Advanced Drainage Systems Locates in Hampton

Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) has leased a 45,000 sq.ft. building in Hampton from the Franklin County Development Association.   Modifications to the former Northern Pipe building are in progress and new plastic extrusion equipment will arrive soon. 

Joe Chlapaty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ADS, the world's largest producer of corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe said, “ADS operates 14 manufacturing facilities in this region of the country, making ADS the largest pipe producer by far. This capital expansion will significantly increase production capacity and add operating efficiencies to our operations in North Dakota, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa. Geographically, the Hampton plant location is well situated to service northeastern Iowa and southern Minnesota. ADS selected this area for its strategic location, excellent interstate access, and for its very qualified and dedicated labor pool," Chlapaty concluded.

 ADS serves the storm and waste water industry through a global network of 53 domestic and international manufacturing plants and 24 distribution centers.  FCDA President Doug Peter says, “We are pleased Advanced Drainage Systems has selected Hampton.  They appear to be a substantial employer eager to get going and this is a terrific development for Franklin County.  We look forward to the job creation and investment this project brings.” 

The ADS project is expected to create 15 jobs initially and possibly growing in the future. 
Power to the ADS project and the Hampton Air Industrial Park is supplied by Franklin Rural Electric Cooperative.