FIJI: Big new investment to end imports of PVC pipes

Updated January 24, 2008 14:17:37

A new investment by one of Fiji's big hardware companies aims to replace almost all imports of PVC pipes from Australia and New Zealand. Vinod Patel has set up a joint venture with the Australian Pacific Industrial Corporation to expand production at the Tubemakers factory in Fiji's second city, Lautoka. The new factory will make PVC pipes of up to 400 milimetres. They will meet Australian and New Zealand standards for the first time.

Presenter: Jemima Garrett
Speakers: Dakshesh Patel, co-owner Vinod Patel and Tubemakers