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'''Wavin B.V.''' is a global company which was founded on 5 August 1955 in the Netherlands as a manufacturer of plastic pipes. Its name is a combination of the words ‘water’ and ‘vinyl’. It is headquartered in Amsterdam with its European head office based in its traditional home city of Zwolle, Netherlands. In 2012, Wavin became part of Orbia (formerly Mexichem). In 2018, Wavin joined Orbia's Building and Infrastructure (B&I) Group. Globally, the brand now consists of Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin and Plastigama Wavin. As a global solution provider, it operates in over 40 counties, employing 11,500 (as at 2020) in EMEA, LATAM and APAC. |
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'''Wavin B.V.''' is a [[Netherlands|Dutch]] manufacturer of plastic [[pipe (material)|pipes]], mainly for [[drainage]] and [[water supply]] purposes. The company was officially founded on 5 August 1955, its name deriving from '''wa'''ter and '''vin'''yl chloride. The company provides plastic pipe systems and products for tap water, surface heating and cooling, soil and waste, rain water, distribution of drinking water and gas and telecom applications. |
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=== New business model === |
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Following the United Nations’ prediction that, by 2050 over 68% of the world’s population will live in cities, in 2020, Wavin revamped its business model from a traditional manufacturing company to a company focused on helping cities tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges such as clean water supply, sanitation, climate resilient cities, and building performance, under the purpose ‘Building Healthy, Sustainable Environments’. The company now recognises the UN’s sustainability goals as its core principles, namely Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action). |
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=== Innovation === |
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Wavin operates a Technology and Innovation Centre (Wavin T&I) in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands, to develop new products and systems using ideas, feedback and requests from customers to drive its product development: |
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1955 first PVC pressure pipe for drinking water |
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1988 first plastic low noise drainage pipe |
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1997 first plastic rainwater infiltration units |
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2019 first acoustic leak alert function for residential and commercial plumbing services |
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=== Main products === |
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Available from 1997, the company’s [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/Knowledge-Center/News/Ignoring-the-lessons-of-history-after-SARS-adds-more-risk-of-Covid-19-spread HepVO] product has been used on residential and commercial buildings to improve building drainage systems. In 2005, HepVO was included in an academic study by Heriot-Watt University into how multi-occupancy buildings can spread bacteria and viruses through wastewater systems. This research followed a SARS outbreak in 2003 at Amoy Gardens in Hong Kong. The research concluded that systems such as HepVO can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses by blocking sewer gas from entering the living spaces of buildings which protects public health by restricting the spread of viral pathogens through their drainage systems. |
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In 2018, [https://www.wavin.com/en-en Wavin], [https://www.kws.nl/ KWS] and [https://www.total.com/ Total] launched a trial product for a new road surface made entirely from recycled single use plastic. In 2021, the product – [https://plasticroad.com/ the PlasticRoad] – will be launched for sale to the construction industry. |
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In 2019, Wavin discovered that one of its rainwater management products, [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/Knowledge-Center/Cases/Solutions-for-every-aspect-of-rainwater-management Q-Bic Plus] can be used to shield tree root systems making it more cost effective to plant trees in city streets. Their system will allow the root system to thrive without damaging roads or paved areas. The first project took place in 2020 in [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/Knowledge-Center/Cases/Wavin-Supplies-Plastic-Tree-Tanks-in-Hasselt-for-Trees-to-Grow-and-Flourish Hasselt, Belgium]. |
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In 2019, Wavin launched the world’s first air pressure testing fitting, [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/Knowledge-Center/News/Tigris-K5---the-design-innovation-that-will-blow-you-away Tigris K5/M5] known as the ‘whistling fitting’. The new system allows for faster and more cost-effective testing by using air pressure to create a whistling noise when the pipes are not correctly sealed. |
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020, Wavin began manufacturing [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/Knowledge-Center/News/Facial-protection-against-Covid-19 face shields] in support of the healthcare sector and professions such as dentists, etc. Wavin donated products to Doctors without Borders and hospitals. |
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In 2018, Wavin launched [https://www.wavin.com/en-en/sentio Sentio], a smart control system to monitor, adjust and maintain optimal temperatures in different rooms throughout both commercial and residential buildings. |
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The company is headquartered in [[Zwolle]], Netherlands and operates in 25 European countries. Via its central export organisation Wavin Overseas, the company has a network of agents and licensed partners in Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. The Group also has a facility in [[Foshan]], China. |
