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Companies IndexDrip IrrigationPipes & ConnectorsJohn Deere Water............................. 4Naan Dan Jaan................................ 5Netafim......................................... 6Plasson.......................................... 7Tal-Ya............................................ 8Tefen............................................. 9Irrigation Control SystemsAGM............................................. 11Baccara......................................... 12Galcon.......................................... 13Mottech Water Control Solutions....... 14Remmon Remote Monitoring............ 15Flow ControlA.R.I ............................................ 17Auto Agronom................................ 18Bermad......................................... 19C-Valves........................................20Dorot............................................ 21Hakohav Valves..............................22Mekorot........................................23Ooval Valves................................. 24Raphael Valves Industries................25IntigratorsJohn Deere Water............................27Naan Dan Jaan.............................. 28Netafim........................................29Mekorot........................................30Rimon........................................... 31Palgey-maim.................................32R.T.S Water Ways...........................33Tahal........................................... 34Yamit............................................35

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Category: Irrigation systems, irrigation turn keyprojects, water solutions.www.johndeerewater.comCompany profileJohn Deere Water, a unit of Deere & Company, is now one of the largest irrigation companies in theworld. With the 2008 acquisitions of Plastro Irrigation Systems and T-Systems, International and the2006 acquisition of Roberts Irrigation Products, John Deere Water provides precision irrigation systems inmore than 100 countries.John Deere Water is one of the world’s most valued providers in agricultural irrigation. Our products andservices enable the efficient and uniform application of water, optimizing the use of our precious waterresources while increasing the quantity and quality of crop yields.Year of establishment: 1837No. of employees: 52,000 (in John Deere)Background of the companyHeadquartered in San Marcos, California, John Deere Water has a global presence with 13manufacturing locations in ten countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, France, Israel,Spain, India and the United States). Additionally, John Deere Water has sales, marketing, and technicalstaff supporting sales in more than 100 countries.Part of John Deere - the biggest farming equipment provider globally.Examples of projectsSugar cane projects in West Africa and Brazil, Orchards in Brazil, processing tomato in China, pineappleand banana project in Philippines, paper greenhouses in Holland, Roses greenhouses in Kenya, Ethiopia,Ecuador, banana projects in Ecuador.Technologies & productsJohn Deere Water manufactures high performance micro and drip irrigation products for agricultural,nursery, landscape, greenhouse, and mining markets. The product offering includes drip tape, driplines, on-line emitters, micro sprinklers and jets, hose and tubing, and other irrigation technology.Additionally, the company offers services such as hydraulic design, irrigation project management, soilmoisture monitoring and agronomic support which provide growers with the right solutions for their crop.All backed by the strength of a company with over 40 years in agricultural irrigation, John Deere Waterprovides the experience and knowledge to help growers efficiently use their water resources.Objectives / Target companiesWater is a limited natural resource that affects the existence and quality of life for all species. Thedemand on existing water supplies continues to increase due to many factors including populationgrowth, competitive demand from food, fiber, and fuel crops, and a disparity between the location ofwater supplies and demand. This demand is not only for any water, but for clean, usable water.As a global leader in agriculture, John Deere is uniquely positioned to help solve the world’s water issuesand increase agricultural productivity. It is John Deere Water’s vision to be a global leader in the waterindustry, delivering innovative and efficient water management solutions, and partnering with ourcustomers to enable good stewardship of our water resources.Back to Index4

Category: Irrigation & Water Supply Systems.Sub Category: Consulting Agro & Water TurnKeyProjects.www.naandanjain.comCompany profileNaanDan Jain Irrigation Ltd., a global irrigation company, provides technological leadership with thewidest range of cost-effective and customized solutions. With over 70 years of experience in morethan 100 countries, NaanDan Jain offers top quality products that deliver higher productivity per unit ofresources. Our expertise contributes to higher crop yields, lower risks, and savings of precious resources.The 2007 merger of NaanDan and Jain has created an enriching multi-cultural synergy with significantexpansion of the product portfolio, R&D activities, and worldwide sales and marketing network.NaanDan Jain is involved in major international agro-projects. Our engineers, agronomists andeconomists will work closely with you from planning through to project establishment and support, tohelp you optimize production and adapt to dynamic market demands.Year of establishment: 1937No. of employees: 700Technologies & productsNaanDan Jain’s extensive product range includes comprehensive irrigation and climate-controltechnologies for greenhouses and nurseries, open fields, orchards and plantations, residential andlandscape areas, and industry. These technologies include a wide range of integrated round regularand pressure-compensated dripline systems, thin wall dripline and tapes micro- and mini-sprinklersfor climate control and irrigation, diverse metal and plastic agricultural sprinklers, as well as landscapeapplications incorporating gear and impact pop-up sprinklers.NaanDan Jain’s advanced systems are a result of intensive R&D. Five percent of the company’s turnoveris invested in the R&D department, which includes a number of well-equipped flow analysis and materialdevelopment laboratories. The 2007 merger intensifies the group’s R&D efforts for the full product palette.Objectives / Target companiesNaanDanjain Is looking for:Partners/representatives to distribute out product in the Chinese market.Cooporation with public and privte organizations in agro and water projects, including turn key projects.Back to Index5

Category: Drip and Micro-irrigationTechnologies, Agri-Business Solutions,Greenhouse and Crop Management Technologiesand Bio Energy solutions.www.netafim.comCompany profileNetafim is the global leader in drip and micro irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. With 27subsidiaries worldwide, Netafim agronomists and engineers deliver optimal solutions to growers in over110 countries, with 13 manufacturing facilities around the globe and over 3,000 employees.Founded over 45 years ago, Netafim pioneered the drip irrigation revolution that has created a paradigmshift in low volume irrigation technology. Netafim is jointly owned by Permira (a privet equity fund),Kibbutz Hatzerim and Kibbutz Magal. The company’s annual sales surpassed 800$ million in 2011.Netafim is committed to providing a comprehensive service to its costumers around the world. Byworking closely on-site with each customer, the company’s specialists carefully study all relevant factorsand the full requirements of the grower. Netafim offers a complete set of solutions customized to growerrequirements and crop needs, for diverse climates and terrains worldwide.Shareholders: Permira Fund (61%), Kibbutz Hatzerim (33%) and Kibbutz Magal (6%).Year of establishment: 1965No. of employees: 3000Background of the companyNetafim has attained global leadership in providing innovative irrigation solutions and water technologythat enhance crop yields while sustaining the planet’s vital resources. Netafim’s products providediverse and comprehensive solutions for cost-effective irrigation for a broad range of crops: open-fieldcrops, orchards, vineyards and more. Netafim’s broad solution portfolio includes complete drip irrigationsystems and computerized monitoring and fertilization control systems.Technologies & product(s)Agriculture: Worldwide leader in agro-technical practices, training and R&D. The company’s teamsaccompany the costumer from the planning phase through crop management up to harvest.Landscape Irrigation: Advanced water conservation practices and technologies for landscape irrigation.Mining: Uniform coverage while minimizing clogging and ensuring optimal functionality throughout theentire leaching cycle.Greenhouse Technology: Broad agronomic support. Advanced climate-control and irrigation solutions,monitoring sensors and turnkey solutions.Projects & Engineering: From initial specifications through detailed design and up to systemimplementation. Systems are designed according to specific local conditions, including crop, soil, climateand water resourcesContinuous Education and Training: Netafim holds professional mini-courses, seminars, toursand workshops.Top Quality is Our Top Priority: Commitment to quality is a core value and uncompromising standardsare applied to every facet of business, from refining development procedures through conductingexhaustive field tests to optimizing production techniques.Objectives / Target companiesAs the world’s population continues to rise and the natural resources come under pressure, moreefficiency makes more sense than ever. At Netafim, we help our customers produce more yields andbetter crops with fewer resources. We help the world grow more with less.It is our purpose to leverage Netafim’s knowledge and position as global leader through Efficient,Innovative and Sustainable Agro-irrigation solutions.Back to Index6

