Orbia News
5 articles
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Orbia Advance Corporation's S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation...
Orbia Netafim, a leader in precision irrigation solutions, has launched Mega-PULSAR™, a new pulsing sprinkler technology designed to protect orchards from extreme heatwaves and heat stress. This innovation is part of Orbia Netafims strategy to offer sustainable agricultural solutions that address climate variability and water scarcity. Mega-PULSAR™ provides full-coverage protection for high-value subtropical crops by creating a microclimate that reduces temperature and increases humidity. The system is customizable, efficient, and reduces maintenance costs, making it an attractive option for growers. Initial installations began in Spring 2025, showing promising results in improving orchard resilience. Orbia Netafim continues to advance its mission of helping farmers grow more with less, even amid increasing agricultural risks.
Product Stage
/PRNewswire/ -- Orbia Advance Corporation's S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation...
growth-positive
/PRNewswire/ -- Orbia Advance Corporation's S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Precision Agriculture business Netafim, the global leader in precision irrigation...
Orbia Advance Corporations Precision Agriculture business, Netafim, has launched its patented Hybrid Dripline system, a revolutionary irrigation technology that combines integral and on-line dripper systems. This innovation simplifies irrigation operations by eliminating labor-intensive tasks and ensuring consistent water distribution. The Hybrid Dripline is designed to improve efficiency and performance in vineyards, orchards, and greenhouses, as well as in mining operations. The systems built-in outlet offers superior clogging resistance and adaptability, making it suitable for use with low-quality water sources. Orbia Netafim plans to expand this technology across its Heavy Wall Dripline portfolio, enhancing irrigation solutions for growers worldwide.
Product Stage
growth-positive
Innovation in a startup is completely different than innovation in a large multinational
Shai Albaranes, the vice president of innovation and ventures at ORBIA, a large multinational corporation, discusses the companys approach to innovation. Albaranes oversees a variety of programs to inspire new ideas, including a venture capital program to invest in startups and an initiative to encourage employees to develop their own innovative ideas. He emphasizes that corporations must view innovation as a portfolio of many activities of various complexities and time frames. Despite the likelihood of many ideas failing, the successful ones will make the efforts worthwhile.
InvestmentManagement Changes
growth-positive
Mexichem launches Israel tech hub, building on Netafim deal
Mexican industrial group Mexichem is establishing an innovation hub in Israel, following its acquisition of Israeli drip irrigation pioneer Netafim earlier this year. The hub will scout for technology and start-ups that align with Mexichems main businesses, develop new business models for the companys customers and explore investment opportunities for Mexichems new corporate venture capital fund. The companys CEO, Daniel Martinez-Valle, declined to provide financial details but said this would be a significant investment priority for the next five years.
AcquisitionInvestmentExpand
