AT THE HEART OF THE HOLLOWCORE INDUSTRY SINCE 1969

WHY HOLLOWCORE?

At the heart of the global prestressed hollowcore industry since 1969.

The International Prestressed Hollowcore Association is a truly diverse, global organisation. For nearly six decades, it has been instrumental in driving the industry forward.

Since its inception, IPHA has been integral in the design, development, production, marketing and sales of prestressed hollowcore as a building product.

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IPHA HOLCOLODIS – Project Update

IPHA HOLCOLODIS – Project Update

IPHA HOLCOLODIS Study - Update   Back in 2022, it was announced that IPHA would fund a new research study into load distribution between hollowcore slabs. Running until 2025, HOLCOLODIS includes a series of tests on hollowcore floors, backed up by literature, FEM...

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IPHA Annual Conference 2025

IPHA Annual Conference 2025

This year marks a special occasion as it is the first time IPHA's Annual Conference will be held in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. We are fortunate to have Poland’s largest precast and hollowcore producer, Pekabex, generously hosting us for this event. Given that this...

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We Strengthen the Competitive Position of OUR Members

IPHA plays an active role in research and development within the hollowcore industry, leading projects such as HOLCOTORS, HOLCOFIRE and HOLCOLODIS.

We Bring the PRestressed Hollowcore Industry Together

Events such as our Annual Conference, Production, Technical and Sales & Marketing Seminars promote collaboration and the free exchange of knowledge between international members.

MEMBERS

Discover the internationally diverse range of hollowcore producers and associated companies that form the IPHA membership.

PROJECTS

IPHA Members have been involved in many fantastic, innovative and iconic construction projects around the globe, using hollowcore slabs.

ORGANISATION

IPHA is managed by an elected board of directors, and incorporates separate technical and marketing committees to deliver on its objectives.

A WORLD CLASS ASSOCIATION WITH A RICH HISTORY AND CLEAR OBJECTIVES

Discover how IPHA’s vision for the future will help to promote hollowcore as a sustainable building product and facilitate international collaboration between its members.

JOIN THE IPHA FAMILY

IPHA is a family. Learning from one another, staying at the forefront of prestressed hollowcore technology.