Advanced Drainage Systems Opens Engineering and Technology Center in Ohio | Plastics Technology

Center will be dedicated to product engineering, materials science and manufacturing technologies.

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), a provider of water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite septic wastewater industries, celebrated the opening of the $65-million ADS Engineering and Technology Center, located in Hilliard, Ohio, near the company’s headquarters.

“The ADS Engineering and Technology Center is dedicated to product engineering, materials science ­­–– including recycled plastics –– and manufacturing technologies with the express purpose of developing advanced stormwater solutions that manage water and protect our communities,” says ADS President and CEO Scott Barbour. “Bringing our team of engineers, scientists, and technicians together in this state-of-the-art facility allows new opportunities for collaboration and innovation in how we design and develop products, materials and manufacturing technologies to meet the stormwater management needs of customers and communities.”

ADS held ribbon cutting for its technology center in Hillard. Source: ADS

ADS held a ribbon cutting ceremony with leadership and government officials.

The ADS Engineering and Technology Center will include:

According to ADS, the increase in frequency and intensity of storms further drives the need to develop products to help prevent floods, recharge aquifers, improve food security, mitigate the risk of water scarcity and ensure quality of life.

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