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Due to the common use of Wavin products, the name has become [[genericized trademark|genericised]] in some parts of Ireland to refer to any manufacturer of orange-coloured drainpipes{{citation needed|date=April 2013}}. The company operates in three locations in Ireland, with the main manufacturing and distribution plant in [[Balbriggan]], [[County Dublin|North County Dublin]], and additional offices in [[Lisburn]] and [[Cork (city)|Cork]] |
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.<ref>[http://ie.wavin.com/master/master.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374305437721&middleTemplateName=oc_middle_about_sub Wavin Ireland company profile]</ref> |
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Wavin's own Technology and Innovation Centre (Wavin T&I), employs more than 50 people to develop new products and systems with local Wavin companies. Products for the European market include the "smartFIX" push-fit fitting, the Tempower surface heating and cooling product, Tegra manholes and inspection chambers and the SiTech low noise in-house soil and waste system. |
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In [[2012]] – Wavin was acquired by [[Orbia]] (previously Mexichem), Meixcan international company expanding Mexichem’s water management solution portfolio operations in 22 European countries. |
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<ref>{{cite web|author= |title=Mexico's Mexichem buys PVC pipe producer Wavin for €531m |url=https://www.icis.com/explore/resources/news/2012/02/08/9530319/mexico-s-mexichem-buys-pvc-pipe-producer-wavin-for-531m/ |website=icis |date= 2 August 2012}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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[https://www.ros.hw.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10399/3085/JeanN_1115_egis.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1 Heriot-Watt University Study] |
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[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/13/a-road-full-of-bottlenecks-dutch-cycle-path-is-made-of-plastic-waste Plastic Road - The Guardian] |
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[https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2018/09/13/road-makers-turn-to-recycled-plastic-for-tougher-surfaces Plastic Road - The Economist] |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 10:31, 22 December 2020
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| Industry | Manufacturing |
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| Founded | 1955 |
| Headquarters | Zwolle, Netherlands |
Key people | Maarten Roef (CEO) |
| Products | Pipes |
| Revenue | €1.327 billion (2011) |
| €35.5 million (2011) | |
| €18.0 million (2011) | |
Number of employees | 6,200 (end 2011) |
| Parent | Orbia |
| Website | www.wavin.com |
Wavin B.V. is a global company which was founded on 5 August 1955 in the Netherlands as a manufacturer of plastic pipes. Its name is a combination of the words ‘water’ and ‘vinyl’. It is headquartered in Amsterdam with its European head office based in its traditional home city of Zwolle, Netherlands. In 2012, Wavin became part of Orbia (formerly Mexichem). In 2018, Wavin joined Orbia's Building and Infrastructure (B&I) Group. Globally, the brand now consists of Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin and Plastigama Wavin. As a global solution provider, it operates in over 40 counties, employing 11,500 (as at 2020) in EMEA, LATAM and APAC.
New business model
Following the United Nations’ prediction that, by 2050 over 68% of the world’s population will live in cities, in 2020, Wavin revamped its business model from a traditional manufacturing company to a company focused on helping cities tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges such as clean water supply, sanitation, climate resilient cities, and building performance, under the purpose ‘Building Healthy, Sustainable Environments’. The company now recognises the UN’s sustainability goals as its core principles, namely Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), 13 (Climate Action).
Innovation
Wavin operates a Technology and Innovation Centre (Wavin T&I) in Dedemsvaart, Netherlands, to develop new products and systems using ideas, feedback and requests from customers to drive its product development: 1955 first PVC pressure pipe for drinking water 1988 first plastic low noise drainage pipe 1997 first plastic rainwater infiltration units 2019 first acoustic leak alert function for residential and commercial plumbing services
Main products
Available from 1997, the company’s HepVO product has been used on residential and commercial buildings to improve building drainage systems. In 2005, HepVO was included in an academic study by Heriot-Watt University into how multi-occupancy buildings can spread bacteria and viruses through wastewater systems. This research followed a SARS outbreak in 2003 at Amoy Gardens in Hong Kong. The research concluded that systems such as HepVO can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses by blocking sewer gas from entering the living spaces of buildings which protects public health by restricting the spread of viral pathogens through their drainage systems. In 2018, Wavin, KWS and Total launched a trial product for a new road surface made entirely from recycled single use plastic. In 2021, the product – the PlasticRoad – will be launched for sale to the construction industry. In 2019, Wavin discovered that one of its rainwater management products, Q-Bic Plus can be used to shield tree root systems making it more cost effective to plant trees in city streets. Their system will allow the root system to thrive without damaging roads or paved areas. The first project took place in 2020 in Hasselt, Belgium. In 2019, Wavin launched the world’s first air pressure testing fitting, Tigris K5/M5 known as the ‘whistling fitting’. The new system allows for faster and more cost-effective testing by using air pressure to create a whistling noise when the pipes are not correctly sealed. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020, Wavin began manufacturing face shields in support of the healthcare sector and professions such as dentists, etc. Wavin donated products to Doctors without Borders and hospitals. In 2018, Wavin launched Sentio, a smart control system to monitor, adjust and maintain optimal temperatures in different rooms throughout both commercial and residential buildings.
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