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Uri Werber
"I was lucky enough, and maybe even clever enough, to go with my gut – believing that drip irrigation had a future – and then convince my fellow kibbutz members to approve our entry into the industry."
Uri Werber
"I was lucky enough, and maybe even clever enough, to go with my gut – believing that drip irrigation had a future – and then convince my fellow kibbutz members to approve our entry into the industry."
Danny Retter
"I never doubted that we would succeed. Even though I didn't grow up in the agricultural world, I had a feeling from the beginning that we could make it work. I believed in the system, and was convinced it was worthwhile to give it our best shot."
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Danny Retter
"I never doubted that we would succeed. Even though I didn't grow up in the agricultural world, I had a feeling from the beginning that we could make it work. I believed in the system, and was convinced it was worthwhile to give it our best shot."
Oded Winkler
"When we first introduced drip irrigation, everyone in Israeli academia explained to us why it can't work, and why the method would just kill the plants. It took us over five years to prove that such a position was just theory, not reality."
Oded Winkler
"When we first introduced drip irrigation, everyone in Israeli academia explained to us why it can't work, and why the method would just kill the plants. It took us over five years to prove that such a position was just theory, not reality."
Tzvi Keren
A founding member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Tzviki was also one of the founders of Netafim. Tzviki established the company's Planning & Design Department in 1966, heading it until his death in 1975.
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Tzvi Keren
A founding member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Tzviki was also one of the founders of Netafim. Tzviki established the company's Planning & Design Department in 1966, heading it until his death in 1975.
Avinoam Ron
A longtime member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Abie was a member of the steering committee that founded Netafim in 1965. For over 30 years, he played a major role at Netafim, whether by holding several key positions at the company, or by actively supporting it as a kibbutz member.
Avinoam Ron
A longtime member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Abie was a member of the steering committee that founded Netafim in 1965. For over 30 years, he played a major role at Netafim, whether by holding several key positions at the company, or by actively supporting it as a kibbutz member.
Rafi Mehoudar
After Simcha Blass introduced the concept of drip irrigation to Netafim, and it proved to be efficient on an agronomic level, former Netafim CEO Oded Winkler approached Rafi in 1972. A young engineer at the time, Rafi was already known for his award-winning inventions of water-saving appliances (e.g. rotating sprinklers that irrigate square-shaped areas, dual-quantity flushing system, pressure regulators).
Rafi Mehoudar
After Simcha Blass introduced the concept of drip irrigation to Netafim, and it proved to be efficient on an agronomic level, former Netafim CEO Oded Winkler approached Rafi in 1972. A young engineer at the time, Rafi was already known for his award-winning inventions of water-saving appliances (e.g. rotating sprinklers that irrigate square-shaped areas, dual-quantity flushing system, pressure regulators).
Simha Blass
Arriving in pre-state Israel after having studied engineering in his native Poland, Simcha Blass co-founded Israel's national water company Mekorot, and planned the national water carrier serving Israel's southern Negev desert in the 1930s.
Simha Blass
Arriving in pre-state Israel after having studied engineering in his native Poland, Simcha Blass co-founded Israel's national water company Mekorot, and planned the national water carrier serving Israel's southern Negev desert in the 1930s.
Ran Maidan
"Our agricultural roots are crucial to our company and our future. Since Netafim was founded by farmers, we understand our customers’ challenges and what’s important to them. Our roots and our legacy are unique aspects of our company."
Ran Maidan
"Our agricultural roots are crucial to our company and our future. Since Netafim was founded by farmers, we understand our customers’ challenges and what’s important to them. Our roots and our legacy are unique aspects of our company."
Haim Ladin
As Kibbutz Yiftach's business manager, a position he held three different times, Haim spent two years searching for an appropriate industry for the kibbutz. In 1978, he engineered an agreement with Netafim to set up Netafim Yiftach, and was appointed its first CEO.
Haim Ladin
As Kibbutz Yiftach's business manager, a position he held three different times, Haim spent two years searching for an appropriate industry for the kibbutz. In 1978, he engineered an agreement with Netafim to set up Netafim Yiftach, and was appointed its first CEO.
Isaac Lidor
Itche established Netafim Magal in 1973 and was its first CEO, a position he held until 1980. During that period, Itche oversaw the development and construction of the company's dripper and thin-walled dripperline production plant, and managed its penetration into Turkey, Bulgaria, the Philippines and Australia.
Isaac Lidor
Itche established Netafim Magal in 1973 and was its first CEO, a position he held until 1980. During that period, Itche oversaw the development and construction of the company's dripper and thin-walled dripperline production plant, and managed its penetration into Turkey, Bulgaria, the Philippines and Australia.
Oded Winkler
"When we first introduced drip irrigation, everyone in Israeli academia explained to us why it can't work, and why the method would just kill the plants. It took us over five years to prove that such a position was just theory, not reality."
