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IRRIGATION

Toro Introduces Aqua-Traxx Azul® REvive™
Toro Introduces Aqua-Traxx Azul® • Supports growers and their custom-
REvive™ ers in achieving their Environmental,
Toro is extending its leadership in Social, and Governance (ESG) goals
precision irrigation with the launch of by incorporating recycled materials
Toro® Aqua-Traxx Azul® REvive™, into agricultural production products.
an innovative new drip tape engi- • Same consistent, uniform water ap-
neered with recycled resins to foster plication and performance growers
circularity in agricultural plastics. It
is specifically designed for growers expect from Aqua-Traxx Azul.
and agricultural operations seeking Aqua-Traxx Azul REvive builds on • “Toro has built its legacy on un-
to minimize environmental impact the trusted quality and performance derstanding growers’ needs and de-
without compromising performance. foundation of the original Aqua-Traxx livering reliable, high-performance
“Growers across the Americas count Azul – conserving water, reducing la- drip irrigation solutions,” says Ralf
on Aqua-Traxx Azul for its superior bor, and minimizing the risk of clog- San Jose, director of marketing for
performance and exceptional clog ging – while also fostering land stew- Toro’s Precision Irrigation Business.
resistance,” says Eduardo Mendías, ardship through the use of recycled “Aqua-Traxx Azul REvive reflects
product manager for Toro’s Preci- resins. our ongoing commitment to innova-
sion Irrigation Business. “With Aqua- Advantages of Toro Aqua-Traxx tion – offering growers a new way
Traxx Azul REvive, we’ve expanded Azul REvive include: to integrate sustainability into their
that value by incorporating recycled • Promotes landfill diversion and operations without sacrificing per-
resins, helping farmers reduce envi- formance. As the newest member of
ronmental impact without compro- waste reduction, contributing to re- the Aqua-Traxx Azul product family,
sponsible land stewardship.
mising irrigation quality. REvive sup- REvive helps farms take meaningful
ports farming operations in meeting • Encourages environmentally re-
their sustainability goals while deliv- sponsible end-of-season practices, steps toward circularity and environ-
ering the same confidence growers including proper disposal or recy- mental responsibility.”
expect from Toro.” cling of used materials. Circle 32 on enquiry card

Rain Bird Partners with CalWEP to Launch Direct Distribution

Program Offering Water-Conserving Irrigation Technology
who implement programs to promote RainBird’s Online Store will facilitate
sustainable water use. The DDP offers all sales and shipping transactions,
a selection of water-efficient products ensuring reliabilityand convenience.
designed to meet the needs of these “Through this new partnership,
water agencies and their millions of we’re helping agencies scale proven
customers, making it easier than ever
Rain Bird and California Water Ef- water-saving irrigation solutions fast-
ficiency Partnership (CalWEP) have for them to launch or expand their er than ever before,” says Tia Fleming,
landscape transformation and smart
joined forces to launch a new Direct irrigation efforts. The program’s prod- executive director of CalWEP. “It’s a
Distribution Program (DDP) that en- uct offerings include smart control- practical, ready-to-launch model that
ables CalWEP member agencies lers, sensors and flow meters, drip delivers real results for communities
to efficiently provide advanced wa- conversion kits, high-efficiency spray statewide.”
ter-saving smart irrigation products bodies and nozzles, and more. As a result of this partnership, Cali-
directly to their customers. Conserv- “This program not only makes it eas- fornia water agencies and their cus-
ing water resources while maintaining ier and more affordable for organiza- tomers benefit directly from smart
healthy landscapes is a core area of tions to access water-saving products irrigation solutions. Agencies can
focus at Rain Bird, and the 92-year-old but also strengthens Rain Bird’s com- easily implement customer-friendly
company is pleased to partner with mitment to sustainable water manage- programs to offer instant savings or
one of the largest membership-based ment and responsible resource use,” incentives. Customers, in turn, gain
water efficiency organizations in the says Rick Foster, principal product access to excellent products at ex-
United States on this project. manager at Rain Bird. clusively discounted prices, making
CalWEP’s membership consists of Through the DDP, California member it easier than ever to adopt water-ef-
hundreds of water utilities, public agencies gain access to discounted ficient solutions. Together, Rain Bird
agencies, and other organizations Rain Bird products, allowing them to and CalWEP are empowering com-
committed to advancing water effi- choose the best options aligned with munities to achieve meaningful wa-
ciency across California. Its members their water conservation goals. This ter conservation through smarter and
include cities, counties, water dis- allows customers to enjoy exclusive more sustainable irrigation practices.
tricts, and conservation professionals pricing and direct-to-door delivery. Circle 33 on enquiry card
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