KARACHI, Nov 26: The Engro Polymer and Chemicals Limited (EPCL) has become the first company to use locally manufactured 20-inch diameter PVC pressure pipe for supply of raw water.

This has been developed by the EPCL’s Lahore-based customers, Shafi Sons Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

It has opened new horizons for manufacturing of larger diameter PVC pressure pipes in Pakistan as they can now replace more expensive piping material currently being used in potable water pipe schemes, says a press release.

Engro Polymer and Chemical Limited is currently undergoing a capacity expansion and back integration project worth about $250 million to enhance capacity to 150,000 tons per annum.