The latest industry news and product developments in the sector, including sustainable solutions for driveway drainage, the complete solution for your customer’s roofline, rainwater, window and cladding system and market-leading access junctions delivering best-in-class results.
Sustainable Driveway Drainage
Dealing with drainage issues can be a frustrating and costly challenge. From standing water to long-term damage, the wrong system can lead to endless headaches. However, with Drivetec, your customer will get a reliable, sustainable solution that’s built to perform and easy to install.
The right drainage system can prevent damage, manage water efficiently, and contribute to sustainable development. Drivetec, a B125-loading drainage solution, offers an innovative approach to these challenges, combining durability, hydraulic efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
Built to Last: Durable and Dependable
One of Drivetec’s standout features is its exceptional durability. Manufactured from recycled polypropylene, this system is designed to meet the demands of domestic and light-traffic environments. Its rust-free composite grating resists wear and tear, ensuring it remains a reliable choice for years to come.
Whether it’s a private driveway or a residential zone Drivetec delivers long-term performance without compromise.
Superior Water Management
Effective drainage is essential for maintaining safe, dry surfaces. Drivetec’s hydraulic performance sets it apart, with a drainage cross-section of 95cm² that efficiently directs water away. This prevents pooling and flooding, even during heavy rainfall, protecting both the surface and underlying structures. It’s a solution designed to keep homeowners and contractors confident in their projects, no matter the weather.
Easy to Install, Simple to Adapt
Drivetec performs very well and is also remarkably easy to work with. Weighing just 3.26kg, it’s lightweight and straightforward to handle, reducing installation time and effort. With pre-formed side connections and easy-to-cut materials, the system can be customised for layouts of any complexity – perfect for everything from straight driveways to intricate public spaces.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Design
Sustainability is at the core of Drivetec. Each channel body is crafted from recycled materials, equating to 42 plastic bottles per unit. At the end of its lifespan, it’s 100% recyclable, making it an environmentally Responsible choice for modern drainage needs. By reducing reliance on virgin plastics, Drivetec supports a greener future without sacrificing quality or performance.
The Future of Drainage Solutions
Drivetec is more than just a drainage system; it’s a step toward smarter, more sustainable development. By balancing performance, durability, and environmental responsibility, Drivetec is paving the way for better water management solutions.
Whether your customer is a tradesperson, a homeowner looking to protect their property or a developer planning large-scale projects, Drivetec provides the reliable, eco-friendly drainage solution.
For further information visit www.galco.ie
Ticking all the boxes: the complete roofline, rainwater, window, and cladding system for your home
With over half a century of experience, Pipelife is one of Ireland’s leading manufacturers and providers of plastic piping systems. They specialise in the extrusion of polyethylene (PE) pipes and offer industry-leading products for the heating and plumbing, water pressure, electricity, cable ducting, gas and agricultural sectors.
Pipelife expanded its product portfolio and market footprint in 2021 with the acquisition of Cork Plastics. The product lines of Cork Plastics were a great fit for Pipelife Ireland’s extensive catalogue, and as a result of this acquisition, they have increased their sales presence in the building industry in Ireland, the UK, and Mainland Europe for roofing, rainwater, and exterior cladding systems.
Offering the systems you need
With its extensive selection of rainwater systems, Pipelife is also a household name for premium PVC-U roofing products for new construction and home renovation projects. Thanks to Pipelife’s reputation for high-quality finished products, technical excellence and competitive pricing, the company has become one of the leading suppliers of PVC-U plastic building products.
Their selection of fascia boards is used to cover existing timber in new construction projects, complete replacements, and renovations. Their PVC-UE Cladding Systems can be installed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally over brick, block, masonry, and timber-framed walling to provide a stylish and protective
external facing for structures.
uPVC fascia, soffit, window boards, external cladding, and gutter systems are just a few of the many products they provide. Their materials come in a broad range of profiles and colours to fit any construction project and provide homes, businesses, and industrial structures with character and unique identity.
Pipelife also boast an extensive range of rainwater systems – Xtraflo, Niagara, Hi-Cap, Half Round, Square and MiniFlo – with a wide choice of traditional and modern profile designs, as well as a range of colours to suit all tastes and applications. Some examples of these are:
- Hi-Cap, a semi-elliptical profile with a high capacity suitable for large roof areas.
- Niagara Ogee, a traditional Ogee-style profile – one of the highest capacity domestic PVC-U Rainwater Systems on the market.
- XtraFlo, a 170mm semi-elliptical System, for large Commercial/Industrial buildings, which links to a 110mm downpipe system.
The Pipelife Roofline product line is rounded off with a wide variety of rigid PVC-UE construction profiles and co-extruded cellular foam.
Looking to the future
An initial capital investment of €30m is now well underway to expand and upgrade their existing production facility at Little Island, Cork. When completed, it will be one of the most modern facilities within the Pipelife Group. A total of 35 state-of-the-art extrusion lines with the newest automation technology will be operational by 2026, with an annual production target of over 45,000 tons.
This substantial expenditure on new machinery and equipment, staff, and services is unprecedented in our industry and will establish their Irish operations as a world-class manufacturing facility for many years to come.
The investment further demonstrates Pipelife’s long-term dedication to the Irish market, and the company’s size, modernity, and range of products will continue to make it a highly desirable supply chain partner for the nation’s main builders, installers, and merchant groups.
If you would like more information from a member of our team, call +353 (0) 21 451 0600 / 021 488 4700 or email us at ireland@pipelife.com.
You can discover their full product range at www.pipelife.ie and www.pipelifeeco.ie.
Market-leading Wavin Access Junction delivers best-in-class results
Wavin Ireland is a leading supplier of plastic below-ground drainage, soil and waste, plumbing & heating systems and stormwater management solutions and is committed to providing comprehensive solutions across every element of water management.
In 1978, Wavin Ireland developed and launched the market-leading Wavin Access Junction (WAJ). It continues to be Ireland’s number one selling access junction.
The WAJ 110 provides access from surface level to Wavin below ground 110mm diameter gravity drainage and sewer systems. Available in 10 flow profiles and is complete with triple layer seal for peace of mind.
Declan Conlon, Sales Director, Wavin Ireland said, “Given the demands of the construction industry, it’s vital that installers have a product they can trust, that gets the job done right, first time without expensive re-works or replacements which cost time and money. The WAJ range delivers reliability and peace of mind for installers which is why it remains a market-leading product almost 50 years after its introduction.”
What has made the Wavin WAJ so successful? Here is a recap of the top 10 reasons that make it the number one choice for installers and a must-stock item for merchants.
- Its fully certified, market-leading quality reduces the risk of having to re-work installations.
- The unique WAFIX seals – a triple layer captive seal so you know that when a pipe is in, it’s in. No bother, no doubts, no leaks, no future problems. It’s made to work and built to last.
- Fast, easy installation with adjustable frame and cover. Ten flow profiles and matching invert levels for inlets and outlets for maximum flow with less risk of blockages and making rodding easier.
- Socket profile that allows a high angle of deflection, so you have more connection flexibility.
- Push-fit sealer riser with a choice of covers.
- Durable, thick-walled PVC system for ultimate performance.
- Extras like directional flow arrows to reduce the risk of installation errors, and third-party certification mark out the WAJ as superior.
- Part of a complete Wavin Sewer System.
- Kitemarked compliant with EN 13598-1 and Building Regulations – Part H – to a maximum depth of 0.6m, Wavin’s Access Junction is tested, trusted, proven and better at every turn.
Visit www.wavin.ie for further information about the best-selling WAJ range.
