Benchmarking Global Frontiers, Building Long-Term Solutions: Shandong Boda Pipe Industry Joins the 8th China (2026·Nanjing) International Plastic Pipe Conference

From 2026 to 27, the 8th China (Nanjing) International Plastic Pipe Exchange Conference was held at Nanjing Fengda International Hotel.

This session is the official follow-up to the Warsaw International Plastic Pipe Conference, supported by multiple international industry associations and domestic enterprises. Over 280 representatives from industries and research institutions across various countries attended. Our Chairman, Hu Shanbo, was present at the event to leverage this opportunity for connecting with international resources, learning advanced concepts, and collaborating with industry peers on the low-carbon development direction of the plastic pipe sector.

At the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by Wang Zhanjie, Chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association, and Zoran Davidovski, President of the International Plastic Pipe Association.

Wang Zhanjie, Chairman of the China Plastics Processing Industry Association

Zoran Davidovski, President of the International Plastic Pipe Association

At the meeting, experts from home and abroad delivered thematic presentations in sequence: Wang Zhanjie outlined the current status and development plan of China's plastic pipe industry; Zoran Davidovski discussed circular carbon reduction pathways for the sector; David Fink presented on the North American HDPE pipe industry; Ludo Debever shared insights on European pipe recycling, century-long service life, and environmental data for recycled PVC; Andrew Wiggins explained the technical advantages and low-carbon benefits of PE100 materials in structurally wall pipes; Carlos Dominguez exchanged views on crack resistance evaluation testing for pipes; Alexander Krah and Savitz Galavi presented case studies on large-scale overseas pipeline projects and mining applications; Joaquin Laosa Castillo researched extrusion processes for long-life PVC-U pipes; and Lendert Van der Maarel interpreted market access requirements for drinking water pipes in Europe.

David Funk, President of the American Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI)

Ludo Debever, General Manager of the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA)

European PE100+ Association President Andrew Vechina

Carlos Domínguez, Director of the Polymer Technology Laboratory at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain

Alexander Kra, President of the German KRA Group

Chief Engineer Savon Engineering, Australia: Saviz Galavi

Joaquin Lausás Castillo, Product Manager - Plastics Division, CEIS Testing Center, Spain

Lundert van der Marer, Director of Business Development at Kiwa Netherlands

The conference focused on long-term piping, circular low-carbon solutions, engineering applications, and overseas markets, establishing an international platform for collaboration in the plastic pipe industry to drive sustainable and high-quality development.

Shandong Boda Pipe Industry Co., Ltd. will leverage this exchange to deepen its focus on long-term pipe R&D, embrace circular low-carbon principles, and align with cutting-edge international technologies. Committed to quality excellence, we look forward to collaborating with global industry peers to drive sustainable, high-quality growth in the plastic piping sector.