Press Section
2008-05-06 |
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. announces that Stuart Eyring, Executive Vice President & Chief Conservation Officer, and Tres Wangsgaard, Product Development Engineering Manager, have passed the required Irrigation Association (IA) Certification Examination to become Certified Water Conservation Managers-Landscape (CWCM-L) becoming the first irrigation professionals in Utah to achieve this certification. |
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2007-08-24 |
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. is the winner of the 2007 Best of State award in the Production and Manufacturing category for Wholesale Goods in Utah. |
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2007-06-18 |
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. Announces New Website Launch |
Orbit is pleased to announce the launch of the next generation of its Orbitionline.com consumer website that delivers improved look and feel, enhanced functionality and a consumer-orientation that will provide a positive experience for all Orbit customers. The site is compilation of work from IT and Marketing departments and Crowell Advertising Agency. |
2006-07-20 |
Utah Rivers Council & Mayor Peter Corroon to Announce New Consumer Water Conservation Campaign |
The Utah Rivers Council (URC) will launch Smart Sprinkling, a new public education campaign, at a press conference hosted by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon. Orbit Irrigation Products provided both underwriting and technical support for the video, which is available for online viewing at the Smart Sprinkling website (www. utahrivers.org/smartsprinkling). |
2006-06-23 |
Stuart Erying's (Chief Conservation Officer) remark at press conference promoting "Smart Sprinkling". Orbit partners with The Utah Rivers Council to educate Utah residents on water conservation and "Smart Sprinkling." |
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2006-06-07 |
“Operation Care Package” to Support Troops in IRAQ at Orbit Irrigation Products |
Employees at Orbit Irrigation Products will be coordinating care packages containing personal hygiene products and food for the 872 Maintenance from Ogden. |
2005-10-05 |
L.R. Nelson settled with Orbit Irrigation Products for an undisclosed amount, resolving four years of litigation between the parties. |
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2005-05-11 |
New Orbit Irrigation CCO Shares Thoughts on Water Conservation Efforts |
Stuart Eyring hired as executive vice president of marketing and announced Orbit's Chief Conservation Officer. |
2005-05-09 |
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. Appoints Stuart Eyring as Chief Conservation Officer |
Orbit appoints Stuart Eyring as Chief Conservation Officer. In this new position, Eyring will serve as Orbit’s liaison to national, state and local regulatory agencies and action groups dedicated to water conservation and preservation. |
2005-04-14 |
Orbit hosts 2005 Utah Water Conservation Symposium, which focused on long-term conservation. |
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2005-03-11 |
Longer days and warmer temperatures have homeowners looking at their yards and gardens. As temperatures rise, the irrigation industry prospers. One North Salt Lake company has carved its own niche, making everything from drip kits and timers to automatic valves and rain sensors. |
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2004-12-28 |
Orbit is joining forces with Control4, the leader in IP-based home control and entertainment systems. This collaboration - to connect Orbit irrigation controllers and other products with Control4 home-automated networks - marks the first time Orbit products will have the capacity to interface with a home network. |
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2004-09-27 |
Orbit announces the release of its upgraded Control Star™ residential/light commercial sprinkler controller. |
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2004-09-27 |
The International Certification Network (IQNet) and QMI have certified that Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. has implemented and maintains a Quality Management System that fulfills the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 standard |
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2004-08-02 |
Orbit Purchases Equity Interest In Manufacturing Facility In China |
Orbit purchased its interest from Edwin McAuley Electronics Limited based in Hong Kong. |
2004-04-27 |
Orbit announces the company’s entry into the Japanese marketplace, in partnership with Tokyo-based Green.Com Japan LTD. |
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2004-03-15 |
Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. Launches Easy-To-Navigate Website www.orbitonline.com |
