19M Plastic Bottles Recycled as Part of QuickDrain USA Shower Pan Production

Sustainable Manufacturing Saves Hundreds of Pounds of Plastic Waste

DENVER, JANUARY 20, 2020 — More than 19 million plastic bottles have been repurposed into thousands of pre-sloped and tile-ready shower pan systems since 2015 by QuickDrain USA.  Comprised of extruded rigid PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic foam, the lightweight and shatterproof shower pans and panels are constructed from 100% post-consumer plastic water bottles.

According to the company, for every QuickDrain shower pan system installed, 450 plastic bottles are saved from landfills.  Unlike conventional, pitched mud beds constructed over two-days, contractors using the company’s PET shower panels and waterproofing system can complete a shower modernization job in less than a day.

“Social and environmental responsibility goes beyond recycled plastic,” says QuickDrain USA General Manager Chris Oatey. “Our company’s sustainability principles are illustrated in products like Oatey’s lead-free solder and our LEED-certified distribution and customer support centers. Both facilities are designed to reduce natural resource consumption and minimize strain on local infrastructure.”

PET SHOWER PANS
Crafted with plumbing and design professionals in mind, the QuickDrain PET shower pan system affordably accommodates finished shower dimensions between 32 inches to 72 inches, with an interlocking design that can be quickly and easily modified to any size or shape directly on-site. An advantage for architects and specifiers is that these recycled components may make an installation eligible for LEED certification points.

Site-sizable pan systems enable installers to contend with a full-range of rough-in configurations, including above-the-floor, flush or at-the-surface, and through-the-floor or depressed waste connections.

PET is a thermoplastic by nature and hence can be processed repeatedly. The plastic is REACHcompliant, ROHS compliant, recyclable, and contains no CFCs, fibers, heavy metals, carcinogens and mutagens. Moreover, PET is an excellent insulation material and offers good protection against moisture and condensation. It does not rot or mold. This patented foam is strong yet lightweight, non-reactive, economical, and shatterproof.

Visit QuickDrain this week at the 2020 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, booth SL3007, to experience and stand on the shower pans in person.

For more information or assistance with drain design and installation, call 866-998-6685, or visit: http://www.quickdrainusa.com/products/showerline/shower-pan-accessories/

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100-WORD PRODUCT SUMMARY

More than 19 million plastic bottles have been repurposed into thousands of pre-sloped and tile-ready shower pan systems by QuickDrain USA. Comprised of extruded rigid PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic foam, the lightweight and shatterproof shower pans are constructed from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic water bottles. Each rigid PET foam component can be easily cut and pieced together while eliminating the time and labor to float the typical pitched concrete shower base. Accommodates finished shower dimensions between 32 inches to 72 inches. Try one on us — the company offers a free initial shower pan trial (for any hospitality model room installed by a QuickDrain USA technician). See: www.quickdrainusa.com.

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ABOUT QUICKDRAIN USA AND OATEY

Part of the Oatey family of brands, QuickDrain USA is a premier manufacturer of curbless and curbed shower solutions for showers and wet areas. Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network to supply thousands of products for professional builders, contractors, engineers and do-it-yourself consumers around the world.

Oatey is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and has locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and China. For more information, visit www.oatey.com, call (800) 321-9532 or follow Oatey on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.

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