Dayton Ohio can mass-produce Israeli innovations
Israel signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the US State of Ohio to help boost the economic prospects of both. Dayton’s manufacturing strengths can complement Israel’s technological innovations, especially in the aerospace industry.
Israel exported $3 billion of cyber security products in 2013
The total exports of Israeli companies in 2013 amounted to around 5 percent of the computer security market – more than any country except the USA. In fact more than the combined exports of all those other countries.
The Chinese billionaire who supports Israel
(Thanks to NoCamels.com) Chinese entrepreneur Li Ka Shing is Asia’s richest person with assets worth nearly $32 billion. Of the 50 companies he has invested in, 20 are Israeli. He has also donated $130 million to Israel’s Technion.
Ohio buys $47 million in Israel bonds
(Thanks to Atid-EDI) On June 2, The US State of Ohio purchased $47.8 million in Israel bonds, the largest single government purchase of Israel bonds ever in the United States. It surpassed the record established in March 2013, when Ohio made an Israel bonds purchase of $42 million.
Strauss foods expand in Australia
Strauss, Israel’s biggest food and beverage company, is set to expand its emerging dips and spreads business in Australia to capitalize on growing demand for its products.
Swiss army decides which Israeli drones it wants
Israel’s Elbit Systems will supply its Hermes 900 HFE Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) to the Swiss Armed Forces. Elbit beat Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to the contract. IAI offered its Super Heron UAVs. The Swiss are replacing their aging ADS 95 Ranger UAVs.
Hishtil seeds company celebrates 40 years – but not in the wilderness
1500 people marked the 40th anniversary of Israel’s Hishtil, a world leader in seedling grafting technology. Hishtil produces over 80 million seedlings a year in this manner and has plant nurseries in Israel, Turkey, Italy, South Africa, France, and Spain.
Two new Technology incubators
Israel’s Chief Scientist has awarded two new technology franchises. The Philips-Teva incubator “Inspire Healthcare Innovations Ltd.” will invest in treatments and medical devices. The Strauss incubator, “Food-Tech Hub LP”, will focus on investments in all food-related technologies.
Abramovich invests $10 million in StoreDot
(Thanks to Israel21c) Roman Abramovich - owner of UK soccer club Chelsea - has invested $10 million in StoreDot, an Israeli startup that in April revealed a charger and battery set that charges a Samsung mobile phone in 30 seconds. It is Abramovich’s 2nd Israeli project.
Takudu forms water alliance with Aqualia
Spain’s water giant Aqualia has partnered with Israel’s Takudu to deploy TaKaDu’s system for detecting inefficiencies in water distribution systems. FCC Aqualia works in 17 countries including China, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Czech Republic, Algeria, Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia.