Bulletin Board Winter 2002
July 2002

The Bulletin Board identifies Business Opportunities for Australian and New Zealand companies. It highlights expressions of interest from Israeli companies looking to expand their operations in Australia, and is published three to four times a year. If you are interested in any of the products which are described, please contact the ITC with your contact details.


For your convenience companies are listed in the bulletin board via industry.

 

 

AGRICULTURAL

 

#45/02

WATER RECYCLING SYSTEM

Recycling water in closed irrigation techniques is the most effective approach to dealing with the problem of water runoff in greenhouse production. This company's water circulation system is a modular, closed-loop water recycling system designed for greenhouse growers using soilless culture, which reduces both the amount of wasted water and the amount of fertiliser required. Its innovative additive offers a low-cost, environmentally-friendly and efficient disinfection alternative to current methods of controlling plant pathogens.

 

Looking for: Investor, Strategic Partner

 

 

#54/02

PLASTIC PRODUCTS
 
Specialising in the production of woven polypropylene and polyethylene cloth (both coated and uncoated), this company provides an all round service to customers, including advice at the planning stage, production and installation. They offer a wide variety of products in the agriculture, industry, geotextiles and water sectors. Recently, emphasis has been on research and development; areas of R&D include dry storage, anti-corrosion, floating covers for swimming pools and water reservoirs, gas barrier sheets etc.

 

Looking for: Distributors - agriculture inputs and/or storage solution, Irrigation companies, Representatives

 

 

  #55/02

COCOPEAT PRODUCTS

 
Cocopeat, a substrate based upon the coir fibers and the pith of the coconut, has been used very successfully to improve the quality and yield of nearly all horticultural crops, such as vegetables and cut flowers, especially in areas where soil conditions are poor. This company is the leading producer, manufacturer, importer and exporter of cocopeat products in Israel.

 

Looking for: Distributors, commercial farmers


BIOTECH/MEDICAL

#46/02

MULTI-APPLICATION EXTRACTION KIT

This company has developed and produced a single-use bio-tool for DNA/RNA extraction from polycrylamide or agarose gel. It is the ideal companion for electro-elution and dialysis.

Looking for: Partner

#52/02

HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECE

This light-weight high-speed air turbine handpiece offers a patented push-button chuck, simple turbine replacement, smooth and controlled cut with highly efficient cooling, miniature stainless steel head, and is fully autoclavable at 135o C.

Looking for: Distributors

#56/02

BIOTECH PRODUCTS

With 10 years of experience in bulk production of E.coli-derived recombinant human cytokines and growth factors, this company has developed technologies which allow it to offer products over 99% pure with very high specific activity. It is currently looking to find collaboration partners to assist in penetrating the Australian market.

Looking for: Joint Venture for production, marketing, partnerships.

#60/02

VIDEO DIAGNOSTIC DEVICES

Offering products such as disposable video sigmoidoscopes, anoscopes and endoscopes, this company combines the simplicity of standard diagnostic/therapeutic tools with the sophistication of video camera technology. The company is especially interested in the surgery, proctology, colon and rectal and gastroenterology markets.

Looking for: Distributors

#62/02

DENTAL BURS

Providing efficient delivery of cooling fluid to the point of contact, heat reduction, faster grinding and an evacuating channel for tooth debris, this company is launching its newest development in the field of diamond dental burs: 7 different profiles with a built-in spiral groove. Also available are diamond files, and diamond/CBN grinding pins and grinding wheels.

Looking for: Distributors

#73/02

FOLDING STRETCHERS

A revolutionary folding stretcher which can be folded to one quarter of its open size has recently been released by this leading manufacturer of ladders, leisure furniture and stretchers. The stretcher comes in two versions, one of which is 52 cm when folded, and the other 44cm when folded.

Looking for: Distributors

#76/02v

ORTHOPEDIC SUPPORTS

This company manufactures orthopedic bandages and health supports including knee braces, ankle braces, wrist braces, belts, shoulder braces, cervical collars and maternity belts which in all standard sizes. All products are made of porous cotton material and are both comfortable on the skin and appropriate for warm climates.

