SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Sept. 9, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:RAVN) and Jacto Inc. are excited to announce a strategic partnership in which Raven will be Jacto's precision ag partner for factory-installed components and the precision ag supplier for their global dealer network.
"Jacto and Raven's partnership brings together two of the strongest companies in the application business, and provides a competitive product offering to customers all over the world," said Matt Burkhart, Vice President and General Manager for Raven Industries, Applied Technology Division. "They share in our vision of providing comprehensive, simple to use solutions for operators and growers."
Branded as "Otmis," Jacto will be offering Raven precision products including GPS guidance, assisted steering, and automatic section control, with a focus on products that offer customers an attractive return on their investment.
"We are very excited about this partnership. Raven technology reinforces our position in Precision Agriculture, and Jacto has a tradition in building long term relationships. This is a key factor for the creation of innovative solutions for our customers," said Pedro Estevao Bastos de Oliveira, Jacto New Business Development Director.
These products are now available through the Jacto dealer network.
About Jacto, Inc.
Since 1948, Jacto Agricultural Division manufactures a wide range of sprayers, coffee and orange harvesters and fertilizers. Further divisions manufacture high pressure washers, electric vehicles, electronic components for sprayers and other products. Jacto Group of companies includes Unipac, Rodojacto, Mizumo and JactoClean. Jacto products meet the highest standards of safety and are designed to provide a precise and efficient operation and the Precision Agriculture products are extremely relevant in this context.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Since 1978, Raven has helped define the concept of precision agriculture—and continues to create ground-breaking ideas and products that improve the position of growers around the world. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has earned an international reputation for agricultural innovation, product reliability and unmatched service and support. From field computers to boom controls, from GPS guidance to steering systems, Raven is leading the way for precision ag technology that delivers in the field. In partnership with our network of Raven dealers and distributors, we're helping growers of all sizes and all types work smarter, reduce input costs and increase yields and profitability. Success in farming has always been about using less and getting more. With Raven, you can simply do it better.
Forward-Looking Statements
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CONTACT: Raven Industries, Inc. Tom Iacarella, Vice President & CFO (605) 336-2750 MEDIA CONTACT: Paul Welbig, Marketing Manager (605) 357-0464