HILLIARD, Ohio, Jan. 29,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
(NYSE: WMS) ("ADS" or the "Company"), a leading provider of
innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite
septic wastewater industries, announced the groundbreaking of a
significant expansion to its recycling facility in Cordele, Georgia. This investment will enhance
ADS' ability to provide high quality recycled material to our
factories in the Southeast. The expansion will increase the
facility's total size to 117,000 square feet.
"ADS is thrilled to make this significant investment in
Cordele. This state-of-the-art
facility will leverage exceptional talent and cutting-edge material
capabilities to enhance our recycled plastic production, enabling
us to lead the industry and set new standards for innovation and
sustainability," said ADS President and CEO Scott Barbour. "Cordele is part of a thriving economic region,
in an ideal location for us to efficiently manufacture and
transport recycled materials to our Southeastern pipe plant
network."
This ADS investment will bring:
- 117,000 total square feet of advanced plastic handling and
processing capabilities
- Streamlined testing with an onsite laboratory
- Provide high-quality recycled plastic material to nearby ADS
manufacturing sites
- As many as 50 new jobs
ADS is one of the largest plastic recycling companies in
North America, sourcing both
post-industrial and post-consumer recycled plastics to manufacture
its stormwater and onsite septic wastewater products. The company's
industry-leading material blending programs allow ADS to convert
recycled plastic into durable products such as pipe and
chambers.
"For over 20 years, the dedicated ADS Recycling employees in
Cordele have made this location
one of the top ADS performers in the nation, and we're thrilled to
bring innovative investments to this site and new career
opportunities to the local community," said Kristen Rinehart, Vice President and General
Manager of Recycling for ADS. "As one of the largest
plastic recycling companies in North
America, expanding our operations in Cordele will allow us to deliver recycled
material to our seven manufacturing sites throughout the
southeast region, while expanding ADS' overall use of recycled
plastic in our pipe products and advanced stormwater and onsite
septic wastewater solutions."
The development of the ADS Recycling facility was made possible
through the support and partnership of the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development
Council, Crisp County
Commissioners, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
The Crisp County Power Commission is purchasing and installing
transformers to support production capabilities for this
facility.
About the Company
Advanced Drainage Systems is a
leading manufacturer of innovative stormwater and on-site septic
wastewater solutions that manages the world's most precious
resource: water. ADS and its subsidiary, Infiltrator Water
Technologies, provide superior stormwater drainage and on-site
septic wastewater products used in a wide variety of markets and
applications including commercial, residential, infrastructure and
agriculture, while delivering unparalleled customer service. ADS
manages the industry's largest company-owned fleet, an expansive
sales team, and a vast manufacturing network of approximately 70
manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers. The Company is
one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America, ensuring over half a billion
pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year. Founded in
1966, ADS' water management solutions are designed to last for
decades. To learn more, visit the Company's website
at www.adspipe.com.
Media Contact:
Heather Schreiber
Director of
Marketing
Advanced Drainage Systems,
Inc.
Heather.Schreiber@adspipe.com
Phone: 614-216-3757
Investor Relations:
Michael Higgins
VP, Corporate
Strategy & Investor Relations
Advanced
Drainage Systems,
Inc.
Michael.Higgins@adspipe.com
Phone: 614-658-0050
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