Our diverse range of products including piping and fittings, indoor climate, water and gas supply pipes and rainwater management solutions are driven by innovation and technology which are the ideal solutions for the Indian market, says Freek Crum, President, Wavin APAC.

Could you shed some light on Wavin’s upcoming plans for India?
We see a great opportunity in India. With the rapid modernisation of cities, building smart cities and growing government infrastructure initiatives, the infrastructure market in India is expected to grow double digits. As the country moves towards urban infrastructure, Wavin’s technology-enabled solutions will play a significant role in transforming cities to be future-proof and buildings to be comfortable, clean, safe, and energy-efficient. Our diverse range of products including piping and fittings, indoor climate, water and gas supply pipes and rainwater management solutions are driven by innovation and technology which are the ideal solutions for the Indian market.

We aim to produce all our key products and solutions locally in due time. As we ramp up local capacity, we are working closely with our partners to optimize our footprint in India. Apart from this, we are also currently building our local supply chain and commercial teams in India.

What kind of new products has Wavin launched in the current market environment?
In alignment with India’s ongoing efforts and focus on sustainable development, we are re-entering the market with Wavin’s range of robust and reliable solutions including piping and fittings for Hot & Cold and Soil & Waste solutions, water and gas supply pipes and rainwater management. Our solutions are based on a ‘Let’s build long-lasting cities’ approach that advances a healthier, better and sustainable environment built for future generations. We are introducing a range of specialised cost-efficient and quality solutions for the Indian market which includes:

Safe and efficient drinking water supply and sanitation systems:
At Wavin, we care about the quality of drinking water, it is the most precious of all our natural resources. Wavin’s extensive range of pipe systems sets the highest standards for safety and hygiene.

• Wavin PVC/CPVC/SWR: Wavin offers multilayered as well as traditional single-layer PVC/CPVC/SWR pipes and fittings. Locally manufactured, this wide range of PVC/CPVC/ SWR pipes and fittings offers high reliability for applications from drinking water (hot and cold) to efficiently transport sewage: domestic, industrial waste, rainwater, and ventilation. Wavin’s pipes and fittings are manufactured in accordance with the strictest quality standards. It is fully compliant with governing standards without any compromises application-wise.
  • Wavin Hep2O push fit PB system: Hep2O is the professional polybutylene (PB) push-fit plumbing system for hot and cold water and central heating. It offers a fully comprehensive range of white fittings and unique features designed to reduce installation time and improve operating performance.
  • Wavin Tigris K5/M5: Another Wavin “World’s First” in the industry – setting new standards as the first industry leader to introduce multilayer pipe fittings with an Acoustic Leak Alert – an integrated leak detection system that helps easily trace leaks in pipe systems.

Noise-reducing drainage systems: Noise from water flowing down drainage pipes can be a real nuisance, especially in hotels, apartment blocks and hospitals. That noise can be dampened by installing special low-noise pipe systems.

• Wavin AS+: Wavin offers the world’s best-performing low noise soil and waste systems. For over 30 years, Wavin AS has been the first choice for architects and building system designers. Now, Wavin AS+ offers even greater noise reduction and faster installation time. Due to its innovative, sculptured spigot and self-lubricated blue seal, Wavin AS+ is not just super quiet, but super fast and easy to install.
• Wavin SiTech+: Offers optimal sound absorption through triple layer pipes, making it ideal for multistorey facilities particularly sensitive to noise like hotels, offices, hospitals, elderly homes, and libraries. With 20 per cent more weight, SiTech+ is a game-changer setting new market standards. More weight also means less noise and increased robustness.

These solutions will help in the urbanization of India while also ensuring safe and efficient water supply and sanitation for better building performance and climate-resilient cities.

How can India overcome the challenges of efficient urban hygiene in a post-pandemic society?
In a post-pandemic society, our solutions need to be smarter and more connected to pave the way for a sustainable future. To overcome the challenges of efficient urban hygiene, it is imperative to ensure that proper sanitation facilities are available at public places such as airports, railway stations etc. Urban spaces, especially residential as well as commercial areas, should be redesigned to incorporate proper facilities for recycling and reusing water. Wavin provides several distinguished solutions for sustainable water and sewage management from domestic to large scale commercial use.

Wavin’s range of PVC/CPVC/SWR pipes and fittings offer high reliability for applications from drinking water (hot and cold) to efficiently transport sewage at any setting including domestic, industrial waste, rainwater, and ventilation. Wavin’s pipes and fittings are manufactured in accordance with the strictest quality standards. It is fully compliant with governing standards without any compromises application-wise.

What are Wavin’s future goals with respect to new sanitation and clean water supply solutions? Wavin is a global leader in providing water management solutions for the building and infrastructure industry driven by innovation and technology. For over 65 years, we have been driving positive change across the world, sharing our passion to build healthy and sustainable environments. As industry experts, we are always working towards addressing the challenges and meeting the needs of today’s cities by providing safe and efficient water supply, sanitation, and hygiene, helping build climate-resilient cities and better building performance and infrastructure.

As cities continue to transform, our goal is to support them to be future-proof and enable buildings to be comfortable, clean, safe, and energy-efficient with our technology-enabled, innovative and reliable solutions that address sustainability.