ADS opens Michigan facility, agrees to acquisition

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. opened a manufacturing plant in Clifford, Mich. The facility is the company’s second Michigan manufacturing plant and will make HDPE pipe for the region’s agricultural and commercial markets. The company also agreed to the acquisition of its septic chamber assets by Infiltrator Systems Inc. As part of the acquisition, ADS has entered into a long-term, nonexclusive distribution agreement with Infiltrator Systems and will continue to market and sell the Arc and BioDiffuser product lines.

Wisconsin review approves peat fiber biofilter

Anua has received approval from the Wisconsin Safety and Buildings Division Plumbing Product Review to use its Puraflo peat fiber biofilter open-bottom modules in conjunction with in-ground and mounded pad effluent dispersal configurations. The system uses peat fiber with high lignin content for long media life. The system is designed to handle 150 gpd and produce effluent with less than 10 mg/L BOD and TSS and less than 5 mg/L ammonia. It is suitable for seasonal or intermittent use and is an alternative for communities seeking sustainable wastewater treatment systems.

Lenzyme offers private labeled brochure

Lenzyme offers a private labeled educational brochure for contractors to hand to their customers, informing them of additional services, such as riser installation, filters and drainfield biomat balancing.

SJE-Rhombus buyer receives SPSM certification

Randy Jensen, senior buyer for SJE-Rhombus, achieved Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM) certification after completing a series of online classes, including purchasing fundamentals, analysis and spreadsheets, contract law, negotiation, best practices and sourcing.