EPA WaterSense® Program Welcomes Toro as Newest Partner
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (December 19, 2011) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® program recently welcomed The Toro Company as its newest manufacturer partner. This acknowledgement is recognized as the first step in the process to secure rights and privileges of putting the EPA WaterSense label on many of Toro's Precision™ Irrigation products for the retail and professional irrigation markets. Many of these products are currently in the market or under development.
Through the WaterSense program, the EPA “provides reliable information on high-performing, water-efficient products and practices, raises awareness about the importance of water efficiency…helps consumers identify products and services that use less water, promotes innovation in product development, and supports state and local water-efficiency efforts.“
As a newly recognized EPA WaterSense partner, Toro is committed to sharing and supporting EPA WaterSense goals to “educate consumers on the value of water efficiency, the importance of saving water, and the meaning of the WaterSense label.”
For more information about Toro's Precision Irrigation products, visit www.torowatersmart.com
About The Toro Company
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading worldwide provider of turf and landscape maintenance equipment, and precision irrigation systems. With sales of nearly $1.9 billion in fiscal 2011, Toro's global presence extends to more than 90 countries through its reputation of world-class service, innovation and turf expertise. Since 1914, the company has built a tradition of excellence around a number of strong brands to help customers care for golf courses, sports fields, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties, and agricultural fields. More information is available at www.toro.com.
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