TPT-January-2015

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ASTM Paul Finn Memorial Award JOHN Kurdziel, PE, chief engineer for Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS), has been presented with the American Society of Testing & Materials (ASTM) Paul Finn Memorial Award, for technical excellence in plastic pipe. He received the honour in recognition of his development of ASTM testing and manufacturing standards for corrugated polyethylene and polypropylene pipe. “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 organisations has been exceptional. His years of participation have led to many new standards that make it easy to specify long-life products and instil confidence in their use. John was the principle author for many ASTM storm sewer, sanitary sewer and recycled standards.” 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. Founded in 1966, ADS produces corrugated plastic pipe, and is known for its storm water and sanitary sewer management pipe and products. The company has 58 domestic and international manufacturing plants and 28 distribution centres. ADS products include N-12 ® corrugated HDPE pipe, SaniTite ® HP pipe and fittings, and other storm water system components such as StormTech ® storm water chambers, InsertaTee ® fittings, and various geotextiles. John Kurdziel (right) receives the Paul Finn Memorial Award from Tom Walsh, chairman of ASTM F17 Piping Systems was formed in 1973 and now has around 520 members participating on 18 technical

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

Among other industry honours, Mr Kurdziel has previously won the ASTM Spangler Award for technical excellence in concrete pipe, and the ASTM Award of Merit, the highest society award

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