Champion-Arrowhead is Announcing New Southwest Rep Daigle & Associates and the Acquisition of Valcon Valve

Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The current market invokes many challenges that most people are experiencing first hand. It also provides opportunities for change and Champion-Arrowhead has decided to make such a change in the Representation here in the Southwest. After many years of dedicated service and a much appreciated close working relationship with Champion-Arrowhead, they are announcing the departure of Spec Management Group (SMG) as its Manufacturer’s Rep effective April 23, 2009. Fred March and Mike Davidson have made numerous and valuable contributions to the success of Champion over many years and Champion-Arrowhead would like to take this opportunity to express their respect and gratitude for those efforts.

Fred and Mike will continue their Champion responsibilities over the next month working closely with the company through the transition to the new Rep, Daigle & Associates. Many of their clients know Richard and Marcie Daigle through Irrigator Tech and Champion-Arrowhead is very pleased and enthusiastic that they are joining the Champion-Arrowhead team. Together, the goal is to support the irrigation dealer with a combination of reliable, proven and trusted Champion products, and exceptional contractor support through education, counter days, events and training. Champion has a long history here in the Southwest with a respected brand name and believes that Champion can, once again, become the first choice of the professional contractor.

There is yet even more news. It is with great excitement that Champion-Arrowhead announces the acquisition of Valcon Valve. Effective April 1, 2009, the Valcon brand will become “Valcon, by Champion” introducing new prospects to the market for this long-lived, durable brand and offering the customers yet another quality product by Champion. Through this acquisition Champion-Arrowhead will be able insure market demand is met by supporting the inventory requirements of the distribution channel and supplying the market with the entire Valcon Valve line, Anti-Drain Check Valves (ADV’s) and the exclusive ADV-XS Anti-Drain Check Valve with Excess Flow Shut-Off (Hydraulic Circuit Breaker).

“We are truly enthusiastic about the Valcon acquisition and our new representation by Daigle & Associates. Both support our strategies and goals in terms of our market position and Champion-Arrowhead’s product offering” says Jim Gitney, CEO of Champion-Arrowhead.

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