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A Multitude of Factors Continue to Affect the Plastics Resin Market

Rising feedstock prices are the latest factor to impact the plastics resin market, according to a recent article by the Plastics...


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Tags: General News, HDPE resin

HDPE Pipe: The Superior Material for Fire Prevention

Fire sprinkler systems are highly effective at controlling fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). ...


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Tags: Water, Pressure, General News

Extreme Weather Events Continue to Affect PE Pipe Resin Supply and Production: Update

In June, we wrote about potential disruptions to the resin supply and long-range production of HDPE pipe. Extreme weather...


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Tags: General News, HDPE resin

HDPE Pipe ASTM Standards Guide: 16 Common Standards

ASTM International develops and publishes technical standards for several industries, including manufacturing, chemicals,...


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Tags: Water, Conduit, Pressure,

Limited Supply and High Demand Keep HDPE Pricing High Through 2021

The HDPE pipe market is experiencing an extreme resin shortage. As of July 2021, HDPE pipe manufacturers have experienced pricing...


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Tags: General News, HDPE resin

United Poly Systems Packaging and Shipping Options

One of the advantages UPS brings to HDPE fabrication is the ability to ship the completed package in three different options:...


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Tags: Water, Conduit, Pressure,

Resin Supply Affects Long-Range Production of HDPE Pipe

Earlier this year, we reviewed how the cold-weather snap in February 2021 caused havoc to the resin supply necessary to...


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Tags: General News, HDPE resin

United Poly supplies UL conduit for West Coast highway infrastructure project

The busy highways and interchanges of Southern California present a unique set of challenges for laying communications and...


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Tags: Conduit, Power & Communications, General News,

HDPE Pipe Installation Methods - An Overview of 6 Common Methods

HDPE Pipe Installation Methods


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UPS Manufacturing Process: Shipping

At United Poly Systems we follow a rigid, multi-step manufacturing process to ensure our HDPE products meet our tight quality...


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Versatile and Durable: HDPE Pipe's Many Uses and Applications

HDPE pipe is the ideal material for a variety of industrial, water, sewer, and energy applications. It’s both durable and...


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UPS Manufacturing Process: Packaging

At United Poly Systems we follow a rigid, multi-step manufacturing process to ensure our HDPE products meet our tight quality...


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HDPE’s History, Background and Supporting Organizations

High density polyethylene (HDPE) popularity and usage continues to increase. The relationship HDPE products have with our...


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Why use UPS? A Q&A with CEO Chris Reiter

United Poly Systems is a premium provider of high density polyethylene or HDPE pipe. Today we visit with Chris Reiter, our Chief...


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