Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc, located in

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, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of

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products for

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markets and has been in business since 1986. It distributes over 2,000 products to 40

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on five

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s. Orbit was acquired by Husqvarna Group in December 2021.

History

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.

Product line

Orbit Irrigation Products provides products in five irrigation categories: * Underground irrigation is provided by the ''WaterMaster'' product line that includes

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timers,

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s and sprinkler heads. * The ''DripMaster'' line is designed for delicate drip-water applications in areas with special needs (e.g.,

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beds, container

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s and

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). *

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-end applications are met in the ''SunMate'' product line, including sprinklers, timers, pistols, nozzles and wands. *

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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

External links

Official website
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