In this edition of the K-2013, the world’s most important international Plastic and Rubber fair, that was held in Düsseldorf¨ from 16 to 23 October, Molecor, global reference in Molecular Orientation applied to PVC, presented once again the latest innovations in PVC-O worldwide.

Molecor, company specialized in PVC-O pipe technology and PVC-O pipe production for water conveyance, thanks all its customers, providers and visitors for the intense negotiations, market discussions and meetings in its  stand at the K 2013 in Düsseldorf.

During those days, it was presented the latest technical PVC-O developments: the Integrated Seal System (ISS+), an automated process to insert the gasket automatically in the socket and the enlargement in the range of products, developing the technology to manufacture up to DN 800 mm/30”, PN 25 bars, the largest PVC-O pipe, both systems unique in the world.

Moreover, Molecor organized a conference the 21th for visitors interested in PVC-O pipe issues. The event, gathered companies from the five continents, was focused on the technical developments of PVC-O and the possibilities in the water supply market.

Molecor Tech CEO, Ignacio Muñoz, presented “Molecor: Orienting the Future. Latest developments in PVC-O” and formerly introduced worldwide for the first time ever the PVC-O fittings, also a unique development in the world. Owing the market demand for this solution, the audience was astonished to discover the new possibilities.

MOLECOR R&D team, conscious about the market needs, has been working during this year on the PVC-O fittings development: elbows, reducers, repairing couplers. The prototypes have been validated and during 2014 the industrial development will be finalized. The PVC-O fittings will be available for MOLECOR licensees beginning 2015. Currently the materials used are PVC-U or Ductile Iron, as there is no supplier of PVC-O fittings. The market possibilities for this new product line are promising.

Additionally, companies bringing innovative solutions to PVC Industry are recognized every three years in the Solvin Awards during the K 2013. Molecor has the honor to receive the first prize in the gold category of innovation and sincerely acknowledges the recognition for the continuous innovations and is getting ready to present new developments in the next K 2016 edition.