Deere Acquires Leading Drip Irrigation Company; Expands Water Technologies Business

May 30, 2008
Deere & Co. last week announced it completed the acquisition of T-Systems International, headquartered in San Diego, to expand the company’s growing John Deere Water Technologies operation, formed in 2006.

Deere & Co. last week announced it completed the acquisition of T-Systems International, headquartered in San Diego, 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 60.”

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, Calif.

Moline, Ill.-based John Deere is a 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.