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A Division of The Society of The Plastics Industry, Inc. OCTOBER 13, 1988 TO: DISTRIBUTION FROM: W. S. READING SUBJECT: MINUTES, PVC PIPE TASK FORCE MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1988 The first PVC Pipe Task Force meeting was held in the Vinyl Institute offices in Wayne, NJ. Attached are the minutes of this meeting for your review and. comment. I'd like to thank each of you for the high level of interest and willingness to be involved. We have an exciting challenge, formulating plans to enlarge the PVC pipe market. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments. W. S. READING WSR:cbh attachments DISTRIBUTION: SHERRI CARR MIKE BARISR PETER LLOYD ROBERT NOVICK RAY POHLMAN AL REVENTAS CAL REHFUSS CTL027404 Wayne Interchange Plaza II 155 Route 46 West Wayne, NJ 07470 (201) 890-9299 minutes PVC PIPE TASK FORCE MEETING OCTOBER 12, 1988 MINUTES ATTENDEES: R. Gottesman (VI) S. Carr (CSG) M. Barish (Borden) P. Lloyd (BFG) R. Novicle (CSG) R. Pohlman (Shintech) A. Reventas (Shintech) C. Rehfuss (Georgia-Gulf) W. Reading (OxyChem) AGENDA - Attached and labeled as Appendage I. TASK FORCE MEMBERSHIP - Listed as Appendage II. ACTION ITEMS The below denotes action items, comments or decisions made during the 10/12/88 meeting: 1. Mission statement for the PVC Pipe Task Force was developed (Appendage III). 2. The presentation (W. Reading) that was presented to the V.I. board on September 7, 1988, was reviewed (Appendage IV) . 3. Current pipe projects (Appendage V) that were approved and underway before formation of the Pipe Task Force were discussed and assignments made for sub-committee leadership. Code activity was reviewed by Gottesman, as well as IFT and Clarke projects. 4. Stan Mruk (PPI) presented an update of PPI activities and suggested support to faster establishment of an industry group to represent the commercial/industrial pipe market. After review, it was agreed the opportunity was fairly small and would receive no positive action at this point. 5. Uni-Bell activities were discussed and it was agreed we would like a meeting with that group for open discussion to gain a clearer understanding of the industry issues. 6. An open discussion of many possible actions to promote PVC pipe were listed (see Appendage VI) and discussed. CTL027405 The Vinyl Institute, A Division of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. W'pyne Inte'chanc? '3:a l! '55 Route *6 West Wevre New Je-sev C7*?0 (20^590-9299 7. Concensus was reached to focus initially on marketing communications, in two major sections: Direct Advertising - Water Pipe VS. Ductile Iron Communications: - Mailings to pipe producers of general information. - Publicity effort through press releases. 8. A conference call with E. Howard & Co. will be held on October 14, to discuss direction of marketing communication plan. 9. November 15, 1988, was agreed to be the next committee meeting in Dallas covering: Uni-Bell presentation. E. Howard & Co. presentation. Committee general review. 10. P. Lloyd will attempt to get support from Europe on recovery of PVC pipe 40-50 years old. (Support for advertising promotion.) 11. Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M. CTL027406 agenda VINYL INSTITUTE PVC PIPE TASK FORCE i ~ Vinyl Institute Wayne Interchange Plaza II Wayne, New Jersey 07470 Wednesday October 12, 1988 9:30 a.m. I. Self-Introductions II. Opening Comments Regarding Vinyl Institute Executive Board's Decision to Establish Pro Active Task Forces R. T. Gottesman III. Vinyl Institute Mission Statement IV. Development of Task Force Mission Statement and Objectives R. T. Gottesman W. Reading V. Review of Activity Already Underway. A. Uni-Bell Support program Pivotal Cities R. T. Gottesman B. Code and Regulatory Activities R. T. Gottesman . 