Lindsay's TowerWatch Increases Productivity by Monitoring Tower Issues
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Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) has introduced TowerWatch™, a new tower alignment monitoring system for its SmartPivot™ Solutions suite. The technology, available for Zimmatic™ pivots and as an aftermarket solution, helps farmers identify tower faults more efficiently, reducing troubleshooting time by 75% through FieldNET™ Premier alerts.
TowerWatch enables instant notifications, precise fault location identification, and remote water application control. The system works with new Zimmatic pivots and can be retrofitted to existing pivots of any brand, helping farmers save time, water, and energy costs while protecting crop health and yields.
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- Reduces troubleshooting time by 75% through automated fault detection
- Compatible with both new Zimmatic pivots and existing pivots of any brand
- Helps reduce water and energy costs through improved efficiency
- Minimizes crop stress and pivot downtime through faster issue resolution
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Premier tower alignment monitor reduces troubleshooting time by
"TowerWatch was engineered to help make life easier for growers who irrigate their crops," said Gustavo Oberto, President of Global Agricultural Irrigation for Lindsay. "With this innovation, TowerWatch monitors the alignment circuit – sending out an alert so growers know which span is causing a problem. Being able to identify a faulted tower without having to walk the field saves growers time and improves precision water application, reducing crop stress and pivot downtime."
Available as a feature on all new Zimmatic pivots and as an add-on for pivots of any brand already in the field, TowerWatch saves more than time – the technology also allows growers to save on water and energy costs. When a tower fault occurs, growers using Lindsay's SmartPivot Solutions can expect to:
- Get an instant notification from their FieldNET app
- Immediately identify the location of the fault
- Remotely control water application with award-winning FieldNET to lower the risk of crop stress
- Arrive at the right tower quicker to inspect the issue, reducing time spent walking the system
- Make fewer trips to the field, saving growers time and money
"One of the top features customers have requested with our SmartPivot Solutions was alignment alerts that pinpoint specific tower faults," said Kurtis Charling, Vice President of AgTech Sales and Product Management for Lindsay. "We're thrilled to now offer this feature in TowerWatch, enabling our customers to identify the exact tower requiring inspection. By addressing issues promptly, growers can help ensure healthier crops, minimize downtime, and ultimately protect their yields and profitability."
For more on Lindsay's advanced solutions for ag producers worldwide, talk to your local Lindsay dealer or visit Lindsay.com/towerwatch.
About Lindsay Corporation
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), founded in 1955, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of innovative irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Our products include Zimmatic™ pivot irrigation systems, FieldNET™ remote irrigation management technology, and Road Zipper™ along with other road safety products that keep traffic moving on the world's roads, bridges, and tunnels. Learn more at www.Lindsay.com.
FieldNET™, Zimmatic™, and Road Zipper™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lindsay Corporation and/or its affiliates.
CONTACT: Tara Meier, Lindsay Corporation, tara.meier@lindsay.com, (531) 236-9979
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