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Just as Brand names in
other industries are the standard bearers for their product
line, T-TAPE® is the standard for drip irrigation products.
The T-TAPE success story began with the vision and determination
of Mr. Davies Allport, who founded
T-Systems International in July of 1977. When Mr. Allport
started his small business in San Diego, California, the drip
irrigation industry was in its infancy. His goal was to provide
growers with a reliable and effective solution for their irrigation
needs by increasing their efficiencies and profits. Mr. Allport
succeeded with his mission.
Our earliest product,
T-TAPE, was introduced to the agricultural industry in 1979.
T-TAPE used laminar flow technology that was later awarded
a patent in 1981. While this product was received well in
the market, we realized that growers’ needs were constantly
changing. T-Systems International, Inc. has never been a company
to resist change or rest on its successes. Instead, we continually
strive to improve our products. As a result, in 1987 we announced
the introduction of TURBO-TAPE, which implemented new turbulent
flow technology. This improvement allowed better-regulated
pressure at the outlet, resulting in wetting uniformity regardless
of moderate slope or pressure changes. Today, this is the
product commonly known as T-TAPE.
In 1991, we introduced
T-TAPE 700. This larger diameter tubing allowed runs up to
1/4 mile in length, therefore eliminating costly submains
and laterals. T-Systems International was the first company
in the world to offer this innovation.
In 1994, a technological
breakthrough resulted in the introduction of T-TAPE TSX®
. This product is made with an advanced manufacturing process
that results in a thinner wall product with strength comparable
to a much thicker drip tape. T-TAPE TSX has a specially designed
slit outlet that eliminates startup plugging from external
contaminants while impeding root intrusion. In addition, T-TAPE
TSX offers savings on installation cost and improves uniformity
without hindering strength.
In 1997, we introduced
T-Tape TSX2® as a premium product. It was designed to
create increased uniformity of water distribution from one
end of the row to the other, while reducing the drip tape's
susceptibility to plugging.
In an on-going dedication
to innovation, we looked beyond the agricultural industry
and forged ahead to provide a drip irrigation tape to the
mining industry. In November of 1996 T-Systems introduced
the T-TAPE
SEPARATE-ORE® Series, a durable drip tape which
would raise the efficiency and profitability of heap leach
mining systems. We apply expertise in product development
and support to the ore extraction industry. In addition, an
expanded worldwide sales and distribution network was added
to support the T-TAPE SEPARATE-ORE product line.
Today, T-TAPE and T-TAPE
SEPARATE-ORE are available in a wide variety of drip tape
models with various choices of wall thickness, outlet spacing
and flow rates. No matter what the application, customers
can be certain T-Systems International will have the correct
drip tape to meet their needs.
T-Systems International,
Inc. also understands the importance of a quick response to
the customer's need for products and service. We have established
strong worldwide distribution channels which growers have
learned to depend on for fast delivery and unsurpassed service
in the industry. A network of qualified dealers provides prompt
supply, as well as expert service and advice to help customers
reach the ultimate production and efficiency with their drip
irrigation systems.
Strategic location of manufacturing and distribution
facilities enables us to provide delivery that is unmatched in the industry. In 1984,
T-Systems Australia was established in Brisbane
to serve Australia and the Pacific Rim regions. T-Systems
Europe was established in 1987 to serve Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
out of Toulouse, France. In 1993, T-Systems International
headquarters relocated to a new, larger facility in San Diego, California. T-Tape
Africa (Pty) Ltd., was established in 1998 to serve the needs of South Africa.
While T-Systems International,
Inc. has been fortunate to enjoy continued growth over the
years; the company prides itself on continuing the same entrepreneurial
spirit with which the company was founded. Current management
encourages the same philosophy of providing customers with
prompt service and delivery of the highest quality drip tape
product on the market. T-Systems International, Inc. is committed
to building partnerships with its customers and dealers and
remaining the world's leading choice for drip irrigation technology.
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