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1947 - Uni-Tubes Limited formed. |
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1950s - S Smith & Sons Limited gain an interest in Uni-Tubes Limited. |
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1960s - Unique method of manufacturing PTFE tube developed. Uni-Tubes merges with Icore International. |
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1970s - Growth in DIY business especially the plumbing area. This leads to the introduction of hand bendable copper pipe called Kopex Copperbend. |
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1980s - To complement metal conduits, a new, innovative, all nylon, non-metallic system called Kopex PMA was introduced. Demand grows for chemical resistant, low smoke and fume conduits. Special jackets are developed and introduced along with an explosion proof barrier gland. |
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1986 - Uni-Tubes becomes Kopex International. |
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1988 - A unique copper cutting device called Pipeslice was developed and introduced. Patented in all significant world markets. |
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1990s - Kopex introduces the 'Quick Click' nylon system. New markets established for UK sales and export. |
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1999 - Quick Click range expands |
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2002 - Kopex purchased by Volution Holdings Ltd. New ASK initiative is launched to provide assistance to Specifiers & Architects and re-launches itself as "The original and the best" name in conduits. |
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2003 - Kopex launches new re-developed website and new catalogue. These contain comprehensive product ranges including Ducting, Pipeslice and Elkay Glands, Timers, Terminal Block and Connectors. |
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