What Netafim USA does

Netafim USA, operating as Netafim Irrigation, Inc., is the North American subsidiary of Orbia's Netafim business and the U.S. arm of the company that pioneered commercial drip irrigation in 1965 at Kibbutz Hatzerim in Israel. Headquartered in Fresno, California, the company designs, manufactures, and distributes precision drip irrigation systems to agricultural growers, landscape and turf professionals, greenhouse and nursery operators, mining operations, and wastewater facilities. Its core technology delivers water and nutrients directly to plant root zones through pressure-compensating driplines, heavywall and thinwall drip tapes, micro-sprinklers, filtration systems, control valves, and ultrasonic water meters, with proprietary features such as Cupron copper-oxide root-intrusion protection, anti-siphon emitters, and a NetBeat digital farming platform that integrates monitoring sensors, automated control, dynamic crop modeling, and precision fertigation.

The company monetizes through multiple streams: one-time hardware sales of driplines, valves, filters, and meters via an authorized dealer network and dealer portal e-commerce; subscription and platform revenue from NetBeat monitoring, NMC controllers, and Netajet/NetaFlex fertigation systems; managed services such as the ReGen dripline recycling program and the AgVantage grower certification; professional services through the Gakon Netafim turnkey commercial greenhouse business; and customer financing solutions that lower conversion friction for growers adopting precision irrigation. Customer segments include diversified enterprises such as Braga Fresh, Church Brothers, D'Arrigo California, Tanimura & Antle, Merrill Farms, Bonipak, and Bengard Ranch, alongside multi-generational family farms. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct U.S. field sales with a broad North American dealer channel, supported by Netafim University training, the SWEEP water-sustainability program, and Corporate Partnership funding mechanisms.

Backed by parent Orbia following its 2018 acquisition, Netafim USA has invested in extending the business beyond irrigation hardware into circular-economics services (the SCS-certified ReGen recycling facility in California plus expansions into Southeast Texas and Culiacán, Mexico) and digital agronomy (Bayer, Phytech, Kilimo, and Microsoft partnerships). The company is the only U.S. precision irrigation firm with SCS Global Services certification for both its recycling program and recycled content, and its Effluent Subsurface Drip Irrigation Solution is recognized as an Official USDA Conservation Practice, anchoring an ESG and regulatory positioning that competitors have not matched.

Name

Netafim USA

Legal name

Netafim Irrigation, Inc.

Website

https://netafimusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Netafim USA is the North American subsidiary of Orbia's Netafim, providing precision drip irrigation systems, digital farming platforms, and certified dripline recycling services to agricultural growers, greenhouse operators, landscape professionals, mining operations, and wastewater facilities across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation Equipment

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Drip & Micro-Irrigation Systems (Dripline, Tape, Micro-sprays) (AFAAACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drip Irrigation Consumables & Accessories (Emitters, Dripline, Fittings, End Caps) (AFABAHAD), Chemigation/Fertigation Injection Systems (Injectors, Dosing Pumps, Venturi Systems) (AFABAHAL), Monitoring, Metering & Flow Measurement (Meters, Pressure/Flow Gauges, Telemetry) (AFAAACAK), Filtration & Water Treatment for Irrigation (Sand/Disc/Screen, Chem Treatment) (AFAAACAD), Irrigation Pipe, Tubing & Conveyance (PVC/HDPE Pipe, Layflat Hose, Manifolds) (AFABAHAF)

Keywords

• Precision irrigation systems
• Drip irrigation technology
• Agricultural water management
• Micro irrigation solutions
• Digital farming platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Irrigation Equipment Sales: Sale of drip irrigation systems, driplines, valves, filters, water meters, sprinklers, and related components to agricultural, landscape, greenhouse, mining, and wastewater customers through dealer network
2. Digital Farming Solutions: Sale and subscription of digital farming platforms including NetBeat monitoring systems, NMC controllers, and fertigation solutions
3. Financial Solutions: Financing programs to help farmers convert to precision irrigation systems, providing customer financing for irrigation equipment purchases
4. Recycling Services: Collection and processing of used irrigation tubing through ReGen recycling program, converting to recycled resin for manufacturing
5. Greenhouse Project Services: Turnkey commercial greenhouse projects including design, construction, project management, and financing through Gakon Netafim partnership

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Netafim USA manufactures and supplies precision drip irrigation systems including thinwall and heavywall driplines, drip tapes, valves, filters, water meters, sprinklers, and fertigation equipment for agriculture, landscape, greenhouse, mining, and wastewater applications. The company also offers the NetBeat digital farming platform for irrigation monitoring, control, and dynamic crop modeling, alongside ReGen dripline recycling services and turnkey commercial greenhouse projects through the Gakon Netafim partnership.

