The Intelligent Use of Water

Rain Bird Corporation is the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services for agricultural, residential, commercial and recreational applications in more than 130 countries worldwide. Since its beginnings in 1933, conserving water has been at the core of Rain Bird's philosophy. Exemplified in every one of its offerings, Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water is about promoting the efficient use of water in the most precise and even manner possible, minimizing waste. Rain Bird's focus on conservation extends beyond its products and services, and into educating the public-at-large on the importance of environmental preservation.

Rain Bird...A Leader in Irrigation A pioneer in the industry since 1933, Rain Bird Corporation is the largest manufacturer of irrigation equipment in the world. Based in Glendora, California, the company maintains several state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facilities in California, Arizona, Mexico, France and Sweden. Rain Bird's products can be found in nearly every country in the world.

The Beginning The rhythmic sound of a Rain Bird impact sprinkler is familiar to people around the world and has become almost synonymous with the Rain Bird company name. It began with U.S. Patent number 1,997,901, awarded on December 18, 1933, to citrus farmer Orton Englehart for a novel watering device described as a "spring-activated horizontal impact arm driven sprinkler." This durable new sprinkler revolutionized modern irrigation by distributing water farther, more evenly and more efficiently. Englehart's neighbors Clement and Mary LaFetra were so taken with the invention that in 1935 they arranged to manufacture the devices in their barn. In 1990, the impact sprinkler was designated a historical landmark of agricultural engineering by the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, placing it alongside Eli Whitney's famous cotton gin.

History of Innovation Rain Bird has celebrated a long history of innovation, evidenced today by the company's offering of more than 4000 irrigation products and 130 patents for all types of irrigation equipment. Examples of recent Rain Bird innovations include Rain Curtain Technology which ensures superior water distribution; battery operated controllers which bring automatic irrigation to areas without power; and wireless remote and central control systems which allow management of irrigation sites from a PC.

Full Product Line Backed by Worldwide Support Network Rain Bird has the widest range of products offered in the industry, including products for commercial and public properties, residential applications, and agri-products delivered to growers and agri-businesses. Rain Bird's irrigation product testing facilities is one of the largest in the world. Its proprietary process insures products' reliability and durability against the most extreme environments. Rain Bird's products are backed worldwide by a network of distributors and Authorized Service Centers.

Meeting the World's Irrigation Needs Rain Bird products keep life-giving water flowing to agricultural farms, sprawling amusement parks, sports fields, golf courses, botanical gardens and private homes in more than 130 countries around the world. Renowned landscapes flourish with the help of Rain Bird irrigation products. Any fan of World cup soccer has seen Rain Bird-irrigated turf at such noted sites as Rome's Olympic Stadium and the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid. Golfers will find Rain Bird irrigation products on the world's top golf courses, including Pine Valley Golf Course and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Still, Rain Bird has remained true to its agricultural roots by continually advancing the boundaries of irrigation technology and providing products that enable farmers and growers to feed the world.

Rain Bird...The Intelligent Use of Water At every step, Rain Bird focuses on the most efficient use of the planet's most valuable resource--water. This concern shows in all of Rain Bird's irrigation products. It shows in the design aids, irrigation calculators, seminars and training programs that Rain Bird provides for its customers. Most importantly, the "Intelligent Use of Water" shows in lush landscaping, green parks, beautiful golf courses and abundant crops worldwide. Quality products, water-saving innovations, worldwide service and support are all which make Rain Bird the irrigation industry leader.