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PVC piles vs the scouring effect Scouring is the removal by the flow of water of sediment such as sand and gravel from around the foundation. We can find this effect in bridge abutments and piers an also in ports and marinas. It can lead to damage to the foundations or even the entire structure, which is why it is so important to protect them from this effect of erosion. Engineers have a number of technologies at their disposal to prevent the scouring effect in marine construction and vinyl sheet piles are definitely worth considering. Here’s why: https://lnkd.in/dcmz2bRT #vinylpile #pvcpile #foundations Animated video: Watershed Council

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! Just before many of us head off to enjoy some well-deserved holiday break, we came together—employees, the retired team members (our “employee emeriti” as we call those who still remain an important part of our story) and special guests alike—for a festive lunch. Traditionally, the event was an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved as a team over the past twelve months, learn from our experiences, and outline plans for the future. Combining a shared meal with a presentation of our collective accomplishments not only motivates us to keep pushing forward but, most importantly, strengthens us as a team. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Holiday Season! 🎄

𝐓𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 50+ 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒’ 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 Anchoring vinyl sheet piles involves securing them to the ground using various techniques. This helps to prevent them from shifting under heavy loads or external forces such as water or soil pressure.   Anchoring vinyl sheet piles helps ensure the stability and longevity of structures, much like the anchoring of steel sheet piles.   🔵 However, when working with vinyl, special attention must be given to how the anchor is connected to the sheet pile structure. Why? Because improper connection can result in exceeding the shear forces, potentially compromising the system.   🔵 Anchoring involves securing the vinyl sheet piles to the ground through various methods to prevent displacement under pressure from soil, water, or other external forces. This practice not only guarantees the stability of the structure but also contributes significantly to its durability.   Given the potential complexities, it's essential to consult with a qualified engineer to determine the optimal anchoring solution for your project. This ensures adherence to industry standards and regulations while safeguarding the integrity of the vinyl sheet pile structure.   Out team will be delighted to share their expertise on vinyl sheet piles anchoring. They may be reached at offer@pietrucha.pl / +48 513 094 015

𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 12𝐓𝐇 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑: 15 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒, 119 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 The 12th edition of the "Scholarships to the Power" scholarship competition organized by the Fundacja Politechniki Łódzkiej / Politechnika Łódzka had its grand finale on 11th December. From the 119 submitted applications, 15 winners were selected – undergraduate and graduate students representing all faculties of the university. Traditionally, two scholarships were founded by the Pietrucha Group. The applicants were assessed based on criteria such as involvement in student organizations and scientific clubs, scientific publications, participation in research or artistic projects, internships, awards and distinctions in individual and team competitions, certifications, collaboration with businesses, participation in start-ups, and other criteria contributing to their scientific, artistic, or professional development. The Pietrucha Group, alongside Hitachi Energy and the Łódzka Specjalna Strefa Ekonomiczna / Lodz Special Economic Zone funded two scholarships. Other sponsors, such as Hexagon AB, Łódź Agglomeration Railway, Łukasiewicz - Łódzki Instytut Technologiczny, Rossmann Polska, Textilimpex, TOYA, Vention Development, CitoNet-Bydgoszcz, and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza S.A., funded one scholarship each. The popularity of the competition is unfading among the Łódź University of Technology students. To date, 122 students have been awarded scholarships from nearly 750 applicants. Congratulations!

𝐓𝐇𝐄 “𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋” 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐘𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. As the construction sector increasingly adopts eco-friendly practices, the need to understand the recycling possibilities of vinyl sheet piles has become an important consideration. One of the primary methods for recycling vinyl sheet piles involves 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐞. The sheets can be collected after their intended use, cleaned, and processed to create new vinyl sheet piles. This approach not only reduces the demand for virgin materials but also minimizes the environmental impact associated with manufacturing new products. Implementation of advanced sorting technologies, such as near-infrared spectroscopy, to enhance the separation of PVC from other materials are being developed, which can help to increase the quality of the recycled product. 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 involves breaking down the vinyl sheet piles into smaller pieces, which are then melted and reformed into new products. This process helps retain the material's properties and reduces the overall environmental footprint. The majority of unmixed PVC waste is reintegrated directly into production. The PVC industry has implemented several well-established initiatives for the retrieval of post-consumer waste, which are widely recognized in the market. Another developing method is 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 which is an emerging technology that utilizes chemical processes to break down the vinyl molecules into their original components. This method offers the potential to recover high-quality raw materials for manufacturing new vinyl products. As research and development in chemical recycling progresses, this method could become a key player in the sustainable management of vinyl sheet piles enabling the production of high-quality recycled material. Finally, 𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 strongly contributes to optimizing the operational efficiency of the recycling supply chain. Manufacturers focused on eco-design are incorporating recycling considerations into the design of PVC products at the conclusion of their life cycle.

