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.