<p>Netafim, Blass sign</p>
<p> agreement to produce</p>
<p> 1st commercial dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>World's First Dripper</p>

1966

Netafim Introduces


World's First Dripper

Netafim develops the world's first dripper – an in-line laminar dripper.

<p>Netafim's first sale</p>

1966

Netafim's first sale

Netafim completes its first sale, supplying drip irrigation equipment to Israeli wine grape growers.

<p>Yehuda Zohar</p>
<p>promotes drip irrigation</p>

1966

Yehuda Zohar


promotes drip irrigation

Israeli Agriculture Ministry field service advisor convinces agricultural settlements to install experimental drip system.

<p>Israel Desert Project</p>

1967

Israel Desert Project

Netafim supplies drip irrigation equipment to vegetable growers in Israel's southern Arava desert, turning it into an agricultural powerhouse.

<p>Turbulent water passage</p>
<p>resolves clogging problems</p>

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.

<p>Kibbutz Magal partners with Netafim</p>

1973

Kibbutz Magal partners with Netafim

Netafim Hatzerim adds Kibbutz Magal as a partner.

<p>First Drip Irrigation</p>
<p>of Cotton</p>

1975

First Drip Irrigation


of Cotton

Netafim drip solutions used for first time to grow cotton.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>On-line Non-compensated Dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim introduces</p>
<p>world's first PC dripper</p>

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.

<p>Kibbutz Yiftach</p>
<p>Partners with Netafim</p>

1978

Kibbutz Yiftach


Partners with Netafim

Netafim Hatzerim adds Kibbutz Yiftach as a partner.

<p>First drip irrigation</p>
<p>of sugarcane</p>

1979

First drip irrigation


of sugarcane

Netafim drip solutions used for first time to grow sugarcane.

<p>Netafim introduces RAM,</p>
<p>world's first integral PC dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Addresses</p>
<p>Wastewater Challenges</p>

1985

Netafim Addresses


Wastewater Challenges

Recognizing the adverse effects of treated wastewater on drip irrigation, Netafim introduces a range of wastewater solutions.

<p>First drip irrigation</p>
<p>of industrial tomatoes</p>

1988

First drip irrigation


of industrial tomatoes

Netafim's drip solutions used for first time to grow tomatoes for industry.

<p>Netafim introduces</p>
<p>Typhoon™ integral dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim introduces </p>
<p>Tiran™ integral dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim introduces</p>
<p>Streamline™ integral dripper</p>

1993

Netafim introduces


Streamline™ integral dripper

Netafim introduces the Streamline™ integral non-compensated dripperline for thin-walled applications.

<p>Netafim Establishes</p>
<p>Landscaping Line of Business</p>

1994

Netafim Establishes


Landscaping Line of Business

With traditional landscape irrigation solutions proving to be inefficient and water-wasting, Netafim enters the landscaping market.

<p>Netafim introduces</p>
<p>PCJ on-line compact PC dripper</p>

1996

Netafim introduces


PCJ on-line compact PC dripper

Looking to enhance its greenhouse offering, Netafim develops the on-line pressure-compensated PCJ Dripper.

<p>Netafim Establishes</p>
<p>Greenhouse Division</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>MicroDrip Integral Dripper</p>

1997

Netafim Introduces


MicroDrip Integral Dripper

Netafim introduces MicroDrip, an integral non-compensated dripper for small-scale planting.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>Arrow Dripper for Precise Positioning</p>

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.

<p>Hatzerim, Magal</p>
<p>and Yiftach Merge</p>

1998

Hatzerim, Magal


and Yiftach Merge

Netafim Hatzerim, Netafim Magal and Netafim Yiftach merge to create Netafim (ACS) Ltd.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>TurboNet™ Water Passage</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Enters Sprinkler</p>
<p>Market with SuperNet™</p>

1999

Netafim Enters Sprinkler


Market with SuperNet™

Netafim enters the sprinkler market with the release of the SuperNet pressure-compensated micro-sprinkler.