Join the Pietrucha Group at CAVALIADA Poznań! We are excited to invite you to visit our booth 74 at CAVALIADA Poznań – the largest equestrian event in Central Europe! From thrilling jumping events (CSI4-W, CSI1, CSIYH, CSIAm) to dressage, driving, eventing, and stunning shows, over 30 countries will be represented by top riders competing for trophies and prize money. New at this year’s event: We’re unveiling our brand-new X-shape segment in our vinyl fencing system – a first look for the public! Come see the system up close, and explore the durability and easthetics of our fencing solutions. 📍 Where to find us? Booth 74 in the Expo Zone. Join us at this celebration of sport, family fun, and the best in equestrian competitions!

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐁Ł𝐀𝐒𝐙𝐊𝐈 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐄: 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐇𝐀 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 Today, we take you to the exotic Seychelles, where on one of the islands of this archipelago, the installation of Pietrucha vinyl sheet piles is underway. The profiles, manufactured in Błaszki, will protect the coastline from marine erosion. They have been installed in place of a wooden seawall that had biodegraded. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐭-𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭? 𝑼𝑽 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 PVC material is engineered with special compounds for resistance to harmful ultraviolet rays. 𝑵𝒐 𝒕𝒐𝒙𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔  No coatings are required, which may be detrimental to the environment. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 Small mollusks or crustaceans in the ocean can cause devastating effects over a period of time to traditional timber piling. Vinyl Sheet Piling offers an attractive alternative that is unaffected by these organisms. 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒚𝒆𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 Their lightweight nature doesn’t compromise strength. Vinyl sheet piles are engineered for tough conditions, providing robust structural integrity for flood protection, slope stabilization, and retaining walls. 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 As we look toward a greener future, vinyl sheet piles help minimize environmental impact. They are made from recycled material. If you would like to explore vinyl sheet piles in detail, do contact the team or leave a comment!

Today's post will not be about vinylsheetpiles, FloodWarden barriers or geogrids. The Gajówka Stables, a family-run equestrian center was severely devastated by the floods in southwestern Poland this past September. The flood swept through the entire property, causing enormous damage. The owners’ priority in the time of destruction was to evacuate the horses to safety, which was successfully achieved thanks to the help of nearby stables. Sadly, the infrastructure and equipment were not spared. The riding area was left almost completely ruined – the sand washed away, the geotextile fabric torn and tangled, and the wooden borders were either ripped out, broken, or swept away by the floodwaters. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤. 

𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 - 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄-𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐘𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆? We are so happy to see that the world of hydrotechnical engineering is becoming more and more open to vinyl sheet piles and the technology is successfully applied in so many interesting projects. Thanks to their durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness, the lightweight PVC sheet piles made of recycled material are revolutionizing the way we approach water management and protection. 🔹 𝐄𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 Vinyl sheet piles provide long-lasting protection against shoreline erosion, riverbanks, canals, ponds lakes and other reservoirs. Their robust design helps create stable, impermeable barriers, ensuring the integrity of water channels while safeguarding the surrounding environment. 🔹 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 With the increasing unpredictability and frequency of extreme weather events, vinyl sheet piles are a reliable choice for flood embankments, levees, and flood walls. These structures effectively defend communities and infrastructure from rising waters, proving their worth in the face of climate challenges. 🔹 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 For docks, marinas, and other waterfront structures, vinyl sheet piles are the go-to solution due to their corrosion resistance and exceptional durability in harsh marine environments. Their ability to withstand these conditions ensures both structural stability and safety. Curious about how vinyl sheet piles can elevate your next project? Let’s connect and discuss how this innovative material can make a difference. Feel free to drop your thoughts below! 

𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐏 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒: 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐋 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐒 𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. Vinyl sheet piling is an excellent solution for stabilizing the shores of such water reservoirs. Application of thermoplastic profiles helps maintain the shoreline, protect against wave action, and prevent the embankment collapse. PVC piles are particularly recommended in spots where the shores are poorly protected by natural vegetation or in areas used for recreation or tourism. 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫, 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. Have a look at our recent project carried out in Europe, where we delivered 6 meter long profiles which were used as embankment reinforcement.