Category: Municipal Water DistributionSystems, Gas Conveyance Systems,Industrial Fluids Transfer, Mining andWastewater Systems.www.plasson.comCompany profilePlasson provides wide range of solutions for connecting PE pipe. Among the more than 5,500components in Plasson’s catalogue are fittings and valves of various sizes, configurations, workingpressures, seal materials and chemical resistance.Year of establishment: 1964No. of employees: 1500 worldwideBackground of the companyEstablished almost 50 years ago by Kibbutz Ma’agan Michael, Plasson owns several marketingand manufacturing subsidiaries around the globe and maintains strategic stock at those locations.Innovative development, together with years of experience in the field, gives Plasson the ability toprovide fast and effective solutions to its customers. Plasson’s products may be found in over 80countries around the world.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Compression Fittings: PP fittings and valves for connecting PE pipe to PE, steel, copper, PVC, PP andPB pipe. They are used for conveying water and other fluids in the municipal and rural sectors, mining,industry, agriculture and used to protect communication lines from water. These fittings are designedto withstand working pressures of up to 16 bars, and are manufactured in diameters 16 to 160 mm and½ to 4 inches.Electrofusion Fittings: PE fittings for connecting PE pipes by means of the electrical welding processknown as electrofusion. Applications include conveyance of water, gas and compressed air in mining,infrastructure and industry. Plasson Electrofusion fittings are currently available in diameters 20 to 710mm and ½ to 24 inches.Function of the product(s):Connecting PE Pipes.Objectives / Target companiesEnable our customers to create trouble-free joints.Target Applications: Mining, Gas and Water Insfrastructures.Back to Index7

Category: Irrigation.Sub Category: Irrigation water saving.www.tal-ya.comCompany profileYear of establishment: 2007No. of employees: 4Background of the companyTal-Ya Water Technologies provides a solution which dramatically reduces agriculture’s waterconsumption and other inputs such as fertilizer and labor. As a result, farmers will increase their profitsand at the same time alleviate water shortage.Examples of projectsIsraeli ministry of agriculture.Mehadrin - Israeli largest agriculture products exporter.KKL- the Israeli forestry Authority.Seri-Lanka, China.Field trails: UK, Greece, Germany, Puerto- rico, US, Municipalises, High-way Authorities.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Tal-Ya has developed water saving solutions which optimize water useacross a range of applications: orchards, vineyards, vegetables andforestry. Tal-Ya’s key product is a patented (US patent # 7,941,971 B2)rigid polypropylene square that covers a plant’s root system on the soilsurface, directing water to the roots. Tal-Ya’s product maximizes wateruse by directing dew and condensation to the plant roots and provides amore efficient use of rain and irrigated water.Function of the product(s):• Dew is collected during the night on the expanded surface and dripsdown to the plant’s root system.• Condensation builds up beneath the product during the day, drippingback down to the root system, instead of being lost to evaporation.• Rainwater is harvested due to the expanded surface and increasedover tenfold.• Irrigated water is directed directly to the plant’s root system,regardless of whether or not the drip line has moved.Objectives / Target companiesDistributors with good access to agriculture markets, forestry authorities, Municipalises & High-wayAuthorities.Joint venture with a worldwide leading player at irrigation and or agriculture supply chain products.$2-4M Investment.Back to Index8

Category: Proportioning MixRite water injectorsfor Irrigation, Gardening, Industry & Livestock.Fittings and accessories for the pneumatic andautomation Industries and Irrigation.www.tefenplastic.comCompany profileTefen owned by Kibbutz Nahsholim in Israel, Tefen Advanced Plastic Solutions has nearly 40 yearsexperience in producing advanced plastics products. These comprise two main groups: Fittings for thepneumatic, automation and irrigation industries; and MixRite Proportioning Dosing Injectors for industrial,agricultural and livestock applications. We also manufacture a range of products for horticulture.Year of establishment: 1970Number of employees: 75Background of the companyFounded - 1970Owned by Kibbutz Nahsholim (only 15 minutes from Israel’s largest port).75% of production output made for export, shipped to nearly 40 countries.Complete production process is made in Tefen’s Israel plant.Expertized in production of sophisticated plastic products for livestock, agriculture and industrial usages.Certified with ISO 9001:2000 & CE. Complies with all international standards.• Tefen’s mission: Lead the in water-driven injectors & industrial fittings markets.Examples of projects• MixRite is water driven proportioning injector for injecting fertilizer into an irrigation system (fertigation)at a consistent induction rate over varying water pressure and flow rates.MixRite precision-made dosing injectors operates on hydraulic pressure with minimal head loss pressure.MixRite is fully adjustable enables delivery of accurate dosage to suit most horticulture requirements.• MixRite injector is mostly used for purposes such as:1. Various irrigation projects2. Domestic landscaping3. GreenhousesTechnologies & products• Operate without electricity using water pressure as the power source. Inject a proportional amount offertilizer or additive into the water line regardless of pressure variationsMaximum dilution variance is less than 10%• Extremely low pressure loss compared to other systems- 2.5 / Series, maximum loss 2 bar- TF5, 10 and 25 - maximum loss 0.82 bar• 10 to 25% more flow than competitive modelsObjectives / Target companies•Companies specializes in irrigation equipment for greenhousesCompanies specializes in machinery and equipment for Livestock• Companies specializes in food supplements for Livestock Back to Index9

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Company profileAGM is a provider of communication & control solutions for SCADA/DCS systems.With 30 years of experience and a diverse list of clients, we offer solutions in the areas of: Water /Wastewater,Energy, Oil & Gas, Industrial Applications, Environmental sector, Power Sub-stations, Mining andIrrigation. Israel-based AGM is a global innovator in Distributed Control Networking.Year of establishment: 1996No. of employees: 7Background of the companyAGM established in 1996 by experienced people, 30 years in the fields of communication for distributedcontrol applications design and implementation, from concept to service.Examples of projectsEnvironment Monitoring And Control systems, Water and Sewage control systems,Oil refinery, Oil leak detection, Irrigation.AGM has projects in Israel, Peru, Paraguay, France and the former USSR.Technologies & products•Category: Analyzers and control systems, Watersecurity, Water resources management.Sub Category: SCADA, DCS, WMS (WaterManagement Systems), utilities, pipelines.www.agm.co.ilResponding to the global economic crisis, AGM developed expertise in upgrade projects for municipaland private utility distributed control management systems. We emphasize a COTS (Commercial Offthe Shelf) approach.• Faced with critical client needs for communication redundancy and distributed control systemsresilience, AGM developed the R-Win product as an answer.This innovative, compact, rugged device manages data communication over RF, linking remote sitesto the control center and the Internet, implementing bridge-relay-S&F capabilities, creating “lateralcommunication”, featuring wireless MESH networking.• AGM is working with a GE subsidiary to improve the Oil Spill Detector integrated solution, it hasalready installed throughout the world.Objectives / Target companiesWe are seeking business partners abroad and, are looking for Solution Providers & SCADA Integrators,ready to add AGM knowledge to their solutions and projects.Our previous international experience has shown us that distance is not an obstacle.Back to Index11

Category: Control systems, Drinking Water,Industrial waste.Sub Category: Solenoid valves.www.baccarageva.comCompany profileYear of establishment: Israel 1964, Australia October 2009No. of employees: Israel 300, Australia 4Background of the companyBaccara is a market leader in the manufacture and specialization of products for automation such as: airvalves, air cylinders and solenoid valves for use in industry, agriculture and irrigation.Examples of projectsSpecial Manifold of HP•Proportional solenoid valve for GENERAL ELCTRICDust protected heavy duty mechanical valve for PARKER HANNIFINTechnologies & productsGeneral description:In addition to our extensive range of quality solenoid valves we offer custom made solutions for clients’special needs using vast experience accumulated in our skilled engineering department and ourmanufacturing and logistical flexibility.Function of the product(s):High Pressure, Chemicals resistance, Zero pressure, Latch, Direct operated etc.Objectives / Target companiesConsultants, Contractors.Back to Index12

