Toro Rescom 2011-2012 Cataloguel - Incledon

Our Commitment to Responsible
Environmental Practices
Consistent with the principles on which we were founded, The Toro Company is committed to helping
customers improve their outdoor environments with innovative turf maintenance equipment and precision
irrigation systems. At the same time, we employ strategies and practices to protect, support and enhance
the human and natural resources.
Important to our future. Product Innovation
Our commitment to designing and delivering innovative new products has not
wavered. It’s the lifeblood of our company. By working closely with customers to
anticipate the future, we’re in constant pursuit of new technologies to help protect
the environment, conserve water, increase productivity and control costs.
Water Management
With proven and proprietary water-saving irrigation technologies, we continue to
advance our position as a leader in water management.
• Hold over 200 patents for pioneering irrigation products.
• Recognized as a “2008 New Product of the Year” by the Irrigation Association,
Toro’s Precision Series Spray Nozzles represent the most significant breakthrough
Toro Precision Series
Spray Nozzles
in nozzle technology in over 60 years. These nozzles reduce overall water use by up to 30 percent*.
• Precision irrigation is a priority. Products such as Toro’s Intelli-Sense
controllers with weather-based ET technology could provide Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credits for water efficient
landscaping, while Turf Guard® wireless soil moisture and salinity sensors help
customers maintain healthy turf with less water and energy.
• A leading manufacturer of water-conserving drip irrigation products for
landscapes, agriculture, nurseries and greenhouses. Drip irrigation helps
maintain healthy crops and landscapes while using less water and fertilizer.
Turf Guard® Web-Based
Soil Monitoring System
Operational Efficiency
Our focus remains constant on eliminating waste and increasing efficiencies in
our operations. We continue to identify improvements that deliver greater
efficiency and manufacturing flexibility. These ongoing efforts have yielded
both environmental and operational benefits.
Philanthropy
The Toro Giving Program has built a legacy of environmental, educational
and community support that is deeply rooted in our culture.
• Annual financial support to environmental organizations.
• The company hosts employee activities to renovate parks and restore
lakes, rivers and landscapes to their natural beauty.
• Support environmental research projects on the precision application
of water and chemicals.
• Educate individuals of all ages on environmental issues.
• Fund turf management research programs at leading academic
institutions to improve product efficiency and productivity.
* Projections of water savings are based on Precision Series Spray Nozzles and conventional spray nozzles
using the same watering schedule.