Business View Civil and Municipal | January 2021

25 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL JANUARY 2021 WINTER GARDEN, FLOR IDA ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS WINNING FOR WINTER GARDEN Company’s People and Products Making a Difference Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS) is a leading and well-known provider of innovative water management products used in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries, providing drainage solutions for construction, agriculture and road projects. The company is one of the largest purchasers of recycled plastic, typically using 550 million pounds annually. Founded in 1966, ADS has a global network of 63 plants with one of its largest manufacturing facilities located in Winter Garden. For many decades, the company’s products, such as its large diameter thermoplastic pipe, have been found in numerous Florida projects including the Daytona Speedway, SunLife Stadium, SunRail stations, The Villages and even in the Everglades as part of the reclamation water control project. “ADS has been a proud corporate partner in Winter Garden for nearly 25 years,” stated Brian King, Executive Vice President Product Management and Marketing for ADS. “That includes being a viable member of the East Orange Chamber of Commerce. While we are a worldwide organization, it’s part of our core value to help and support each community with not only our people but also with our products. That’s a hard-to-beat combination for improving the quality of life.” ...... Additional information about the company, its community-oriented culture and products can be found at www.ads-pipe.com 11/24/2020 12:58:27 PM