Large-diameter pipes to grow 4,9 per cent/yr
U.S. demand for plastic large-diameter pipe is forecast to grow from 32,4 million ft in 2000 to 41,1 million ft in 2005, a 4.9 per cent annual rate of increase. According to a new study from Freedonia Group Inc., Cleveland, plastics’ share will rise from 18,7 per cent to 21,2 per cent of total demand and will consume 1,1 billion lb of resin. Growth of plastic pipe in 1990-2000 was 8 per cent / year. PVC pipe has the best growth prospects, based on growing usage in sanitary sewers and water distribution. The 186-page report, entitled “Large Diameter Pipe,” is available for $3600 from Freedonia. Phone (440) 684-9600.