About WRc plc and the BPF Plastic Pipes Group …

WRc plc is an independent research and consultancy company based in Swindon, Wiltshire (UK). We are able to undertake work on behalf of any customer or group of customers, in a wide range of areas. WRc plc's has offices and customers around the world.

Of specific interest to users and producers of plastics pipes are WRc's skills in:

• Product testing
• Product approval
• Failure investigations, site audits, and pressure testing advice
• Development of specifications and evaluation protocols

Our subsidiary WRc-NSF is able to offer:

• testing at its Evaluation & Testing Centre in South Wales,
• advice on the use and testing of materials for contact with potable water (DWI approval and WRAS approval)

The British Plastics Federation's Plastic Pipes Group is the trade organisation representing manufacturers of plastics piping systems in the United Kingdom. The Plastic Pipes Group are actively involved in the development and acceptance of plastics pipes at all levels.

Representatives of member organisations take part in the committee structures of British, European and International standards bodies that define the accepted practices for the use of plastics pipes.

The Plastic Pipes Group actively promotes Plastics Piping Systems for civil, construction, utilities and industrial applications.

Plastic Pipes Group is a founder member of TEPPFA, The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association.