T-Systems International Inc. is based in San Diego ( California) as historically the T-Tape had been designed to irrigate the strawberry fields of the county.
Vegetable growers adopted the use of T-Tape for many other crops. Dave Allport, the founder of the company in 1977 did so well that the company grew at an exceptional rate.
The activity developed geographically in the American territory and rapidly also abroad with the creation of 2 subsidiaries in Australia 1983 and Europe 1987.
T-Systems International Inc, covers the United States, Canada, Central and South America through a network of irrigation dealers and a sales team with excellent agronomic background.
T-Systems International, Inc. Corporate Headquarters
7545 Carroll Road San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A.
+1-800 765-1860
+1-858 578-1860
+1-858 578-2344 (Fax) www.T-Tape.com
T-Systems Europe Sas is based in Lespinasse, 12 Km North West of Toulouse France.
The manufacturing facility covers Europe including the former CIS countries, all African countries located North to the equator, the Near East and the Middle East. A complete network of distributors and local dealers backed-up by a group of technical salesmen allows to service efficiently this large market.
T-Systems Europe, S.A.S.
13 Chemin de Novital, Z.I. La Pointe
31150 Lespinasse (Toulouse) FRANCE
+33 5 34 27 05 05
+33 5 61 35 41 86 (Fax)
T-Systems Australia is based in Brendale, north of Brisbane, Queensland, in the heart of the most active and dense agricultural region of Australia.
From Brisbane the manufacturing facility covers the Australian continent, New Zealand, Malaysia, the Philippines, India, China, generally the Far East and all the African countries located South of the equator.
An agronomically oriented sales team services this huge market from Brisbane.
T-Systems Australia Pty. Ltd.
13-15 Duntroon Street
Brendale, Queensland AUSTRALIA 4500
+61 7 3881-1555
+61 7 3881-1956 (Fax) www.tsystems.com.au
T-Systems International Significant Historical Events
1977
T-Systems International, Inc. founded by Davies Allport in San Diego, California.
- To provide customers with a reliable solution to their irrigation needs while increasing their overall efficiency and profits
Introduction of integrated emitters by T-Systems International.
1978
T-Systems International acquires the first dealer in San Marcos, California T-Systems begins expansion in California, Florida, Hawaii
1979
Introduction of T-Tape, which relied on laminar flow technology
Davies Allport applies for the first T-Tape patent
1980
T-Systems enters International markets
- Beginning in Europe and Australian markets
1981
T-Systems awarded first patents for laminar-flow product
1982
T-Systems enters Pacific Rim markets
1984
T-Systems opens Bundaberg, Australian factory/office (T-Systems Australia) to serve the Pacific Rim.
1986
T-Systems relocates to larger U.S. factory/headquarters in San Diego, California. T-Systems Australia Pty Ltd moves
from Bundaberg to Brisbane, Australia.
1987
T-Systems introduces turbulent flow, a breakthrough for the industry!
T-Systems opens Toulouse, France factory/office (T-Systems Europe S.A.S.) for Europe/Africa
1989
T-Systems enters Eastern Bloc countries
1991
T-Systems presents Hole Outlet Port in U.S. Introduced T-Tape 700 series in U.S.
- Larger diameter tubing - Allows runs up to 1/4 mile (420 m) in length
1992
T-Systems relocates to larger factory/worldwide headquarters at 7545 Carroll Road; San Diego, California.
Worldwide introduction of T-Tape 700 series.
1994
Introduced T-Tape TSX series
- Eliminates start up plugging from external contaminants
- Impedes root intrusion
- Reduces insect damage
1995
Introduction of T-Tape Pro Designer Software
- Aids in the design of T-Tape drip irrigation systems
1996
Introduction of T-Tape Separate-Ore
- A durable drip tape which raises the efficiency and profitability of heap leach mining systems
- An expanded worldwide sales and distribution network was added to support the line.
Introduction of T-Tape TSX Tree & Vine (20/25 Mil) series
- Designed for orchards and vineyards
1997
Introduction of T-Tape TSX 1100 series
- Improved turbulent flow track design
- Increased uniformity in water distribution
- Reduced susceptibility to plugging
- Runs up to a half a mile long
Warehouse facilities opened in Chile and Uruguay to service South American markets.
1998
- T-Tape Africa Pty Ltd. established with Sales Office near Johannesburg, RSA.
2001
- T-Systems North America is organized as a separate business unit to better serve the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
- T-Systems Australia Pty. Ltd. is formally certified as a "Quality Endorsed Company" to the international standard ISO 9001:2000.
2002
- T-Systems International, Inc celebrates the 25th Anniversary on July 27th, 2002.
2003
Introduction of T-Tape TSX Ultra Low Flow
Introduction of T-Tape New Prodesigner version 2004
2004
President & CEO Mark Huntley joined the Irrigation Association Board of Directors.