Advanced Drainage System

What Advanced Drainage System does

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) is a U.S.-based manufacturer of water management infrastructure, primarily corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and complementary drainage, stormwater, and wastewater products. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WMS and is headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, with 5,000+ employees per its website and a manufacturing footprint spanning more than ten states. ADS sells under its own brand and a portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiary brands — Infiltrator Water Technologies, NDS, Orenco Systems, River Valley Pipe, Cultec, and ADS Recycling — and reports over 10 billion feet of pipe in service globally, with Infiltrator products used in an estimated 1 in 3 U.S. septic systems.

The core product set is organized into three pillars: ADS Pipe (N-12 Dual Wall, HP Storm, Mega Green, SaniTite HP, PolyFlex Pressure, Triple Wall, AdvanEdge, Single Wall, and a full fittings line); ADS Water Management Solutions (StormTech SC-800 chambers, Nyloplast drain basins, EcoStream BioFilter, Arcadia hydrodynamic separator, Duraslot trench drains, Inserta Tee laterals, and geosynthetics); and a Water Harvesting line (WISY vortex filters, smoothing inlets, multi-siphon overflows, floating intakes, treatment skids, and cisterns). Underlying capabilities include large-scale HDPE extrusion, the largest plastic recycling operation in North America (500M+ lbs/yr diverted from landfills per the FY2025 Sustainability Report), and an in-house engineering and technology function anchored by a new center completed in August 2024.

ADS makes money almost entirely through hardware sales of these products, with pricing set via regional sales representatives and a standardized enterprise order form. It reaches customers through a dual go-to-market — a geographic field-sales force and a nationwide certified distributor/dealer network — across six end markets: Commercial & Industrial, Residential, Streets & Highways, Aviation & Ports, Agriculture, and Decentralized Wastewater Treatment. Customers include municipalities, contractors, engineers, distributors, and homeowners, with strong representation in U.S. infrastructure and onsite wastewater applications.

Name

Advanced Drainage System

Legal name

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ads-pipe.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Advanced Drainage Systems is a U.S. manufacturer of corrugated HDPE pipe, stormwater chambers, and onsite wastewater treatment products sold through field representatives and a nationwide distributor network. It serves contractors, municipalities, engineers, and homeowners across commercial, residential, agricultural, and infrastructure markets, and owns subsidiary brands including Infiltrator, NDS, Orenco, and Cultec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Stormwater and Drainage Infrastructure

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Stormwater Drainage & Culvert Systems (IMANADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Sewer Pipe & Fittings (PVC/HDPE/PP) (IMANADAA), Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK), Raw Water Conveyance & Transmission (Aqueducts, Mains, Pumping Stations) (EUANAAAB)

Keywords

• Corrugated drainage pipe
• Stormwater management
• HDPE pipe manufacturing
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Water harvesting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Knoxville, Tennessee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Water Management Products Sales: Manufacturing and sale of corrugated plastic drainage pipe, fittings, water management chambers, basins, and leaching systems. Products sold to enterprise customers including contractors, engineers, municipalities, and distributors.
2. Infiltrator Wastewater Products: Sale of septic tanks, chambers, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems through subsidiary Infiltrator Water Technologies
3. Orenco Systems: Wastewater collection and treatment products including pumps and control panels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) manufactures corrugated HDPE plastic drainage pipe and a comprehensive portfolio of water management products, including stormwater conveyance and detention systems, water harvesting components, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems through subsidiaries Infiltrator Water Technologies, Orenco Systems, NDS, and Cultec. The company sells its manufactured products through dedicated regional sales representatives and a certified distributor network to contractors, engineers, municipalities, and commercial customers in the United States and Canada.

Product overview

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a manufacturer of corrugated plastic drainage pipe and comprehensive water management solutions. The product portfolio is organized into three main pillars: (1) ADS Pipe products including N-12 Dual Wall Pipe, HP Storm Dual Wall Pipe, Mega Green Dual Wall, Single Wall, SaniTite HP, PolyFlex Pressure, Triple Wall, AdvanEdge, and related Fittings; (2) ADS Water Management Solutions comprising StormTech SC-800 chambers, Nyloplast drain basins, water quality products (Arcadia Separator, EcoStream BioFilter), Inserta Tee lateral connections, Duraslot trench drains, and specialty products; and (3) Water Harvesting products including WISY vortex filters, smoothing inlets, multi-siphon overflow devices, floating intakes, water pumps, treatment skids, and rainwater cisterns. The company also operates subsidiary brands including Infiltrator Water Technologies (onsite wastewater treatment with septic chambers, IM-series tanks, EZflow systems, risers, and advanced treatment systems) and Cultec. The architecture is a platform-plus-sub-brands model where ADS serves as the parent brand with specialized product divisions addressing stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and water harvesting across residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ADS: Core brand for corrugated plastic drainage pipe and water management solutions
• Infiltrator Water Technologies
• NDS
• Orenco Systems
• River Valley Pipe
• Cultec

