Livin' The Drain
Global Drain Technologies (GDT) is a leader in manufacturing drainage system products and providing drainage solutions that work. Our passion for excellence and perfection continually drives us to seek innovations for both indoor and outdoor drainage systems for a range of facilities. We offer purpose-built and industry-specific drainage solutions that are unique to each industry we serve.
When it comes to excellent drainage design principles, we are the best bet as our experts are well-grounded in the experience specific to each application and understand the consequences of inadequate drainage systems, whether inside a facility or outdoors.
The Story Behind
The Slot Drain
Slot Drain was invented and patented by Glen Kehler in 1986. During his 30-year career as a concrete construction professional, Glen found himself wondering why standard industrial drainage plans so often call for an expensive four-slope floor process and an inefficient graded trench drain.
Over the past three decades, Slot Drain Systems has been specified by architects and engineers throughout North America, and can be found in farms, warehouses, FDA-regulated food and beverage manufacturing facilities, homes, poolsides, slaughterhouses, zoos, aquariums, car washes, and automotive facilities.
Now, as a division of Global Drain Technologies, Slot Drain Systems is intent on taking the original slot drain design to even greater heights, creating many new products and expanding into new drainage market segments.
Slot Drain Systems’ team of professionals are proud to assist you with any surface drainage project, offering drainage solutions that are as effective as they are aesthetically pleasing.
OUR BRANDS
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FoodSafe Drains focuses on high-quality sanitary drainage systems for the food and beverage industries. FoodSafe Drains provide drainage solutions for facilities that deal with meat, poultry, seafood, pet food, as well as wineries and breweries.
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Slot Drain Systems are the world’s first slotted trench drainage solution that excludes traditional grates. Slot Drain Systems focus on manufacturing purpose-built drainage systems for farms, warehouses, regulated manufacturing facilities, residencies, automotive facilities, car washes, zoos, and agricultural facilities.
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LandScape Drains manufactures sleek, stylish, and easy-to-maintain drainage systems for pools, patios, walkways, sidewalks, and courtyards. We provide the go-to solution for landscape professionals who need to install perfect drainage systems.
