- In March 2023, NOV secured a contract from Cadeler to produce and deliver Bondstrand glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) piping systems for wind turbine installations. This order includes approximately 1,300 meters of Bondstrand 2000M and 2440 series pipes, with diameters ranging from 2 to 36 inches, intended for applications such as water generators, cooling systems, and ballast operations.
- In January 2025, Future Pipe Industries (FPI) advanced its sustainability goals by adopting rail transportation in Egypt, aligning with the Egyptian Government’s green logistics initiatives. The company now transports GRP pipes between the Dry Port and Alexandria Sea Port. Recent eco-conscious shipments to Algeria have highlighted FPI’s commitment to reducing emissions, easing road traffic, and improving delivery efficiency.
- Amiblu expanded its footprint in the Asia-Pacific market in January 2024 through the acquisition of RPC Pipe Systems in Australia. This move enables Amiblu to capitalize on RPC’s long-standing experience with Flowtite GRP pipe systems and to reinforce its efforts in addressing water scarcity with high-performance GRP solutions.
- In December 2023, Wietersdorfer Group, through its subsidiary Amiblu Australia Ltd., acquired a 75.1% stake in RPC Pipe Systems, further establishing a stronghold in the Australian market. RPC operates two advanced manufacturing plants in Adelaide and employs around 100 professionals. This acquisition opens significant expansion opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.
- Pipelife International AG, a leading producer of fiberglass piping, announced in March 2023 its acquisition of Tuboplast S.A., a fiberglass pipe manufacturer based in Poland. The deal aims to bolster Pipelife’s presence in the European market.
- In November 2023, Creative Composites Group (CCG) of Pennsylvania, USA, acquired the assets of United Fiberglass of America, Inc., based in Ohio. United Fiberglass specialized in fiberglass piping, conduit, and bridge drainage systems, and this acquisition strengthens CCG’s position in the FRP composites sector.
- In September 2023, Iraq inaugurated its first facility dedicated to manufacturing glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes for infrastructure projects. Developed by Iraq's Narjes Group in collaboration with Italy’s TOPFIBRA, the plant has a production capacity of seven tonnes per hour.
