PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: June 2, 2026

BAYSTAR PRESENCE TO LIGHT UP PIPE CONFERENCE

Baystar has signed up as a main corporate sponsor for next year’s PPXXIII Conference and Exhibition in Houston.

Baystar is a U.S.-based integrated producer of high-performance polyethylene (PE), delivering advanced and customizable materials for a wide range of applications across infrastructure, energy and consumer markets.

PPXXIII will be hosted through 27-29 September 2027 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

Mike Casavant (Plastics Pipe Institute, PPI), Chair of the Technical Program, explains: “Innovation sustains the world of plastic pipes and we are excited with this major industrial presence on our conference platform.”

Baystar is based in Pasadena, Texas, and was formed in 2018 as a 50/50 joint venture between Borealis and TotalEnergies. 

Vice President, Commercial PE, Sonia De Greef:  Baystar is honored and excited to support this world-leading technical conference, which aligns well with our strategic priority to safely deliver best-in-class solutions and grow within the North American pipe market. Our PE pipe resin portfolio covers a wide range of applications, from multimodal PE4710/PE100 pressure pipe using Borealis’ Borstar® 3G technology to conduit and corrugated pipes. We are proud to be part of an innovative and dedicated industry that enables sustainable, long-lifetime pipe systems for critical water supply, energy, industrial, telecom, and water management.

Conference call for abstracts

Organizers of next year’s PPXXIII Conference have issued a call for abstracts. Potential speakers for this international plastic pipe conference have until 6 November 2026 to submit a 300-word summary in the English language. 

This event will feature around 90 speakers and an audience of about 400 delegates from over 45 countries. Conference speakers typically review the most fascinating advances within the industry. Speakers come from diverse backgrounds and include professors, researchers, engineers, business leaders, marketeers and technicians.   

Their abstracts may describe, for example, the latest technical advances in materials, additives/ingredients, testing, performance and environmental assessment or even announce major market breakthroughs or assess case studies. 

A special online portal to guide and process abstracts has been created via: https://ppxxiii.com/abstract-portal-guideline-docs/ 

iNOEX to sponsor Media Content

Communication and networking will be actively promoted during the conference in Houston. Event organizers are therefore delighted to announce that iNOEX is the Media Content sponsor for PPXXIII. 

iNOEX is a global pioneer in measurement, control, and data management technology for the plastics extrusion industry. Founded in 1984 in Melle, Germany, the company has grown from launching its first gravimetric dosing system to setting global standards in ultrasonic, X-ray, and radar-based production control.

Coffee Break with Rollepaal

Rollepaal Pipe Extrusion Technology will be a coffee break sponsor in Houston. The Dutch company is a leading global supplier of complete plastic pipe extrusion lines and advanced extrusion technology. Founded in the 1960s in Dedemsvaart, the Netherlands, Rollepaal delivers extrusion lines for PVC-O and Multi-Layer pipe systems. Built on decades of process knowledge, Rollepaal focuses on premium performance, material saving, and global support, helping pipe producers achieve stable output, consistent quality, and reliable long-term performance.

A good show – tempus fugit 

Numerous opportunities have been created to introduce delegates to the products and services promoted by representatives in the Houston PPXXIII Exhibition Hall. DOW, NSF and SICA America Corp are just some of the names that have already booked space in Houston. It is important to note that the race for space was short at the fully booked previous PPCA Conference in Warsaw in 2025. More information and online reservation via: https://ppxxiii.com/exhibition/ 

A PPXXIII website has been created to facilitate online registration, accommodation, speaker opportunities as well as exhibition and sponsorship packages: www.ppxxiii.com 

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Note to Editors: PPCA conferences are self-financing and any profits from one event are reinvested in future conferences, educational tools or “spin-off” events

Further information: Peter Balassa (Evacon) at peter@evacon.hu Tel.: + 36-30-513-0255

The following sponsors are now on board for PPXXIII in Houston, TX:

• Corporate: Baystar; Pipeson
• Gold: MOL Elastomer
• Silver : Element 
• Gala Dinner: The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA)
• Welcome Reception Sponsor: Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
• iPad: PE100+ Association; PVC Pipe Association
• Media Content: iNOEX
• Lunch Sponsor: SACO AEI Polymers
• Coffee Break Sponsor: Rollepaal

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: March 4, 2026

LIFT-OFF IN HOUSTON FOR PLASTIC PIPE CONFERENCE

Organizers of PPXXIII report the launch of their Conference and Exhibition in Houston, Texas. Hosted through 27-29 September 2027 at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, this event will feature 90 speakers and an audience of about 400 delegates from over 45 countries.

Zoran Davidovski, Chair of the Organizing Committee / Technical Program, explains: “Houston is world famous for US advancements in space and in the oil and petrochemical sciences. It represents a perfect platform for showcasing the cutting-edge advances in our plastic pipe technology and business.” 

Gold and Silver Sponsors announced

Countdown for sponsorship in Houston has already sparked ignition. Davidovski welcomes MOL as Gold Sponsor and Element Materials Technology as Silver Sponsor.   

“MOL is a leading manufacturer of injection moulded and extruded elastomer sealing systems and rubber profiles,” remarks Davidovski. “Based in Vechta, Germany, the company is an original equipment manufacturer for many pipe companies throughout the world for which MOL have developed tailored sealing solutions mainly in the rainwater and sewer pipe sectors.”

