Manufacturers Association of Israel

The Manufacturers' Association of Israel (MAI) has served as the umbrella organization for industrialists in Israel for more than 100 years. The MAI and its members have led the economy since the early days of the state, guiding the nation toward its current standing as a global technological power and a thriving economy.

Industry in Israel plays a key role in all spheres of life - from its vital contribution to the defense and security of the state, its assistance in the absorption of immigrants, and its support for outlying regions, to its substantial investment in education and Israeli society.

Today, the MAI represents over 2,000 member companies, which together account for more than 90% of Israel's total industrial output and employ approximately 400,000 workers. Members benefit from a wide range of support and services - from national and international policy advocacy down to the day-to-day operational needs of individual companies.

The MAI's structure reflects the diversity of Israeli industry. Member companies are organized across 7 industry sectors:

• High-Tech
• Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Environment
• Food & beverage Industries
• Metal, Electrical and Electronics industries
• Textile and Fashion
• Consumer goods
• Kibbutz Industries (Industries located in or owned by "Kibbutzim")

Each sector provides focused support and representation for its members while contributing to the MAI's unified voice in national policy discussions. The organization's flagship "Blue & White" campaign champions the "Made in Israel" agenda across all these sectors.

At the core of the MAI's work is its engagement with government. The organization participates actively in legislative and regulatory processes, advising policymakers on the economic implications of proposed legislation and advocating for conditions that enable Israeli industry to grow and compete globally. The MAI maintains ongoing dialogue with government ministries, regulatory authorities, and parliamentary committees, ensuring that the voice of industry is heard at every stage of economic decision-making. This institutional relationship with government has been built over decades and represents one of the MAI's most significant assets for its members.

The MAI serves as a gateway for international industrial engagement. Through its Foreign Trade and International Relations Division, the organization works to connect Israeli manufacturers with global markets, facilitate trade relationships, and represent Israeli industry in international forums and trade organizations. The division provides members with export guidance, market intelligence, and access to business delegations and trade missions worldwide, ensuring that Israeli industry remains competitive and integrated within the global economy.

The MAI also fulfills a critical function in labor relations, representing employers in negotiations and ongoing dealings with the Histadrut Labor Federation and relevant government bodies. The President of the MAI serves simultaneously as Chair of the Presidency of Employers and Businesses - the national umbrella body of employers' organizations in Israel - a role that reflects the MAI's centrality within the broader landscape of Israeli employer representation.

Beyond advocacy, the MAI supports its members through a wide range of practical services, including guidance on regulatory compliance and operational matters. Member companies also participate in a network of professional forums and committees, through which they contribute to shaping the association's policies and priorities. The MAI is funded entirely by its members and operates with full independence in representing their interests.

Avraham (Novo) Novogrocki, President of the MAI

Ruby Ginel, Managing Director of the MAI