Product overview

Netafim USA offers a comprehensive precision irrigation portfolio centered on drip irrigation technology. The product lineup spans thinwall drip tapes (Aries, Typhoon Plus, DripNet PC, Streamline X, PioneerLine, Streamline X EZ) and heavywall driplines (UniRam XRS, UniRam, DripNet PC, Aries) for agricultural applications. Supporting infrastructure includes FlexNet piping, SuperNet/MegaNet sprinkler systems, filtration equipment (CentriForce SP, Sandstorm, ScreenGuard), control valves (Series 80, Series 100), and Octave ultrasonic water meters. The digital farming platform, NetBeat, integrates irrigation monitoring sensors, control systems, Dynamic Crop Modeling, and fertigation solutions (NetaFlex 3G, FertiKit 3G, FertiOne Plus, Netajet 4G) with NMC controllers (Pro, Junior Pro, Air) and RadioNet/SingleNet wireless systems. Greenhouse solutions include NetBow irrigation rings, SpinNet/Coolnet/VibroNet sprinklers/foggers, and turnkey Gakon Netafim commercial greenhouse projects with climate control technology. Wastewater applications use Bioline effluent driplines. Mining operations feature Mine Lite, Mine Line, Leach Line, and FlatNet systems with specialized flow meters and valves. Sustainability services include ReGen Recycling (drip tape recycling), ReGen AgVantage Certification, Financial Solutions, Netafim University training, and Corporate Partnership Programs for sustainable agriculture funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NetBeat: Digital farming technology platform for precision agriculture including irrigation monitoring, control systems, and dynamic crop modeling.
• ReGen
• Techline
• UniRam
• DripNet PC
• Streamline X
• Aries
• Typhoon Plus
• FlexNet
• NetaFlex
• FertiKit
• NetBow
• SuperNet
• MegaNet
• Bioline
• Octave
• Gakon

