Irrigation Industry Awards
Valmont Irrigation continues to show leadership in the irrigation equipment industry through field-tested technology advancements. These show the commitment Valmont has to deliver durable and reliable products to our customers.
For this, Valley has recently won multiple prestigious awards.
AE50 Winner 2010
ASABE Awarded Two Valley Products the 2010 AE50 Award
GPS Guidance and BaseStation2-SM from Valley Irrigation were recently recognized with AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) at the Ag Connect show in Orlando.
Presidential "E Star" Award
Valmont Industries Honored with U.S. Commerce Department's Presidential "E Star" Award
The “E Star” Award recognizes continued superior performance in increasing or promoting exports. This honor places Valmont Industries among the elite group of U.S. companies receiving recognition for supporting export activity.
The Presidential “E” Award was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, to recognize persons, firms, or organizations that contribute significantly to increasing United States exports.
ASABE Awarded Two Valley Technology Products their Highest Award
Valley Tracker Mobile and the AutoPilot Linear Control Panel with GPS Ready positioning from Valley Irrigation were recently recognized with 2009 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).
World Ag Expo Top 10 New Products Awards
Top 10 WAE Award
Tracker Mobile from Valley Irrigation was recognized as a Top 10 New Product during the 2009 World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. The Top 10 New Products Award is presented annually to the ten most recognized and innovative products that were released in that year.
The new Valley Tracker Mobile feature allows producers to remotely check the status of center pivot and linear irrigation equipment and control their operations through a Web-enabled Smartphone if a Tracker is installed.
Valley Irrigation was also awarded with the Top 10 New Products Honorable Mention at the 2009 World Ag Expo in Tulare, for GPS Ready control panels. Each year, these ten product winners are showcased at the World Ag Expo's New Product Center. Visit World Ag Expo for more information on the 2009 Top 10 New Products.
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Pictured (left to right):
Doug York - IA
Leonard Adams - Valmont Global Irrigation
Stephen Smith - IA
Craig Malsam - Valmont Global Irrigation
Bernhard Kiep - Valmont Global Irrigation
Photo courtesy of Irrigation Association.
Irrigation Association New Product Award Winner
The Valley AutoPilot Linear Control Panel with GPS was presented as the winner of the Irrigation Association's New Product Contest at the 2008 Irrigation Association Show. "We're honored that the AutoPilot Linear control panel was recognized by the Irrigation Association," states Jake LaRue, P.E., International Project and Product Support Manager, Valmont Global Irrigation. "This award helps illustrate that Valley is dedicated to helping producers increase efficiency through advanced technologies."
Since its founding in 2002, the contest has helped companies reach a large audience, spotlight new products and services, and maximize their reputation for innovation. For more information on the New Product Contest, visit the Irrigation Association online.
International Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID)WatSave Technology Award
Werner and Herbert Arns of Brazil, long-time Valley customers, were presented with the 2007 ICID WatSave Technology Award for their measurable conservation of water through the use of Valley center pivots in rice production. The ICID WatSave Award is granted annually to an individual or team who has exhibited an outstanding contribution to water conservation.
In 1999, Werner and Herbert Arns put 24 years of surface flooding behind them; they began to successfully grow rice via mechanized irrigation with a Valley center pivot. Since then, the center pivot has not only allowed the Arnses to conserve more water during the temperate months of October and November, but also has led to increased water savings by 50%, decreasing production costs. The Arnses have invested in three additional Valley center pivots and intend to purchase more in the coming years. Use of Valley center pivots in the Arnses' 1600-hectare field allows for multiple crop rotations and a switch to minimum tillage crop production.