Deere Acquires Leading Drip Irrigation Company; Expands Water Technologies Business

***LawnCafe*** · 06-03-2008, 10:58 AM

MOLINE, Illinois (May 29, 2008) — Deere & Company announced today it has completed the acquisition of T-Systems International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, California, to expand the company’s growing John Deere Water Technologies operation, formed in 2006.

"T-Systems International is a highly regarded global company with premier products, experienced talent, strong distribution and established operations in key agricultural irrigation markets," said Michael McGrady, president of John Deere Water Technologies. "The addition of T-Systems expands John Deere Water Technologies' manufacturing footprint to three countries with marketing in over sixty."

Established in 1977, T-Systems International manufactures and sells products for agricultural, nursery, landscape, mining and greenhouse applications, with manufacturing facilities in Australia, France and the United States.

John Deere Water Technologies is a manufacturer of high performance plastic micro and drip irrigation products for the agricultural, nursery, landscape, and greenhouse markets headquartered in San Marcos, California. John Deere Water Technologies is among the world's leading providers of high performance precision irrigation.

John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.

Oak Forest Lawns · 06-03-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LawnCafe

..... Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.

Yeah, it was pretty innovative to put throwaway mowers in big-box stores...

AmEdge · 06-03-2008, 04:50 PM

I wonder how long it will be before the "acquire" Hunter or Rainbird.

Oak Forest Lawns · 06-03-2008, 09:53 PM

Has anyone used any of JD's irrigation products? It would be interesting to read feedback of quality, performance, price, and so on. Just for kicks.

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Originally Posted by AmEdge

I wonder how long it will be before the "acquire" Hunter or Rainbird.

From the looks of this article, they already have Rainbird.

http://www.johndeerelandscapes.com/_...Irrg_index.asp

Answer to my own wonderings: Never mind!

AmEdge · 06-03-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Oak Forest Lawns

Has anyone used any of JD's irrigation products? It would be interesting to read feedback of quality, performance, price, and so on. Just for kicks.

From the looks of this article, they already have Rainbird.

http://www.johndeerelandscapes.com/_...Irrg_index.asp

Answer to my own wonderings: Never mind!

Well, they sell Rainbird. and Hunter as well. I just wonder how long it will be before they own them.

**gusbuster** · 06-04-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AmEdge

Well, they sell Rainbird. and Hunter as well. I just wonder how long it will be before they own them.

I don't think it would ever happen.

Both companies are strong companies.

Now a Hunter\Rainbird company.....wow.

Hunter really doesn't have any homeowner stuff in the big box stores as far as I know, yet RainBird has it's foot in the door for both residential market as well as the commercial side. Now to think of it.....that will never happen anytime soon.

Regarding the company just taken over......WHO?

It's a CA company yet I've never have heard of them. They must do irrigation stuff for the farmers.

Toddo · 06-28-2008, 01:00 AM

The future will be all about water conservation...look for more of these type of acquisitions moving forward.

S.I. · 07-09-2008, 03:43 AM

Friends don't let friends drive green.

mdandl · 07-09-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by S.I.

Friends don't let friends drive green.

Must be that the FReinds have never owned GREEN

no brown lawns · 07-30-2008, 08:32 PM

It's been 2 month and I seen piece in the local paper that mentioned an outfit that Installed drip irrigation to potential who had land and wanted or considering a garden and wanted drip irrigation and making a killing doing it.

Event hough, there are outfit that offer this type of product, there are way to make it apart of your local add incentive to the service you offer. I've even pondered the though of offering it to my local here!

After all when your paying anywhere between 1.59 per lb of fresh produce it sound economically feasiable!

However, you don't need someone like John deer to capitalize on this in get your products!
Your local retailer will do just fine, as long as you have a market for it!

Just something to ponder!

06-03-2008, 10:58 AM	#1
*LawnCafe* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 4 iTrader: (0) Posts: 342	Deere Acquires Leading Drip Irrigation Company; Expands Water Technologies Business MOLINE, Illinois (May 29, 2008) — Deere & Company announced today it has completed the acquisition of T-Systems International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, California, to expand the company’s growing John Deere Water Technologies operation, formed in 2006. "T-Systems International is a highly regarded global company with premier products, experienced talent, strong distribution and established operations in key agricultural irrigation markets," said Michael McGrady, president of John Deere Water Technologies. "The addition of T-Systems expands John Deere Water Technologies' manufacturing footprint to three countries with marketing in over sixty." Established in 1977, T-Systems International manufactures and sells products for agricultural, nursery, landscape, mining and greenhouse applications, with manufacturing facilities in Australia, France and the United States. John Deere Water Technologies is a manufacturer of high performance plastic micro and drip irrigation products for the agricultural, nursery, landscape, and greenhouse markets headquartered in San Marcos, California. John Deere Water Technologies is among the world's leading providers of high performance precision irrigation. John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe. __________________ CLICK HEREto be a Lawncafe member absolutely free. Want to advertise here? Got a newsworthy press release? Send it to us! Click image above.

06-03-2008, 04:50 PM	#3
AmEdge Just a landscaper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 34 iTrader: (0) Posts: 4,586	I wonder how long it will be before the "acquire" Hunter or Rainbird. __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." -- John Quincy Adams "It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning." - Henry Ford

07-09-2008, 03:43 AM	#8
S.I. Java beaner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central WY Age: 29 iTrader: (0) Posts: 423	Friends don't let friends drive green. __________________ Don't sweat the petty things, pet the sweaty things

06-28-2008, 01:00 AM	#7
Toddo New Decaf Drinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Age: 32 iTrader: (0) Posts: 3	The future will be all about water conservation...look for more of these type of acquisitions moving forward.

07-30-2008, 08:32 PM	#10
no brown lawns Java beaner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: arkansas iTrader: (0) Posts: 867	It's been 2 month and I seen piece in the local paper that mentioned an outfit that Installed drip irrigation to potential who had land and wanted or considering a garden and wanted drip irrigation and making a killing doing it. Event hough, there are outfit that offer this type of product, there are way to make it apart of your local add incentive to the service you offer. I've even pondered the though of offering it to my local here! After all when your paying anywhere between 1.59 per lb of fresh produce it sound economically feasiable! However, you don't need someone like John deer to capitalize on this in get your products! Your local retailer will do just fine, as long as you have a market for it! Just something to ponder!