<p>Netafim launches </p>
<p>GyroNet™ micro-sprinkler</p>

2000

Netafim launches


GyroNet™ micro-sprinkler

Looking to expand its sprinkler offering, Netafim releases the GyroNet micro-sprinkler.

<p>Netafim Releases</p>
<p>CoolNet Mist Emitter</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>UniRam™ Integral PC Dripper</p>

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.

<p>Breakthrough Greenhouse</p>
<p>Project in Mexico</p>

2002

Breakthrough Greenhouse


Project in Mexico

Netafim embarks on its first large-scale greenhouse project at the Los Pinos farm.

<p>Netafim Releases</p>
<p>StripNet™ PC Strip Emitter</p>

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.

<p>First European Wine Meeting</p>

2003

First European Wine Meeting

"First European wine meeting" brings vineyard drip irrigation to the Old World 

<p>Netafim Releases</p>
<p>SpinNet™ Micro-Sprinkler</p>

2003

Netafim Releases


SpinNet™ Micro-Sprinkler

Netafim releases the SpinNet upside-down micro-sprinkler that is suitable for greenhouses, nurseries and net houses.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>DripNet PC™ Integral Dripper</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces NetaJet™</p>
<p>Nutrigation™ System</p>

2003

Netafim Introduces NetaJet™


Nutrigation™ System

Netafim introduces NetaJet, an advanced Nutrigation™ system for greenhouses and open-field crops.

<p>Netafim Acquires Italy's IMaGO</p>

2003

Netafim Acquires Italy's IMaGO

Netafim acquires the Italian irrigation solution provider.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>IrriWise™ Monitoring System</p>

2004

Netafim Introduces


IrriWise™ Monitoring System

Netafim introduces the IrriWise wireless monitoring system.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>Mist Guard Controller</p>

2004

Netafim Introduces


Mist Guard Controller

Netafim introduces the Mist Guard misting/frost mitigate controller for greenhouses and orchards.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>DripNet™ PC Anti-siphon Dripper</p>

2005

Netafim Introduces


DripNet™ PC Anti-siphon Dripper

Netafim introduces the DripNet PC AS dripper for subsurface medium- and thick-walled applications.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>FertiKit™ Family</p>

2005

Netafim Introduces


FertiKit™ Family

Netafim introduces the FertiKit family of Nutrigation™ solutions for open-field and soil applications.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>NMC-Pro Irrigation Controller</p>

2005

Netafim Introduces


NMC-Pro Irrigation Controller

Netafim introduces the NMC-Pro irrigation controller covering medium-to-large applications.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>NMC-Junior Irrigation Controller</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>Climate Controllers</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Acquires Share of</p>
<p>South Africa's Vegtech</p>

2005

Netafim Acquires Share of


South Africa's Vegtech

Netafim acquires 50% of South Africa's leading greenhouse irrigation solution provider.

<p>Netafim Establishes</p>
<p>Mining Division</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Acquires Peru's Tiponet</p>

2006

Netafim Acquires Peru's Tiponet

Netafim acquires Peru's leading irrigation solution provider.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>CapiNet™ On-line Dripper</p>

2006

Netafim Introduces


CapiNet™ On-line Dripper

Netafim introduces the CapiNet on-line dripper for greenhouses and nurseries.

<p>Netafim Introduces PCJ</p>
<p>Bubbler for High Flow Rates</p>

2006

Netafim Introduces PCJ


Bubbler for High Flow Rates

Netafim introduces the PCJ high flow (HF) on-line compact pressure-compensated bubbler.

<p>Markstone, Tene</p>
<p>Acquire Netafim Share</p>

2006

Markstone, Tene


Acquire Netafim Share

Markstone Capital Partners Group and Tene Investment Funds acquire share of Netafim.

<p>South African Greenhouse Project</p>

2007

South African Greenhouse Project

Netafim supplies head control and automation equipment for South African farming community project.