Category: Analyzers and control systems.Sub Category: Water distribution, Drinking water.www.galcon.co.ilCompany profile Background of the companyGalcon is a world leader in the manufacturing of computerized controllers and systems for use in waterdistribution networks, home gardens, agriculture, landscape and municipalities. Galcon has achievedworldwide recognition for quality, user friendly, well-designed and environmentally-friendly, watersavingproducts.Galcon’s main divisions:• Waterworks-Dynamic Pressure Management: Galcon’s Waterworks and Pressure Managementoffering include products and systems that enable water utilities to more effectively control andmanage their water networks - helping reduce leakage and revenue loss.Home Gardening: Wide range of DIY (Do it yourself) user-friendly, battery-operated controllers.• Professional Gardening and Landscape: CityGal irrigation controller is a central control, web-basedsystem for irrigation and water budgeting for public landscapes.• Agriculture: Our new, state-of-the-art irrigation systems and controllers series is designed foragricultural use: open fields, greenhouses and climate control.Year of establishment: 1983No. of employees: 100Examples of projectsGalcon’s solutions are distributed and installed in over 40 countries worldwide from home gardening tolarge scale agriculture and water distribution applications.Haifa,Israel: Dynamic Pressure Management - installed and operate a dynamic pressure managementsolution for the water utility of the 3rd largest city in Israel resulting in over 30% leakage reduction.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Galcon Dynamic Pressure Management (G-DPM): G-DPM is our intelligent and dynamic waterpressure management solution, that helps significantly reduce water and revenue loss from leakage.With our system, utilities can more effectively control and manage their water networks, enhance theirdecision making process and increase productivity.Function of the product(s):G-DPM dynamically controls and automatically optimizes the pressure policy according to relevantparameters, ensuring lowest pressure is maintained while sustaining required service levels. G-DPMoffers a unique approach with a fully integrated solution combining best-of-breed Controller and a centralWeb-based operational application that provides full control at all times. Sophisticated optimization andhistory-based data analysis enable an on-going process of improvement.Objectives / Target companiesWater utilities, municipalities and any large organization looking to effectively control and manage theirwater networks.Back to Index13

Company profileMottech Water Control Solutions Ltd. is the Master Global Distributor of Motorola for the IRRInet remotecontrol and management solutions.Motorola is a world leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of computerized irrigation and waterdistribution control systems. Since 1968 Motorola offers a dedicated water and irrigation controlsystem for landscape irrigation, indoor and outdoor green spaces, greenwalls, highway medians, waterdistribution applications, storm water and agricultural schemes.Computerizing a water and irrigation system may save valuable resources, including water, energy andlabor. The ability of centrally manage multiple sites and make on-line modifications to the process helpsin managing one of the most valuable resources: Time.All products are designed for simple installation and remote service. Mottech ensures long term anddependable operation while meeting Motorola’s exacting standards.Mottech and Motorola constantly develop new products and integrated solutions based on a forwardlookingstrategy coupled with backward compatibility with legacy products.Year of establishment: 1988No. of employees: 90Examples of projects•Calgary, Canada - Landscape applicationMelbourne, Australia - Landscape applicationBradano Valley, Italy - Water distribution and agricultural applicationAthens Olympic Stadium Complex, Greece - Landscape applicationLake Hills Golf Country Club, Korea - Water distribution applicationDrocasa, Peru - Agricultural applicationLyon, France - Landscape applicationTechnologies & productsThe IRRInet system is comprised of two main components:IRRInet family of products• ICC and IMS management software toolsIn-field wireless and wireline control units communicate with the central PC/Server and workstations.The IRRInet offers significant advantages by providing features that demanding customers are looking for:Cost effectiveness and value-for-moneyFast Return on InvestmentReliable wireless and wire-line communicationModular and flexible systemSimplicity in installation, operation and maintenance• Top-notch performanceThe IRRInet system creates an end-to-end control solution, providing easy-to-use and best value formoney remote control and monitoring tool.Objectives / Target companiesWater/irrigation design & engineering companies•Category: Water and Irrigation RemoteControl and Monitoring, Water ResourcesManagement, Telemetry.www.mottech.comSystem integrators and contractors for water applicationsDecision makers in municipalities, water companies, irrigation service companies, agricultural firmsWater-related organizations seeking long-lasting, reliable and cost effective centralized watercontrol solutionsBack to Index14

Company profileRemmon Remote Monitoring provides professional solutions within GSM cellular networks. Using GSM/GPRS technology Remmon Remote Terminal Units (RTU) offer the ability to control, operate, updateand log crucial data. We offer remote data log devices, M2M solutions and specialize in remote controland management. The company established in 2001 targets the weather and environment research anddata logging, energy control and maintenance, energy efficient and remote meter reading as sectors forproject implementation.Year of establishment: 2001No. of employees: 25Background of the companyRemmon installations span five continents and represent the company’s proven experience in telemetryprojects in the fields of government, municipalities, large organizations and private companies.Remmon’s employees include professional and experienced engineers and programmers in the field ofcellular communications. The R&D team customizes solutions for unique customer requirements.Examples of projectsHomeland security- protection of municipal water pounds. IsraelIrrigation control- Turkey, ArgentinaPump station remote control- ChileSewage remote control- UKWhether and environment station- SpainRemote flow meter reading- AustraliaCategory: Analyzers and control systems,Renewable energy.Sub Category: Remote data logging, GSM/GPRS remote monitoring, Telemetry.www.remmon.comTechnologies & productsRemote terminal units, remote data loggers, Web server and mail pulling solutions.RTU unites for remote control and remote data logging using GPRS com combined with SMS alertsfor crucial information. All Remmon’s RTUs are combined with internal Digital/Analog I/Os and PLCprotocols(e.g. Modbus)R-lite- SMS alert unit for receiving real time information according to pre-set R-lite.R-log- Data mailer with gigantic data logger directly communicates with an SMTP server to sendsome or all logged data to predefined Email boxes.R-pipe- Serial over IP using RPIPE to create a virtual channel between your PC and your remote unit.Web server- Remmon internet-based SCADA system comprises Master Terminal Unit (MTU), whichis a powerful SQL internet server, Multiple RTU devices and GPRS communication module.Objectives / Target companiesTo reach out to various construction, design and engineering companies, municipalities, agencies andothers searching for remote monitoring and data collection.Back to Index15

