Sterling Hydro · Initiative 2026

Project Africa Water for All

Delivering clean water and sustainable infrastructure to communities across the African continent.

From Factory to Household

One network,
end to end.

01 · OriginCertified pipes leave the factory in North Macedonia.

02 · ShippingBy sea to ports on Africa's coasts.

03 · SupplyWater supply networks reach inland.

04 · Sewage & CollectorsSewage pipelines and collector networks follow.

05 · HouseholdsClean drinking water for every household.

01 · Networks

Clean Water SupplyNetworks

Starting in 2026, several African countries will benefit from the installation of new water supply networks, providing clean drinking water to every household. This includes the implementation of sewage pipelines and wastewater systems, as well as the design and installation of collector networks.

Pipe being laid into a trench by an excavator
Pipe sections joined by fusion welding
02 · The Journey of a Pipe

From granule to household.

Polymer granules, the raw material
01

Raw material

Certified polymer granules are the start of every pipe.

An extrusion line forming pipe
02

Extrusion

Extrusion lines in North Macedonia form pipe for water, wastewater and high pressure.

Finished pipe printed with the KontiHidroplast name
03

Finished pipe

Every length is marked, traceable and made to international standards.

A tensile test in the quality laboratory
04

Quality testing

Samples are tested in the factory laboratory before anything leaves.

Pipe joined on site by fusion welding
05

Installation

On site the pipes are joined and laid as supply, sewage and collector networks.

Diagram of household plumbing
06

Every household

The network ends where it matters: clean water at the tap.

The KontiHidroplast factory floor
Automated production equipment
03 · Manufacturing

State-of-the-ArtFactory

Our factory in North Macedonia, in partnership with KontiHidroplast, holds all international quality certifications. It is one of the largest producers of high-quality pipes for clean water and wastewater systems, including high-pressure pipelines. All production meets the highest global standards, ensuring reliable and sustainable water infrastructure solutions.

04 · Implementation

ImplementationAcross Africa

The project ensures the delivery of clean water to communities across multiple African countries. By establishing modern pipelines and collector systems, the initiative supports sustainable and safe water access for millions of residents.

Pipeline construction along a road
A crew laying blue water pipe
05 · Strategic Alliance

KontiHidroplast Partnership

A strategic alliance ensuring world-class infrastructure for Africa's water future.

Certified Quality

All pipes meet international certifications for clean water and wastewater infrastructure worldwide.

Large-Scale Capacity

One of the largest certified pipe producers in the region, ready for African-scale deployment.

Sustainable Future

The partnership ensures water infrastructure reliability and long-term sustainability for generations.

KontiHidroplast

KontiHidroplast

North Macedonia · Strategic Partner

06 · In Action

See It in Action

Polyethylene granules, the raw material
Raw material
A blue water pipe leaving the extruder
Extrusion
Temperature controls on the production line
Process control
Corrugated pipe forming in the corrugator
Corrugation
A ring stiffness test in the quality lab
Quality testing
A worker inside a large diameter pipe
Large diameter
Blue water pipes ready for delivery
Ready to ship
A pipelayer lowering a water main into the trench
In the field
Factory & Projects

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