In 1973, experienced tradesman Gerhard Rosenberg discovers that polypropylene is an ideal material for in-floor radiant heating tubing. He begins manufacturing the polypropylene pipe, known as aquatherm, in his garage in Attendorn, Germany. From these humble beginnings, a global plastic pipe manufacturing company is born.
During the next four decades, Rosenberg works with a constantly evolving, world-class team, which eventually includes his three sons, Dirk, Maik and Christof. They introduce innovation after innovation, all centered on polypropylene pipe and fittings.
Today, aquatherm and its global network employ 600+ worldwide. aquatherm GmbH manufactures polypropylene pipe up to two feet in diameter (quite a jump from Gerhard Rosenberg’s tubing which was less than 3/4 inch). aquatherm pipe is installed in 75+ countries.
Faster to install. Corrosion-free. Lasts for decades. These are just a few of the many benefits of aquatherm’s PP-RCT and PP-R pipe. Polypropylene is the perfect piping material for pressurized mechanical and plumbing systems of all sizes. Don’t accept imitations. Choose aquatherm – the pioneer of North American polypropylene piping
One of the biggest cost savers that comes from using aquatherm in the installation speed. The heat-fused connections are not only fast, they’re also flexible and strong — the joints won’t crack or leak as they’re carried, bounced, and twisted into place. And aquatherm pipe weighs 75 percent to 80 percent less than comparable metals, meaning that installers can carry more with less fatigue and less risk of injury.
There’s a reason they tell you not to throw away plastic. PP-R lasts for decades in piping applications, and keeps going long after other building components have worn out and started to fail. It’s important to have a piping system that won’t wear out, corrode or scale up, as pipes are costly and difficult to replace.
Polypropylene is one of the most reliable piping materials in the world, and our decades of research and engineering have made it even more reliable. With aquatherm, you’ve got a piping system that you expect to last for over 60 years with no hassles, and our many innovations make sure you’re not disappointed.
Polypropylene was originally used for high-purity water and acid-waste systems because of its chemical purity and inertness. In other words, its used for highly reactive applications because it won’t react with most chemicals.
By volume, a piping system is not a large part of a building, but the wrong piping system can have a huge impact on sustainability. Piping systems that leach chemicals into drinking water affect both people and the local water table over time.
There is a robust catalog of polypropylene pipe fittings and parts available to make designing and installing PP-R and PP-RCT piping easy. aquatherm pipes and fittings are made from polypropylene and designed for heat fusion. When properly executed, fusion joining provides a connection that is stronger than the pipe itself.
aquatherm also offers a wide range of specialty piping parts. Transitions, such as brass and steel threaded pipe fittings, flange adaptors, PEX adapters and copper stub outs, make it easy to integrate aquatherm piping with other systems.