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Company profileA.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. is one of the leading companies specializing in protection solutionsfor water systems; protection from pressure transients and entrapped air in pipelines. These are the maincauses for pipe burst, collapse and fracture and result in water losses due to leaks and contamination dueto release of pathogens.Founded in 1970, A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. has developed a wide range of products and specialsoftware for various applications in water supply (municipal and domestic), sewage, industry, agricultureand landscaping.A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. has an application engineering department which provides surge analysisand protection solutions for water systems including energy saving solutions with the proper use of air valves.A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. is constantly responding to the demands of an ever-changing marketthrough an on-going development of new products.The company has established its reputation for advanced, high quality and durable products (mainlyair valves and check valves), as well as for dedicated technical support services. All valve modelsmanufactured by A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. are standard but can also be custom-engineered tomeet specific requirements.In the recent years, the company has entered the ongoing worldwide effortfor water saving management and developed the UFR (Unmeasured Flow Reducer) for more accuratewater measurement and reduction in non- revenue water losses.A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. has established its high quality assurance standards in compliancewith ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. products are made of various metals and non-ferrous materials, varying insize from 1/2” (12mm) to 40” (1000mm) and in working pressures from 0.2 bar (3 psi) up to 100bar (1400 psi).A.R.I Flow Control Accessories Ltd. products are manufactured in accordance with leadinginternational standards.The valves are designed with a special emphasis on advanced and innovative design: top performance,lightweight corrosion-resistant materials, minimum maintenance, durability and modern appearance.Several patents have been registered worldwide.Year of establishment: 1970No. of employees: 160Examples of projectsBarvi Water Works, Jambhu - supplied air valves for a raw water projectMina -Anta CU + ZincMilenium Sewage Project - FranceEl Chaco - Surprta Project - ArgentinaAlgorta Project - ChileBarrick Chcamo Alto - PeruSt. Ives - Kalgoorie WA - AustraliaCollie Coal WA - AustraliaSingSpring Desalination Plant - Singapore• Magataa SWRO Plant - AlgeriaCategory: Potable water, Wastewater,Desalination, Water security, Mining, IndustrialApplications, Lift irrigation projects, Odor Control.Sub Category: Consulting andEngineering services.www.arivalves.comTechnologies & productsAir Valves, Check Valves, Unmeassured Flow Reducer (UFR), Back Flow Preventer.Objectives / Target companiesConsulting and engineering servicing companies for potable water, mining, industrial, desalination &wastewater systems.Back to Index17

Category: Analysers and control systems,Consulting and engineering services, Waterresources management.www.autoagronom.comCompany profileAutoAgronom provides an end-to-end solution to the grower’s main challenges: the big gap between thegenetic potential and actual results of the crop, shortage of water and excessive use of fertilizer (highexpenses, aquifer contamination).Our system provide the optimal ratio between the amount of water, oxygen and nutrient levels to the growth,while saving up to 50% of water & up to 70% fertilizer and increasing the yield by a minimum of 5%.We have successfully installed our system in over 10 countries with over 70 types of crops.The company is profitable since 2011.Year of establishment: 2008No. of employees: 7Background of the companyAutoAgronom was established in 2008, by 3 founders Nissim Daniely, Eitan Israeli and Shaya Redlerwith vast experience in agricultural control systems of greenhouse climate, irrigation in open field andfisheries. The system was developed after 10 years of research done by previous company owned by thefounders. AutoAgronom has local distributors in multiple countries that provide both online and on thefield support.The founders invested $2M in R&D (private money). Additional $3M were invested in marketing by thefounders and distributors.Examples of projectsAstounding results have been reported (by growers and independent professional institutes) in water andfertilizer savings and crop yield enhancements:El Maria, Spain (Tomatoes): Savings: Water (30%) & Fert. (60%), Yield: +81%; UK (strawberries) -Savings: Water (40%) & Fert. (70%), Yield: +51%; Israel (Cucumbers) - Savings: Water (47%) & Fert.(47%), Yield: +42%; Israel (Gerbera Breeder): Savings: Water (70%) & Fert. (80%), Yield: +500%;Technologies & productsGeneral description:We are “Listening to the roots” to detect chemical and physical values in the root zone, utilizing lowvolume capillary movement to automatically maintain an optimal ratio between the amount of water,oxygen and nutrient levels. Implemented by our proprietary hardware and off-the-shelf sensors (EC,pH, etc...), utilizing “fuzzy-logic” algorithms (machine learning) combined with remote monitoring andreporting - we provide a complete Sustainable Optimized Agriculture (SOAG) solution.Function of the product(s):Roots serve as source of expertise• Using a real-time “dialog” with growth roots we control and supply the optimal level of dissolvedoxygen availability to the roots (Patent submitted)• Real-time decision making - system takes autonomous fertigation decisions according to real growthneeds using fuzzy-logic technologyMaintain a repeatable worldwide crop growth protocol database to improve crop yield• Preventing or managing crop stress and preventing salinityObjectives / Target companiesWe are seeking for a strategic investment of $10M in the company.We are also interested in exploring opportunities for collaboration and joint initiatives.Back to Index18

Category: Water Resources Management,Control Systems, Waste Water Treatment,Air Release.Sub Category: Control Valves, Air Valves,Control Systems, Control Solutions.Company profilewww.bermad.comBERMAD designs, develops, manufacturesand markets state-of-the-art control valves, air release valves and related products, along withcomprehensive system solutions for a range of water & fluid management needs for the Waterworks, FireProtection, Irrigation and Landscape segments.Year of establishment: 1965No. of employees: 500 WorldwideBackground of the companyBERMAD knows the value of a single drop of water and how best to reap its full advantage. Today,BERMAD serves global customers in a wide range of disciplines. Bringing together its expertise andknow-how, leading-edge technology and precision engineering, BERMAD provides customized solutionsfor the control and management of water supply and water saving anywhere in the world.Examples of projectsAmong the many projects that BERMAD has implemented:Potable Water System, Jerusalem Municipality, IsraelA 320 km water supply pipeline, Lago Musters, ArgentinaPotable Water Systems, in collaboration with water companies in London, Manchester, Birmingham U.K.Water Carrier for Irrigation, Jujuy, Argentina• Controlling 10,000 private farmers pumping from the same aquifer by 927 Hydrometers, Aquifer 23& 24, SpainThree Gorges Dam and Power Station, ChinaOther 40 Power Station all over China1.O.1 and Hyatt Hotel, Shanghai, ChinaShaanxi district, Domestic Water Supply System, China• 120 luxurious High Rise Buildings in Shanghai, ChinaTechnologies & productsGeneral description:BERMAD continues to develop, manufacture and market a wide range of water & fluid controlmanagement products that are sought, sold and serviced in nearly every country and every language.Some of these products include:• 700, 700ES, 700EN, 800 & 400 Series - Hydraulic, diaphragm actuated control valves for multi-purposeapplications. The Series ranges from 3/4” (20mm) to 36” (900mm) with working pressures up to 600 psi(40 bar).• 900 Series - Hydrometers combining control valve and water-meter for irrigation applications andmunicipal water control systems.• 100 and 200 Series ranging from 3/4” (20mm) to 4” (150mm) - Solenoid operated, plastic valves for allkinds of irrigation and water treatment applications.• 400E and 700E Series- Deluge valves for fire protection High Hazardous applicationsFunction of the product(s):BERMAD products are suitable for most water and fluid supply applications, meeting control needs suchas: Pressure reducing and sustaining, Flow and level control, Pump, surge and burst control, Solenoid,electronic and multi-step digital operation; main modes of operation include electric and hydraulic On/Offoperation, as well as hydraulic pre-set for modulation. Bermad Valves are producing to meet the highestand toughest standards of the world today.Objectives / Target companiesMunicipalities, Distributors, Contractors, Consulting & Water Co’s.Back to Index19

Pressure management, Drinkingwater, Waste water, Industrial water, Watersecurity, Water resources management,Desalination plants.Sub Category: Control Valves, Control Systems,Control Solutions.www.cvalves.comCompany profileC-Valves was established in 1995 with the mission to develop a valve technology that will eliminate theproblems inherent in conventional control valve systems.C-Valves’ products are based on proprietary and innovative valve technology.With some of the best minds in hydraulic engineering, C-Valves continues to invest to bring to marketinnovative valve solutions for bringing measurable benefits to our customers: Pressure managementsolutions, water supply stability, reduced fluctuation, reduced water loss (NRW), pipe brake minimizationand reduced maintenance costs.Year of establishment: 1995Examples of projectsContinuously supplying customers worldwide with control valves solutions. For example:Mekorot, Israel Scottish Water, UK Sutton & East Surrey, UK Sydney Water, AustraliaBrisbane Water, Australia ENIA, Italy ISU, Turkey and many others.Technologies & productsPressure Reducing Valves, Pressure Sustaining Valves, Surge Anticipating Valves, On/Off Valves, QuickRelief Valves, Flow Control Valves, Pump Valves, Electric & Hydraulic Float Valves, Altitude Valves,Security valves and other control valve solutions.General description of C-valves Technology:Fusing unique piston actuated, Linear Flow, Linear Control (LFLC) valve technology, with field expertise inthe most demanding environments, C-Valves provides unparalleled water supply solutions.Linear flow control enables: Accurate and stable control from zero to very high flow rates Very lowpressure drop Low noise Negligible cavitation “Soft closure” built into the valves eliminates waterhammer.The valves are manufactured from light-weight, durable, precision-molded Nylon12 GR (50% glass fiber).Specialty materials (stainless steels, polypropylene, polyethylene) available to meet special fluid andenvironmental requirements.Category:Objectives / Target companiesDistributors and alliance partnersWaterworks and Water Treatment PlantsDesalination PlantsWater-intensive Industrial/Manufacturing PlantsIrrigation Systems Operators• Mining PlantsBack to Index20

