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Press Releases
Valmont in the News
Valley Simplifies Remote Irrigation Management with Tracker™ Mobile – June 2008 – With the introduction of Valley Tracker Mobile, irrigators now have access to the latest technology for remote management of their pivots and linears.
Valley Announces Performance Plus Dealer Awards – January 2008 – Valmont Irrigation recently announced that more than 80 dealers from throughout North America earned a Valley Performance Plus Dealer designation for outstanding sales performance by delivering the highest standards of service and product support to its mechanized irrigation customers.
Growers Can't Assume Water Quality Won't Change – December 2007 –
Growers across the country may not know the subtle, yet significant, changes their water quality is undergoing simply because they can’t see the evidence yet.
Growers Invest in Future Profitability with Valley® BaseStation2 – October 2007 –
With commodity prices and land values reaching record levels, the opportunity for greater
profitability leads more growers to invest in technology for greater control of their operation.
Grower with Valley Pivots Awarded WatSave Award from ICID – October 2007 –
The International Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) presented the prestigious WatSave award to Werner
and Herbert Arns of Brazil on October 5, 2007 for their innovative and efficient use of water while growing rice.
Valley® shows growers how watering corners can be a cost-effective decision
– August 2007 – Now Valley® is making it easier for its customers to “do the math”
when it comes to calculating ROI for its irrigation equipment to see how quickly the operation can
achieve greater profitability.
Valley® single span engine drive meets needs for small fields without power – June 2007 – Valmont Irrigation introduces its Valley® Single Span Engine Drive as the premier irrigation solution for small fields under 10 acres.
Valley® to feature “Precision Irrigation Made Easy®” – April 2007 – Valmont Irrigation has announced a new brand position to reflect their demonstrated evolution into precise water application.
Valley® PolySpan™ Provides Superior Corrosion Protection – January 2007 – In a period of less than one growing season, certain farm chemicals or corrosive water can begin to take a toll on irrigation pipes. In a few years, this may lead to major repairs and replacement of expensive machine parts, depending on the level of corrosive material in the water.
Valmont Introduces Multi-Purpose Cart for Linear Irrigation – October 2006 – With the introduction of the Valley linear multi-purpose cart, Valmont Irrigation has advanced its line of linear machines to include more versatility for growers with large rectangular, square and irregular fields.
Valley Touts Energy-Wise Oil Hydraulic-to-Electric Pivot Conversions – October 2006 – Electricity is the most convenient and versatile form of energy to run center pivots. Efficient oil hydraulic-drive-to-electric-drive conversion packages from Valley are specifically engineered for oil hydraulic-drive machines, providing a solution that looks as good as it performs.
Pivot Preventative Maintenance Equates to Savings in the Long Run – October 2006 – A preventative maintenance schedule is to a center pivot what an engine tune up is to a race car. To operate at peak efficiency, each machine requires proper care and maintenance.
Valley BaseStation2 Allows Greater Focus on Energy Conservation – July 2006 – Technology focused on conserving energy is the philosophy that drives the newest Valley control product.
Valley® Introduces a New Pivot Choice - The 7000 series – February 2006 – Valmont Irrigation, the world's largest manufacturer of mechanized irrigation equipment, announces an industry exclusive with the introduction of structure choices - the new 7000 series joins the proven 8000 series in Valley performance.
Valley Announces Winners of Performance Plus Dealer Designation – February 2006 – Valmont Irrigation recently announced 72 North American Valley dealers that earned a Valley Performance Plus Dealer designation for outstanding sales performance by delivering the highest standards of service and product support to its mechanized irrigation customers.
Valley Controls Tracker™ SP Provides State-of-the-Art Remote Irrigation Managment – December 2005 – Valmont Irrigation recently introduced the Valley Controls Tracker SP, allowing growers the ability to remotely monitor and control many pivot operations and activity, including field position.
Valley Introduces Another Solution for Irrigation on Challenging Soils – September 2005 – Valley Irrigation is adding to its line of products for managing pivot tracks, with the release of the Spider Quad Drive. The new product was first displayed at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, NE.
Valley Irrigation Has Growers Seeing Double – August 2005 – Center pivot irrigation is moving into the Southwestern United States in a whole new way. Valmont Irrigation is marketing a pivot under the Valley brand that has two sets of spans, to provide unique management control over water.
Valley Introduces Rut Solution for Especially Challenging Soils – June 1, 2005 – Irrigation season will be much easier for some growers if they don't have to deal with wheel ruts. Certain soil types make this a challenge, and Valley is coming to the rescue.
Valmont Names Leonard Adams New President for Irrigation Division – March 29, 2005 – Leonard M. Adams has been promoted to Group President for Valmont's North American Irrigation and Tubing businesses. In this position, Adams will be responsible for the operation, profitability and growth of these major business units.
