Irrigation solutions supplier Agrico is proud to announce that it is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the installation of a new extrusion line capable of producing rigid PVC pipe up to 800 mm in diameter. This will be the largest line of its kind in Southern Africa and is expected to begin production early in 2026.

As the leading manufacturer and supplier of irrigation and water transport solutions in Southern Africa, Agrico is committed to delivering reliable piping solutions to customers throughout the continent. This new extrusion line strengthens Agrico’s position as the premier supplier of large-diameter uPVC and mPVC pressure pipe, supporting critical industries such as water infrastructure, agriculture and construction.

“Our strong investments in quality control have brought strong demand,” says Agrico technical director Roland Andrag. “Having added 630 mm pipe to our product range in 2025, and seeing the market’s reaction, we believe that there is a place in the Southern African market for 710 mm and 800 mm mPVC and uPVC.”

The new line is also a strategic move to improve production efficiency across Agrico’s entire PVC manufacturing facility. “The line will manufacture pipe in diameters 400, 450, 500, 560, 630, 710 and 800 mm,” Andrag explains. “It will free up capacity on smaller lines, so effectively we will have more production capacity over the full range of pipe diameters.”

Agrico holds full SANS accreditations for its uPVC range (namely IsoFlo), mPVC pipe (IsoTuff), and sewer and drain (S&D) pipe (IsoDrain), ensuring every product meets the strictest quality and performance standards in the industry. Currently focused on producing  uPVC and mPVC pressure pipes, Agrico is planning to resume manufacturing PVC S&D pipes as soon as production capacity allows.

This move will further cement Agrico’s role as a comprehensive supplier of PVC piping solutions, addressing diverse market demands with unmatched versatility. Agrico maintains extensive inventory, ensuring customers have immediate access to the products they need.

Contact Agrico at +27 21 950 4111 or info@agrico.co.za.