing new solutions
We want new-to-market solutions to take a bigger share of our sales - and India is leading the way.
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New Vancouver hospital opts for System XFR®
A new 548-bed hospital in downtown Vancouver will be fitted with our System XFR®; piping system offering several advantages including easy installation and reduced labour time – a must in the fast-paced environment of hospital construction.
From Annual Report 2023
A healthier option for high-rise buildings
Our high-performance System XFR® drain-waste-vent pipe system has been successfully installed in Toronto’s luxurious Adagio 26-storey condos, offering additional protection against smells and germs that can build up in traditional metal solutions for high-rise buildings.
From Annual Report 2023
Securing clean water for livestock
Our product engineers in Australia have developed the OptiPHIL valve for livestock farmers to ensure that water troughs and tanks are free of large and small particle impurities and protected from blockages, giving farm animals a reliable source of water.
From Annual Report 2023
Improving water quality with silver ion technology
We’ve introduced India’s first antimicrobial UPVC pipes to secure clean water supplies. Using silver ion technology, the pipes protect against the build-up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and algae, ensuring the pipe remains non-toxic as well as durable.
From Annual Report 2023
Efficient modelling for roof drainage systems
Our Akasison rooftop siphonic drainage system is now Building Information Modelling (BIM) compliant thanks to software we’ve developed in The Netherlands. It allows customers to plan projects precisely from design, through workflow planning, to ordering and invoicing.
From Annual Report 2023
Eurotunnel turns to Straub for network revamp
The Channel Tunnel operator is using Straub’s distinctive couplings to revamp its fire network.
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A plumbing revolution and a world first
We’ve responded to customer demands inventing a new method of joining pipes using electrofusion.
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Simplifying valve selection for customers
The Aliaxis Valve Configurator is a user-friendly online tool to help industrial customers select the right valve from our FIP range. Integrated with our CRM platform, it boosts customer interaction making it simpler to select solutions and generate quotes.
From Annual Report 2023
A customer-centric approach to stock replenishment
In Australia, we’ve introduced Philmac’s award-winning automated stock replenishment system, reducing workload and working capital costs. Giving customers a much better view of the stock we hold, it’s been dubbed a “great and replicable case of customer intimacy”.