From niche product to comprehensive tool

Pipeson’s original business concept was to create a dedicated tool for regression analysis of pressure pipe test data with focus on ISO 9080, and when we launched Pipeson Analyzer 1.0 at the Plastic Pipes conference in Budapest in 2008 it was received well. As it turns out that tool was too narrow so we got to work refining and developing it further. The number of users increased steadily as we added new functionalities that made it possible for our customers to compare data, and reference/regression lines to perform more advanced calculations such as Miner’s rule.

In order to address a need that several customers pointed out to us, the next big developmental leap was to create a solution that would assist our customers with the time consuming task of data import. We started to address this challenge together with Element in 2009, which resulted in Element Online and the first Pipeson Data Manager, allowing automatic data import from a wide variety of sources. In 2012 we teamed up with IPT to enable seamless data transfer of test data from the IptDataLogging database to the Pipeson software.

Upon launch of Pipeson Data Manager, customers with large quantities of data loved the system and gave us feedback that it would be beneficial if it were possible to administer other types of data within the same framework. So we got to work and developed the approval management functionality in close collaboration with Kiwa. It’s a tool that allows our customers to stay on top of the administration of product- and material approvals as well as renewals. It’s a useful tool for all materials- and pipe producers, not just for companies with large quantities of pressure pipe test data.

Our solutions have been under constant development over the years and in 2013 we teamed up with NSF International to design new functionalities with a focus on standards and regulations in North America. But although our solutions are under constant change – our mission remains the same.

In 2014 we started to work with certification management as a new functionality in the Pipeson Data Manager.

We are continuously investing all our development resources to add new possibilitites and new functionalities.

In Q4 2023 we will launch the Pipeson Certification Manager, a software dedicated to manage product certifications for plastic pipes, fittings and complete piping systems.

We are dedicated to continue the development of software solutions that will make the workday easier for people in the plastic pipe industry and that will increase business performance and growth.

Daniel Lindqvist

Pipeson’s two solutions

Pipeson started with 100% focus on software for pressure test data. In 2014 the material producers requested a software solution supporting the management of the continuous Process Verification Testing (PVT).

Pipeson accepted the challenge and added this functionality to the Pipeson Data Manager, which still had the key focus on managing pressure test data.

We continued to work together with pipe and fittings suppliers to enable the certification management of pipes, fittings and even complete piping systems. This work was accomplished by dedicated support from Kiwa, PurmoGroup, HakaGerodur and RWC.

The new certification management functionality was also implemented in the Pipeson Data Manager. In April 2023 Pipeson product management decided to split Pipeson Data Manager in two separate software.

In Q4 2023, Pipeson will add the Pipeson Certification Manager to its portfolio. Pipeson Data Manager will focus 100% on pressure test data and Pipeson Certification Manager will focus 100% on product certification. Both software will have their own databases and file repositories.

“The logic is clear. With two software solutions, each dedicated to solve its specific task, it will be easier and more efficient for Pipeson to drive the development and at the same time improve the user experience. We have ambitious plans for both systems and the split was a necessary step on the way. We have validated our plans with our current customers and the feedback was positive”, says Daniel Lindqvist, Pipeson.

ISH Trade Fair 2023

Pipeson attended the ISH trade fair in the beginning of March. Our main focus this time was to meet some of our old and new users within Product Certification Management. We discussed current functionality as well as new functionality and improvements.

We will use the feedback to further improve the workflow and user interface in the Pipeson Certification Manager.

Article Management

Pipeson have initiated a new development project supported by Rich Houle, Director of Codes and Standards and Daniel Pierce, Manager of Codes and Standards at RWC. The objective is to design functionality to perfectly manage certifications and listings for product articles.

  • Keep article certification work centralized and coordinated
  • Fast auditing
  • Sustainability over time