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WAVIN LAUNCHES KEYLESS HEP2O RANGE

Building Products Index Ltd January 28, 2026 Pipes, Plastic piping, push fit fittings Leave a Comment

Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has expanded its plastic push-fit offering with the launch of its fifth-generation fitting, Hep2O Keyless.

This new range features an innovative two-stage twist and push functionality, eliminating the need for a demounting key and offering a smaller, more compact design. Hep2O Keyless fittings can be purchased in a pre-locked position, allowing for faster and easier installations.

Previewed at the InstallerSHOW 2024, the Keyless range retains much of the trusted functionality of the original Hep2O line and is compatible with a wide range of plastic and copper fittings. The development of these fittings was guided by feedback from plumbers and installers, addressing common challenges such as lengthy installation times and working in confined spaces.

The new Keyless range is backed by a 50-year guarantee and features Wavin’s In4Sure technology, ensuring secure joints with a distinctive ‘rumble’ during installation. New features include an optimised flow rate and robust plastic that prevent fittings from dismounting due to water hammer.

While the original Hep2O range remains a popular choice, Wavin is committed to providing merchants with flexible options that meet the diverse needs of individual projects.

Steve Harris, Technical Support Engineer at Wavin said: “Developing this range in-hand with tradespeople has been key. We’re excited to launch the next generation of our Hep2O fittings, enabling merchants to offer their customers a variety of solutions tailored to specific project requirements.”

For more details and samples, visit: https://promo.wavin.com/en-gb/hep2o-keyless

Wavin Osma UltraRib – High-performance drainage for demanding environments

Building Products Index Ltd November 26, 2025 Pipes, Plastic piping Leave a Comment

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Wavin Osma UltraRib is a robust structured-wall gravity drainage system engineered to deliver long-term reliability in demanding below-ground applications. Widely specified across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, UltraRib combines exceptional strength, durability, and ease of installation, making it one of the most trusted solutions for adoptable and non-adoptable drainage networks.

Its distinctive ribbed external profile provides superior stiffness and exceptional resistance to ground loads, ensuring the system performs reliably in deep installations, high-traffic areas, or challenging ground conditions where additional reinforcement is required. Inside, a smooth bore optimises flow, minimising the risk of blockages and ensuring consistent hydraulic performance over time.

Constructed from premium PVC-U, UltraRib offers outstanding corrosion resistance and chemical stability throughout its service life. Unlike traditional materials, it is not susceptible to corrosion, abrasion, or biological attack, contributing to a low-maintenance, cost-effective drainage network. Available in diameters from 150mm to 300mm, the system accommodates a broad range of design requirements.

Installation is fast, safe, and straightforward. The secure ring-seal socket and push-fit joint design allow for reliable connections without specialist tools, streamlining workflows and reducing installation time. . The lightweight nature of PVC-U further improves handling and health and safety on site.

Fully compliant with BS EN 13476-3 and accepted by major adopting authorities, Wavin Osma UltraRib meets stringent industry standards for performance and reliability. Its proven track record and strong technical pedigree make it a go-to choice for engineers, contractors, and specifiers seeking a dependable drainage solution for challenging environments.

With a combination of strength, efficiency, and long-term performance, Wavin Osma UltraRib continues to set the benchmark for structured-wall drainage systems in the UK construction sector.

Wavin’s Guide to Sustainable Plumbing

Building Products Index Ltd March 11, 2024 Pipes, Plastic piping Leave a Comment

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An annual investigation into consumers attitudes towards sustainability and sustainable behaviours shows that they are becoming more environmentally conscious. In fact, when compared to data collected in 2022, this year’s results showed more consumers have been adopting a sustainable lifestyle by improving their habits at home.

As well as uncovering what consumers do and what they care about, the study also found, from a business perspective, that trust in brands improves when there’s evidence a company takes sustainability seriously and adopts green principles.

With this in mind, we’ve created this guide to highlight some of the main benefits you’ll experience by implementing a greener approach within your business. We’ll look closely at several areas most relevant to you including the materials you work with, supporting homeowners to improve their property’s energy efficiency and exploring changes you could make to your general business operations to improve your green credentials.

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NEW TREND-LED ANTHRACITE GREY GUTTERING AVAILABLE FROM WAVIN OSMA

Building Products Index Ltd September 28, 2021 Pipes, Plastic piping Leave a Comment

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The UK’s leading manufacturer of plastic pipe systems, Wavin, has updated its Osma DeepLine semi-elliptical guttering range, with a new, sleek ‘anthracite grey’ (RAL 7016) addition. The product matches the increasingly popular colour scheme being used for external windows and doors across the UK. The development of the new profiled gutter follows a substantial rise in demand for products from Wavin’s drainage brand, Osma.

Steve Skeldon, Above Ground Product Manager at Wavin said: “Grey external accents on homes and buildings have been growing in popularity and are now on-trend, in fact research suggests that anthracite grey is now the most popular shade of grey for new windows and doors in the UK. By colour-matching prominent yet peripheral features like guttering, buildings can really be brought to life. The neutral tones of the anthracite grey finish also mean this new design is incredibly versatile, and looks great when paired with both darker and lighter external colour schemes on modern and traditional architecture.”

