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.
