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industry update
Lumo and AvidWater announce strategic partnership
Lumo , the precision irrigation company that invented the smart irrigation valves , and AvidWater , a statewide full-service irrigation company , have announced a
new strategic partnership to bring Lumo ’ s precision irrigation system and AvidWater ’ s unparalleled service to more California growers .
The expansion comes on the heels of Lumo ’ s overwhelming success in Napa and Sonoma . Over 70 vineyards and 5 of the 10 largest winegrape growers in the US are already using Lumo smart valves to automate their irrigation and dial in their precision . With 24 / 7 remote control and block-level visibility into applied water volumes , growers are finally able to reliably verify that their crops are receiving the right amounts of water at the right times . AvidWater has a proven track record of helping growers adopt and implement leading irrigation technology to improve crop outcomes , reduce waste and drive efficiency gains . Partnering
with Lumo to sell , install and support their smart-valve system is a logical continuation of that tradition and will strengthen AvidWater ’ s ability to deliver differentiated value to their customer base . As the industry continues to face economic headwinds — changing weather patterns , labour shortages , increasing regulatory oversight — the need for cost-effective automation solutions with built-in accountability only continues to grow . This strategic partnership between AvidWater and Lumo will help pave the way forward to a more efficient , sustainable and profitable future for growers .
JDV receives 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award
JDV is proud to announce that its “ Low Emission Sealed Metal Ball Valve ” has been awarded the 2025 Taiwan Excellence Award , marking its 11th consecutive year of recognition . With a total of 16 award-winning products ,
JDV stands out as the industry leader in Taiwan ’ s valve market . This prestigious award not only reaffirms JDV ’ s excellence in R & D and product innovation but also highlights the growing impact of Taiwan ’ s Excellence on the business
expansion in Japan ’ s semiconductor and the US energy industries . The Taiwan Excellence Award , often referred to as the “ Oscars of Taiwan ’ s Industry ”, is highly competitive . This year , nearly a thousand products underwent rigorous evaluation across five criteria : R & D , design , quality , marketing , and Made in Taiwan . Only 286 products ultimately received the award , with a mere 11 % in the “ Machinery and Components ” category . JDV ’ s ability to stand out in such a competitive field is a testament to its products ’ innovative value and global competitiveness .
2025 marks a significant milestone for JDV as it celebrates half a century of contributing to Taiwan ’ s industrial growth . Looking ahead , it will continue to embrace innovation , actively adopt digital and intelligent technologies to enhance production efficiency and product quality and expand its product reach to global markets , showcasing Taiwan ’ s manufacturing prowess on the world stage . Additionally , JDV will actively introduce partner products to provide customers with a more comprehensive range of control valve solutions .
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