Oded Winkler
"When we first introduced drip irrigation, everyone in Israeli academia explained to us why it can't work, and why the method would just kill the plants. It took us over five years to prove that such a position was just theory, not reality."
Udi Levitt
Udi helped establish Netafim Magal in 1973, serving as the company's first irrigation designer. Subsequently, he worked in several other positions for the company, including liaison between sales and operations, before becoming CEO in 1982.
Udi Levitt
Udi helped establish Netafim Magal in 1973, serving as the company's first irrigation designer. Subsequently, he worked in several other positions for the company, including liaison between sales and operations, before becoming CEO in 1982.
Mordechai Yaskil
"When I first joined Netafim, I visited Hatzerim and Magal and was amazed by the quality of the people. Their extraordinary pride and bond with the company was contagious, and spread to all of us in Yiftach as well."
Mordechai Yaskil
"When I first joined Netafim, I visited Hatzerim and Magal and was amazed by the quality of the people. Their extraordinary pride and bond with the company was contagious, and spread to all of us in Yiftach as well."
Eitan Guvrin
"Netafim maintains a high level of professionalism throughout the company. From the top on down, our staff invests its all to ensure success. Our salespeople understand the needs of our end users. Our warehouse workers take care of our merchandise as if it's their own. We live and breathe our business, our industry."
Eitan Guvrin
"Netafim maintains a high level of professionalism throughout the company. From the top on down, our staff invests its all to ensure success. Our salespeople understand the needs of our end users. Our warehouse workers take care of our merchandise as if it's their own. We live and breathe our business, our industry."
Yigal Stav
Having started with Netafim in 1978, Yigal held several key positions at the company – including two stints as CEO of Netafim Hatzerim as well as CEO of Netafim USA – before becoming CEO of Netafim Ltd. in 1998.
Yigal Stav
Having started with Netafim in 1978, Yigal held several key positions at the company – including two stints as CEO of Netafim Hatzerim as well as CEO of Netafim USA – before becoming CEO of Netafim Ltd. in 1998.
Uri Werber
"I was lucky enough, and maybe even clever enough, to go with my gut – believing that drip irrigation had a future – and then convince my fellow kibbutz members to approve our entry into the industry."
Uri Werber
"I was lucky enough, and maybe even clever enough, to go with my gut – believing that drip irrigation had a future – and then convince my fellow kibbutz members to approve our entry into the industry."
Igal Aisenberg
"My most memorable moment came when I first started working at the company, and Israeli customers tried to 'sell' Netafim to me, rather than vice versa. They explained to me why our products are the best in the market. Such active 'proselytizing' is part of the reason why so many people, both in Israel and abroad, feel a part of Netafim's success."
Igal Aisenberg
"My most memorable moment came when I first started working at the company, and Israeli customers tried to 'sell' Netafim to me, rather than vice versa. They explained to me why our products are the best in the market. Such active 'proselytizing' is part of the reason why so many people, both in Israel and abroad, feel a part of Netafim's success."
Ami Charytan
Ami officially joined Netafim when he was appointed CEO of Netafim Hatzerim in 1984, but was closely involved with the company since its establishment, having served as Kibbutz Hatzerim's plantation manager in the 1960s.
Ami Charytan
Ami officially joined Netafim when he was appointed CEO of Netafim Hatzerim in 1984, but was closely involved with the company since its establishment, having served as Kibbutz Hatzerim's plantation manager in the 1960s.
Shmuel Rahaht
Chosen to manage Netafim Hatzerim's Production Department less than two years after the company was established, Shmuel was appointed CEO in 1972, leading the company during its expansion both in Israel and abroad.
Shmuel Rahaht
Chosen to manage Netafim Hatzerim's Production Department less than two years after the company was established, Shmuel was appointed CEO in 1972, leading the company during its expansion both in Israel and abroad.
Danny biran
"Netafim goes beyond work. It's like being part of a family; both when I was CEO at Magal and for 14 years when I was CEO of Arkal, which was a major supplier for the company. And I even returned as a director in 2008 during one of Netafim's most difficult times, something I certainly would not have done had I not developed such a deep connection with the company."
Danny biran
"Netafim goes beyond work. It's like being part of a family; both when I was CEO at Magal and for 14 years when I was CEO of Arkal, which was a major supplier for the company. And I even returned as a director in 2008 during one of Netafim's most difficult times, something I certainly would not have done had I not developed such a deep connection with the company."
Yaacov Shai
Yaacov was appointed CEO of Netafim Yiftach in 1982. While at the helm, Yaacov developed the production side of the company following the opening of Netafim's plant in 1981, and helped expand sales both in Israel and abroad, particularly in the Far East.
Yaacov Shai
Yaacov was appointed CEO of Netafim Yiftach in 1982. While at the helm, Yaacov developed the production side of the company following the opening of Netafim's plant in 1981, and helped expand sales both in Israel and abroad, particularly in the Far East.
