February
2005

Highest R&D spend in the company's history

'Dimension' Rapid prototype machine acquired at PetroTechnik head office

January
2005

PetroTechnik doubles its engineering support / ability

UPP systems is certified for use with Adblue

November
2004

3D-Design package added to engineering department

32mm Electrical conduit added to UPP pipe range

October
2004

PetroTechnik launches new range of FRP/GRP tank and dispenser sumps and electrofusion seals

New UPP Vacuum Evaluation Testing Unit

New range of easy to use Power Lift access covers

5,000,000 metres of UPP pipe installed worldwide

First installation of UPP in China

March
2004

250 installations of UPP in USA

270 individuals trained to install UPP in the US and Canada

PetroTechnik launches 32mm UPP pipe

February
2004

IP Version 2 approval awarded to PetroTechnik for entire UPP product range

UPP product range also passed ERA FUELSTAR surveillance scheme established by the Institute of Petroleum and Shell

February
2003

PetroTechnik opens office in the US

PetroTechnik signs up new distributor for UPP in Japan

First installation of UPP in India

January
2003

UPP dispenser sump added to range specifically to fit Gilbarco Encore dispenser

2002

4,000,000 metres of UPP pipe installed worldwide

December
2000

First PetroFast modular filling station installed in Belgium

2000

UPP manufactured in Brazil

3,000,000 metres of UPP pipe installed worldwide

1999

• PetroTechnik acquires the number one tank manufacturer in the UK Cookson and Zinn
• PetroTechnik opens office in Brazil
• Electrofusion entry seals developed by PetroTechnik

1998

UL971 compliance awarded to PetroTechnik for UPP product range.

1997

PetroTechnik opens office in Australia

IP Performance Specification Compliance awarded to PetroTechnik for UPP

2,000,000 metres of UPP pipe installed worldwide

1996

PetroTechnik launches third generation UPP pipe with 100% polyamide liner.

1995

PetroTechnik opens office in France.

1994

1,000,000 metres of UPP pipe installed worldwide.

1992

PetroTechnik launches second generation UPP pipe with integral liner.

First installation of UPP in France

First installation of secondary containment pipework in the UK

1991

First installation of UPP in the UK.

1989

First presentation of UPP to APEA in the UK.

1986

Fusion welding technology introduced.

1985

First sale of UPP outside Sweden.

1981

First installation of UPP pipe in Sweden.