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title: The Pipeline Blog | HDPE resin
description: HDPE resin | Providing up-to-date and helpful information on HDPE pipe and its many applications
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<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/factors-affect-plastics-resin-market>

![A Multitude of Factors Continue to Affect the Plastics Resin Market](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Carbon%20Black%20color%20resin.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On March 22, 2022

## [A Multitude of Factors Continue to Affect the Plastics Resin Market](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/factors-affect-plastics-resin-market)

Rising feedstock prices are the latest factor to impact the plastics resin market, [according to a recent article by the Plastics...](https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/resin-prices-feedstock-costs-increase)

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 Tags: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/microduct-environmental-benefits>

![The Numerous Environmental Benefits of Microduct](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/UPS1-1.png)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Bruce%20Tucker.jpg) By [Bruce Tucker](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/bruce-tucker) On March 17, 2022

## [The Numerous Environmental Benefits of Microduct](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/microduct-environmental-benefits)

Today’s world relies on digital solutions and reliable, gigabit-speed internet connections. The conduit systems that can support...

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 Tags: [MicroPath](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/micropath), [Conduit](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/conduit), [Power & Communications](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/power-communications),

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-conduit-standards-and-certifications-six-frequently-asked-questions>

![HDPE Conduit Standards and Certifications: Six Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/ups-10-20-2021-abq-27538-min-2.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Bruce%20Tucker.jpg) By [Bruce Tucker](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/bruce-tucker) On March 1, 2022

## [HDPE Conduit Standards and Certifications: Six Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-conduit-standards-and-certifications-six-frequently-asked-questions)

According to the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), multiple product standards have been published for specific types and...

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 Tags: [Conduit](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/conduit), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin), [Plastic Pipe](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/plastic-pipe)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-sizing-frequently-asked-questions-and-resources>

![HDPE Sizing FAQs and Resources](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Pro-Line%202-min-1.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Bruce%20Tucker.jpg) By [Bruce Tucker](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/bruce-tucker) On February 17, 2022

## [HDPE Sizing FAQs and Resources](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-sizing-frequently-asked-questions-and-resources)

To inform potential buyers and provide an overview of frequently requested HDPE conduit sizing inquiries, the Plastics Pipe...

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 Tags: [Conduit](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/conduit), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin), [Telecom](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/telecom)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-conduit-material-five-frequently-asked-questions>

![HDPE Conduit Material: Five Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/309-500.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On February 15, 2022

## [HDPE Conduit Material: Five Frequently Asked Questions](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-conduit-material-five-frequently-asked-questions)

HDPE conduit offerings are ample and abundant. From coloring to packaging, buyers have numerous choices and customization options...

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 Tags: [Conduit](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/conduit), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-color-code-guide>

![The HDPE Pipe Color Code Guide](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/UPS%20Pipe%20Color%20Guide%20Table.jpg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On December 15, 2021

## [The HDPE Pipe Color Code Guide](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/hdpe-color-code-guide)

“Know what’s below. Call before you dig!”

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<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/infrastructure-bill-hdpe>

![What Does the Infrastructure Bill Mean for the HDPE Market?](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/installation-500-1.png)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On December 10, 2021

## [What Does the Infrastructure Bill Mean for the HDPE Market?](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/infrastructure-bill-hdpe)

On November 15, [the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill was signed into law](https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/28/politics/infrastructure-bill-explained/index.html). The bill is designed to upgrade the nation’s...

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 Tags: [Water](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/water), [MicroPath](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/micropath), [Conduit](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/conduit),

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/extreme-weather-events-continue-to-affect-pe-pipe-resin-supply-and-production-update>

![Extreme Weather Events Continue to Affect PE Pipe Resin Supply and Production: Update](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/51-500.jpg)

By [United Poly Systems](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/united-poly-systems) On September 23, 2021

## [Extreme Weather Events Continue to Affect PE Pipe Resin Supply and Production: Update](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/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](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/limited-supply-and-high-demand-keep-hdpe-pricing-high-through-2021>

![Limited Supply and High Demand Keep HDPE Pricing High Through 2021](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1632731329.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On July 6, 2021

## [Limited Supply and High Demand Keep HDPE Pricing High Through 2021](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/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](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin)

<https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/resin-supply-affects-long-range-production-of-hdpe-pipe>

![Resin Supply Affects Long-Range Production of HDPE Pipe](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/color%20resin.jpeg)

![](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/hubfs/Logan%20Bridges-1.jpeg) By [Logan Bridges](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/author/logan-bridges) On June 24, 2021

## [Resin Supply Affects Long-Range Production of HDPE Pipe](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/resin-supply-affects-long-range-production-of-hdpe-pipe)

Earlier this year, [we reviewed how the cold-weather snap in February 2021](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/freezing-temperatures-impact-hdpe-resin-supply-and-prices) caused havoc to the resin supply necessary to...

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 Tags: [General News](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/general-news), [HDPE resin](https://blog.unitedpolysystems.com/blog/tag/hdpe-resin)

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## About Us

Atkore - United Poly Systems produces quality HDPE pipe in diameters from ¾-in. to 26-in. IPS, 4-in. to 24-in. DIPS and ¾-in. to 2-in. CTS, for use in many industries including power and communications and energy.

Atkore - United Poly Systems can provide quick delivery to a majority of the U.S. market from one of our nationwide manufacturing facilities. Our agile business model allows us to quickly meet customers’ needs without the overhead expenses that are incurred by many of the larger producers in the industry. 

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