Orbit Irrigation Products

Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc, located in Salt Lake City, UT, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of irrigation products for residential and commercial markets and has been in business since 1986. It distributes over 2,000 products to 40 countries on five continents.

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Orbit was acquired by Husqvarna Group in December 2021.[1] [2]

History

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In the 1950s, Max Ericksen founded a sprinkler and plumbing products distribution company. The company grew and developed a proprietary line of irrigation products. In the 1970s that division of the company was incorporated as Orbit Irrigation. Today, Orbit is a leading retail brand for irrigation and watering products.[3]

Product line

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Orbit Irrigation Products provides products in five irrigation categories:

  • Underground irrigation is provided by the WaterMaster product line that includes sprinkler timers, valves, accessories, tools and sprinkler heads.
  • The DripMaster line is designed for delicate drip-water applications in areas with special needs (e.g., gardens, flower beds, container plants, trees and ground cover).
  • Hose-end applications are met in the SunMate product line, including sprinklers, timers, pistols, nozzles and wands.
  • Mist cooling is provided by the ArizonaMist product line for residential or commercial properties, as well as portable personal applications.
  • The professional, or commercial, line of Orbit products are under the name Hydro-Rain. https://hydrorain.com/

References

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  1. ^ "Husqvarna Group to acquire Orbit Irrigation in the U.S., creating the global market leader in residential watering". Husqvarna Group. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
  2. ^ Equity, Platinum. "Platinum Equity To Sell Orbit Irrigation To Husqvarna Group". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
  3. ^ "Orbit Irrigation Products Profile". Top Workplaces. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
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