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History and Innovation in agriculture

Our story

Founded in 1963 by Péchiney, Vallourec and Armosig, the company is located in Paulhan (Hérault).
In 1980, Dr. Osmane Aïdi (SETI) and Mr. Philippe Lamour (Bas Rhône) joined the company.

1963
IRRIFRANCE was created by Péchiney, Vallourec and Armosig in Paulhan (Hérault).
1970
TyphonCaption Text Rewinder Creation
1974
Creation of the Pivomatic and the Quadrimatic
1980
Following the recommendations of Mr. Philippe Lamour, Dr. Osmane Aïdi has acquired a stake in the company Bas Rhône.
1980
Invention of the MICRO MACRO DRIPLI localized irrigation system
2001
The Aidi family becomes the sole shareholder of the GROUPE company
2011
SIMA Gold Medal: IRRIDOSEUR, I-ROTOR. Silver Medal: POLMAIL
2013
HRE Solar Pivot Patent
2016
IRRIDOSEUR for reels. New GRAPHIC CABINET for pivots and ramps.
2017
Investment in a new painting workshop
2018
REUSE POLYCHEM pivots: a process that allows the use of pivots for wastewater or sewage.
2019
Launch of the new 3000 Series hose reels, allowing for a greater reach
2020
Launch of the new 1021 reel. Renewal of the Customs certificate: 100% Made in France
2021
Creation of IRRIFRANCE DESIGN SYSTEM, a sizing software for distribution networks. Creation of the IRRIFRANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for remote management of distribution hubs.
2023
Development of the IRRIFRANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for remote management of cable reels. Investment in a new polyethylene production line.
2024
Beginning of the creation of a new assembly workshop
2025
Launching the reel ramp

Innovation in agriculture

IRRIFRANCE‘s mission is to participate in agricultural development and thus meet the cultivation needs of even large areas (by guaranteeing the maximum irrigated surface), with the objective of food self-sufficiency. Indeed, the growth of the world’s population pushes the company to innovate every year to meet this objective, and thus ensure controlled agricultural irrigation to preserve water resources.

Awards

Awarded numerous times at major industry trade shows, IRRIFRANCE is a pioneer in agricultural irrigation technology and equipment. IRRIFRANCE products are designed and manufactured at its factory in Paulhan, near Montpellier (Hérault, France).

Thanks to its integrated design office and Research and Development department, staffed by engineers, IRRIFRANCE offers comprehensive and increasingly innovative solutions for irrigation networks both in France and internationally.

SIMA AWARDS

FRANCE

Gold medal

SMITHFIELD SHOW

Angleterre

Gold medal

AGRITECHNICA

PAYS-BAS

Gold medal

Our partners

Certifications

As a reminder, Irrifrance is the only French manufacturer of the entire range of reels, pivots, ramps, Micro, Macro, Dripli, thus offering a range of “Made in France” equipment, recognized as the benchmark in the market.