I reported on the innovative coatings developed by kibbutz-based Hanita previously (Apr 2014). They insulate Whirlpool fridges and produce low cost alloy coatings for windows.  Hanita has just been bought out by California-based Avery Dennison for $75 million.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-hanita-coatings-avery-dennison-m-a-idUSKCN11A0DO

http://www.windowfilmmag.com/2016/08/israeli-newspaper-reports-hanitatek-sold-for-200-m/