SAPPMA leads the way in uniting industry stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of quality, ethical practices, and long-term sustainability in plastic piping systems.
Ensuring all plastic piping products meet stringent national and international standards for long-term reliability.
Promoting integrity and transparency across the plastic piping industry through strict codes of conduct.
Advocating for environmentally responsible practices that support water conservation and infrastructure longevity.
Driving the development of advanced plastic piping technologies to meet evolving infrastructure and environmental needs.
SAPPMA is a voluntary, self-regulating, non-profit association representing plastic pipe manufacturers and key stakeholders across the industry, with membership comprising the majority of leading players in Southern Africa. The SAPPMA brand is well-established and widely recognised by design engineers and customers alike as an additional assurance against substandard products. SAPPMA’s mission is to instil complete confidence in the plastic pipe industry and to ensure the long-term sustainability of the sector through the promotion of top-quality piping systems.
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SAPPMA is an association comprising leading companies in the plastics piping industry, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics, product quality, and technical expertise. As an open and inclusive organisation, SAPPMA is registered as a non-profit Section 21 company and is governed by robust Articles of Association and a stringent Code of Conduct.
SAPPMA represents over 80% of the plastic pipe market in Southern Africa and is the industry’s sole representative forum. Members benefit from a unified voice within key sectors and enjoy networking, social interaction, and a strong community.
SAPPMA members gain access to expert, unbiased technical information through personal consultations, technical publications, industry conferences, webinars, and market survey reports.
Pipe producers and installers who are SAPPMA members distinguish themselves in the market by adhering to the SAPPMA Code of Conduct and passing rigorous factory audits.
Members receive free access to the latest product and SANS standards, quality systems, test procedures, and facilities. They also have representation on SANS Technical Committees and other certification bodies.
The SAPPMA mark guarantees quality, ensuring products meet local and international standards. Members benefit from this trusted brand, dedicated to protecting customers and infrastructure, promoted through marketing efforts.
Are the products certified by a SANAS-accredited authority?
Is the manufacturer able to provide the following documentation?
Is the manufacturer open to unannounced inspections during production?
Is the quoted price realistic in terms of current polymer prices? (Beware of tenders where the selling price in R/kg is suspiciously low)
Is the supplier/manufacturer accredited by SAPPMA?
Suggested information to be stated in any RFQ (request for quotation)
Company | Product Standard | Date of Testing | Conforming | Nonconforming |
Dika Plastic Pipes | SANS 4427-2 | May-25 | X |
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Flotek | SANS 4427-2 | Aug-24 | X |
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Gradco | SANS 4427-2 | Sep-24 | X |
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Mr Stubman | SANS 4427-2 | Aug-24 | X |
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Pipetech | SANS 4427-2 | May-25 | X |
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Rare | SANS 4427-2 | May-25 | X |
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Sinvac | SANS 4427-2 | Aug-24 | X |
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Non SAPPMA Member | SANS 4427-2 | Aug-24 |
| X |
Non SAPPMA Member | SANS 4427-2 | Oct-24 | X |
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Non SAPPMA Member | SANS 4427-2 | May-25 |
| X |
Members are tested in accordance with relevant National Product Standards (just key parameters) by a SANAS Accredited Lab (SANS 17025) and in terms of SAPPMA Code of Conduct Clauses 4.9 & 4.10 and Annexure E.
Committed to advancing quality, ethics, and sustainability in the plastic piping industry for a better future.
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