Profile: Wavin N.V. (WAVIN.AS)

Wavin NV is a Netherlands-based company that offers plastic pipe systems and solutions to building and civil wholesalers, plumbing merchants, civil contractors, housing developers, large installers, utility companies and municipalities. The Company is active in two market segments, Building and Installation, and Civils and Infrastructure. The Building and Installation division manufactures above-ground plastic pipe and fitting systems for hot and cold tap water, surface heating and cooling, soil and waste discharge, rainwater and electrical conduit applications. The Civils and Infrastructure division manufactures below-ground plastic pipe systems for foul water discharge, water management and cable ducting, as well as water and gas distribution. As of December 31, 2008, Wavin SA, through its direct and indirect subsidiaries, was present in approximately 28 countries.