Our Vision
PEX is one of the most versatile, high performance and cost effective polymers in the market. The outstanding properties have resulted in many important engineering applications, including pipeline systems for hot water, gas supply and chemicals, and wire and cable coating for use in arduous conditions. PEX materials are capable of challenging metals and conventional engineering polymers for many applications.
Our Mission
The mission of the PEX Association is to promote the features, benefits and advantages of using PEX materials. In addition, we can provide our customers with expert information and technical support, in order to strengthen the image and market share of PEX products. The PEX Association was formed in February 2003 by 4 European manufacturers of polymers and additives for crosslinked polyethylene.
The key reasons for creating the PEX Association
- Participation in Standards Groups:
- Follow the development of the EAS European Approval Scheme for drinking water;
- Promote high normative requirements for PEX materials to assure high quality hot water systems;
- Establish standards for new applications for PEX systems.
- Increase scientific data to support features and benefits for PEX.
- Increase market promotion of PEX.
- Joint public relations activities;
- Common website.
- Stimulate the use of PEX amongst installers / plumbers / builders / architects.
- Increase awareness of technical features / benefits of PEX pipes amongst contractors, plumbers and end-users;
- Create a forum where key marketing issues are being addressed.
Our Working Groups
- Technical Workgroup (tasks: investigation of requirements for new standards, data collection, and standardisation activities).
- Marketing & Promotion Workgroup (tasks: improve image of PEX systems in the media, organize promotion events & documents).
Our Members
The Association is open to any company, institute or individual with a key interest in PEX materials.
The aims of the association
- Participation in the development of the EAS European Acceptance Scheme.
- Participation in Standards Committees at national, European and International level.
- Establish research programmes with sanitary bodies and institutes in order to investigate performance of PEX pipes in drinking water applications.
- Review of competitive materials in view of technical –data and further differences.
- The creation and maintenance of the website.
- Creation of publications, brochures and newsletters about PEX, focusing on the technical advantages when compared with other materials.
- Promotion through conferences and advertising at all levels.
- Secure data on material properties and standards.
- To serve as an information resource for member companies and their customers.
The structure of the association
1. The PEX Association is a non-profit organization, set up in strict compliance with the European Competition Law.
2. The founding members of the Association are suppliers of PEX materials. They have provided the Association with funding for the first year.
3. The Association is chaired by a President who is elected by the General Assembly every year.
4. The Association has appointed a technical consultant, coordinating the technical and standardisation work.
5. The work of the Association is focusing on European issues.
6. Membership fee is reviewed by the General Assembly every year.
Membership Fee (Articles 2.0.2 and 2.0.3 of the Association Agreement)
Membership fees are reviewed each year by the Executive Committee and approved by the General Assembly according to the agreed programme and the financial situation of the Association.
Current fees are around 6,000 Euros for raw material manufacturers and 3,000 Euros for product manufacturers.