The prestigious ceremony, which commends companies for their export volume and national product, was held at the President's Office with the participation of industry leaders and senior economy officials.
This year, the award was divided into 10 different categories, with the aim of reflecting the diversity of Israeli exports - from high-tech and high-technology companies, to companies in the fields of agro-foodtech, health and life sciences, defense and cyber, deserttech and climate, and industry and advanced manufacturing.
"The "Outstanding Exporter Award" is an initiative of the Minister of Economy and Industry, MK Nir Barkat. This is the second year that the ceremony has been held under the leadership of the Foreign Trade Administration in the Ministry of Economy and Industry, which works continuously shoulder to shoulder with Israeli exporters. The existence of the ceremony at this time is a testament to its contribution.
The administration's decisive role in the economy, the strength of Israeli exports, and the strength of the "Made in Israel" brand in the world.
The winning companies:
Plasson - a leading company in the development and manufacture of advanced products for connecting pipes and equipment for the poultry industry, which is a model of a blue-and-white industry that is a market leader with a global reach.
Simplivia Healthcare – a company located near the Lebanese border that develops patented closed containment systems (CSTDs) that prevent the leakage of hazardous materials, which protect the safety of medical and oncology teams in over 40 countries and in leading hospitals around the world.
Smart Shooter - This year, the company introduced an impressive breakthrough in the form of the SMASH system - a smart sight based on artificial intelligence and computer vision that locks onto the target and allows for maximum accuracy, a revolutionary technology that has become a global standard for intercepting drones and has been purchased by the US military and NATO countries.
BIO BEE SDE ELIYAHU – A Bio-Tech - Agricultural company located in the Sde Eliyahu fields in the Spring Valley, which flies billions of beneficial insects and biological pest control solutions to more than 50 countries every week, thus helping to treat huge plantations and enabling the world's largest food chains to sell chemical-free produce.
PALRAM 4U – Another collective company, which is the innovative consumer arm of the Palram Group, which provides advanced roofing solutions and quality do-it-yourself products to the world's largest retail markets.
Marum Dolphin - a leading global company that has developed revolutionary ergonomic carrying systems protected by international patents (such as the Wild Rocker system), which transfer the weight of the equipment from the back to the waist and are in operational use by elite units and armies around the globe.
Atlantium Technologies Ltd. – A cleantech company that has developed a unique green technology (HOD UV) that uses optical fibers to disinfect water at the highest level in the world without chlorine, and its systems are approved by the FDA. The systems it produces are installed in giant factories such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
RAD Data Communications - one of the cornerstones of the "Startup Nation", which exports critical communication solutions installed in over 150 countries and secures energy and transportation networks. Spectrum Dynamics Medical - a company that led a revolution in nuclear medicine through the development of digital D-SPECT cameras, which enable much more accurate heart mapping than was possible before the development of this device.
Ofer Mizrahi Diamonds - one of the leading and most respected diamond companies in Israel, which very successfully exports prestigious stones and maintains Israel's position as a global trade center in the industry.
Roy Fisher, Director of the Foreign Trade Administration and Trade Commissioner, added: "The more than 100 companies that submitted applications this year are living proof of the uncompromising strength of the Israeli exporter. For us at the Foreign Trade Administration, supporting these companies in the field is a daily task, and the joint ceremony with the President's House is our opportunity to pause, honor, and celebrate the excellence of the best. Even in these challenging times, our economic offices around the world will continue to fight for every market and every opportunity, with the goal of being a stable anchor and a lever for growth for the entire Israeli economy.".
The Foreign Trade Administration in the Ministry of Economy and Industry operates a network of 55 economic offices (economic annexes) in the world's leading markets, which constitute the "eyes and ears" of Israeli exporters on the ground. The administration operates through a variety of channels to promote Israeli industry abroad, including initiating business activities, opening doors for Israeli companies in international markets, leading free trade agreements, and attracting foreign investment to Israel. The administration provides its professional and diverse services free of charge to every Israeli exporter, helping companies break through, grow, and succeed in the global arena.
