launched during 2004, of which notable examples were:
local economy during 2004, and continued low interest
• In the municipal pressure and gravity systems market,
rates and a 30-year low in the level of unemployment
Q-Line, an engineered composite pipe of aluminium/HT
helped to support consumer demand, with the strong NZ
polyethylene, designed to ensure the quality of drinking
dollar mitigating some of the inflationary pressure of higher
water in aggressive water and soil conditions.
commodity prices in the case of imported raw materials.
• In the same sector, the Vortex thermoplastic self-cleansing
Sales volumes and revenues in Marley New Zealand
sewer insert which eliminates noxious emissions and
both increased, especially in rainwater products and
corrosion in vertical sewer shafts.
fittings. A new commercial rainwater system from Nicoll
• In the electrical systems market the expansion of Ipex’s
was launched during the year and Marley maintained its
industry-leading Kwikon range of couplings and connectors
market position despite the continued vertical integration
that allow quick and easy installation without the use of
of some competitors. The new 630mm polyethylene line
solvent cement or tape.
began production in late 2004 and good progress was
• A new locking joint PVC pipe specifically designed for
made with J-Pipe, a co-extruded skinned polyethylene pipe
trenchless applications, TerraBrute. This was announced
which is sold into the non-pressure civil and infrastructure
at the end of 2003, and was first used in commercial
markets. A joint industry initiative is currently under way
applications during 2004.
to introduce a product certification scheme similar to
• In the radiant heating market, the new KTile, which
Australia’s “Watermark”. Significant efficiency gains were
provides a secure fixing system for Ipex’s WarmRite Floor
achieved in manufacturing, and the Manurewa site achieved
underfloor heating.
ISO 14001 compliance during the year. Aliaxis-sourced products continued to improve the value of Marley’s market offer, especially in electrofusion, acoustic and polyethylene
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drain, waste and ventilation systems and surface drainage Our businesses in New Zealand benefited from the strong
products.
The new Vortex thermoplastic sewer insert from Ipex (Canada), helps eliminate noxious emissions and corrosion in vertical sewer shafts
The white internal wall section of Marley New Zealand’s new Jpipe is non-light scattering, facilitating post-installation inspection using CCTV cameras. The product was specified, along with Friamat electrofusion couplers, to carry high voltage cables supplying power to Auckland’s central business district
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