Element Materials Technology (Element) will be a silver sponsor of the conference for a third time. ¨Repetition is recognition and we are proud to be associated with Element. Element has a worldwide network comprising over 200 laboratories. Element’s plastic pipe facility in Sweden has capabilities spanning hydrostatic test stations, chlorine resistance testing rigs, high-flow circulation loop testing, and crack propagation testing. Its expertise covers European and North American standards such as CEN, ISO, and ASTM.

KIWA first on show at PPXXIII Exhibition

First to sign up for exhibition space in Houston are KIWA. KIWA are known for their assurance, testing, inspection, certification, training, consultancy and data services to the plastic pipe industry and many other industries worldwide. 

Call for registration is now open to exhibitors wishing to reserve space in the conference exhibition hall. This three-day exhibition showcases important aspects of the plastic pipes industry and features developments in product design, manufacture, maintenance, evaluation and testing procedures for plastic pipe systems. 

Many opportunities have been created for stand holders to network directly with conference attendees to highlight their products, solutions, services, and position their company or organization as a major player in the industry.

Information, floor plan and reservation available via: https://ppxxiii.com/exhibition/   

Call for Abstracts – Deadline: 6 November 2026

Presenters wishing to deliver papers to the Houston conference are reminded that their deadline for Abstracts is 6 November 2026. An Abstract Submission Site has been created to process and communicate submissions via: https://ppxxiii.com/abstract-portal-guideline-docs/ 

A new PPXXIII website has been created to facilitate online registration, accommodation, speaker opportunities as well as exhibition and sponsorship packages: www.ppxxiii.com 

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Note to Editors: PPCA conferences are self-financing and any profits from one event are reinvested in future conferences, educational tools or “spin-off” events

Further information: Peter Balassa (Evacon) at peter@evacon.hu Tel.: + 36-30-513-0255

The following sponsors are now on board for PPXXIII in Houston, TX:

• Corporate: Pipeson
• Gold: MOL Elastomer
• Silver : Element 
• Gala Dinner: The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA)
• Welcome Reception Sponsor: Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
• iPad: PE100+ Association; PVC Pipe Association
• Media Content: iNOEX

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: January 13 ,2026

HOUSTON TO HOST 2027 PLASTIC PIPES CONFERENCE

Organizers of the 23rd Plastic Pipes Conference (PPXXIII) have announced the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in Houston, TX, USA as the location of their next Conference and Exhibition event to be hosted through 27-29 September 2027. Also reported are three Spin-Off Conferences confirmed for 2026 in: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh (April 2026), South Africa, Johannesburg (24–26 September 2026) and China, Nanjing (25–27 October 2026).

Announcing the venue for 2027, Zoran Davidovski, Organizing Committee Chair, explains: “Our most recent conference in Warsaw, Poland, was an outstanding success given the scale and scope of the conference program and attendance. Over 100 technical and business papers were delivered to 370 participants from over 35 countries. The event also drew a record number of sponsors and exhibitors.”

“These international events are traditionally staged on alternate sides of the Atlantic. Often referred to as ‘the Energy Capital of the World’, Houston occupies a central economical role in the Texas and USA oil and petrochemical industries. It is therefore a figurative as well as real home to a myriad of plastic pipe makers and supply industries that ensure the very sustainable world of plastic pipes.”

Sponsors announced

In building that sustainable future, the Plastic Pipes Conference Association (PPCA) and Organizing Committee welcome Pipeson as a corporate sponsor of PPXXIII. Founded in 2007 in Sweden, their integrated solutions include: Pipeson Analyzer, Data Manager, Certification Manager. Each component is crucial in supporting products designed for 50 to 100 years. Material, pipe and fitting manufacturers, testing laboratories and certification bodies utilize their software in 40 countries.

“We are happy to sponsor PPXXIII and exhibit Pipeson’s integrated solutions with complementing expert services. Supporting customers in the global piping industry is the core of our mission,” says Daniel Lindqvist, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “PPCA conferences have always been a remarkable forum for engagement, which ensures development reflects the voice of our customers. We look forward to PPXXIII.”

Other sponsors announced include The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA) that will sponsor the Gala Dinner and PE100+ and Uni-Bell that will be iPad sponsors. Moreover, the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) will sponsor the conference Welcome Reception event.

“Proud support”

David M. Fink, Chair of the Plastics Pipe Conference Association (PPCA), adds: “As Chair of the Plastics Pipe Conference Association, I am proud to support PPXXIII in Houston. This event continues to be a cornerstone for innovation and collaboration in our industry, and we look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to share knowledge and advance sustainable solutions.”

“With Houston as the host city, PPXXIII promises to deliver an exceptional platform for technical exchange, networking, and showcasing the latest advancements in plastic pipe technology. The Organizing Committee and PPCA invite all stakeholders to join this global gathering and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.”

A new PPXXIII website has been created to facilitate online registration, accommodation, speaker opportunities as well as exhibition and sponsorship packages: www.ppxxiii.com
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Note to Editors: PPCA conferences are self-financing and any profits from one event are reinvested in future conferences, educational tools or “spin-off” events.

Further information: Peter Balassa (Evacon) at peter@evacon.hu Tel.: + 36-30-513-0255

The following sponsors are now on board for PPXXIII in Houston, TX:

• Corporate: Pipeson
• Gala Dinner: The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA)
• Welcome Reception Sponsor: Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)
• iPad: PE100+ Association; PVC Pipe Association