Products and services

• N-12 Dual Wall Pipe Industry-leading corrugated HDPE dual wall drainage pipe designed for stormwater management applications with high durability and long-term performance.
• HP Storm Dual Wall Pipe High-performance dual wall corrugated HDPE pipe with single gasket joint engineered for superior watertight stormwater conveyance performance.
• Mega Green Dual Wall Pipe Large-diameter dual wall corrugated HDPE pipe designed for high-capacity stormwater and drainage applications.
• Single Wall Pipe Corrugated single wall HDPE drainage pipe used for agricultural, residential, and light commercial subsurface drainage.
• SaniTite HP Pipe Triple wall corrugated HDPE pipe designed for sanitary sewer and effluent applications with enhanced stiffness and watertight joints.
• PolyFlex Pressure Pipe HDPE pressure pipe for water transmission, irrigation, and industrial applications.
• Triple Wall Pipe Triple wall corrugated pipe combining smooth inner wall with corrugated outer wall for superior hydraulic performance.
• AdvanEdge Drain Pipe Half-round corrugated drain pipe for efficient subsurface drainage in athletic fields, agricultural land, and landscaping.
• Fittings Complete HDPE fittings line including couplers, bends, reducers, tees, wyes, manifolds, end caps, and plugs for dual wall and single wall pipe systems.
• StormTech SC-800 Stormwater Chambers Subsurface stormwater detention and infiltration chamber system designed for underground water storage in commercial and municipal applications.
• Nyloplast Drain Basins Engineered drainage basins and structures for stormwater collection in commercial and residential applications.
• Duraslot XL Trench Drain Pipe Linear trench drain system for surface water collection in commercial and industrial settings.
• EcoStream BioFilter Green infrastructure water quality product that filters pollutants from stormwater runoff before environmental release.
• Inserta Tee OneFit Lateral Connection Lateral connection fitting for corrugated pipe providing watertight seals for stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.
• Arcadia Hydrodynamic Separator Water quality separator that removes sediment, oil, and debris from stormwater through hydrodynamic separation.
• Rainwater Cistern and Harvesting System HDPE pipe cistern and storage system for rainwater harvesting and stormwater detention, paired with WISY vortex filters, smoothing inlets, multi-siphon overflow devices, floating intakes, water pumps, and treatment skids for commercial and residential water harvesting applications.
• Treatment Skid Multi-stage filtration and UV disinfection system for harvested water, built to order with tested plumbing and electrical equipment.
• Infiltrator Wastewater Product Line Infiltrator Water Technologies subsidiary brand offering onsite wastewater treatment products including EZflow septic systems, IM-Series septic tanks (IM-540, IM-1060, IM-1250, IM-1530), CM-1060 tanks, Quick4 Plus and Quick5 chambers, Advanced Enviro-Septic, and Combined Treatment and Dispersal Systems for residential, commercial, and community applications.
• Orenco Wastewater Treatment Systems Orenco Systems subsidiary product line of wastewater collection and treatment systems, pumps, and control panels manufactured in Sutherlin, Oregon.
• Aquaworx Intelligent Pump Control Panel (IPC) Pressure transducer-based pump control system that monitors liquid levels, controls pumping intervals, and logs events in real time for advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems.
• IM-Series Potable Water Tank Watertight polypropylene tanks including the IM-1760C model designed for potable rainwater harvesting and storage applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 million pounds of recycled plastic diverted from landfills (FY2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rainwater Management Solutions (RMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership delivering comprehensive stormwater and rainwater harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial and residential applications. RMS provides complementary water harvesting products that work with ADS infrastructure, enabling complete lifecycle water management from capture through treatment and reuse.
• The Recycling PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on recycling initiatives and circular economy efforts. ADS supports the organization's mission to strengthen recycling across the country.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfiltrator Water Technologies contributes materials for 50 septic systems annually to Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide for new home construction and home rehabilitation initiatives.
• National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for decentralized wastewater treatment industry standards and best practices.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for water quality and wastewater treatment professionals.
• American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for rainwater harvesting standards and best practices.
• National Ground Water Association (NGWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for groundwater professionals and contractors.
• National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for precast concrete products manufacturers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IPEX: North American manufacturer of thermoplastic pipe and fittings for municipal, industrial, and plumbing applications. Direct competitor in PVC and HDPE pressure and gravity sewer pipe lines.
• ACO Group: Global manufacturer of surface drainage and stormwater treatment products including trench drains and oil/water separators. Comparable to ADS's Duraslot trench drain and water-quality product lines.
• JM Eagle: One of the largest plastic pipe manufacturers in North America, focused on PVC water and sewer pipe. Competes with ADS in municipal water transmission and sanitary sewer applications (SaniTite HP, PolyFlex Pressure).
• Prinsco: U.S. manufacturer of corrugated HDPE pipe and stormwater management products. Direct head-to-head competitor to ADS's N-12 and Single Wall pipe lines across agricultural, residential, and infrastructure end markets.
• Norweco: Manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems and components for onsite applications. Directly comparable to ADS's Infiltrator subsidiary in the septic and advanced wastewater treatment market.
• Charlotte Pipe and Foundry: Manufacturer of PVC pipe and fittings for plumbing, drainage, and irrigation. Competes with ADS's fittings business and DWV-related pipe products across residential and commercial plumbing channels.
• Core & Main: Leading U.S. distributor of water, sewer, and stormwater products to municipalities and contractors. Overlaps with ADS's distributor network and customer base, particularly for Infiltrator and ADS pipe distribution channels.
• Contech Engineered Solutions: Manufacturer of stormwater management, drainage, and erosion control solutions including corrugated metal, plastic, and concrete pipe. Directly competes with ADS in storm sewer, detention, and culvert specifications.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH): Division of CRH plc supplying concrete, steel, and plastic infrastructure products. Competes with ADS in stormwater, drainage, and culvert markets as a broad-line incumbent with significantly larger scale.
• Ferguson Enterprises: Large plumbing, heating, and waterworks distributor serving residential, commercial, and infrastructure customers. Overlaps with ADS on customer relationships and channels rather than direct product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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