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About Tama Ireland

The number one choice for Crop Baling Solutions, catering to the unique requirements of our fellow farmers. Rely on us for non-stop performance, high quality materials, and personalised support.

A Century in the Field

With a heritage spanning more than 100 years, our story in agriculture is closely linked to the farming community where it all began. It’s given us a real, hands-on understanding of life in the fields.

Our values

Commitment

We’re in it for the long run.

We stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with our partners and tackle every challenge together. Our roots run deep, just like those of the farming families we work with, and we’re always ready to go that extra mile...

Integrity

We never cut corners.

The quality of our products and services is always first rate. Our supply chain stays steady, even in challenging times, and we stand behind farmers every step of the way.

Hard Work

Getting our hands dirty.

Our farming roots shape everything we do. The same practical know how that helped our own farmers solve problems in the field is what drives our manufacturing today. That real‑world experience is why our...

Partnership

Doing it together.

We work side‑by‑side with leading machinery manufacturers, national farming organisations, and top research centres, while staying closely connected to farmers around the world. Together, this collaborat...

Our Key Milestones

1950

Welcome, Tama!

Tama is founded in Kibbutz Mishmar Ha’Emek, Israel.

1967

Our story begins...

We purchase our first extruder and twisters for rope and twine production.

1973

Hello, knitting!

Our first two knitting machines begin to produce potato sacks.

1987

Netwrap newcomer

The first bale Netwraps are produced, and we significantly expand production capacity.

1990

Born in the USA

Tama establishes TamaNet USA, the first of over 30 global sales and marketing companies.

1992

Let's see you Flex...

FlexNet® is launched – a revolution in breathable pallet netting.

1995

A cup of Tama (UAT)?

The Tama UK sales and marketing company is established under the name UAT.

1998

Edge-To-Edge Intro

Edge To Edge® technology for Netwraps is launched, to cover the entire width of the round bales.

1999

Benvenuti in famiglia!

Novatex Italia joins the Tama family.

2001

The Cutting Edge

CoverEdge™ technology is launched as a joined venture with John Deere, covering bales over the edge.

2007

The long and winding roll

Bale+™ technology is launched enabling the production of the market’s longest Netwrap rolls ever!

Two bales in the field with tamanet edge to edge with bale plus technology

2009

A Game Changer

TamaWrap® for round cotton modules is launched exclusively for John Deere’s new Cotton Harvesters.

2013

B-Wrap is barn-less

John Deere B-Wrap® is launched by Tama and John Deere providing barn-quality hay, without the barn.

2016

A little more room to breathe!

We launch Netfilm pallet wrap with much bigger holes for more ventilation and less use of plastic.

2020

'Close the Loop'

We partner with Healix to recycle Netwrap and Twine collected from the field.

2021

Reuse and Recycle

Tama takes another step in its Eco-Baling revolution with the launch of TamaCycle Netwrap and Twine.

2022

Innovent the pallet wrap

InnoVent, a revolutionary, ultra-ventilating pallet wrap is introduced to the market.

2023

Keep breaking new ground

We introduce the next generation of baler twine with IMPAX® Technology for total workability.

2023

Better bales. Easily.

Tama launches EZ-Web, the most groundbreaking sustainable solution ever made for round balers.

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Our commitment to the land

By 2025 we aim to lead a revolution for a more sustainable and effective use of materials

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Tama Closed Loop recycling infinity loop

Our farming activities

Every part of our farm reflects a different story of care, hard work...

Field Crops

We grow a wide variety of crops. These fields also serve as an outdoor test space for our R&D team, where we trial new round bale concepts and cotton modules.

Cotton Contracting

We ae global leaders in the manufacture of cotton wrap, working with some of the best known OEM’s to help harvest the world’s cotton supply.

Dairy Farming

Our modern dairy is home to around 700 milking cows, producing an annual average of about 12,000 litres per cow.

Beef Cattle

Our beef herd grazes freely across 2,700 hectares of surrounding woodland, helping reduce vegetation and lower wildfire risk.

Poultry Farming

Our poultry marketing business is a leading supplier of day old chicks, focused on consistently high quality poultry products.

Orchards

We grow flavorful almonds and creamy avocados. With plenty of sun and fertile soil, the conditions are ideal for producing premium fruit.

Vineyards

Located in the heart of the fertile Jezreel Valley, our vines are carefully tended so the grapes can develop their distinctive sweetness.

Olive Grove

At the “Shomria Olives” grove, we grow olives for organic extra virgin olive oil, and invest in the next generation of our community.

Stables

Our stables are home to a variety of horses, along with goats, sheep, and even a few donkies.

Our field of expertise

We’re focused on innovation, developing smarter products and more ad...

Research & Development

Our group of materials engineers, scientists, and farm-grown experts revolutionize our industry time after time.

Operations

Tama Operations maintains 11 production sites around the globe, providing the optimal logistic layout.

Meet our team

We love what we do. And it shows.

Territory Sales Manager, North West

Shane Conway

Shane is our man in the North West. Shane has a wealth of Agricultural knowledge and has nearly 10 years of experience in the crop packaging industry.

Irish Commercial Manager

Simon Brady

Simon has a wealth of experience across multiple industries and has been with Tama for nearly 5 years.

Sales and technical support

Ray Fletcher

Ray, AKA the bale doctor, has over 17 years of experience with a great knowledge and understanding of the industry. Ray provides field and technical s...

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Help shape the future of crop baling with advanced technology and sustainable ideas. You’ll be part of a team that supports farmers worldwide with efficient, dependable, high quality baling products.

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