1 1/2" PERMASERT MECHANICAL COUPLINGS NOW AVAILABLE!

Madison, OH – December 20, 2002

Perfection Corporation introduces the newest addition to its line of Permasert couplings with the 1-1/2" IPS size. This 1-1/2" coupling was designed in response to industry demand for a fitting of this pipe dimension and may be used in a variety of applications in main and service line connection, or utilized in the installation of pool heaters and other after-the-meter appliances.

The new 1-1/2" Permasert features the same non-corrosive properties as the remainder of the product line. One-piece Permasert couplings can be installed by only one person with no costly equipment and feature a greater pull-out strength than the connected polyethylene tubing. This 1-1/2" coupling is also available on the pigtail of a Perfection anodeless riser.

As with all Perfection Corporation gas distribution products, this new coupling has completed rigorous qualification testing and meets or exceeds the requirements or US DOT CFR Part 192; ASTM D-2513, category 1; NFPA 58; ISO 4437; GBE/PL3 (June 1995 revision); and NFT 54 069/54 067. The are also IAPMO®/UPC® listed; and are CSA B 137.4 and DVGW WP 600 (G94e153) certified.

Perfection Corporation, based in Madison, Ohio, manufactures and markets a complete line of polyethylene gas distribution products for the natural gas and propane markets including mechanical couplings, risers, transitions, valves and tapping tees, as well as prefabricated meter sets and meter set components.

The company also produces polyethylene fittings for potable water distribution and wastewater systems, as well as fabricated products for original equipment manufacturers in various markets. These fabricated products include corrosion-resistant water heater components, appliance components, and specialty fabricated steel pipe and plastic tubing. Perfection also operates a subsidiary company, a custom injection molder of plastics.For further information, contact:

Perfection Corporation
222 Lake Street, Madison, OH 44057-3189
Phone: 800-544-6344. Fax: 440-428-7325
E-mail: perfection@perfectioncorp.com
Web Site: www.perfectioncorp.com