Pentair To Be Featured On 'American Farmer'

Pentair To Be Featured On 'American Farmer'

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn., July 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pentair is pleased to announce that the company and the Hypro(®) line of products will be highlighted in the nationally-televised series "American Farmer." The eight-minute video includes interviews with Hypro and University of Nebraska-North Platte experts and details the importance of Pentair's Hypro spray tips for weed control plans.

"American Farmer" reaches over 500,000 viewers and educates viewers across the United States on the advancements of agriculture and farming. In this segment, farmers will learn about the innovative technology behind the benefits of Hypro spray tips. It features a variety of visual examples and details about the on-target and on-technology relationship for spray efficacy, drift control, droplet size, drift minimization, optimal application and more.

The segment is scheduled to air on RFD-TV on the following days:


-- July 30, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. EDT
-- August 20, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. EDT
-- Additional air dates will be communicated in the near future
You can also view the complete segment by going to http://vimeo.com/69581730 or view it on the Hypro Web-Site at www.hyprospraytips.com.

The segment features historical background and product design objectives by Pentair's Product Manager for Global Spray Technology, Gene Schellhorn and Vice President of Global Agriculture, Dave Huml.

The piece also features a testimonial from Greg Kruger, weed scientist at the University of Nebraska, conveying the importance of precision spray technology as it relates to efficiency and environmental stewardship. Pentair partners with the University of Nebraska's West Central Research and Extension Center in North Platte, Nebraska for testing and validating spray tips.

Consumer testimonials were also given by Brian Molitor and Nick Estrem of the Molitor Brothers Farm, a fifth-generation family farm in Cannon Falls, Minn., as it relates to Hypro's award winning express end cap. "We're very happy with the performance," says Molitor. "The results have been dramatic."

About Pentair, Ltd.
Pentair, Ltd. (www.pentair.com) delivers industry-leading products, services and solution for its customers' diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protections. With over $7.5 billion in annual revenue along with 100+ manufacturing facilities and thousands of product lines, Pentair employs more than 30,000 people worldwide.

SOURCE Pentair, Ltd.

Pentair, Ltd.

CONTACT: Cassey Murphy, 651-766-6477, cassandra.murphy@pentair.com

Web Site: http://www.pentair.com


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