Valley Introduces New Pivot Monitoring Device – February 12, 2005 – Growers now have another option for monitoring pivots, as Valmont Irrigation, the manufacturer of Valley Irrigation products, introduces the Valley Controls Tracker.
Valley Irrigation Giving Away Trips Around the World – July 26, 2004 – Valley Irrigation has changed the face of the earth, by being the first company in the world to market center pivot irrigation technology. To celebrate the 50th anniversary, the company is giving away trips around the world.
Valley Irrigation Web Site Gets a New Look – July 26, 2004 – Valley Irrigation has changed the face of the earth, by being the first company in the world to market center pivot irrigation technology. They've also changed the look of their web site, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the center pivot, a tool that changed farming as we know it today.
Valley Irrigation Celebrating the Start of a Revolution – July 26, 2004 – Valley Irrigation is celebrating the start of a revolution. Fifty years ago, the first Valley center pivot was sold after Robert B. Daugherty, the founder of Valmont Irrigation, purchased the patent from a farmer.
Valley Irrigation Offers Another Linear Option – February 10, 2004 – Linear irrigation is one way for growers to maximize productivity on their fields, while minimizing labor. Valley Irrigation is now adding another linear model to its product line, this one appropriate even for smaller, irregular-shaped fields.
New V-3 Drive Unit Is a Wheel Rut Solution – September 8, 2003 – Valley® announces a solution to the issue of wheel ruts under center pivot irrigation systems. The new V-3 Drive provides growers with more flotation from their irrigation tires, by adding a third tire at each drive unit. This third tire increases flotation by 50%, providing an excellent solution in challenging soil types.
Irrigation Water Savings Just Got Easier – September 8, 2003 – Irrigation water savings just got easier. Valley® has entered into a development project with Agrilink, International Inc., to connect a soil moisture probe with a center pivot control panel. Agrilink is a major supplier of soil moisture sensors and irrigation technology services to the agricultural industry.
Valley Controls Pocket Pro Revolutionizes Pivot Control – September 8, 2003 – Valley® is announcing full commercial release of a product that will add hours back in to an irrigator's day. The Valley Controls Pocket Pro allows growers to monitor and control their center pivots from a personal digital assistant (PDA) with cell phone capabilities.
Northeast Community College Offers Degree in Irrigation Technology – September 8, 2003 – The pivots are still running, and the first crop of students has been planted at Northeast Community College to study Irrigation Technology. The curriculum was developed as a joint effort between Northeast Community College and Valmont Irrigation.
Water Experts from Valmont to Address World Forum on Water – March 19, 2003 – Water experts from business, government and academia, including water experts from Valmont Industries, Inc., are gathering at an international forum to discuss a number of global water issues, including the scarcity of fresh water, which is expected to be a key issue around the earth in the next two decades.
Valmont Announces the Opening of New Distribution Center – October 30, 2002 – Valmont Irrigation announces the opening of its 4th parts distribution center in the United States, this one located in McCook, Nebraska, near its new state-of-the-art irrigation manufacturing facility.
Valley® Advances Irrigation Management to the Next Level – September 9, 2002 – Product advances being announced by Valley Irrigation will allow producers to take irrigation management to the next level.
Valley Controls Pocket Pro Revolutionizes Pivot Control – September 9, 2002 – Valley® is announcing limited production release of a product that will allow growers to monitor and control their center pivots from a personal digital assistant (PDA) with cell phone capabilities.
Valmont® Introduces Upgrades to its Control Panel Line and an All-New Entry-Level Control Panel – March 18, 2002 – Valmont Industries, manufacturer of industry-leading Valley® mechanized irrigation systems, announces upgrades to two computer-based control panels and the release of a new entry-level control panel.
Valmont® McCook Facility Enjoys Successful Start-up – November 9, 2000 – Valmont Irrigation announces its state-of-the art irrigation equipment manufacturing facility here is off to a successful start, setting new standards for dealer and customer satisfaction in product quality and timely delivery.
Valmont® Irrigation Launches One-Span Spinner Product – July 31, 2000 – Growers with small fields or limited access to electricity now have access to the advantages of center pivot irrigation with the Valley Spinner™, a single span and tower driven by water pressure.
Valmont Offers Premier Line of Corrosion-Resistant Pipe – Valmont Irrigation® announces the availability of stainless steel pipe, providing customers a new option to maximize the longevity of their irrigation equipment. The stainless steel pipe compliments the industry's premier corrosion resistant pipe, PolySpan™ Lined Pipe.
Valley® Precision Corner™ Offers Alternative to Flood Irrigation – Growers looking for uniform, high yields and an alternative to scarce labor are turning to the Valley® Precision Corner™ to make furrow-irrigated fields more productive and profitable. |
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