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turkey
The GRP pipe sector in Turkey
In recent years, especially during the 20082010 period, GRP pipes achieved quick market penetration in Turkey supported by new investments. Four new companies started operations, in addition to the two firms already operating in the sector for several years.
water, waste water, irrigation and energy projects. They are quick and easy to install thanks to their lightweight design, which is one of the reasons why they are often preferred to other pipes. Their composite structure also offers appropriate solutions for all kinds of projects. The installed capacity in Turkey now exceeds 10 production lines, which is quite higher than in other countries, and GRP pipe production has become a real business sector. Established firms have reached significant export figures as a result of their extensive activities in the nearby countries. With the recent investments, GRP pipe production significantly
By
SUBOR Boru Sanayi A.S. one of the biggest pipe producers of Turkey, in its installation activity.
Ismail Hakki Hacialioglu Chairman Turkish Composites Manufacturers Association
T
he market share of glass-fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP) pipes is steadily expanding because of their major technical and economic advantages when compared to other types of pipes. Due to their high corrosion resistance, they have a longer service life in potable
expanded in Turkey and the industry’s leading firms are deploying intense marketing activities with an emphasis on technology and quality, playing an effective role in this development. Over the past 10 years, the use of GRP pipes has increased at an average rate of 8% worldwide and approximately 1.5 times faster in Turkey. As a result, GRP pipes have become a preferred choice for users and there are currently strong investments in the sector.
production in Turkey is approximately 200 thousand tons. Over the past 15 years, this market grew by approximately 10% a year. The fast development of machine-intensive technologies such as filament winding, pultrusion, spray-up and resin injection is
Distribution of GRP products by sector
Pipes, tanks, infrastructure/public sector Building and construction Automotive and transportation Marine Electrical and electronics Other
50%
Turkish GRP pipe industry keeps growing in 2012
In 2009, the global GRP market dropped off to 4.2 million tons due to the impact of the economic crisis, but then it engaged into a growth trend starting from the beginning of 2010. The current GRP
20%
15%
3% 3% 9%
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012
Cover
Edito
Point of view: Closer to the shop floor
Contents
Agenda of Events
COMPANY & BUSINESS
- In Brief
- Glass fibre
APPLICATIONS
- Pipes & tanks
- Building
MARKET
- Human resources
- Glass fibre
- Turkey
FEATURE AUTOMOTIVE
- Braiding
- Lightening
- D-LFT
- Sustainability
- RTM
- RIM
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
- Design
- Fatigue behaviour
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS
- Wind
- Reinforcement
Index
In the world
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - Edito
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - Contents
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - Agenda of Events
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - In Brief
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Glass fibre
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Pipes & tanks
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Building
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Human resources
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Glass fibre
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Turkey
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Braiding
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Lightening
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - D-LFT
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Sustainability
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - RTM
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - 39
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - RIM
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Design
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Fatigue behaviour
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Wind
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - - Reinforcement
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - Index
JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #74 - July 2012 - In the world
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