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Tube 2026, Düsseldorf
Tube 2026: Pipe solutions for life
in extreme conditions
Extreme weather events are having cata-
strophic consequences for both people and
the environment. But the water manage-
ment sector is also feeling the strain. Ageing,
damaged pipelines are allowing wastewater
to seep into soil and groundwater, over-
whelming both the sewer network and treat-
ment plants. Innovative solutions from the
pipe industry can offer at least partial relief.
The time to act is now. Outdated pipes
that no longer meet current performance
standards must be replaced and, in many
cases, upsized. To ensure resilience against
extreme weather events and safeguard the
water supply, climate-adapted upgrades
to the water infrastructure are essential. In
addition to modernising the physical infra-
structure, the digitalisation of water systems
will also play a critical role.
Saving Lives
With the help of modern sensor technology,
data can be collected from pipelines and
used to develop digital twins. This enables
the early detection of potential leaks and
pipe failures – and real-time data analysis
also helps increase the efficiency of waste-
water systems.
But the pipe industry also has a role to play
in areas of even greater importance: many
countries, particularly in Africa and Asia,
suffer from severe water scarcity and inad-
equate wastewater treatment. According to
the UN World Water Development Report
2024, around 2.2 billion people still lack
access to clean drinking water. This is where
the pipe industry, working in partnership
with other sectors and supported by local
governments, can save lives.
The solutions the tube industry is bringing
to address these urgent challenges in the
water sector can be explored at Tube, taking
place from 13 to 17 April
2026 in Düsseldorf- again parallel to wire.
The leading trade fairs will also present the
latest trends and highlights across the wire,
cable, tube and pipe industries. The latest
industry news and information about new
products can be found via our online portal
at www.wire.de and www.Tube.de and on
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/show-
case/wire-and-tube-leading-international-
trade-fairs/.
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