Looking for: Importers, Distributors

#77/02

SPINAL DEFORMITY DIAGNOSTICS

This start-up has developed a revolutionary non-invasive radiation-free medical device for the diagnosis of spinal deformities, such as scoliosis and kyphosis. After a brief examination of less than one minute, this user-friendly system provides an accurate graphical image of the spine, displaying the calculated angle of deformity.

Looking for: Distributors to Spine Professionals


CONSTRUCTION

#71/02

ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES

A leading manufacturer of acoustic ceiling tiles based on glass wool, this company is committed to "practicality, esthetics and design". All products are easy to install, clean and remove.

Looking for: Distributors, Partners

#72/02

DIY INSULATION KITS

Building research shows that the heat passing through a building's roof accounts for approximately 80% of all building surface energy absorption/emission. In addition, approximately 90% of the entire energy absorbed/emitted in a given building is transmitted through radiation. With its excellent radiated energy blocking capabilities, this company provides a convincing insulation advantage. Recently it has developed a new line of products designed for DIY, including kits for insulating garage doors, pipes, ducts, heaters, boilers, dog kennels and general use foils. Also available is a device for customers to cut insulation material according to individual needs.

Looking for: Importers, Distributors, DIY Chains


HOME NEEDS

#41/02

DEAD SEA COSMETICS

The marvelous raw materials from the Dead Sea are developed by this company into a sophisticated line of natural health and beauty cosmetics recommended by conventional therapists and alternative healers around the world. They are especially good for backache, muscular ache, rheumatism, osteoarthritis and psoriasis.

Looking for: Distributors

#48/02

PLASTIC PRODUCTS

This company manufactures plastic products, for the Homewares, Industrial and Hospital sectors, including a new range of products for bathrooms, and a versatile polystyrene system for maximising storage space.

Looking for: Agents, Distributors

#49/02

LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

This company produces dermatologically-tested candles, candle accessories and natural cosmetics.

Looking for: Distributors, Buyers

#58/02

KOSHER FOOD

This company produces a vast range of fresh, tinned and frozen foods and drinks, both with and without a Kashrut stamp.

Looking for: Distributors

#67/02

SHOWER AND BATHROOM ACCESSORIES

Producing shower heads, kitchen sprays, shower and bathroom accessories, filters and water-saving products, this company prides itself on dedication to customer service, quality, responsiveness to market demand, innovative, state-of-the-art engineering and product development, and knowledge of the international market in which it operates.

Looking for: Distributors

#69/02

POLISHING LIQUIDS

This company develops and manufactures a full line of cleaning and polishing creams and liquids for silver, gold, copper, brass and stainless steel. Their product line includes a natural formula aerosol spray for polishing silver and silver plate; pre-moistened wipes for silver and jewellery and for copper and brass; pre-moistened wipes for cleaning windows; pre-treated mitts for cleaning silver items; and pre-treated cloths for polishing silver and gold. All products contain an anti-tarnish preventative and are based on a natural formula.

Looking for: Distributors

#70/02

BATH AND SHOWER ACCESSORIES

This company's bath and shower accessory line includes a complete range of uniquely designed dispensers, shower heads, hand showers and shower combination systems as well as personal hygiene spray hoses, bidet flow diverters and patented swivel hose. Showerheads and hand-held showers are designed to provide adjustable fixed water flow. All models are fitted with water conservation devices.

Looking for: Distributors

#75/02

ELECTRONIC POOL CLEANERS

This company has earned international recognition in its innovative approach to pool cleaning, with its electronic pool cleaner which sweeps, scrubs, filters and vacuums pool walls and floor. The robot cleaner automatically calculates the most effective pool cleaning patterns according to each pool's dimensions. Unique self-programming software enables the robot pool cleaner to know exactly where to scrub, sweep, vacuum and filter your pool - irrespective of shape.

Looking for: Distributors


INDUSTRIAL

#40/02

ACRYLIC EMULSIONS

Producing a wide range of products for paint and coating production, this company is one of the largest manufacturers of acrylic emulsions in Israel. Also produced are polymers for textile printing, non-woven materials, polymer additives for mortars, plasters, screeds, silicone, acrylic sealants, and flexographic inks.

