As previously announced and as part of the ongoing commitment to growth in the underground storm water market, Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in StormTech LLC.
StormTech was created as a 50/50 joint venture between ADS and Infiltrator Systems Inc. to engineer and manufacture chambers for use in underground storm water retention/detention systems.
StormTech chambers aim to meet the demands of subsurface storm water management and provide optimal underground detention for storm water runoff.
According to ADS, the StormTech product line has seen tremendous growth in recent years, thanks in part to its ability to bring a new level of practicality and efficiency to subsurface storm water storage applications. The SC-740 and SC-310 chambers have provided a solution for storm water management for the past several years and the newly introduced MC-3500 is proving to be a success as the larger capacity reduces footprint and related excavation costs. This summer, StormTech will launch an additional new product, the MC-4500, which will aim to further expand the cubic feet of storage capacity per chamber.
StormTech produces chambers in adherence with nationally recognized American Society for Testing and Materials standards. Additionally, StormTech chambers have been subjected to advanced in-ground testing protocols and high-level industry expert review, according to ADS. They have been evaluated to support HS-20 live loads following current American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials procedures for loads, structural capacity and factor of safety when installed per StormTech's Chamber Installation Instructions. StormTech chambers are molded from polypropylene resin, which is inherently resistant to chemicals typically found in storm water runoff.