Company profileSince its establishment in 1946, Dorot leads the Control Valves market. With continued investment in R&D,innovative water control solutions, firm commitment to our customers and uncompromising quality - Dorotis setting new global standards of Innovation, Expertise and Reliability.Year of establishment: 1946No. of employees: 300Examples of projects• London, Thames Water - Leakage reduction and hydraulic modulation PRV’s - daily consumption: 67800m3/day.Bangkok, Thailand - Hundreds units of time based modulation PRV’s.Bogota, Colombia - 32’’ Pump Control Valves, Surge Protection.Sofia, Bulgaria - Hundreds units of Leakage Reduction NRW PRVs.Monterrey, Mexico - 24” Booster Pump Control Valves.San Antonio res., Brazil -28” Water Level Control Valves.Barcelona, Spain - 12” Surge Anticipating Valves.Manila, Philippines - Hundreds of Flow / time based Pressure Reducing Valves.• Larnaka, Cyprus 16’’ Altitude level Control,Valves.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Category: Hydraulic control valves and controlsystems, Drinking water, Water securitysolutions, Water resources management.Sub Category: Industrial water & waste-watercontrol valves, Waterworks, Civil Engineering,construction, water systems control &management, Firefighting, Agriculture & TurfIrrigation.www.dorot.comHydraulic Control Valves (PRVs, PSVs, FCVs etc) for automatic control of 2’’- 32’’. Regulation of waterand waste-water systems. Electric control for water systems. Air release and anti-vacuum valves, surgeprotection, Water Hummer solutions. Water meters. Consulting, engineering and solutions provider ofleakage reduction and pressure management solutions for municipal networks.Function of the product(s):Regulating pressure and flow-rate in water systems. Controlling air flow into and out of water filledsystems. Prevention of water-hammer and surge risks. Reducing leakage in municipal distribution systems.Objectives / Target companiesMunicipal water supply companiesTrading companyConstruction companiesFire fighting contractorsIrrigation systems design companiesCivil engineering contractors• Water-systems engineering & consultation firmsBack to Index21

Category: Water and Sewage supply, Wastewater treatment, Desalination, Chemical andPetrochemical industry, Fire Fighting systems.www.hakohav.comCompany profileHakohav valves which is part of Gaon Agro group was established in 1963 and is specialized inmanufacturing and marketing unique and high quality valves.Hakohav valves products are worldwide known for their reliability and durability even in toughworking conditions.Hakohav valves successfully marketed and operated in national & international desalination plants.In 2007, Hakohav valves took over 100% of a specialized diaphragm valves manufacturing company KIM.KIM diaphragm valves are worldwide known (since 1956) for their benefits in corrosion and abrasionresistance mainly in the industry market.In 2011, Hakohav valves took over well reputable water meters company (since 1983), Madey Vered (“MV”).MV combines domestics and publics’ standard water meters together with modern and uniquetechnologies like automatic metering reading system (AMR).Year of establishment: 1963No. of employees: 75Technologies & productsBy using modern and advanced production technologies like Vulcanization and various types of Coatingsincluding: Glass, Halar (ECTFE), Rubber, Epoxy, Rilsan (nylon 11) Plascoat (Thermoplastic), Plastic (ETFE,PFA etc) and Enamel ,Hakohav valves provides solutions to a variety of applications including:Water & Sewage supplyWater treatment industryIrrigation systemsDesalination plantsCooling systems•Fire fighting systems (UL/FM certifications)Industry plants (Chemical & Petrochemical, Food & Beverages, Pulp & Paper, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gasand others).Hakohav valves provides solutions in wide range of sizes (till 64”) for different conditions, pressuresand temperatures.The main products lines are:Butterfly valvesGate valvesDiaphragm valves• PenstocksWater metersHakohav valves are ISO 9001:2008, CE & GOST approved.Objectives / Target companiesTo establish contact with national, regional and local institutions and companies in charge of dealing withwater supply & treatment, potable water, water reservoirs, sewage water, pumping stations, sea water,desalination plants, agriculture, chemical & petrochemical industries, air cooling systems, fire fighting,food& beverage industries, pulp & paper industries process industries.Back to Index22

Category: Water resources management.Sub Category: Drinking water, Desalination,Water quality and security, Wastewater Treatmentand Effluent Reuse, Renewable energy, R&D.www.mekorot.co.ilCompany profileMekorot - Israel’s National Water Company - provides solutions and regular, reliable, high-quality waterto Israel’s water industry for 75 years. Its water supply system comprises 3,000 facilities throughout thecountry, integrates most of the regional water plants and combines water from various sources: the Sea ofGalilee, Mountain and Coastal Aquifers as well as drillings and desalinated sea and brackish water.Year of establishment: 1937No. of employees: 2200Background of the companyMekorot is a unique company worldwide due to its variety of operations: water supply to all sectors, tothe Palestinian Authority and the Jordanian Kingdom; production and integration of water from multiplesources in the national system; water security; constant water quality improvement - the CentralFiltration Plant - the fourth largest in the world - positions Israel at the forefront of water treatmentin the western world; wastewater treatment and water reclamation of about 60% of Israel’s treatedwastewater; desalination of brackish and sea water through 32 facilities; storm water catchment; rainenhancement.Mekorot places high value on sustainable development and on advancing and implementing innovativetechnologies. WaTech® - the company’s Water Technology Entrepreneurship Center - provides aplatform for partnerships between Mekorot and start-ups, entrepreneurs, academicians and establishedcompanies.Mekorot Group includes the parent company - Mekorot Water Company - and two subsidiaries: EMSMekorot Projects and the international business arm - Mekorot Development and Enterprise.Mekorot is the only company in Israel to be credited with the AAA rating by Ma’alot Standard and Poor’sfor over 9 years in a row.Examples of projects•The National Water Carrier - supplies water from the Sea of Galilee to the central and southernregions of Israel• The Central Filtration Plant - the fourth largest in the world, improves the quality of water suppliedthrough the National Water Carrier• The Third Line to the Negev - supplies high quality of effluents treated by the company to the South foragricultural use without limitations• The New National Water Carrier - a revolutionary system, that will connect the desalination plantsalong the Mediterranean Sea to the National Water System and have the desalinated seawater flow inall directions, from the west to the east, center and northThe Ashdod Seawater Desalination Plant - will supply 100 cubic meters of desalinated water per yearThe Fifth Water system to Jerusalem• The Eastern Aquifer Rehabilitation ProjectObjectives / Target companiesWater Technology companies, local and national Water Companies, relevant ministers, regulators.Back to Index23

