Peter Frewin to join Rain Bird Australia

Deer Park, Victoria, AUSTRALIA (September. 1 2016) – Rain Bird Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Frewin to the position of National Sales and Marketing Manager for its Golf activities.

Frewin arrives at Rain Bird following a successful tenure of almost five years as the C.E.O. of Australia’s leading member organisation for turf managers the Australian Golf Course Superintendents’ Association.

Peter’s career in the turf industry has spanned 35+ years and he was one of the industry’s most respected practitioners and winner of the 2009 AGCSA Distinguished Service Award winner.

Peter has a long association with Rain Bird which commenced at Barwon Heads where the club was one of the first courses in the world to use the Rain Bird “hybrid” central control. Peter was also one of the original members of the Rain Bird Irrigation Advisory Council.

“Peter will be a great asset to Rain Bird and the irrigation sector in general. He brings a wealth of experience to the role and we look forward to him representing Rain Bird’s Golf systems and solutions at a time where The Intelligent Use of Water™ is a growing challenge and opportunity in our industry” said Tony Irvine (Rain Bird Australia General Manager).

Peter Frewin assumes the newly created position of National Sales and Marketing Manager for Rain Bird on Thursday, 1 September 2016. The role will covers both the Australia and New Zealand golf markets. He can be contacted on +61 418 593 072 or pfrewin@rainbird.com.au

ABOUT RAIN BIRD CORPORATION

Based in Azusa, CA, Rain Bird Corporation is the leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since its beginnings in 1933, Rain Bird has offered the industry’s broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the world. Rain Bird has been committed to the Australian market for more than 50 years.

Rain Bird has been awarded more than 130 patents, including the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler.

Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water™ is about using water wisely. Its commitment extends beyond products to education, training and services for the industry and the community.