1. Consultants BOCA, SBCC (F. Clarke/Benjamin/Clarke) IAPMO, ICBO (J. Zicherman/IFT Technical Services) 2. Recent IAPMO Meeting Decision Re Polybutylene C. Technical Projects R. T. Gottesman 1. Joint Program with PPFA on PVC Pipe Behind Metal-Studded Walls at IFT - Status 2. IFT Program with Lee Saylor on . Construction Costs/Benefits R. T. G ttesman VI. New Programs and Assignments A. PVC Pipe in Industrial Markets 1. Past PPI Activity 2. Current Work Including Hydrostatic Test Board Activity. S. Mruk, Execu tive Dir ctor Plastics Pipe Institut CTL027407 The Vinyl institute, A Division of The Society of the Plastics industry, Inc. Wayne Interchange Plaza II, 155 Route 46 West, Wayne, New Jersey 07470, (201) 890-9299 2- - 3 Future Opportunities B. Liaison with Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association M. Barish C. Uni-Bell Programs R. T. Gottesman 1. Direct Tapping - Technical Needs 2. Promotion of PVC Pipe in Sewer Markets, Culvert Markets D. PR/Advertising Programs Group 1. Negative Ads From Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association E. Future Plans Group It is intended that this portion of the meeting will be devoted to a "brainstorming and free discussion on future plans and pro grams for the Task Force. From this, it is anticipated that the future plans and Task Force assignments will emerge. VII. Other Items For Consideration A. Liaison with Vinyl Institute Communications and Technical Committees B. Update on Pittsburgh and Chicago Legal Situations VIII. Next Meeting Date and Location IX. Adjournment (Expect to conclude by 4:00 p.m.) CTL027408 APPENDAGE II VINYL INSTITUTE PIPE TASK FORCE Sherri Carr (Legal) CertainTeed Corporation 750 East Swedesford P. O. Box 860 Valley Forge, PA 19482 (215) 341-7224 Mike Barish Borden Chemicals & Plastics P. O. Box 427, Highway 73 Geismar, Louisiana 70734 (504) 673-0674 Peter Lloyd (Marketing) BFGoodrich Company 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44131 (216) 447-6000 Robert Novick CertainTeed Corporation 6868 South Magnolia Court Englewood, Colorado 80112 (303) 773-3225 Cal Rehfuss (Technical) Georgia Gulf Corporation P. O. Box 629 Plaquemine, Louisiana 70865 (504) 687-0420 William Reading (Chariman) Occidental Chemical Corp. 300 Berwyn Park, Suite 300 P. O. Box 1772 Berwyn, PA 19312 (215) 251-1075 A1 Reventas (Technical) Shintech, Inc. 24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 811 Houston, Texas 77046 (713) 965-0713 Ray Pohlman (Marketing) Shintech Inc. 205 Holly Berry Drive Roswell, Georgia 30076 (404) 992-4736 CTL027409 PIPE TASK FORCE Mission Statement Proactively promote the use of vinyl in PVC pipe applications, focusing on expansion of the pipe market. Educate the general^public, code bodies, legislators and specifiers on the benefits and misconceptions regarding the use of vinyl in pipe applications. Sponsor research and provide a source for information of the safe use, environmental impact and benefits of the use of vinyl in pipe applications. Identify opportunities to expand the use of vinyl in pipe applications. Develop synergism between the Vinyl Institute and other industry/trade groups in the PVC pipe end use markets. Monitor code and competitive product activities identifying required actions. CTI'0274lo MARKET DRIVEN ACTIVITIES PROTECTING EXISTING MARKETS DEVELOP MARKET PLACE OPPORTUNITIES CTL027411 period 1985 - 1986 1986 - 1987 1987 - 1988 V.I. FUNDING - PIPE SUPPORT AMOUNT $ 250M $ 20M $ 50M $ 70M $ 23M $ 50M PROJECT PIPE LEACHING STUDY (MC KESSON) RISK ASSESSMENT OF PIPE LEACHING STUDY UNIBELL - PIVOTAL CITY PROGRAM PIPE SOLDERING STUDY UNIBELL - PIVOTAL CITY CTI'0274l2 INDUSTRY COMMODITY RESIN EXPORT ALL OTHERS FLOORING WIRE AND CABLE PACKAGING SIDING PIPE FITTINGS PIPE MARKET SEGMENT OVERVIEW CONDUIT MISCELLANOUS rav Mv JvJ Jv* K4V ivi DWV *W;>vV45 SEVER CTL027414 / PRESSURE PIPE ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES WATER QUALITY DIRECT TAPPING PIVOTAL CITY PROGRAM ADVERTISING PROPOSED LIMIT OP LEAD & COPPER INFREQUENT FAILURES/ PERFORMANCE VULNERABILITY DUCTILE ADVERTISING SPECIAL APPROACH TO CITIES RESISTING USE OF PLASTIC PIPE: - BENEFITS ESTIMATED AND REPORTED - UP TO 36 CITIES AT A TIME PROMOTE FVC PROOF STATEMENT: - SAN ANTONIO - NO LEAD/COPPER POSSIBLE ACTION USE OF P.R. ON PIPE PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL RE SEARCH (UNI-"BELL $25 - $110M) TO DETERMINE CAUSE AND REMEDY. CONTINUED SUPPORT FUND ADVERTISING & PROMOTION CAMPAIGN AT SELECT USER/ SPECIFIER GROUPS - WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION - GENERAL PRESS RELEASE GTL027415 owv swot DWV ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIBS CODE & REGULATORY ISSUES IAPMO - DEFENSIVE MODE VS. PLUMBING UNION - RESISTANCE TO MORE CODE ACCEPTANCE - FTC A-40 (ANS.) PLUMBING CODE THREAT PROPOSITION 65 CONSUMER WARNING CODE ACCEPTANCE LOCAL INTERPRETATION IFT (JOINT PPFA PROGRAM) COST SURVEY FIRE PERFORMANCE SEWER (HIGH SHARE FOR PVC) PROMOTE PBBVORMANCB - DALLAS 15 YEAR OLD JOB OF PVC POSSIBLE ACTION ATTACK MODE WITH ADS, P.R. ON: PVC VS.: LEAD COPPER PROMOTION TO: - WATERWORK ASSOC. - WATER POLLU TION CONTRACT FEDERATION NEWS RELEASES CTL027416 CULVERT (12" - 48" - AS LARGE AS CURRENT SANITARY SEWER MARKET) FVC VS. CORRUGATED PIPE NEED FOR COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH DATA (UNI-BELL) - TARGET ACTION TO AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS AASHTO CTI`027417 THURSOAY, AUGUST 4. 1968 / PAG* 17 odoy's Ledger Right To Know seminar set READING -- A three-hour seminar on the latest federal Right To Know requirements for hazardous substances wilt be held at 7: JO a.m. Wednesday. Aug. 10. at the Shillington Restaurant. The seminar is sponsored by the government affairs department of the Berks County Chamber of Commerce and will feature a full discussion about materials, storage and disposal, and disclosure of hazardous substances in the workplace. The panel will discuss how the law is administered, legal aspects and examples of local business compliance proceduree. Scheduled panelists include Berks County Environmentalist John T. Ravert; Edward K. Fugikawa, environmental engineer with Spotts. Stevens k McCoy Inc.; Doug Riegei. industrial hygienist with AT&T Microelectronics; William Myers, general manager, '"etals Engineering Co.; and Terry L. Pamsh Boyenown at- mey. Information on registration and fees is avails.'ie by contacting e Berks County Chamber of Commerce. Ford, Chrysler sales up DETROIT f AP) -- Late July car sales rose at Ford Motor Co. d Chrysler Corp. but slipped at General Motors Corp., the auto* ikers reported Wednesday. Ford sold 70,857 cars in nine selling days`from July 21-31. cornred with 73,443 in 10 selling days in the comparable 1987 period. a daily sales increase of 8.7 percent. Zhrysler sold 32,486 cars in the same period, up from 30.845 a ar earlier, amounting to a 17 percent jump, in daily sales. JM car sales of 114,789 compared with 130.696 sold in the ar-earlier period, a 3.4 percent slide in daily sales. 3ut Gil's light truck sales leaped 14.3 percent on a daily basis, to 991 from S6.JS3 a year earlier, and GM said its daily sales overall ire up 1.9 percent. Ford sold 44.994 light trucks, up 1.4 percent on a daily basis..and rysler sold 33377 for a 10.5 percent increase in daily sales. Several foreign carmakers reported U.S. sales for the month of hr- _ Pipe banned in Pittsburgh 'ITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh City Council Monday overrode lyor Sophie MaslofPs veto of a bill banning the use of plastic pipe most new construction. Die 7-1 vote was applauded by about 50 representatives of ornized labor. Council members insisted that the action was based safety concerns and was not the result of union pressure. `Everybody with half a brain knows that plastic is a toxic prod: that is dangerous to human beings," said Councilwoman chelle Madoff. Pipe T$K Perce (Atrial ' pV `H-'9 Budget) Cftll'pO'rKlicL IR, Uni-Bell Support PPFa/vi R'oj ftet CsrilJ due "fo ipt) *PT (Cosfe. Le } 209,035 50,000 7, 500 41,500 Td I R.<*. A.N *`6. - k.. CoJe Consultant* OitnJ./Cluf-kiilPT J Av(UU Ia PR/ C**>imu^(Cflc+*oM> Available a* TcA, Support in MarKat dud^C't 20.000 S.H, Z 5,000 15.060 TOTAL Revised 1 /*2/88 \ ^ VI A/. VC (W.t'f-OCP ^ CTL027419 APPENDAGE VI OPPORTUNITIES TECHNICAL EFFORT STATS FOR TECHNICAL CALLS IN THE MARKET PROGRAM TO REACH C.E.: @ UNIVERSITIES ADVERTISING COPPER/LEAD/SOLDER HEALTH PERMANANCE (EXPLORE EUROPEAN HISTORY) IFT COST STUDY PERMANANCE PRESS RELEASES BROAD DISTRIBUTION OF VI PUBLICATIONS STORM DRAIN/CULVERT DOLLARS COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH DATA DIRECT TAPPING TECHNICAL EFFORT --> FAILURES REMEDY LARGE DIAMETER (+14") SPECIFICATION C*S*730