A.E.R.T. Commences Construction on New Watts, Oklahoma, Plastic Recycling Facility
Springdale, Ark. — September 22, 2008 — Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies (A.E.R.T.), a leading plastics recycler and manufacturer of green composite building products, announced today that construction has commenced on its 70,000 square-foot plastic recycling facility on a 60-acre site near Watts, Oklahoma. Crossland Construction has started the initial dirt and runoff retention work on the site, which will be followed by construction of new buildings and infrastructure. The new state-of-the-art polyethylene film and packaging waste recycling facility is being built next to an existing agriculture facility that is being converted for use in the project.
“The plant will wash, clean, and separate polyethylene materials such as polyethylene food packaging and wrapping films and will utilize A.E.R.T. recycling technology to provide us with consistently lower cost raw material. As this plant helps us to contain our costs by sourcing our own raw material, the pricing power we gain will benefit consumers and the expense reduction will benefit our stockholders,” stated A.E.R.T. President, Tim Morrison. “Upon successful completion of the Watts construction project, A.E.R.T. will further demonstrate that sustainability and affordability are the hallmark of the A.E.R.T. difference.”
A 70,000 square-foot building was delivered by the manufacturer, Metco Supply, on October 15, 2008. The framing and walls of the structure are complete. Once the roof is installed, finishing of the interior will begin.
Currently, A.E.R.T. expects that this facility will be in initial operation in the spring of 2009.
The facility is designed for LEED certification, with no stormwater discharged from the site and no potable water used in the manufacturing process. The energy-efficient design includes a habitat for protected species and low emissions.
