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The Vinyl Institute NEWS Wayne Interchange Plaza II, 155 Route 46 West, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Daniel G. Stanowick Edward Howard &. Co. (216) 376-6500 PVC PIPE TAPPING VIDEO AVAILABLE WAYNE, New Jersey, November 30, 1990 -- A new 15-minute video program which directs construction field crews on the proper procedures for tapping PVC pressure pipe is available from Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association. Uni-Bell is the international association of PVC (polyvinyl chloride, or vinyl) pipe manufacturers. It works cooperatively with the Vinyl Institute Pipe Resource Organization (PRO). The new video provides specific instructions for wet and dry direct, and saddle tapping of PVC pipe. It includes segments on proper equipment selection, site preparation and step-by-step procedures for actual tapping operations. "Applications for PVC pipe are continuing to grow in both new and replacement piping systems," said Robert P. Walker, executive director of Uni-Bell. "This video was produced to educate current and potential handlers and installers about the safety and ease with which PVC pipe can be tapped." (more) CTL029655 The Vinyl Institute, A Division of The Society oI the Plastics Industry 2 Copies of the video are available in English, French and Spanish in VHS format. They may be obtained by calling or writing the Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, 2655 Villa Creek Drive, Suite 155, Dallas, IX 75234, (214) 243-3902, FAX: (214) 243-3907. A small prepayment is required, which includes duplication, handling and shipping. The Vinyl Institute, a division of The Society of the Plastics Industry, is a national trade association representing the leading U.S. manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl feedstocks, additives and film and sheet products. It is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. P-90-04 # ^029656