Company profileYear of establishment: 2003No. of employees: 17Hydraulic Control Valvesfor Water Works & IrrigationBackground of the companyCategory: Valves.Sub Category: Irrigation, Water Works,Industry, Fire Protection, Mining, Waterresources management.www.ooval.comOOVAL VALVES LTD. develops, manufactures and markets hydraulic control valves for irrigation, fireprotection, mining and water works applications. The company brings to its customers over three decadesof professional expertise in management, development and technical support for water control systems.OOVAL’s solutions are user-friendly, easy to maintain and offer customers added value and optimal costbenefitratio. OOVAL’s base of satisfied customers extends across Israel, North & South America, Europe,Africa and Australia.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Ooval hydraulic control valves provide remarkable benefits in both basic on/off operations andsophisticated functions-controlling pressures, levels, Quick regulating response and Accurate regulationin a wide/low flow range together with the use of electric solenoids and thoroughly tested controlaccessories.Function of the product(s):Basic/ Manual/ electricPressure Reducing ValvePressure Sustaining/Relief ValvePressure Reducing/Sustaining ValveQuick Pressure Relief ValveHydraulic/Electric Control ValveHydraulic Remote Control Valve• Float level Control ValveObjectives / Target companiesDistributorsBack to Index24

Company profileRaphael Valves Industries Ltd, founded in 1949, part of Talis Group, is the first Israeli manufacturer ofquality control valves. Since then, RAPHAEL is leading the Israeli and international market valve industrywith its wide and innovative product range. Located in a new modern facility, RAPHAEL’s product rangeincludes hydraulic control valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, check valves, water meters,integratedhydrometers and other products.Various in-house coating technologies including high built epoxy, Rilsan (Nylon 11), vitroceramic enamel,ensures the supply of the highest quality corrosion protection for water as well as for corrosive media.RAPHAEL’s R&D department constantly strives to introduce new and innovative products and solutionsfor water control systems including waterworks, sewage, irrigation, and industry specific. We are ISO9001:2008 certified managing tight manufacturing quality controls including 100% hydrostatic testing inthe company’s test benches.Year of establishment: 1949No. of employees: 120Background of the companyWe design, manufacture and export worldwide a wide range of water control valves in pressure rangePN10 to PN64.Examples of projectsRaphael is the main valve manufacturer & supplier chosen by Mekorot to its National potable watercarrier distribution network.Technologies & productsGeneral description:Category: Waterworks ; Irrigation, FireProtection and Metering.Sub Category: Hydraulic Control Valves, Watermeters, Hydrometers.www.raphael-valves.comRAPHAEL’s produces a wide variety of products, including:Butterfly valvesGate valvesCheck valvesHydraulic control valvesFire Protection valvesFunction of the product(s):Waterworks, Fire Protection, Irrigation, Water metering, water network loss control.Objectives / Target companiesRaphael constantly strives to promote strategic alliances with leading distribution companies in thecountries.We look for partnerships, strategic alliances with experienced waterworks, irrigation andindustry distributors & agents worldwideBack to Index25

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Category: Irrigation systems, irrigation turn keyprojects, water solutions.www.johndeerewater.comCompany profileJohn Deere Water, a unit of Deere & Company, is now one of the largest irrigation companies in theworld. With the 2008 acquisitions of Plastro Irrigation Systems and T-Systems, International and the2006 acquisition of Roberts Irrigation Products, John Deere Water provides precision irrigation systems inmore than 100 countries.John Deere Water is one of the world’s most valued providers in agricultural irrigation. Our products andservices enable the efficient and uniform application of water, optimizing the use of our precious waterresources while increasing the quantity and quality of crop yields.Year of establishment: 1837No. of employees: 52,000 (in John Deere)Background of the companyHeadquartered in San Marcos, California, John Deere Water has a global presence with 13manufacturing locations in ten countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, France, Israel,Spain, India and the United States). Additionally, John Deere Water has sales, marketing, and technicalstaff supporting sales in more than 100 countries.Part of John Deere - the biggest farming equipment provider globally.Examples of projectsSugar cane projects in West Africa and Brazil, Orchards in Brazil, processing tomato in China, pineappleand banana project in Philippines, paper greenhouses in Holland, Roses greenhouses in Kenya, Ethiopia,Ecuador, banana projects in Ecuador.Technologies & productsJohn Deere Water manufactures high performance micro and drip irrigation products for agricultural,nursery, landscape, greenhouse, and mining markets. The product offering includes drip tape, driplines, on-line emitters, micro sprinklers and jets, hose and tubing, and other irrigation technology.Additionally, the company offers services such as hydraulic design, irrigation project management, soilmoisture monitoring and agronomic support which provide growers with the right solutions for their crop.All backed by the strength of a company with over 40 years in agricultural irrigation, John Deere Waterprovides the experience and knowledge to help growers efficiently use their water resources.Objectives / Target companiesWater is a limited natural resource that affects the existence and quality of life for all species. Thedemand on existing water supplies continues to increase due to many factors including populationgrowth, competitive demand from food, fiber, and fuel crops, and a disparity between the location ofwater supplies and demand. This demand is not only for any water, but for clean, usable water.As a global leader in agriculture, John Deere is uniquely positioned to help solve the world’s water issuesand increase agricultural productivity. It is John Deere Water’s vision to be a global leader in the waterindustry, delivering innovative and efficient water management solutions, and partnering with ourcustomers to enable good stewardship of our water resources.Back to Index27

Category: Irrigation & Water Supply Systems.Sub Category: Consulting Agro & Water TurnKeyProjects.www.naandanjain.comCompany profileNaanDan Jain Irrigation Ltd., a global irrigation company, provides technological leadership with thewidest range of cost-effective and customized solutions. With over 70 years of experience in morethan 100 countries, NaanDan Jain offers top quality products that deliver higher productivity per unit ofresources. Our expertise contributes to higher crop yields, lower risks, and savings of precious resources.The 2007 merger of NaanDan and Jain has created an enriching multi-cultural synergy with significantexpansion of the product portfolio, R&D activities, and worldwide sales and marketing network.NaanDan Jain is involved in major international agro-projects. Our engineers, agronomists andeconomists will work closely with you from planning through to project establishment and support, tohelp you optimize production and adapt to dynamic market demands.Year of establishment: 1937No. of employees: 700Technologies & productsNaanDan Jain’s extensive product range includes comprehensive irrigation and climate-controltechnologies for greenhouses and nurseries, open fields, orchards and plantations, residential andlandscape areas, and industry. These technologies include a wide range of integrated round regularand pressure-compensated dripline systems, thin wall dripline and tapes micro- and mini-sprinklersfor climate control and irrigation, diverse metal and plastic agricultural sprinklers, as well as landscapeapplications incorporating gear and impact pop-up sprinklers.NaanDan Jain’s advanced systems are a result of intensive R&D. Five percent of the company’s turnoveris invested in the R&D department, which includes a number of well-equipped flow analysis and materialdevelopment laboratories. The 2007 merger intensifies the group’s R&D efforts for the full product palette.Objectives / Target companiesNaanDanjain Is looking for:Partners/representatives to distribute out product in the Chinese market.Cooporation with public and privte organizations in agro and water projects, including turn key projects.Back to Index28

