Omaha, NE: Valley_® Irrigation is pleased to announce the global release of Valley Tower Box Enhanced, a precision motor control solution featuring proprietary solid state technology for irrigation machines.

“For decades, the use of electrical contactors has been the primary control source of AC center drive motors throughout the irrigation industry,” says Troy Long, Valley Irrigation Senior Director of Product Management. “As The Leader in Precision Irrigation^®, Valley took center drive motor control back to the drawing board to develop an alternative solution to the standard electrical contactor.”

Featuring the new, proprietary Solid State Motor Controller, the Valley Tower Box Enhanced will allow growers to upgrade their existing tower boxes with the latest motor control technology, providing increased reliability and precise start-stop capabilities.

Valley Tower Box Enhanced offers:
• Eliminates existing tower box contactor for reduced maintenance
• Reliable solid state technology for irrigation center drive motor control
• Precision start-stop control capabilities with integrated braking
• Integrated safety features for UL and CE certification

“These tower box enhancements are now available to growers worldwide,” Long says, and demonstrate our commitment to continually providing growers with technology to help them be more efficient and more profitable.”

About Valley Irrigation

Valley Irrigation founded the center pivot irrigation industry in 1954, and our brand is the worldwide leader in sales, service, quality and innovation. With historical sales of more than 250,000 center pivots and linears, Valmont-built equipment annually irrigates approximately 25 million acres (10 million hectares) around the world. We remain dedicated to providing innovative, precision irrigation solutions now and into the future. For more information, please visit www.valleyirrigation.com