BRAZIL,
Ind., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced
Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading manufacturer of
innovative stormwater solutions and the largest plastic recycler in
North America, recently invited
U.S. Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D.
(R-IN 8th District), to the company's Brazil manufacturing plant. Representative
Bucshon met with leadership and employees, toured the
plant and discussed infrastructure, recycling and jobs programs
that impact the company's operations.
ADS had approximately $2.8 billion
in net sales for its 2022 fiscal year and operates a network of
approximately 70 manufacturing plants, including the ADS Brazil
Plant, which opened in 1978. The plant now has 75 employees and the
company is investing $2.5 million
into the plant across its 2022 and 2023 fiscal years.
"I had a great visit today to ADS, where we discussed ADS' role
in supporting infrastructure projects to rebuild and maintain
Indiana's roads and
highways," said Representative Bucshon. "I also
appreciate their need for more recycled plastics which help them
produce their plastic pipe products in the state. We know that
improving our recycling infrastructure will be good for ADS, the
economy, and Indiana's
communities."
ADS recycles more than 600 million pounds of plastic from
curbside recycling every year to construct high performance pipes
and ancillary products, making them the largest plastics recycling
company in North America. In fact,
more than half of the plastic ADS purchased in 2021 was
recycled, made possible by its pioneering plastic-blending program,
company-owned and operated recycling facilities and unmatched
engineering expertise. In 2020, ADS consumed 28% of all
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles in the entire country.
HDPE is used to make plastic bottles for products such as laundry
detergent, milk and shampoo.
"ADS understands that the use of recycled content is financially
beneficial to us, and also the right thing to do for our
environment, our customers and our communities," said Scott Barbour, ADS President and CEO. "ADS
products are already in roads, railways and other infrastructure
projects, and we look forward to working with Representative
Bucshon as we protect the world's most precious resource, water,
while improving the environment and economic lives of people in
Indiana and across the
country."
About the Company
Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of
innovative stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions that
manages the world's most precious resource: water. ADS provides
superior drainage solutions for use in a wide variety of markets
and applications including commercial, residential, infrastructure
and agriculture. ADS delivers tremendous service to its customers
with the industry's largest company-owned fleet, an expansive sales
team, and a vast manufacturing network of approximately 70
manufacturing plants and 38 distribution centers. ADS is the
largest plastic recycling company 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.
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