Category: Drip and Micro-irrigationTechnologies, Agri-Business Solutions,Greenhouse and Crop Management Technologiesand Bio Energy solutions.www.netafim.comCompany profileNetafim is the global leader in drip and micro irrigation solutions for a sustainable future. With 27subsidiaries worldwide, Netafim agronomists and engineers deliver optimal solutions to growers in over110 countries, with 13 manufacturing facilities around the globe and over 3,000 employees.Founded over 45 years ago, Netafim pioneered the drip irrigation revolution that has created a paradigmshift in low volume irrigation technology. Netafim is jointly owned by Permira (a privet equity fund),Kibbutz Hatzerim and Kibbutz Magal. The company’s annual sales surpassed 800$ million in 2011.Netafim is committed to providing a comprehensive service to its costumers around the world. Byworking closely on-site with each customer, the company’s specialists carefully study all relevant factorsand the full requirements of the grower. Netafim offers a complete set of solutions customized to growerrequirements and crop needs, for diverse climates and terrains worldwide.Shareholders: Permira Fund (61%), Kibbutz Hatzerim (33%) and Kibbutz Magal (6%).Year of establishment: 1965No. of employees: 3000Background of the companyNetafim has attained global leadership in providing innovative irrigation solutions and water technologythat enhance crop yields while sustaining the planet’s vital resources. Netafim’s products providediverse and comprehensive solutions for cost-effective irrigation for a broad range of crops: open-fieldcrops, orchards, vineyards and more. Netafim’s broad solution portfolio includes complete drip irrigationsystems and computerized monitoring and fertilization control systems.Technologies & product(s)Agriculture: Worldwide leader in agro-technical practices, training and R&D. The company’s teamsaccompany the costumer from the planning phase through crop management up to harvest.Landscape Irrigation: Advanced water conservation practices and technologies for landscape irrigation.Mining: Uniform coverage while minimizing clogging and ensuring optimal functionality throughout theentire leaching cycle.Greenhouse Technology: Broad agronomic support. Advanced climate-control and irrigation solutions,monitoring sensors and turnkey solutions.Projects & Engineering: From initial specifications through detailed design and up to systemimplementation. Systems are designed according to specific local conditions, including crop, soil, climateand water resourcesContinuous Education and Training: Netafim holds professional mini-courses, seminars, toursand workshops.Top Quality is Our Top Priority: Commitment to quality is a core value and uncompromising standardsare applied to every facet of business, from refining development procedures through conductingexhaustive field tests to optimizing production techniques.Objectives / Target companiesAs the world’s population continues to rise and the natural resources come under pressure, moreefficiency makes more sense than ever. At Netafim, we help our customers produce more yields andbetter crops with fewer resources. We help the world grow more with less.It is our purpose to leverage Netafim’s knowledge and position as global leader through Efficient,Innovative and Sustainable Agro-irrigation solutions.Back to Index29

Category: Water resources management.Sub Category: Drinking water, Desalination,Water quality and security, Wastewater Treatmentand Effluent Reuse, Renewable energy, R&D.www.mekorot.co.ilCompany profileMekorot - Israel’s National Water Company - provides solutions and regular, reliable, high-quality waterto Israel’s water industry for 75 years. Its water supply system comprises 3,000 facilities throughout thecountry, integrates most of the regional water plants and combines water from various sources: the Sea ofGalilee, Mountain and Coastal Aquifers as well as drillings and desalinated sea and brackish water.Year of establishment: 1937No. of employees: 2200Background of the companyMekorot is a unique company worldwide due to its variety of operations: water supply to all sectors, tothe Palestinian Authority and the Jordanian Kingdom; production and integration of water from multiplesources in the national system; water security; constant water quality improvement - the CentralFiltration Plant - the fourth largest in the world - positions Israel at the forefront of water treatmentin the western world; wastewater treatment and water reclamation of about 60% of Israel’s treatedwastewater; desalination of brackish and sea water through 32 facilities; storm water catchment; rainenhancement.Mekorot places high value on sustainable development and on advancing and implementing innovativetechnologies. WaTech® - the company’s Water Technology Entrepreneurship Center - provides aplatform for partnerships between Mekorot and start-ups, entrepreneurs, academicians and establishedcompanies.Mekorot Group includes the parent company - Mekorot Water Company - and two subsidiaries: EMSMekorot Projects and the international business arm - Mekorot Development and Enterprise.Mekorot is the only company in Israel to be credited with the AAA rating by Ma’alot Standard and Poor’sfor over 9 years in a row.Examples of projects•The National Water Carrier - supplies water from the Sea of Galilee to the central and southernregions of Israel• The Central Filtration Plant - the fourth largest in the world, improves the quality of water suppliedthrough the National Water Carrier• The Third Line to the Negev - supplies high quality of effluents treated by the company to the South foragricultural use without limitations• The New National Water Carrier - a revolutionary system, that will connect the desalination plantsalong the Mediterranean Sea to the National Water System and have the desalinated seawater flow inall directions, from the west to the east, center and northThe Ashdod Seawater Desalination Plant - will supply 100 cubic meters of desalinated water per yearThe Fifth Water system to Jerusalem• The Eastern Aquifer Rehabilitation ProjectObjectives / Target companiesWater Technology companies, local and national Water Companies, relevant ministers, regulators.Back to Index30

Category: Water Engineering and Civil worksservices, Drinking water treatment and productionsystems, Waste water treatment and reclamationprojects, Desalination plants, Water infrastructuresmanagement, water recycling projects.www.mer-group.com | www.rimonltd.co.ilCompany profileStrategic international partnership between Rimon Ltd. And Mer Group fully owned subsidiary (MerTelecom) in the water projects sector combines multitude of capabilities and in-house resources, streamlinedproject management and implementation giving partners top quality service in all delivery aspects.Year of establishment: Mer Group 1982, Rimon 1996No. of employees: Rimon - Over 100, Mer Group -Over 1500Background of the companyRimon is a leading water treatment and water infrastructures company, specializes in Waste watertreatment and Recycling, Potable water treatment and Desalination, Drinking water production,construction and engineering services, water sources management and ground water production systems.Mer Group, a global system integrator since 1982, delivers complete turn-key solutions for: WirelessNetworks; National Infrastructure Projects; Security and Surveillance; Broadband Infrastructure; CustomizedMilitary Systems; Communication and Monitoring Mobile Systems; Environmental Monitoring andRenewable Energy Infrastructure, etc. The company’s impressive corporate turnover, coupled with financialstability, steady growth and worldwide footprint have made Mer Group a major player the world over.Examples of projectsMey Gat, agriculture cooperative water plant ltd (Israel)5,000,000 M3 a year - waste water reclaim system for irrigation of agricultural applications by system ofwater reservoirs, filtration system, pumps and pipes. PFI- construction, financing, project managementand implementation.Desalination for energy center (Israel)Water desalination for an industrial energy center using RO technology.Bikat Hanadiv (Israel)8,000,000 M3 a year - waste water reclaim system for irrigation of agricultural fields and plantationsby water reservoirs, fine filtration system, pumps and pipes. BOO, Initiating, planning, financing,implementing, operating and allocation management.Wyoming (USA).Construction of 900 GPM water treatment plant in the USA Gas industry using IOX technology. Turn Key- full project management and construction.Tertiary treatment plants (Israel)Tertiary treatment plants for unlimited irrigation purpose using a 250,000 inhabitant’s cities waste water.Technologies & productsThe company designs, build, operate and finance different water systems:Drinking ground and surface water systemsDesalination plantsIndustrial process water recycle /reuseMobile containerized drinking water systemsDemineralized water systems• Water infrastructuresTechnologies applied- MF,UF,NF,RO,MBR, MBBR, EDI, IOX Projects - from A-ZObjectives / Target companiesOil &Gas, Mining industries, EPCs, Contractors, municipalities, water supply operating companies.Back to Index31

Company profilePalgey-maim, water and land resources development company.Year of establishment: 1973No. of employees: 60Background of the companySince foundation, the company has been involved in flowing infrastructures covering a wide range oftheir various aspects: Reclaiming effluents for irrigation, supplying fresh water, removal and treatment ofwastewater, urban and agricultural drainage, storing runoff water and waste water in reservoirs.Examples of projects•Operation of 200 pumping stations, 14 wastewater treatment plants using a wide range of differenttechnologies.• Jezrael Valley project: Effluents distribution system. annual capacity of 21 million m3 . Initiating,designing, building and operation.• Western Galilee project: Effluents supplying system design for irrigation with an annual capacity of 25million m 3 including reservoir with total capacity of 6 million m 3 and pump stations with total capacityof 8000 m 3 /hr.• Hasolelim WWTP - MBR 3000 m3 /day,Kini WWTP - Activated Sludge 4000 m3 /day,Subterranean Drainage and salification prevention project in the Jesrael Vally- 5000 Ha.Kishon river - Reestablishment the Kishon River bed (along 13Km).• Supply and treatment of effluents for power stations run by the Israel Electric Corporation - Alon Tavorand Gezer- with an inflow of 1000 m 3 per hour.Technologies & productsAmong the different technologies employed are activated sludge, MBR, SBR, and extensive plants.Using GIS and advanced Hydraulic software in the design process.Category: Consulting and engineering services,Drinking water, Industrial waste treatment,Waste water treatment, Water security, Waterresources management.www.palgey-maim.co.ilObjectives / Target companiesWater supply companies, privet and governmental corporations in the area of water supply and wastewater treatment.Back to Index32

