Overview of Business

Pianoboard KRAH Pipes South Africa (PKP) is a South African manufacturer of large-diameter High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe systems, tanks, manholes and associated fittings, utilising advanced German KRAH spiral-wound extrusion technology. The company produces customised piping solutions ranging from 400 mm to 3,500 mm in diameter for gravity and pressure applications across the water, wastewater, stormwater, mining, industrial and agricultural sectors.

Operating from its manufacturing facility in Clayville, Johannesburg, PKP combines world-class German engineering with local manufacturing to deliver durable, corrosion-resistant and environmentally sustainable infrastructure solutions. Its integrated electrofusion jointing technology provides 100% leak-free pipeline systems, while its products are designed for a service life exceeding 100 years with low maintenance requirements.

The company's product portfolio includes:

  • Large-diameter HDPE gravity and pressure pipes
  • HDPE tanks and reservoirs
  • HDPE manholes and fittings
  • Electrofusion jointing systems
  • Custom-engineered piping solutions for specialised infrastructure projects 

Pianoboard KRAH Pipes is committed to supporting South Africa's infrastructure development through innovative, locally manufactured solutions that improve water security, sanitation and environmental sustainability while contributing to industrial localisation, skills development and job creation. Guided by its motto, "Engineered in Germany. Manufactured in South Africa," the company aims to be a leading supplier of advanced HDPE pipeline systems throughout South Africa and the African continent.

Stage of Business
Scale-up
Industries Served
​Manufacturing
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
Manufacture of plastic products
Country / HQ
South Africa
Funding required
Government funding