Hezi Shifroni
"Netafim is more than just family to me; it's my home and my world. The company is a symbol of fairness, pioneering, innovation, and progress, and leads the way in developing solutions that address land, water and food challenges worldwide."
Hezi Shifroni
"Netafim is more than just family to me; it's my home and my world. The company is a symbol of fairness, pioneering, innovation, and progress, and leads the way in developing solutions that address land, water and food challenges worldwide."
Erez Melzer
"My tenure at Netafim still remains the most meaningful of my career. The job was more challenging than any other position I've held, and gave me the greatest managerial satisfaction I have ever experienced. And while I did leave Netafim, Netafim has never left, and apparently will never leave, me."
Erez Melzer
"My tenure at Netafim still remains the most meaningful of my career. The job was more challenging than any other position I've held, and gave me the greatest managerial satisfaction I have ever experienced. And while I did leave Netafim, Netafim has never left, and apparently will never leave, me."
Ofer Bloch
"Netafim uniquely maintains extensive innovative expertise as the pioneer of drip irrigation, develops quality products, shares its know-how with customers, and functions as a truly global company with a worldwide presence."
Ofer Bloch
"Netafim uniquely maintains extensive innovative expertise as the pioneer of drip irrigation, develops quality products, shares its know-how with customers, and functions as a truly global company with a worldwide presence."
Avinoam Ron
A longtime member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Abie was a member of the steering committee that founded Netafim in 1965. For over 30 years, he played a major role at Netafim, whether by holding several key positions at the company, or by actively supporting it as a kibbutz member.
Avinoam Ron
A longtime member of Kibbutz Hatzerim, Abie was a member of the steering committee that founded Netafim in 1965. For over 30 years, he played a major role at Netafim, whether by holding several key positions at the company, or by actively supporting it as a kibbutz member.
Eli Vered
"Netafim's greatest advantage is its Agricultural Department, which employs leading agronomists with extensive expertise and experience in all crops. Another big advantage is the company's ability to provide irrigation solutions that utilize a range of water qualities."
Eli Vered
"Netafim's greatest advantage is its Agricultural Department, which employs leading agronomists with extensive expertise and experience in all crops. Another big advantage is the company's ability to provide irrigation solutions that utilize a range of water qualities."
Uri Or
"Uri loved and cared for Netafim. He took great pride in the company's achievements and developments, as well as its role in the world. His greatest satisfaction was being able to pass on know-how to growers in all corners of the globe."
Uri Or
"Uri loved and cared for Netafim. He took great pride in the company's achievements and developments, as well as its role in the world. His greatest satisfaction was being able to pass on know-how to growers in all corners of the globe."
Eliezer Gilary
"Even though Netafim has grown over time, the company still maintains a youthful spirit at its core. And while there still is a veteran nucleus of workers who keep that spirit alive, I also feel a strong sense of renewal across the company."
Eliezer Gilary
"Even though Netafim has grown over time, the company still maintains a youthful spirit at its core. And while there still is a veteran nucleus of workers who keep that spirit alive, I also feel a strong sense of renewal across the company."
Eliezer Kelmeszes
"During my early years at Netafim, we recognized that the company's future success was dependent on connecting with farmers throughout the world, and helping them become familiar with drip irrigation. I was fortunate enough to be involved in opening up the South American market in the mid-1970s, and we have moved full steam ahead ever since."
Eliezer Kelmeszes
"During my early years at Netafim, we recognized that the company's future success was dependent on connecting with farmers throughout the world, and helping them become familiar with drip irrigation. I was fortunate enough to be involved in opening up the South American market in the mid-1970s, and we have moved full steam ahead ever since."
Raphi Cimerman
"For me, Netafim has given me the chance to be a partner in a lifetime project that has changed the face of agriculture worldwide. Even though Netafim has been in the drip irrigation business for over 45 years, it still is at the forefront of the drip revolution."
Raphi Cimerman
"For me, Netafim has given me the chance to be a partner in a lifetime project that has changed the face of agriculture worldwide. Even though Netafim has been in the drip irrigation business for over 45 years, it still is at the forefront of the drip revolution."
Israel Malchi
Israel, or "Zuletz," as most fellow Kibbutz Hatzerim members called him, began to work at Netafim in 1968 at three years after the company's establishment.
Israel Malchi
Israel, or "Zuletz," as most fellow Kibbutz Hatzerim members called him, began to work at Netafim in 1968 at three years after the company's establishment.
Avishai Loans
"Netafim's uniqueness was reflected in our drive to innovate in order to create better work methods and more efficient products for users. In addition, we always listened to our customers and tried to meet their needs by delivering more suitable products, more advanced and efficient work methods, and more competitive system costs."
Avishai Loans
"Netafim's uniqueness was reflected in our drive to innovate in order to create better work methods and more efficient products for users. In addition, we always listened to our customers and tried to meet their needs by delivering more suitable products, more advanced and efficient work methods, and more competitive system costs."
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