Looking for: Manufacturers

#63/02

MULTI-LAYER PIPES

This company has been producing and marketing their multi-layer pipe products for over 15 years. The pipes are a complete system together with the company's 3 types of specially designed fittings, compression (split ring) fittings, press fittings and threaded fittings, as well as all the necessary tools, for plumbing, heating and sanitary installations.

Looking for: Distributors

#65/02

PROPORTIONING PUMP

This company has developed a pump which injects functional additives into liquid medium systems using a uniform repeating method, with minimal loss in water pressure and no external power required. It is designed for use in agriculture and gardening for fertilization, additives in water for livestock, and industry for detergents and water softeners, and pH adjustment.

Looking for: Distributors

#66/02

IRON CASTING

With a reputation in Israel as a high quality, gray and ductile iron casting foundry, this company offers casting as well as integrated product manufacturing (including machining, assembly and testing). The company's main focus is on valves for water systems and gearboxes for conveyance systems.

Looking for: Agents, Contractors

#68/02

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

This company presents an advanced power protection technology, with a special emphasis on energy saving, efficiency and power management in the UPS and power line surge suppressor equipment fields. Among the company's customers are the Israel Defence Forces and Ministry of Defence, hospitals, courts, banks and leading factories.

Looking for: Distributors

#74/02

LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

Using ultrasonic continuous level measurement of liquids and solids, this product sets new standards in reliability, repeatability and accuracy. These level measurement systems automatically adapt to virtually all environments in a full range of process control and storage applications, offering "radar-like" performance.

Looking for: Distributors, OEM/Private Label Arrangement


IT & T

#43/02

BACKUP PROXY SERVER

This company presents, supports and markets anti-virus software, network management suites, fax servers, communication servers, and back-up and encryption products. Currently being promoted is the "Backup Proxy Server", near-line backup software using the file system structure to backup on hard drives in order to restore and manage an organisation's data.

Looking for: Distributors

#44/02

INSURANCE SOFTWARE

This leading software house produces a comprehensive legacy software solution for non-life insurance companies. The flexible and sophisticated software, currently deployed by 70% of the insurance companies in Israel, includes management and generation of policies and endorsements, underwriting procedures and collection activities, claims handling and management, reports and related activities such as marketing and customer satisfaction.

Looking for: Distributors

#53/02

DIGITAL TV

Specialising in devices that enable the reception of rich Digital Media to consumer electronic appliances (such as digital set-top boxes, integrated Digital TV, personal computers and other broadband appliances), this company has developed a patented Digital Signal Processing architecture that allows its products to handle the complexities of receiving RF transmissions together with flexibility and programmability. The core technology enables Digital TV demodulator ICs that combine all the necessary front-end receiver functions to completely reproduce the digital data transmitted by free air, satellite or cable.

Looking for: Representatives, Distributors

#57/02

EMPLOYMENT WEB-SYSTEM

Designed to power employment websites and web-portals, this product creates a new class of recruitment services. It is an interactive, Internet-delivered management, communication and decision support system, bringing into a unified platform the participants of the recruiting process; the candidates, employer and recruiter.

Looking for: Investors

#61/02

ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURES

Offering a comprehensive variety of packaging and housing solutions, from initial specification to serial production, this company specializes in enclosures for data-communication equipment, starting with basic, 19-inch cabinets, up to a variety of panels, switching units and accessories. It caters for electrical and electronic applications, as well as for medical equipment and the communications industry.

Looking for: Distributors, Wholesalers

#64/02

INTERACTIVE FITNESS

The first interactive fitness channel for advanced television, this media company connects cardiovascular exercise machines to TV in order to allow exercisers to use various interactive applications during their workout, such as watching scenery movies that adapt to their jogging pace.

Looking for: Investors


SERVICES

#59/02

TRANSLATIONS

"Don't let your best work get lost in the translation" is the slogan of this company, offering high-quality translations between dozens of languages. The company works in many fields, including high-tech and business, legal, financial and accounting, science and academia, and the governmental and non-profit sectors.

Looking for: Businesspeople in need of translation services