Oatey’s QuickDrain expands use of rPET in design

A longtime producer of materials for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, Cleveland-based Oatey Co. has announced that its QuickDrain shower system will use more sustainable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in its design.

All QuickDrain systems will now include PET material composed of 100-percent-recycled plastic bottles and will be fully recyclable. The system includes WallDrain, a linear drain system for showers that is built into the wall instead of the floor surface.

QuickDrain, which is part of L.R. Brands under the Oatey umbrella of companies, says that PET is a strong, lightweight, economical and shatterproof material that does not degrade over time and is easy to cut and very sturdy when drilled into joists.

It says it plans to use PET in the construction of its vertical installation panel and furring strips.

“At QuickDrain, we have seen time and time again the exceptional performance that PET delivers in our shower systems, and we are pleased to be able to add it to WallDrain,” QuickDrain Director of Wholesale Product and Channel Marlee Gannon says. “By expanding our use of PET, we’re making it easier than ever for contractors and end users to elevate their shower design while also continuing to build on our commitment to sustainability.”