Ohio Manufacturer Opens First New Jersey Plant

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS), the world's largest producer of high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, celebrated the grand opening of its new $12 million Logan Township, N.J., manufacturing plant Sept. 18.

Located on 32 acres at the intersection of Center Square and Pedricktown roads in Logan Township, Gloucester County, the 68,000-sq-ft facility expands ADS' ability to serve the Eastern United States storm water drainage market. It is the first ADS facility in the state, and it will have 100 full-time employees once fully staffed.

The Hilliard, Ohio-based firm marked the occassion with the announcement of a public-private partnership to create a $600,000 athletic facility for special needs children in Southern New Jersey. ADS is the lead private sector contributor to the project, slated to be part of the nationwide Miracle League network of facilities for youth with special needs. The company will pledge a total of $100,000.

"Our company has been involved with the program in our home state of Ohio," said ADS President and Chief Executive Officer Joe Chlapaty, "and we think it's a truly wonderful concept. The new facility will ultimately serve thousands of children--and not just those who are part of the Miracle League baseball program."

The Miracle Field will be open to Special Olympians from across the region, to autistic children and to all children enrolled in Gloucester County's special education program.

Source: ADS