Delivering Smart Irrigation Solutions

11 metzer-group.com Metzer India During 2018 Metzer establish a subsidiary in India, along with Skipper Ltd – an Indian plastic water pipe manufacturer to produce and market Metzer products in India. The company will provide drip irrigation facilities to India and other South Asian countries, among them Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, the Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Metzer Israel Spain South Africa Metzer Ukraine The Metzer subsidiary in Ukraine was established in 2014 with a local partner. It was built to serve the Ukrainian market and the neighboring countries, and to support the Russian-speaking countries. The company employs 180 workers, and with it Metzer has established marketing companies in Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. At the same time, Metzer Ukraine manufactures and exports Layflat hoses in partnership with Heliflex, a Portuguese company. Metzer China Metzer subsidiary in China was established in partnership with Yunada, a huge Chinese company that deals mostly with elevators and construction of buildings. In 2016, Yunada made a decision to enter the water sector, set up a plant and integrated Metzer as a partner, with 30% stake in the company. The factory is located in north China and employs 25 workers. At this stage, the factory produces advanced technology products for the Chinese market. Later, the plant will export its products to neighboring countries as well. Metzer Australia Founded in 2004, Metzer Australia distributes the company’s products to the local market. Local Production Partners In cases where equity partnership is not feasible, Metzer offers entering a License and Technology Transfer Agreement. In this way, the local production partner gets access to Metzer range of technology and products, including the new developments, and decides what to purchase according to the specific market requirements and opportunities. This "invest-as-you-grow" scheme, combined with access to Metzer continuous R&D as well as production and agronomic backup, allows the local partner to devote its full resources to tailored marketing, enjoying a considerable competitive advantage. Licensed local production agreements have proven themselves in numerous countries and conditions, with benefits to both parties. For more information on Metzer’s subsidiary companies and how you can partner with Metzer, contact Omer Lin , Metzer's Export Manager, at omerl@metzerplas.com