Osma’s DeepLine semi-elliptical systems have been engineered to handle more rainwater than similar sized systems, all from a unique hydrodynamic outlet. The specialist seal technology also provides a completely secure, watertight fixture which allows flexibility for thermal expansion on hotter days.

DeepLine products are also easy to install as the ‘Flexiclip’ seal jointing mechanism makes it simple to connect gutter units to fittings with an expansion line and stopper, ensuring a reliable and efficient installation every time.

To further enhance the look of the guttering systems, Osma fittings have been engineered with concealed sockets to hide roughly cut downpipe ends, meaning DeepLine now offers the highest levels of practicality and reliability, while blending into existing design aesthetics.

To find out more about Osma’s new DeepLine range and its anthracite grey addition, visit the Wavin website at https://www.wavin.com/en-gb/catalog/rainwater-stormwater/roof-drainage/osma-deepline.

WAVIN LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION OF LOW NOISE PIPE SYSTEMS: WAVIN AS+

Building Products Index Ltd June 25, 2021 Plastic piping Leave a Comment

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Noisy pipes present a challenge in multi-storey buildings all over the world. Whether hospitals, hotels, residential developments or offices, pipe noise can be far costlier to fix post-build than if addressed during planning. Building on the successful 30-year plastic low-noise legacy of the Wavin AS system, the new and improved Wavin AS+ solution provides advanced noise reduction in soil and waste systems.

This new product significantly improves on the existing AS range, with AS+ now reducing the noise level of soil & waste systems better than any other plastic pipe currently in the market. The new solution has a compact design ideal for small and narrow spaces, a unique material composition that delivers perfect sound absorption, and a patented blue seal that enhances leak and failure-proof installation. All of these advancements aid the pipe’s ability to minimise noise pollution, as well as make installation as easy as possible.

Key features of Wavin AS+:

Super-easy installation
- A sculptured spigot significantly reduces push-in force and the self-lubricated blue seal ensures both quiet performance and super-easy installation.

Patented blue seal
- With integrated lubrication, both the composition and shape of Wavin’s blue seal supports a leak-free, easy and failure-proof installation.

Wavin Soundcheck Tool
- To support the planning process, Wavin’s new Soundcheck Tool provides an easy six-step way for meeting the latest in noise regulations, by simulating system acoustics in final installation.

Karen Stables, marketing manager at Wavin said: “We’re extremely excited about this latest evolution of our AS range. We’ve invested a great deal of time effort in developing exactly the right materials and design. The Wavin AS+ represents a whole new level of performance for plastic low-noise soil and waste systems and an ideal solution for engineers and installers.”.

While the new AS+ range is perfect for multi-residence projects, it is also suitable for a variety of other applications. Like other Wavin plastics, the material used is durable, corrosion-resistant and able to withstand the chemical attack of all kinds of aggressive waste waters, meaning that more complex settings, such as commercial, healthcare and manufacturing projects, can also benefit from the low noise capabilities of the system.

To find out more about Wavin’s new AS+ range, visit http://www.wavin.co.uk/

WAVIN LAUNCHES NEW GENERATION OF LOW NOISE PIPE SYSTEMS: WAVIN AS+

Building Products Index Ltd April 22, 2021 Drainage, Pipes, Plastic piping Leave a Comment

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Noisy pipes present a challenge in multi-storey buildings all over the world. Whether hospitals, hotels, residential developments or offices, pipe noise can be far costlier to fix post-build than if addressed during planning. Building on the successful 30-year plastic low-noise legacy of the Wavin AS system, the new and improved Wavin AS+ solution provides advanced noise reduction in soil and waste systems.

This new product significantly improves on the existing AS range, with AS+ now reducing the noise level of soil & waste systems better than any other plastic pipe currently in the market. The new solution has a compact design ideal for small and narrow spaces, a unique material composition that delivers perfect sound absorption, and a patented blue seal that enhances leak and failure-proof installation. All of these advancements aid the pipe’s ability to minimise noise pollution, as well as make installation as easy as possible.

Key features of Wavin AS+:

· Super-easy installation

o A sculptured spigot significantly reduces push-in force and the self-lubricated blue seal ensures both quiet performance and super-easy installation.

· Patented blue seal

o With integrated lubrication, both the composition and shape of Wavin’s blue seal supports a leak-free, easy and failure-proof installation.

· Wavin Soundcheck Tool

o To support the planning process, Wavin’s new Soundcheck Tool provides an easy six-step way for meeting the latest in noise regulations, by simulating system acoustics in final installation.

Karen Stables, marketing manager at Wavin said: “We’re extremely excited about this latest evolution of our AS range. We’ve invested a great deal of time effort in developing exactly the right materials and design. The Wavin AS+ represents a whole new level of performance for plastic low-noise soil and waste systems and an ideal solution for engineers and installers.”.

While the new AS+ range is perfect for multi-residence projects, it is also suitable for a variety of other applications. Like other Wavin plastics, the material used is durable, corrosion-resistant and able to withstand the chemical attack of all kinds of aggressive waste waters, meaning that more complex settings, such as commercial, healthcare and manufacturing projects, can also benefit from the low noise capabilities of the system.

To find out more about Wavin’s new AS+ range, visit http://www.wavin.co.uk/