John Kurdziel, P.E., Chief Engineer for Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
(ADS) (NYSE:WMS) has been presented with the American Society of Testing
& Materials (ASTM) Paul Finn Memorial Award, the highest award for
technical excellence in plastic pipe. He received the honor in
recognition of his development of ASTM testing and manufacturing
standards for corrugated polyethylene and polypropylene pipe.
Founded in 1966, ADS is the world’s largest producer of corrugated
plastic pipe, and is known for its storm water and sanitary sewer
management pipe and products.
"John has made a strong impact in moving the industry forward," stated
Joe Chlapaty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ADS. "His work
with ASTM and many other organizations has been exceptional. His years
of participation have led to many new standards that make it easy to
specify long-life products and instill confidence in their use. John was
the principle author for many ASTM storm sewer, sanitary sewer and
recycled standards. John was, and will continue to be, an enthusiastic
participant and leader."
Among other industry honors, Kurdziel has previously won the ASTM
Spangler Award, the highest award for technical excellence in concrete
pipe, and the ASTM Award of Merit, the highest society award given by
ASTM.
He has also been appointed Chairman for ASTM F17.65, Land Drainage
Subcommittee. This subcommittee controls all the standards for
agricultural drainage products, septic leach field pipe and chambers,
including the StormTech product line, pavement underdrains, mine
leachate and collection systems, and all polyethylene resins used for
storm drainage products.
ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems was formed in 1973 and now
has some 520 members participating on 18 technical subcommittees which
are responsible for 180 approved standards. These standards are
referenced in many plumbing and building codes and ensure quality and
performance for the plastic pipe industry.
Kurdziel is the holder of a number of U.S. patents and is a registered
professional engineer. He graduated from Cooper Union and holds a B.S.
Degree in Civil Engineering.
"For more than a decade, John has directed all engineering design
activities and provided technical marketing expertise for our products,"
Chlapaty continued. "Plus he has represented ADS on national and
international technical committees and served as technical engineering
consultant for federal agencies, state DOT’s and major municipalities on
culvert, storm and sanitary sewer design, research and specifications."
ADS has 58 domestic and international manufacturing plants and 28
distribution centers. ADS products include N-12® corrugated
high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, SaniTite® HP pipe and
fittings plus other storm water system components such as StormTech®
storm water chambers, InsertaTee® fittings, and various
geotextiles.
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