How This Factory Makes Enough Pipe to Circle the Earth 17x!

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Summary

🏭 Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Pipe Production

Roger Bisby visits Pipelife’s factory in Cork, Ireland, highlighting its production of pipes, fascia boards, and roofing products. The facility is modernising 34 production lines, transitioning from old to new machinery.

🔧 PEX Pipe Extrusion & Standards

PEX pipes for the UK are produced with strict compliance to British Standards, featuring automated diameter checks and BSI kite mark certification, ensuring high reliability compared to self-certified alternatives.

📦 Packaging & Branding Excellence

EasyLay products in distinctive blue wrappers and other Pipelife pipes are being widely adopted in both the UK and Irish markets. Packaging includes large drums re-coiled into smaller, installer-friendly sizes.

🔬 Quality Control and Overengineering

Extensive testing includes pressure and tensile strength tests. Pipes are overengineered—subjected to pressures and durations beyond standard requirements—to ensure unmatched reliability.

🚛 Logistics & Distribution Scale

The factory dispatches around 25 trucks daily, with a split between UK and Irish markets. Products range in colour and insulation types based on regional demand.