Wavin Ireland

The Wavin Group headquarters are in Zwolle in The Netherlands. We have a direct presence in 25 European countries with 40 manufacturing sites. Outside Europe, we operate through a global network of agents, licensees and distributors. We employ some 5500 people and have annual revenues of around €1.2 billion. In 2012, Wavin became part of the Mexichem Group, which is now called Orbia, the Latin American leader in pipe systems and petrochemicals. Wavin provides effective solutions for essential needs of daily life: safe distribution of drinking water; sustainable management of rainwater and waste water; energy-efficient heating and cooling for buildings.

Wavin’s European leadership, local presence, commitment to innovation and technical support, all benefit our customers. We consistently achieve the highest sustainability standards and ensure total reliability of supply to support our customers to achieve their objectives. Wavin UK has grown and developed through acquisitions and organic growth, to become one of the largest drainage manufacturers in the world, with a fittingly cast-iron reputation for quality, technical knowledge and customer service. Hepworth’s drainage pedigree was forged in 1858 when Hepworth Iron Company Ltd was founded to mine iron and later produce sanitary pipes and fire bricks. 

The foundations for the company and products our customer's experience today were laid down in the 1980s and 1990s when the first generation of fast-fire roller kiln technology was introduced. Now much refined and developed it is this process that delivers our brand standard of Fired to perfection. In 2005 Hepworth was acquired by Wavin. An alliance which underpins our commitment to supplying clay drainage systems and terracotta products of the highest calibre, the lowest possible carbon footprint and with absolute standards compliance.

We are a leading provider of sustainable products and solutions for plumbing, waste and sewer systems, roof drainage, stormwater management, heating and cooling, and mechanical ventilation. And our Purpose is simple and straightforward: to advance life around the world, by building healthy, sustainable environments. Together – with other business groups which are part of our parent company, Orbia – we contribute to the greater purpose of making the world a safer, healthier and more comfortable place.

Wavin focuses on creating positive change by building healthy, sustainable environments for global citizens and collaborating with municipal leaders, engineers, contractors and installers to help future-proof communities, buildings and homes.

Our products and solutions are used in urban cities, public administration buildings such as stadiums, schools or hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, roads and highways – from civil engineering projects like road infrastructure to home building.

We have created and patented a number of breakthrough innovations that have changed the way installers and contractors work. Our list of ‘World’s Firsts” is long. They include the world’s first stormwater AquaCell and Q Bic Plus infiltration unit, PPSU press fit fitting system Wavin Tigris K1, World's First low-noise system for waste water, high performance PPR system with the basalt fibers giving the pipe an increased resistance to higher temperatures and high pressure by reducing thermal expansion or another world’s first, our industrial manufactured plastic manholes and inspection chambers – Wavin Tegra.

Through our first-in-the-world creations we have built an unrivalled reputation for continuous innovation, intelligent problem-solving, dedicated technical support and the highest standards.

At Wavin, we continue to evolve, progress and realign our talent and our business – to better serve our customers, our communities, and the world at large. Given the rapidly changing markets in which we operate and to meet and exceed our future strategic challenges, Wavin has transformed into a fully global and integrated organization. Wavin's global head office is situated in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. We have 10,500 employees and over 30 production facilities in 40+ countries worldwide and we operate under brands like Wavin, Amanco and Pavco. Our workforce is rich in its diversity.

Through our forward-thinking piping solutions, we aspire to make a sustainable difference across the nation and around the world – today, and for generations to come.