PLCS History

PLCS was founded in 1968 when British Gas, the largest gas company in the world, was converting to natural gas and starting to experience major leakage problems from their cast iron pipes.

PLCS developed a system of encapsulating each pipe joint with a special polyurethane sealant that cured to a flexible synthetic rubber. PLCS Encapsulation has become the number one repair system used by over a hundred gas companies worldwide.

In 1985 the American subsidiary of PLCS became independent under the ownership of Howard Hardwick. The company now supplies a wide range of gas distribution maintenance products to all major gas utilities and their contractors in North and South America.

In April 1998 the company purchased Chicago based ALH Systems Inc. and gained access to their innovative technology including drilling, tapping, and line stopping equipment as well as a whole range of products for PE pipe including coiled pipe trailers and Steve Vick International products.

In 1999, PLCS was appointed the sole North, Central, and South American distributor for the Anacure range for anaerobic sealants manufactured by Chemence. These sealants complement the PLCS encapsulation products and have made PLCS the clear leader in natural gas distribution technology.

PLCS is situated by Exit 4 of the New Jersey Turnpike within twenty minutes drive from Philadelphia. The company carries a large inventory and most items are shipped within 24 hours, with next day delivery available to many areas.

In 2006 we started a division called www.PLCunderground.com to supply irrigation, telecom and utility contractors with plowing blades, small horizontal compaction drilling tools, pipe and duct pullers and other accessories via an online shopping cart website.

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