Products and services

• Aries Thinwall Drip Tape Thinwall drip tape for agricultural row crop and subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) in field crops and vegetables, designed for high flow uniformity.
• Typhoon Plus Thinwall Drip Tape Heavy-capacity thinwall drip tape engineered for longer runs and higher flow rates in agricultural row crop applications.
• DripNet PC Thinwall Drip Tape Pressure-compensating thinwall drip tape with wide regulation range for undulating terrain and large fields with long rows.
• Streamline X Drip Tape Premium thinwall drip tape with pressure-compensating emitters, CNL (Continuously Non-Leaking) technology, and root intrusion prevention for agricultural irrigation.
• PioneerLine Drip Irrigation for Hemp Drip irrigation solution designed for hemp growers with root intrusion prevention, stress crack resistance, and a 15-year limited warranty.
• UniRam XRS Heavywall Dripline Heavywall pressure-compensating dripline with extra root shield (XRS) technology and the industry's widest flow path for permanent orchard and vineyard installations.
• UniRam Heavywall Dripline Heavywall pressure-compensating dripline for precision orchard and vineyard irrigation with UV protection, wide flow path, high clog resistance, and anti-siphon technology.
• DripNet PC Heavywall Dripline Heavywall pressure-compensating dripline for precision irrigation on undulating terrain with long runs, providing uniform water application and nutrient delivery.
• SuperNet Micro-Sprinkler System Micro-sprinkler irrigation system for uniform water distribution in orchards, vineyards, and field crops requiring overhead irrigation.
• MegaNet Rotating Sprinkler System Rotating sprinkler system for agricultural irrigation with high-efficiency water distribution and uniform coverage patterns.
• CentriForce SP Sand Separator Hydrocyclone sand separator for removing sand and heavy particles from irrigation water to protect systems from abrasion and clogging.
• Series 100 Control Valves Heavy-duty hydraulic control valves designed for high-pressure irrigation networks (up to 230-365 psi) in sizes 3/4"-24" with globe and angle configurations.
• Octave Ultrasonic Water Meters Ultrasonic bulk water meter with no moving parts, providing ±1.5% accuracy and 10+ year battery life, in sizes from 2" to 12" for flow ranges up to 5,500 GPM.
• NetBeat Digital Farming System Integrated digital farming platform for precision agriculture providing real-time irrigation monitoring, automated control, dynamic crop modeling, and fertigation management.
• NetaFlex 5G Modular Dosing System Latest-generation modular fertigation dosing system with enhanced precision fertilizer and acid dosing capabilities for agricultural applications.
• FertiKit 3G Fertilizer and Acid Dosing Complete fertigation solution with head control for automated injection of multiple fertilizers, including EC and pH sensors for precise nutrient management.
• Netajet 4G Precision Fertigation System Fourth-generation precision fertigation system for high-accuracy nutrient and water delivery in commercial agricultural operations.
• Techline Landscape Driplines Landscape drip irrigation driplines including Copper (root intrusion prevention), HCVXR-RW, CV, DL, and RW variants with pressure-compensating emitters and check valves for residential and commercial landscape applications.
• NetBow Container Irrigation Ring Container irrigation ring with built-in multi-outlet emitters for greenhouse and nursery applications, regulating and saving water while providing uniform irrigation for potted plants.
• Gakon Netafim Commercial Greenhouse Solutions Turnkey commercial greenhouse design, construction, and project management services combining 70 years of Dutch greenhouse expertise with Netafim's precision irrigation technology.
• Bioline Effluent Dripline System Specialized dripline system for wastewater irrigation and effluent dispersal with continuous self-cleaning emitters for controlled wastewater delivery to root zones.
• Mine Lite Drip System Non-pressure compensating drip system for cost-effective solution distribution on heap leach mining pads.
• ReGen Recycling Program Agricultural drip tape recycling service that collects used irrigation tubing (minimum 20,000 lbs pickup) and converts it into high-quality recycled resin through a proprietary process developed over 16+ years.
• ReGen AgVantage Certification Program Sustainability certification program validating growers' commitment to recycling irrigation plastics, certified by SCS Global Services as the irrigation industry's first fully circular dripline recycling solution.
• Netafim Financial Solutions Financing solutions for agricultural irrigation equipment, supporting farmers in financing drip irrigation conversions through various funding programs and partnerships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improves water efficiency by up to 70% compared to conventional irrigation methods
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SCS Global ServicescoreOthers · 1 January 2023SCS Global Services provides third-party certification for Netafim's ReGen Recycling Program and recycled content certification. Netafim is the only precision irrigation company with a certified plastics recycling facility and certified recycled content in the United States.
• Braga FreshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-generation agricultural company farming from Salinas Valley to Arizona. Certified Irrigation Plastic Recycler through ReGen AgVantage program, committed to sustainability and reducing dripline plastic waste through closed-loop recycling.
• Church Brothers FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified Irrigation Plastic Recycler partner in ReGen AgVantage Certification Program, demonstrating commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact of dripline plastic waste.
• Tanimura & AntlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReGen AgVantage certified partner committed to sustainability and validating commitment to reducing dripline plastic waste in agriculture.
• D'Arrigo CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird- and fourth-generation family-led company with over 3,500 employees. Industry innovator recognized by Andy Boy pink label, committed to tradition and innovation in produce.
• Merrill FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReGen AgVantage certified partner committed to sustainability and reducing dripline plastic waste through Netafim's recycling program.
• BonipakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReGen AgVantage certified partner committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility in agricultural operations.
• Bengard RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReGen AgVantage certified partner demonstrating commitment to sustainability through certified irrigation plastics recycling.
• Gakon Horticultural ProjectscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerNetafim acquired Dutch greenhouse company Gakon to expand into commercial greenhouse projects. Combined 70 years of Dutch greenhouse expertise with Netafim's irrigation leadership to provide turnkey greenhouse solutions worldwide.
• Vermillion GrowerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open state-of-the-art commercial greenhouse in Central Canada, providing fresh produce and bridging gap in food production. Netafim delivers irrigation, automation, and fertigation systems for the project.
• BayercoreTechnology or IntegrationExpanded collaboration between Bayer and Orbia Netafim to advance digital farming technology. Joint development of digital farming solutions for improved agricultural outcomes.
• PhytechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership announced with Phytech for digital farming platform collaboration. Netafim USA launched GrowSphere digital farming platform and announced Phytech partnership.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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