By Janet Kanters

Rivulis has inaugurated what it calls the world’s largest and most advanced manufacturing facility dedicated to producing drippers and sprinklers – core components of micro-irrigation systems – as the company accelerates its strategy to expand global access to water-efficient farming technologies.

The new 7,000-square-meter Tzipporit plant in northern Israel houses more than 150 automated production and assembly lines and will produce millions of drippers and sprinklers daily for export to over 120 countries. The site represents a major technological and sustainability milestone for the company, integrating precision liquid-silicone-rubber (LSR) systems and advanced energy-management tools to enhance quality and operational efficiency.

“For more than 80 years, farmers around the world have trusted Rivulis for effective, reliable irrigation solutions that help them grow responsibly,” said Eran Ossmy, president of Rivulis. “This new factory marks the next step in that legacy – combining precision manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability to make micro irrigation more accessible and efficient.”

The company says the Tzipporit facility was built around green-industry principles, operating on renewable energy, recycled materials, and circular manufacturing practices designed to reduce emissions and eliminate industrial waste.

According to Adi Mannor Kiraly, chief sustainability and communications officer at Rivulis, the site is central to the company’s strategy to scale sustainable agriculture solutions globally.

“Rivulis is committed to expanding global access to micro irrigation for all types of growers,” she said. “Increased capacity at the new facility strengthens our ability to serve growers in every region – including emerging markets – supported by our existing network of 20 regional manufacturing sites and local sales and technical teams worldwide.”

Rivulis designed the facility to serve as an extension of its global R&D platform. “The facility is closely integrated with Rivulis’ R&D efforts,” said Mannor Kiraly. “Our product development teams work directly with our manufacturing operations, and the new site provides the necessary platform to support continued innovation in micro irrigation.”

She emphasized that the plant’s infrastructure was engineered for long-term adaptability. “The factory’s infrastructure and equipment were built to be highly adaptable. This means we can integrate new production technologies and product platforms as they become available – without disrupting our ability to meet today’s strong and growing demand.”

Designed as a molding-based production system, the Tzipporit facility can shift quickly between product formats.

“Switching between different molds is a straightforward and well-established process,” Mannor Kiraly explained. “Typically, it takes a few hours to change molds and adjust the line for new dripper types or sprinkler configurations. This gives us the flexibility to respond quickly when regional or seasonal demands shift.”

Though the facility operates on an annual plan, she noted it undergoes quarterly adjustments to stay aligned with market conditions.

Rivulis reports that the facility completed its ramp-up throughout 2025 and is now running at full capacity. “The facility is now fully operational,” Mannor Kiraly said. “Ramp-up occurred throughout 2025, and the site is running at full capacity, reinforcing Rivulis’ global supply capabilities.”

Backed by Temasek, Rivulis’ main shareholder, the investment marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to scale precision-irrigation manufacturing and strengthen its role in global water-efficient agriculture.

With Tzipporit online, Rivulis says it is better positioned to deliver advanced drip irrigation technologies to growers worldwide as water scarcity intensifies and demand for efficient irrigation systems accelerates.