Orbit launchs of its newly redesigned, user-friendly website (www.orbitonline.com), featuring an online catalog, extensive product information, frequently asked questions, installation guide, free sprinkler designer software, and links to major water conservation sites. |
2004-03-01 |
Orbit Introduces Next Generation In The Flexible Pipe Irrigation Market |
Orbit launchs of Blu-Lock™ technology and systems, designed to make installation of often-complicated irrigation products a snap for the irrigation professional. |
2004-02-03 |
Orbit Irrigation Products Inc. reported that, for the year ending November 30, 2003, the company filed for more patents than at any time in its 20-year history. |
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2004-01-06 |
Centex Homes Selects Orbit For 900 New Home Development In Las Vegas |
Centex Homes has selected Orbit® Irrigation products and systems for installation in 900 new homes in the North Las Vegas area. |
2003-12-15 |
Orbit Wins First Ever Mep Manufacturer Of The Year Phoenix Award |
The award pays tribute to Orbit's success in maintaining its leadership position and profitability during the last few years when the manufacturing industry as a whole lost more than three million jobs due to economic decline. |
2003-12-08 |
Orbit formed a partnership to help reduce the amount of water needed on new turf. Utah State’s Center for Water Efficient Landscaping (CWEL) received a $12,000 gift from Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. to help more precisely understand water use of turf grasses. |
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2003-12-08 |
Focus On Quality Pays Off At Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. |
Orbit is awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification to the Quality Management System at Orbit Irrigation Products headquarters in North Salt Lake, Utah. The scope of certification applies to the design, manufacturing and distribution of Orbit’s commercial and residential irrigation products. |
2003-10-20 |
11,000 Troops Beat The Heat With Donation Of Personal Cooling Misters |
Orbit partners to provide more than $300,000 worth of personal misting products to American soldiers stationed in the Middle East. |
2003-09-08 |
Orbit announces its purchase of an equity interest in Di Tai Plastics Corporation in China. |
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2003-07-21 |
"Mist cooling is a simple and inexpensive way to effectively reduce outdoor temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. We designed our misting products to keep our customers cool and comfortable,” KC Ericksen, Orbit CEO. |
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2003-05-29 |
$5,000 Scholarship Awarded By Orbit® Irrigation Products, Inc |
Sameer Iyengar is annouced the winner of Orbit's Essay contest in ceremony in San Dieguito High School Academy. |
2003-05-19 |
Orbit announces the opening of a service office in Shanghai, China. Gregory Butters, Chief Representative, oversees the Chinese office. |
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2003-04-21 |
Water conservation is as important as ever. Orbit releases survey results stating that 64% of Americans say they plan to conserve water. |
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2003-03-24 |
Orbit announces that they will have the new Pre-Assembled Jar-Top Valve Manifold with Snap-Wire Connection System™ available for customers this spring. The easy-to-install Snap-Wire System™ is ideal for both retail and commercial customers. |
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2003-03-10 |
Orbit Structures Sales Department To Be Even More Customer-Centric |
Orbit announces that they have designed their sales and product development areas to better serve customers. |
2003-02-10 |
“Outdoor Watering Conservation – The Next Step” Orbit Announces Essay Contest |
Orbit announces an essay contest, “Outdoor Watering Conservation – The Next Step.” Winner to receive a $5,000 scholarship. |
2003-02-03 |
Orders Pouring In For Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc.’s New Above Ground Rotary Sprinkler |
Orbit announce their first of a kind above ground rotary sprinkler. Major home improvement retailers have already pre-ordered huge quantities of Orbit’s “Rotary Sprinkler on Spike.” |
2003-01-06 |
Orbit announces their newest product, the complete “Automatic Yard Watering Kit.” This innovative kit, which makes above ground watering easy to do for everyone, will be available early this spring, 2003. |
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2002-10-29 |
Bob Holiday, the former corporate director of quality at U.S. Robotics was hired as Orbit's executive vice president of quality. |
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2002-10-23 |
Orbit hires MKL Public Relations. "MKL Public Relations will help us leverage opportunities with both our external and internal audiences," KC Ericksen, Orbit CEO and President. |