www.read-tpt.com 12 S EPTEMBER 2016 I NDUS T RY ADS expands manufacturing footprint ADVANCED Drainage Systems, Inc (ADS), a global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, is to build a new pipe manufacturing plant in Harrisonville, Missouri, USA, approximately 40 miles south of Kansas City, to better serve growing customer demand in the region. Joe Chlapaty, chairman and CEO of ADS, commented, “We are pleased to announce our plans to expand our manufacturing footprint in Harrisonville, MO. In addition to freeing up production capacity in the Midwest for our pipe products, the new plant will allow us to meet the growing demand for all of our products in the region while helping to reduce the time and cost of delivery to our customers.” The 65,000ft 2 plant is scheduled to open during the first half of 2017, and will produce the company’s single- and dual- wall, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene pipe. The facility will also operate its own fleet of dedicated delivery trucks, and the full portfolio of ADS products will be available at the site, including ADS N-12 ® HDPE pipe, HP Storm and SaniTite ® polypropylene pipe, StormTech chambers, Inserta Tee ® and other fittings, Nyloplast ® drain structures, and geosynthetic fabrics and grids. ADS manufactures thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a com- prehensive suite of water management products and drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. Its products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non- residential, residential, agriculture and infrastructure applications. Founded in 1966, the company operates a global network of 61 manufacturing plants and 31 distribution centres. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc – USA Website: www.ads-pipe.com Lincoln Electric announces new vice-president THE Lincoln Electric Company, a subsidiary of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc, has promoted Daniel McMillin to vice-president finance of the Americas welding segment, effective immediately. Mr McMillin succeeds John Bronstrup, who is now president, business development for the Americas welding segment. As vice-president of finance for the Americas welding segment, Mr McMillin will be responsible for leading the regional finance and accounting operations and he will support the development of businesses within Americas welding. “Dan’s broad financial background at Lincoln Electric and deep understanding of our business, strategy and culture makes him a great fit to lead the Americas welding finance team,” said Geoff Allman, senior vice-president, corporate controller. Mr McMillin has more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience and joined Lincoln Electric in 2004 as the director of financial reporting. During his 12-years at Lincoln Electric he has held several finance leadership positions, including european finance director, and was most recently international controller. Prior to joining Lincoln Electric he held various finance and accounting positions with RTI International Metals, Inc and Coopers & Lybrand. Mr McMillin holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ohio University and is a certified public accountant. Lincoln Electric is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems and plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Lincoln has 48 manufacturing locations, including operations and joint ventures in 19 countries, and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. Lincoln Electric – USA Website: www.lincolnelectric.com ADS N-12 large diameter corrugated HDPE pipe is one of the products that will be manufactured at the new plant The new ADS plant will include a fabrication operation