Founded in 1984, Effast began supplying pressure piping systems in Genova Italy. 15 years later a factory was built and Effast produced its first Ball Valve. Acquired by Polypipe, a British manufacturer, in 2000, Effast has since been developing a comprehensive product portfolio in pressure pipe fittings and valves. Today, Effast systems are sold to over 60 countries around the world and can be found in applications such as food and beverage processing; water treatment; marine, spa and swimming pools; mining; building technology; and agriculture.