1965
Netafim, Blass sign
agreement to produce
1st commercial dripper
Engineer and inventor Simcha Blass carries out tests on the world's first dripper device from the early-to-mid 1960s.
1966
Netafim Introduces
World's First Dripper
Netafim develops the world's first dripper – an in-line laminar dripper.
1966
Netafim's first sale
Netafim completes its first sale, supplying drip irrigation equipment to Israeli wine grape growers.
1966
Yehuda Zohar
promotes drip irrigation
Israeli Agriculture Ministry field service advisor convinces agricultural settlements to install experimental drip system.
1967
Israel Desert Project
Netafim supplies drip irrigation equipment to vegetable growers in Israel's southern Arava desert, turning it into an agricultural powerhouse.
1970
Turbulent water passage
resolves clogging problems
To resolve the in-line laminar dripper's clogging problems, Netafim acquires the rights to the turbulent water passage patent registered by Hydroplan Ltd.
1973
Kibbutz Magal partners with Netafim
Netafim Hatzerim adds Kibbutz Magal as a partner.
1975
First Drip Irrigation
of Cotton
Netafim drip solutions used for first time to grow cotton.
1975
Netafim Introduces
On-line Non-compensated Dripper
To lower the cost of transporting its increasingly popular drippers worldwide, Netafim develops a compact on-line
non-compensated dripper.
1978
Netafim introduces
world's first PC dripper
Netafim develops PC Dripper, the first pressure-compensated dripper that delivers a uniform flow rate in sloped areas.
1978
Kibbutz Yiftach
Partners with Netafim
Netafim Hatzerim adds Kibbutz Yiftach as a partner.
1979
First drip irrigation
of sugarcane
Netafim drip solutions used for first time to grow sugarcane.
1982
Netafim introduces RAM,
world's first integral PC dripper
Recognizing the potential of reusable drippers and easy-to-rewind dripperlines for open-field irrigation, Netafim develops the RAM multi-seasonal dripper.
1985
Netafim Addresses
Wastewater Challenges
Recognizing the adverse effects of treated wastewater on drip irrigation, Netafim introduces a range of wastewater solutions.
1988
First drip irrigation
of industrial tomatoes
Netafim's drip solutions used for first time to grow tomatoes for industry.
1989
Netafim introduces
Typhoon™ integral dripper
Taking into consideration farmer requirements, Netafim introduces Typhoon, an integral non-compensated dripperline for thin- and medium-walled applications.
1991
Netafim introduces
Tiran™ integral dripper
Leveraging the benefits of its innovative integral dripper technology, Netafim introduces the Tiran™ integral non-compensated dripperline for thick-walled applications.
1993
Netafim introduces
Streamline™ integral dripper
Netafim introduces the Streamline™ integral non-compensated dripperline for thin-walled applications.
1994
Netafim Establishes
Landscaping Line of Business
With traditional landscape irrigation solutions proving to be inefficient and water-wasting, Netafim enters the landscaping market.
1996
Netafim introduces
PCJ on-line compact PC dripper
Looking to enhance its greenhouse offering, Netafim develops the on-line pressure-compensated PCJ Dripper.
1997
Netafim Establishes
Greenhouse Division
After supplying drip irrigation solutions for greenhouses in the former Soviet Union, China and Mexico as early as 1990, Netafim establishes its Greenhouse Division in 1997.
1997
Netafim Introduces
MicroDrip Integral Dripper
Netafim introduces MicroDrip, an integral non-compensated dripper for small-scale planting.
1998
Netafim Introduces
Arrow Dripper for Precise Positioning
Netafim introduces the non-compensated Arrow Dripper, which distributes the flow rate among 2 to 4 irrigation points using a manifold distributor.
1998
Hatzerim, Magal
and Yiftach Merge
Netafim Hatzerim, Netafim Magal and Netafim Yiftach merge to create Netafim (ACS) Ltd.
1999
Netafim Introduces
TurboNet™ Water Passage
As more fields are being drip irrigated with hard water sources, Netafim and Hydroplan introduce patented TurboNet labyrinth water passage technology.
1999
Netafim Enters Sprinkler
Market with SuperNet™
Netafim enters the sprinkler market with the release of the SuperNet pressure-compensated micro-sprinkler.
2000
Netafim launches
GyroNet™ micro-sprinkler
Looking to expand its sprinkler offering, Netafim releases the GyroNet micro-sprinkler.
2001
Netafim Releases
CoolNet Mist Emitter
Specially designed for cooling and humidifying greenhouses, nurseries and livestock houses, CoolNet releases micro-sized droplets at a relatively low pressure.
2001
Netafim Introduces
UniRam™ Integral PC Dripper
Netafim develops UniRam, the first generation of drippers for hard water, thereby providing significant advantages for orchard and greenhouse irrigation.
2002
Breakthrough Greenhouse
Project in Mexico
Netafim embarks on its first large-scale greenhouse project at the Los Pinos farm.
2002
Netafim Releases
StripNet™ PC Strip Emitter
Used for mitigating frost in vineyards and cooling trellised crops, StripNet has a regulating mechanism making it suitable for hillside applications or long rows.
2003
First European Wine Meeting
"First European wine meeting" brings vineyard drip irrigation to the Old World
2003
Netafim Releases
SpinNet™ Micro-Sprinkler
Netafim releases the SpinNet upside-down micro-sprinkler that is suitable for greenhouses, nurseries and net houses.
2003
Netafim Introduces
DripNet PC™ Integral Dripper
Netafim introduces the new-generation DripNet PC for open-field row crops such as vegetables, sugarcane and coffee beans.
2003
Netafim Introduces NetaJet™
Nutrigation™ System
Netafim introduces NetaJet, an advanced Nutrigation™ system for greenhouses and open-field crops.
