With a long list of impressive projects to its credit, Dubai-based Hepworth PME is looking forward to make its project portfolio even more impressive by embarking upon new projects – many in partnership with the Al Basti and Muktha Group (ABM).

Alongside ABM, Hepworth has been involved in projects such as the Arabian Ranches, 32 villas at Al Barsha, Gold and Diamond Park Phase II, Dubai International Financial Centre, Emaar Properties’ grand projects and the Al Bassam Tower (MEP work was done by Bilt Middle East).
“We have a long-standing relationship of success and growth with ABM. We are looking forward to continue this partnership with the aim of jointly capitalising on the opportunities offered by the booming construction sector in the UAE,” says a company spokesman.
Established in Dubai nearly three decades ago and represented by a chain of branch offices throughout the UAE, Hepworth PME is a premier regional manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive range of high-quality plastic pipes, fittings and accessories used for the distribution and transmission of water, wastewater and gas. It meets the requirements of industry professionals from its substantial stockholding of products conforming to the various international standards.
The company manufactures PVC (polyvinyl chloride) pipes and supplies the biggest range of British manufactured pipes and fittings, required by the water and drainage industry in the Arabian Gulf.
“Hepworth has spent two decades marketing and supplying uPVC (unplasticised polyvinyl chloride) pipes and fittings from the UK before setting up its own manufacturing facility in Dubai. From its inception, the company has effectively combined the production of high-quality products with a dependable supply line and carved its own niche in the competitive UAE market,” the spokesman points out.
In 1991, Hepworth PME launched its Rashidiya (Dubai) manufacturing unit for the production of uPVC British standards quality Kitemark pipes – becoming the first company outside the UK to achieve the coveted certification.
“The unique properties of uPVC make Hepworth Watermain piping systems an ideal choice where portable water or other liquids have to be transported under pressure. Watermain pipes have excellent chemical resistance properties, which render them suitable for use with aggressive liquids on in corrosive environmental conditions,” he points out.
“Our commitment to quality and service ensures that the end user utilises the very best product available giving long, trouble-free service life.
“To date, we hold five individual licenses covering 26 of the company’s local products used for drainage, waste and pressure applications,” he mentions.
The company’s strong presence throughout the GCC countries is maintained through its branch offices and agents in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan and Iran.
Customer services is of the highest concern, and the company has devised a system of liaising with clients through all stages of the contract – from initial design through supply to installation and the final commissioning.
Hepworth offers a choice of jointing methods that can be customised to match the particular needs of engineers, purchasers and contractors. Integral joints of the mechanical or solvent-weld type are available, as are mechanical couplings for use with plain-ended pipe, the spokesman adds.
“The Hepworth range of uPVC thermoformed bends offers design engineers the means of overcoming topographical and man-made obstructions simply and efficiently whilst maintaining the pipeline integrity,” he says.
“The versatility of uPVC as a material for pipes and fittings is clearly demonstrated in the Hepworth range of moulded uPVC fittings, which provide the means to install total uPVC systems for numerous applications.
Hepworth also offers a range of metal fittings that are specifically designed to complement its range of uPVC pipes, particularly in the larger diameter range. The corrosion-resistant properties of the pipeline are maintained by the provision of an external and internal protective coating to the fittings offering the same resistance as the uPVC pipes, the spokesman maintains.
Hepworth PME has also been producing GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) pipes at its Dubai production facility with technical assistance from Fibaflo Reinforced Plastics UK, since 1991. The pipes provide a unique combination of high strength, lightweight and corrosion resistance and has established its use as the most versatile piping system produced today, he maintains.
“Hepworth-Fibaflo pipes are designed to AWWA C950 and manufactured to BS 5480 specifications and are suitable for applications such as cooling water, fire protection, industrial wastes and effluents, irrigation, penstocks, potable water, raw water, sanitary sewers and storm water. These pipes and joints also carry a Water Research Centre (WRC) listing as suitable for use in potable water applications,” he concludes.