MANILA, Philippines — Far East Advance Plastics Corp. (FEAPC), the sole provider of thermoplastic building materials for large-scale infrastructure projects in the Philippines, recently opened its newest manufacturing plant in Carmona, Cavite, offering the best solution to the country’s infrastructure challenges with the latest advancements in material and manufacturing technologies, including its flagship product Durapipe.
“FEAPC recognized the need to improve our country’s drainage, sewerage, flood control and irrigation systems. It is our dream to provide durable and reliable infrastructure materials to our countrymen,” said FEAPC chairman Roberto Chan Sr.
FEAPC produces the largest high-density polyethylene pipes used for drainage and sewerage systems. With its unique design, the structured wall HDPE pipe can withstand live loads like heavy traffic of trucks and cars.
“Today, we live in a world where available material for building our nation and for building infrastructure are unreliable. Reinforced concrete pipes are prone to leakage and breakage. Durapipe helps resolve the problems of our water, drainage, and sewerage systems,” said Neil Elpusan, FEAPC marketing head.
Durapipe does not break or react to chemicals. The ease of installation lowers the project cost making it a viable option for contractors and developers. Since Durapipe is made of pliable material, it is leak-proof even in the harshest conditions. In the case of sewage, the material flowing within Durapipe will never seep out and contaminate the body of water around it, unlike traditional concrete pipe systems which are prone to leaks and polluting our underground waters.
Furthermore, Durapipe resists abrasion and cracks better than concrete. It can withstand external shock from earthquakes and heavy-duty vehicles.
Durapipe has been used in several infrastructure projects in Baguio City, Davao, Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga and Zambales.
FEAPC also produces PVC sheet pile called Durawall, a cost-effective alternative to steel or concrete for sheet piling. It is UV- and impact-resistant, sturdy, lightweight, and long-lasting. Its non-corrosive, non-rusting, and non-cracking properties make it perfect for sheet piling. Durawall is designed to last a long time and keep its structural integrity.
Duraroof, another flagship product of FEAPC, is made of high-quality homogeneous colored polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials that have no rusting, painting, or maintenance issues. It is an all-weather roofing and siding panel designed for tropical climates and high-level corrosive areas such as the seashore and chemically hazardous areas.
With its advanced thermoplastic technology, Durapipe, Durawall and Duraroof can last up to 100 years.