2003
Netafim Acquires Italy's IMaGO
Netafim acquires the Italian irrigation solution provider.
2004
Netafim Introduces
IrriWise™ Monitoring System
Netafim introduces the IrriWise wireless monitoring system.
2004
Netafim Introduces
Mist Guard Controller
Netafim introduces the Mist Guard misting/frost mitigate controller for greenhouses and orchards.
2005
Netafim Introduces
DripNet™ PC Anti-siphon Dripper
Netafim introduces the DripNet PC AS dripper for subsurface medium- and thick-walled applications.
2005
Netafim Introduces
FertiKit™ Family
Netafim introduces the FertiKit family of Nutrigation™ solutions for open-field and soil applications.
2005
Netafim Introduces
NMC-Pro Irrigation Controller
Netafim introduces the NMC-Pro irrigation controller covering medium-to-large applications.
2005
Netafim Introduces
NMC-Junior Irrigation Controller
A smaller version of the NMC-Pro controller, the NMC-Junior irrigation controller handles agricultural applications covering small areas operated by a limited number of water valves.
2005
Netafim Introduces
Climate Controllers
Netafim introduces the NMC-Junior Climate and NMC 64 Climate controllers – efficient, reliable and user-friendly systems that help growers manage environmental conditions in any greenhouse.
2005
Netafim Acquires Share of
South Africa's Vegtech
Netafim acquires 50% of South Africa's leading greenhouse irrigation solution provider.
2006
Netafim Establishes
Mining Division
Initially involved in the mining sector in the 1990s in the US, Netafim expands its mining business in Latin America, particularly in Chile, and establishes its Mining Division.
2006
Netafim Acquires Peru's Tiponet
Netafim acquires Peru's leading irrigation solution provider.
2006
Netafim Introduces
CapiNet™ On-line Dripper
Netafim introduces the CapiNet on-line dripper for greenhouses and nurseries.
2006
Netafim Introduces PCJ
Bubbler for High Flow Rates
Netafim introduces the PCJ high flow (HF) on-line compact pressure-compensated bubbler.
2006
Markstone, Tene
Acquire Netafim Share
Markstone Capital Partners Group and Tene Investment Funds acquire share of Netafim.
2007
South African Greenhouse Project
Netafim supplies head control and automation equipment for South African farming community project.
2007
Botswana Government
Greenhouse Project
Netafim battles Mother Nature in installing head control and irrigation room system.
2007
Netafim Introduces World's
First Low-Flow Dripper
A major step in the dripper flow-reduction revolution, Netafim launches DripNet PC™ 0.6 l/hr, the world's first regulated low-flow dripper (LFD).
2007
Netafim Introduces
SingleNet Control System
Netafim introduces the SingleNet single-cable system for improving the control and monitoring of valves.
2008
Netafim Releases
MegaNet™ Sprinkler
Netafim releases the MegaNet™ sprinkler featuring the market's highest water distribution uniformity.
2008
Netafim Releases
VibroNet™ Micro-Emitter
Netafim introduces the VibroNet upside-down micro-emitter featuring a vibrating system for greenhouses and nurseries.
2008
Netafim Acquires
Majority Stake of Revaho
Netafim acquires 75% of the Dutch-based leading European greenhouse irrigation and solution provider.
2008
Netafim Acquires France's Eden
Netafim acquires France's leading landscape irrigation solution provider.
2008
Netafim Acquires
Chile's Riegosistemas
Netafim buys out its partners to fully acquire Chile's leading irrigation solution provider.
2008
Largest Greenhouse Park in Mexico
Netafim provides comprehensive greenhouse solution at Mexico's AgroPark.
2009
Netafim Introduces
NMC-XL Irrigation Controller
Taking the NMC-Pro controller to another level, the NMC-XL irrigation controller works with irrigation systems featuring multi-head control systems.
2009
Netafim Introduces
RadioNet Wireless System
Netafim introduces RadioNet, an advanced wireless radio system for Netafim and third-party controllers.
2010
Mega Sugarcane Project in Peru
Netafim supplies drip irrigation systems to Maple Energy as part of a mega sugarcane-to-ethanol project.
2010
Greenhouse project for
leading private tomato grower
Netafim supplies system for the world's largest privately owned tomato-growing company, South Africa's ZZ2, in its first greenhouse project.
2011
Large-Scale Sugarcane
Project in Senegal
Netafim provides water infrastructure and drip irrigation system for 4,000-hectare project in Senegal.
2011
Greenhouse Project in Russia
Netafim supplies a comprehensive solution for growing roses in a 15-ha glass greenhouse in Russia.
2011
Netafim Introduces
NMC Pro Climate Controller
Netafim releases the NMC Pro Climate controller for multiple greenhouses.
2011
Permira Acquires
Majority Netafim Stake
European private equity fund Permira acquires majority stake in Netafim.
2012
Netafim Introduces
Aries™ Integral Dripper
Netafim introduces Aries, an integral non-compensated dripper for thick-walled applications.
2012
Netafim Introduces uManage™
Crop Management System
Bringing in-field control and monitoring to a new level, uManage is an advanced real-time decision support system (DSS) for open-field farmers and greenhouse operations.
2013
Netafim wins Stockholm
Industry Water Award
Netafim is honored to have been named the 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award (SIWA) Laureate.
2015
Netafim celebrates 50
Years of Shaping the Future
Based on the theme “50 Years of Shaping the Future,” Netafim celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2016
Netafim opens advanced
plant in China
The company’s 17th factory worldwide aims to meet the country’s growing demand for water-saving solutions.
2016
Netafim acquires Central America’s RyM
Netafim acquires majority share in leading Central American irrigation solutions provider and subsequently establishes Netafim Central America subsidiary.