Category: Water resources management,consulting and water engineering.Sub Category: Drinking water, Waste watertreatment, Water security, Desalinationheights 12942 Israel Tel. 972-4-6764083 Fax. 972-4-6764061Company profileR.T.S Water Ways Ltd. is a consulting company specializing in the planning, development, andimplementation of Water & Agricultural projects. We aim to make urban and regional water economiesmore efficient and advanced. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across awide variety of water & agriculture issues, and extensive knowledge resources.OUR TRACK RECORDOur water experts are leaders in their field and have led significant projects, most notably:Overseeing the establishment of the Israeli Water AuthorityOverseeing construction of the Israeli sea water desalination plantCreating a master plan for the Israeli Water Sector• Planning and designing: water supply systems, infrastructure of pipes, pump stations, wells, irrigationsystems, fish facilities, desalination systems, sewage systemsOUR MAIN EXPERTSShimon Tal -Mr. Shimon Tal, M.Sc. in Water & Soil Engineering, was the Water Commissioner of Israel between2000 and 2006. Before he performed many activities in Mekorot, the National Water Company thatOperate, Maintain and Develop the National Water System. He was responsible for many significant andnationwide projects and led reforms in the water sector of Israel.Tsuki Deutsch -Mr. Tzuki Deutsch was formerly the Director General of the Regional Association of Farmers andAgricultural Communities of the Golan managing regional water sectors, including drilling, reservoirs,bore-hole planning and managementRani Fischer -Mr. Rani Fischer a principal overview water-design and detail design specialist, utilizes his skills forplanning of water infrastructure, pipes, pump stations, wells, reservoirs, and has extensive aquacultureexperience; Supervised the Bet She’an Valley & Ramat Hagolan water supply master plan as theRegional Water Program. Mr. Fischer acted as an Aquaculture and Water Engineer at the USAID/Guyana(GTIS) Project in collaboration with the National Aquaculture Association of Guyana.Examples of projects• Designing Engineering and managing for a project of Mey Golan and Upper Galilee WaterOrganization (Israel): 3 deep wells that produce up to 25 million cubic meters of water a year with alarge distribution system• The establishment and management of a cooperative of 55 private water associations and agriculturecommunities in the Upper-Galilee of Israel.Establishment of Water Security Layout and setting uniform doctrines for water crises-Mekorot.• Guyana - Designing and planning of a drinking water treatment plant in the city of Conakry. SouthAfrica - Water survey and exploration of water for irrigation and industrial use in Nelspruit. Sri Lanka -Establishment of an agriculture farm - North of Colombo.Objectives / Target companiesCompanies, Partners and representatives that need our unparalleled experience and comprehensivecapabilities across a wide variety of water and agricultural issues - for local projects.Back to Index33

Category: Engineering services, integratedrural and agricultural development, waterresource development, irrigation, drinkingwater, desalination, water security,wastewater treatment and recycling.www.tahal.comCompany profileYear of establishment: 1952No. of employees: 1000Background of the companyTAHAL Group International BV is a multinational engineering company originally founded to addressIsrael’s acute lack of water. Fully owned by Kardan NV, TAHAL Group ranks among the top companiesof its kind in the world, and specializes in multidisciplinary fields such as water resource development,water treatment and supply, wastewater treatment and reuse, integrated agricultural development andhydropower. The bedrock of expertise for the Group lies with TAHAL Consulting Engineers Ltd., a veteransubsidiary based in Israel, with 60 years of proven experience.Experience in Agri-business and BiofuelsAs energy crop projects are implemented over extensive areas, special attention must be paid to largescale planning, taking into account regional infrastructure, topographic limitations, socioeconomicconsiderations and the particular needs of local population. TAHAL implemented a similar holistic designapproach in several feasibility studies related to Biofuel crops for clients in Europe and Africa.TAHAL offers unique regional planning capabilities in agricultural development in developing countries.TAHAL utilizes advanced proprietary GIS platforms and executes hydrological & hydrogeological surveys;soil studies; land use capability and conservation studies; planning of rural development, agriculturalsupport services and design of water supply schemes, irrigation systems, drainage systems and agroindustrialenterprises. TAHAL’s sustainable agri-business solutions transform challenging situations intosuccessful enterprises.Examples of projects• Zambezi Integrated Agro-Commercial Development Project - Botswana: Turnkey project for designand implementation of an integrated agro-commercial project, comprising integrated development of21,000 ha based on irrigated production of grain and oilseeds to serve as raw material for the growingof value-added products. The project includes development of a modern farm for the growing of highvaluehorticultural field crops and poultry, as well as establishment of agroindustries and developmentof rural infrastructure.• Integrated Irrigation Project for Export of Agricultural Products in Arco Seco Region - Panama:Turnkey project for irrigated development of a 3,000 ha area, including feasibility study, environmentalassessment, hydrological & hydrogeological investigations, detailed design, supply and execution, aswell as provision of support services and marketing infrastructure.• Quiminha Integrated Agricultural and Regional Development Project - Angola: Project based onturnkey implementation, with TAHAL providing the entire range of services, including field surveys,planning, design, supervision, supply of equipment and materials, construction and financingarrangements. The project comprises development of commercial agriculture on a 5,000 ha area,including development of 64 farms (50 ha each); a new settlement for 310 families, and construction ofinfrastructure for the agricultural project.Technologies & productsAgribusiness development & strategic marketing plans, master plans, feasibility studies, detailed design,economic & financial analyses, technical assistance and training, project management, constructionsupervision, turnkey/BOT projects, GIS and MIS, environmental impact assessments, regional planing.Objectives / Target companiesGovernments, public organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private companies andindividuals, in both developing and developed countries.Back to Index34

Category: Filtration & Water Treatment.www.yamit-f.comCompany profileYear of establishment: 1985No. of employees: 190Background of the companyYAMIT ELI is a leading international provider of water and wastewater treatment and filtration systemsand services with customers across the world.The company has customer sites and installations in Asia, Central and South America, South andSouthern Africa, Europe and Australia.YAMIT E.L.I international headquarters is located in Israel with YAMIT EU European headquarters inAmsterdam, Netherlands, YAMIT China headquarters in Beijing and YAMIT Southeast Asia headquarters,in Manila, Philippines. In addition, the company plant and manufacturing facilities are in Israel.Examples of projects•Nagua and Guayabito drinking water project, Dominican RepublicTermocandelaria electric power plant, demineralized water supply, ColombiaNumerous reuse and effluent treatment systems for Mekorot- Israel Water supply Co.Manila emergency containerized water systems- PhilippinesSimunye, Ezoalini drinking water systems- SwazilandNumerous industrial water treatment projects- ChinaChimuluacan treatment system- MexicoTechnologies & productsGeneral description:water and wastewater treatment and filtration systems and services.Function of the product(s):water sources development or improvement, desalinization, waste water treatment and re-use, filtrationof polluted, contaminated or dirty water for agriculture, industry, municipal uses.Objectives / Target companiesDistributors, agents, contacts in the municipal or national water systems procurement, turn-key projects.Back to Index35

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