NDS began producing plastic drainage products over 20 years ago. The 1990’s represented a whole new era for NDS that focused on continuous innovation through new product launches and acquisitions.

In order to expand our drainage product line offering, NDS began manufacturing channel drain systems in 1990. Introducing Micro Channel™, Mini Channel™, Spee-D Channel™, and soon after Dura Channel™ all within a two year period. In 1992, NDS manufactured its first valve box, thus entering a whole new market segment. Utilizing a national distributor and representative network, NDS quickl y made a name for itself in the irrigation valve box market. 1995 saw the introduction of NDS Pro Series channel drain systems. Pro Series channel introduced a modular design that included a mechanical interlocking joint system that replaced the need for couplings. Pro Series channel quickly became the premium channel offering from NDS, and became a model for product line segmentation.

In 1995 NDS moved its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities from Camarillo in Southern California to Lindsay in Central California. This new location allows NDS products to be received in most locations in California and surrounding states within one business day. It also marked the beginning of major changes for the most innovative company in the drainage industry.

Pro Series Valve Boxes were introduced in 1996. This new line of superior quality valve boxes allowed NDS to match the high quality of the market leaders in this category, opening many new opportunities for specification by landscape architects and engineers.

American Drainage Products was purchased by NDS in May of 1997. This acquisition gave NDS a lower priced drainage line, as well as a complete line of landscape products. The ADP purchase introduced NDS to root barrier, trunk protectors, and TuffTrack™ grass pavers. The landscape market was a natural progression for NDS, and this acquisition gave us a very competitive product line with which to lead the market.

In September of 1997, NDS purchased Shawtown Industries. Shawtown was a leading manufacturer in the root barrier industry. This acquisition solidified NDS’ position as a leader in the landscape products market. NDS’ proven channels of distribution expanded sales of the newly acquired line of landscape products from California to the entire nation.

NDS focused much of 1998 on new product introductions. Many existing products were improved, and two major new products were introduced. Root barrier fabric was introduced in the third quarter of 1998. This revolutionary new product allows essential water, air, and nutrients to flow through the fabric to the roots while also suspending horizontal root growth and promoting secondary root growth. In the fourth quarter, DuraCast ductile and cast iron inline grates and fabricated PVC catch basins were introduced. This line allows NDS products to be specified on more golf course and municipal landscape projects.

In 1999, there was a shift back to an acquisition mode with the purchase of Bartron Corp. and Agrifim Irrigation Products. Bartron, manufacturer of Grassroad Pavers8 Plus, was purchased in May of 1999. Grassroad Pavers8 Plus are the industry’s leading grass paver product. Agrifim is a leader in the drip and micro irrigation markets. This acquisition allows NDS to enter the lucrative irrigation market, and eventually become the leading water management company in the industry. The new EZ Riser water heater stand and pan was also introduced in 1999. This revolutionary new product takes the place of traditional carpenter built wooden stands. Unlike wood or metal stands, the EZ riser will not rust, corrode, rot, or warp.

NDS products are made with high quality plastic resins to maintain superior impact and load resistance. Our products are engineered to withstand the most extreme outdoor environments, with UV inhibitors added to combat fading and brittleness. We are uniquely able to offer a complete inventory of professional products from our large, strategically located regional warehouses, usually shipping within 1 business day.

NDS is the industry’s one source for drainage products, fittings, valve & meter boxes, equipment pads, landscape products, and now drip and micro irrigation products from Agrifim Irrigation Products. We are committed to providing the highest quality products and services to meet and exceed our customers expectations, while combining the personal touch and concern of an employee owner.