<p>Botswana Government</p>
<p>Greenhouse Project</p>

2007

Botswana Government


Greenhouse Project

Netafim battles Mother Nature in installing head control and irrigation room system.

<p>Netafim Introduces World's</p>
<p>First Low-Flow Dripper</p>

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).

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>SingleNet Control System</p>

2007

Netafim Introduces


SingleNet Control System

Netafim introduces the SingleNet single-cable system for improving the control and monitoring of valves.

<p>Netafim Releases</p>
<p>MegaNet™ Sprinkler</p>

2008

Netafim Releases


MegaNet™ Sprinkler

Netafim releases the MegaNet™ sprinkler featuring the market's highest water distribution uniformity.

<p>Netafim Releases</p>
<p>VibroNet™ Micro-Emitter</p>

2008

Netafim Releases


VibroNet™ Micro-Emitter

Netafim introduces the VibroNet upside-down micro-emitter featuring a vibrating system for greenhouses and nurseries.

<p>Netafim Acquires</p>
<p>Majority Stake of Revaho</p>

2008

Netafim Acquires


Majority Stake of Revaho

Netafim acquires 75% of the Dutch-based leading European greenhouse irrigation and solution provider.

<p>Netafim Acquires France's Eden</p>

2008

Netafim Acquires France's Eden

Netafim acquires France's leading landscape irrigation solution provider.

<p>Netafim Acquires</p>
<p>Chile's Riegosistemas</p>

2008

Netafim Acquires


Chile's Riegosistemas

Netafim buys out its partners to fully acquire Chile's leading irrigation solution provider.

<p>Largest Greenhouse Park in Mexico</p>

2008

Largest Greenhouse Park in Mexico

Netafim provides comprehensive greenhouse solution at Mexico's AgroPark.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>NMC-XL Irrigation Controller</p>

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.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>RadioNet Wireless System</p>

2009

Netafim Introduces


RadioNet Wireless System

Netafim introduces RadioNet, an advanced wireless radio system for Netafim and third-party controllers.

<p>Mega Sugarcane Project in Peru</p>

2010

Mega Sugarcane Project in Peru

Netafim supplies drip irrigation systems to Maple Energy as part of a mega sugarcane-to-ethanol project.

<p>Greenhouse project for</p>
<p>leading private tomato grower</p>

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.

<p>Large-Scale Sugarcane</p>
<p>Project in Senegal</p>

2011

Large-Scale Sugarcane


Project in Senegal

Netafim provides water infrastructure and drip irrigation system for 4,000-hectare project in Senegal.

<p>Greenhouse Project in Russia</p>

2011

Greenhouse Project in Russia

Netafim supplies a comprehensive solution for growing roses in a 15-ha glass greenhouse in Russia.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>NMC Pro Climate Controller</p>

2011

Netafim Introduces


NMC Pro Climate Controller

Netafim releases the NMC Pro Climate controller for multiple greenhouses.

<p>Permira Acquires</p>
<p>Majority Netafim Stake</p>

2011

Permira Acquires


Majority Netafim Stake

European private equity fund Permira acquires majority stake in Netafim.

<p>Netafim Introduces</p>
<p>Aries™ Integral Dripper</p>

2012

Netafim Introduces


Aries™ Integral Dripper

Netafim introduces Aries, an integral non-compensated dripper for thick-walled applications.

<p>Netafim Introduces uManage™</p>
<p>Crop Management System</p>

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. 

<p>Netafim wins Stockholm</p>
 
<p>Industry Water Award</p>

2013

Netafim wins Stockholm  


Industry Water Award

Netafim is honored to have been named the 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award (SIWA) Laureate.

<p>Netafim celebrates 50</p>
<p>Years of Shaping the Future </p>

2015

Netafim celebrates 50


Years of Shaping the Future 

Based on the theme “50 Years of Shaping the Future,” Netafim celebrates its 50th anniversary.


 

<p>Netafim opens advanced</p>
<p>plant in China</p>

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.

<p>Netafim acquires Central America’s RyM</p>

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.