Hilliard has a new hub for innovation as Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) cut the ribbon on its Engineering and Technology Center. This significant move places product development and testing operations alongside manufacturing engineering in a unified location. This 110,000-square-foot facility, rooted at 4671 Raindrop Way, is a testament to the company's $65 million investment and commitment to job creation, promising 200 new positions for the local workforce.
The Ohio-based organization, known for its proficiency in stormwater and septic wastewater management, is expanding its corporate footprint and environmental footprint as North America's largest plastic recycler. The center's establishment, sprawling over 17 acres and nestled just a stone's throw from ADS' Trueman Boulevard headquarters across the I-270, signifies a strategic consolidation for the company — strengthening its operational efficiency and setting a new benchmark for ADS' contributions to infrastructure both locally and globally.
High-profile state officials marked their presence at the center's opening ceremony, reflecting the event's significance to the region. Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Rep. Mike Carey delivered remarks commending ADS's evolution from a humble start-up to a prominent industry leader. "In attendance at the grand opening event were Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Ohio Rep. Mike Carey, who both praised the company’s journey from start-up to national leader," reported the City of Hilliard.
The newest addition to ADS's infrastructure underlines the company's influential role in shaping environmental management solutions. With its operations extending beyond the shiny facades of commercial spaces, into the depths of agricultural terrains, and beneath the expansive stretches of roadways, ADS's system implementations are as invisible as they are integral to our everyday lives. The City of Hilliard's official website provides information on its innovations and impact for those interested in learning more about the company's expansive product range.
