MasterTrade Pipeline Suppliers

MasterTrade benefits from the supplier relationships its sister company Mico Pipelines enjoys with iPlex, Aco and Bailey tanks to name just a few.

IPLEX IS A NAME SYNONYMOUS WITH GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN PLASTIC PIPELINE SYSTEMS.

Iplex Pipelines is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipeline systems in Australasia.  Iplex manufactures and supplies pipeline systems from 15 mm up to 3,000 mm in diameter for a diverse range of applications including:  Water Supply, Sewerage, Plumbing, Gas, Stormwater, Irrigation, Telecommunications, Electrical, Mining and Industrial.  Iplex operates manufacturing facilities located in New Zealand, every Australian State, and Singapore.

COMPANY HISTORY

Founded in 1938 as Iplex Plastics, the company played a leading role in the development of plastic components over many years.  Then in 1962, Iplex was a pioneer in the introduction of plastic pipes.  Many firsts followed - including the introduction of moulded PVC plumbing fittings, dual hardness rubber ring joints for PVC pressure pipes, Blue Brute uPVC Pressure Pipes, Rhino modified PVC pressure pipes, the Pro-fit polybutylene hot and cold water plumbing system and HOBAS centrifugally cast GRP pipes.  Now taken for granted, each of these developments, at the time, represented a major advance in the acceptance and use of plastics in pipelines.

Iplex Pipelines, known at the time as James Hardie Pipelines, was sold by James Hardie Industries on 01 October 1997 to a joint venture owned 75% by the Crane Group and 25% by the Netherlands-based company Wavin.

The Crane Group is a publicly listed Australian company which was originally founded 130 years ago.  Today it is a leading manufacturer of non-ferrous metal products and plastic pipes and fittings.  It is also the largest distributor of plumbing supplies in Australasia, with more than 200 stores - trading as Tradelink in Australia - and Mico Wakefield in New Zealand.  The company is known for its sound strategic direction and clear focus on satisfying customer needs.

Wavin is a large European producer of plastic pipeline systems.

In March 2006 the Crane Group acquired the remaining 25% of Iplex from Wavin.

QUALITY

All Iplex manufacturing plants have ISO 9002 quality assurance programs.  Quality Assurance Services (QAS) carries out regular audits to provide third party accreditation of the Company's Quality Management Systems and verify its ongoing compliance with this Standard.

About Bailey Tanks

HISTORY
Bailey Tanks was established in 1974 by Ian Bailey. Ian began his career in plastics and worked with all disciplines including extrusion moulding, injection moulding and blow moulding. They were at the forefront of plastic advancement in New Zealand, working to develop new machinery and equipment and new technology for the plastics industry.
In 1974 Ian started I H Bailey & Co (later re branded as Bailey Tanks). Since then the company has grown to be the market leader in the transport and storage of liquids with manufacturing plants in Auckland, Christchurch and Brisbane.
Bailey Tanks was originally a custom moulding company but soon became focused on designing and manufacturing containers for the transport and storage of Dangerous Goods, working closely with the larger chemical companies in New Zealand. Bailey Tanks is still one of the leading manufactures of IBCs (Intermediary Bulk Containers) in New Zealand.
Bailey Tanks have kept the structure and culture of a family owned business while giving their customers and staff the benefits of a multinational company.

THE LAUNCH OF WATER TANKS
The next logical step was to use the experience achieved from chemical storage to produce a range of heavy-duty water storage tanks. So in 1976 the first Bailey Water Tank was produced the BT 900. From here the range has grown to an extensive range of water tanks to suit customer's needs including slimline and underground water tanks and storm water detention tanks.
Over the past few years Bailey Tanks has diversified again, seeing the clear need to take on a more customer focused view and provide a "one stop shop" for customers. Now Bailey Tanks can offer to their domestic and agricultural customers additional products including pumps, fittings, pipe, filter systems and valves. Bailey Tanks have aligned themselves with quality suppliers that have proven quality records and reliability. It is important to Bailey Tanks that when you buy from them you are getting the best from them and their suppliers.

SOUTH AUCKLAND HEAD OFFICE
In 2004 Bailey Tanks moved from West Auckland to their flagship Manukau premises where they have been able to expand their product range and output, as well as install their research and development centre.

EXPANSION INTO AUSTRALIA
In 2005 Bailey Tanks expanded into Australia and is has quickly established themselves as a market leader in quality and service in the Queensland market.

COMPANY FOCUS
Bailey Tanks' mission statement since day one has been to "produce the highest quality product possible" and "to provide the best possible level of service to our customers".
In the last 34 years Bailey Tanks has produced excellent quality products which they are extremely proud of, but they have also continued to strive to improve their product by investing in research and development. This has allowed them to develop products like the BTS3000 slimline tank and the SUB5000 underground tank to extend their range of water management products.
Bailey Tanks has established long term relationships with agents throughout New Zealand and Queensland by having the best service in the industry, and has always supported business in the local community by working with them.

FUTURE
The future of Bailey Tanks is an exciting one. More expansion is planned in New South Wales as well as current product development programs based on products to help the environment.
Bailey Tanks is confident in their expansion projects as their focus on quality and service has served them well for 34 years.

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Who we are
We are the company with three red columns in our logo.
Our name is internationally synonymous for surface drainage systems. ACO products are found in countless places around the world - at traffic intersections, airports and shopping centers.
We are also a company with intelligent solutions for civil engineering and construction, building services and environmental technology, landscaping and sports grounds, as well as agricultural buildings.
We have Northern European roots and healthy offshoots around the world. We therefore love water and broad horizons.

ACO world-wide - a global player with strong foundations
Today, ACO has independent firms in 40 countries on 4 continents. We run our own production sites in 12 countries, including Australia and the USA. Regardless of national differences, we put the ACO brand with its good image, quality claims and core competency at the heart of our marketing activities. An international culture is the hallmark of the ACO Group which fosters a creative balance between the family-based roots and its cosmopolitan approach.

ACO Group at a glance:
In 1946 ACO was founded by Josef-Severin Ahlmann
more than 3.700 staff in 40 countries (Europe, America, Asia, Australia)
31 production sites in 12 countries
Turnover 2007: Euro 602 million

For  full details go to www.aco.com

Click here to view a selection of MasterTrade New Zealand's Pipeline Range from Aco