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Celebrating Decades in Heating & Plumbing Extrusion Systems

Written by Colin Gomez | Feb 10, 2026 8:04:47 AM

For over 50 years, Mailleferhas led heating and plumbing extrusion technology — delivering reliable,high-performance systems for modern, efficient production.

This year marks Maillefer’s 125th anniversary and over 50 years ofdelivering advanced extrusion lines for heating and plumbing pipe production.With more than 250 production lines installed in this market segment worldwide– and growing– Maillefer continues to lead the industry. As global demand movestoward smarter, greener, and more sustainable solutions, we remain at theforefront of innovation, shaping the future of extrusion technology.

 

50 and counting

The early 1970’s marked the development of what came to be considered aninnovative one-step Silane based, PEX-b crosslinking method. Maillefer patentedMonosil in 1974 and offered an alternative to the two-step Sioplas® processreleased a few years prior.

Today, we continue to offer extrusion lines with both PEX-b methods,principally Sioplas® type, as well as PERT technology. As leading provider tothe industry with a sizeable installed base, we offer the capacity tomanufacture monolayer, multi-layer, and composite (e.g. PEX-Al-PEX orPERT-Al-PERT) pipes tailored to the needs of this dynamic market segment.Today, urbanization and the expanding construction sector continue to drivedemand for modern, cost-effective piping solutions.


Maillefer’s five-layercrosshead being readied
for our complete PEX-b extrusion line

 

High performance for the years to come

Maillefer remains at the forefront of extrusion technology, continuouslyadvancing solutions to produce single and multi-layer pipes featuring EVOH oraluminum (Al) barrier layers. Through close collaboration with the world’sleading material suppliers, our family of PXL and PCL extrusion lines deliverproven performance and broad processing windows, ensuring compatibility with awide range of commercially available PEX-b and PERT grades.

With years of experience and strong partnerships spanning the globe,Maillefer brings a wealth of proven expertise to pipe manufacturers. Oursolutions are trusted and valued by leading producers worldwide for theirperformance, reliability, and durability.

 

Colin Gomez

Product Manageer, Heating & Plumbing Pipe

colin.gomez@maillefer.net