Dear Sir / Dear Madam,

It is my privilege and honor to introduce the unique opportunities offered by Israeli industry and the assistance provided by the Industrial Cooperation Authority (ICA) of Israel.

Israel has emerged over the past decade as one of the world's most important centers of advanced technological know-how with a wealth of high-tech entrepreneurship transforming innovative ideas into marketable products, services and technologies.

Israel has developed leading-edge defense, electronic, electro-optic and aerospace capabilities. The country's abilities have also extended to the commercial sector with a range of smart, export-targeted high value-added products being developed is such areas as Information technology and software, Communications and Internet applications, Security and safety, Medical equipment and biotechnology.

Even traditional sectors such as Plastics and rubber, Metal and industrial equipment, Electro-mechanical, Electrical products, Automotive and transportation components and assemblies, usually incorporate advance technology aspects in design, the manufacturing process and final product.

The essence ofIsrael's industrial and technological success has been the high quality and professionalism of its work force. The country has more academically qualified scientists and engineers - proportionately speaking - than any other nation in the world.

Moreover, the arrival of a million immigrants from the former Soviet Union since 1990 has deepened Israel's pool of highly qualified personnel and diversified expertise in such areas as innovative materials and new industrial processes.

It is the task ofICA to assist overseas companies in forming appropriate partnerships in Israel.ICA seeks to help the foreign businessman to locate suitable Israeli manufacturers for the purpose of their products, or strategic partnerships for joint ventures, outsourcing, R&D and more.

ICA offers its expertise and advice about how an Industrial Cooperation Undertaking should be carried out, providing necessaryinformation about Israeli industry.

All services are provided free-of-charge. Consequent toICA agreements, more than a billion dollars Flows into Israel each year From over 400 overseas companies, who do business with more than 350 Israeli industrial firms.

ICA's personnel both in Israel and abroad are eager to help you make contact with a suitable partner in Israel, aimed at the establishment of long lasting trade partnerships, which we are certain, will be mutually profitable for all concerned .

Bina BAR-ON

Director General
Industrial Cooperation Authority