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2004-03-01

ORBIT IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC. INTRODUCES NEXT GENERATION IN THE FLEXIBLE PIPE IRRIGATION MARKET

Revolutionary Blu-Lock™ Technology Achieves Significant

Breakthrough in Underground Watering Systems

North Salt Lake, UT.  March 1, 2004.

Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of irrigation and misting products for the commercial and residential markets, announced today the launch of Blu-Lock™ technology and systems, designed to make installation of often-complicated irrigation products a snap for the irrigation professional. Blu-Lock™ uses a revolutionary stainless steel retaining ring that grips the flexible pipe from the outside, adding a stronger and easier-to-install fitting that improves flexible pipe irrigation.

By eliminating the hand-straining, time-consuming installation of traditional barb fittings, Blu-Lock™ reduces labor costs by as much as 80 percent in timesaving. Compared to conventional fittings, Blu-Lock™ is up to 26 percent stronger with the capacity to increase flow rate as high as 25 percent. Primary applications include the construction of swing-joints and lateral sprinkler lines as well as the installation of additional sprinkler heads.

"With its innovative design and multiple advantages of increased strength, flow rate, reduced labor costs, ease-of-assembly, ease-of-use and flexibility, Blu-Lock™ marks a significant breakthrough in underground watering systems," noted Orbit President K.C. Ericksen. "We know this industry. Blu-Lock™ highlights Orbit's leadership as a pioneering innovator creating new frontiers for the irrigation industry."

About Orbit® Irrigation Products, Inc.

Orbit manufactures and distributes more than 1,500 quality lawn and garden irrigation and misting products to customers in 32 countries worldwide under the sub-brand names Orbit Professional®, WaterMaster®, DripMaster®, SunMate® and Arizona Mist®. With manufacturing locations in the Far East and United States, Orbit employs 650 worldwide in its peak season. Orbit products can be purchased both domestically and internationally at most contractor supply houses, home improvement stores, and lawn and garden centers. For more information, go to www.orbitonline.com or call 1-800-488-6156.