Omaha, Nebraska, USA / Heerenveen, the Netherlands, October 2023 – Valley Irrigation, a Valmont Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: VMI), and APH Group have announced a partnership spanning multiple countries in Central- and Eastern Europe as well as Asia. The appointment of APH Group as a dealer for Valley® Irrigation equipment perfectly fits within the global agriculture growth strategy of Valley. For APH Group this significant development represents the next step in its ambitious international growth plans, while strengthening its position as the go-to supplier for efficient irrigation solutions.
Proven dealer providing increased market presence
For this dealership agreement it means that APH Group will become a Valley® dealer for a vast, important geographical area including Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. In other words, this expansion of Valley’s dealer network is a significant contribution to its market growth strategy. As a result of this agreement, APH Group’s team of irrigation specialists is excited and dedicated to making a substantial contribution to Valley’s ongoing commitment of delivering its market leadership in irrigation.
Next level irrigation solutions
The strategic partnership with Valley® Irrigation paves the way for APH Group to take its irrigation solutions to the next level. With Valley’s extensive product program, all around irrigation equipment and innovative technology, APH Group will be able to offer the best solutions to its worldwide customer base to maximize their crop yields and minimize their inputs. From smart and small-scale solutions to large-scale irrigation projects, as well as turnkey solutions from pump to pivot.
Unburdening customers
By becoming a Valley® dealer for these countries, APH Group further strengthens its reputation as a go-to supplier in terms of large-scale irrigation solutions. Therefore, the company will continue to specialise in offering the total package including designing, engineering, delivering and servicing centre and linear pivots including pumping stations. In short, unburdening customers from start to finish.
APH Group CEO, Wytse Oosterbaan, emphasizes the importance of this strategic partnership: “We are incredibly proud to become a dealer of Valley Irrigation, which enables us to further strengthen our international position. Overall, this agreement underscores our commitment to providing outstanding customer service and addressing the evolving needs of modern farmers and agricultural holdings by offering state-of-the-art irrigation solutions”.
John Schwietz, Vice President and General Manager International Irrigation at Valley®: “We know APH Group as a very strong specialist in irrigation solutions. Their strong reputation, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence make them an ideal partner for Valley®. We are really happy to have them on board”.
