AA Politiv

What AA Politiv does

AA Politiv (A.A. Politiv (1999) Ltd.) is an Israeli privately-held manufacturer of specialty polyethylene films and nets, founded in 1985 by brothers Avner Golan (CEO) and Arie Golan (COO). The company produces agricultural films (greenhouse covers, low tunnel films, mulch films, fumigation films, silage covers, silobags), agricultural nets (anti-insect, hail protection, shade nets, and the proprietary ACTIVE NET launched in 2026), and industrial packaging films (stretch hood, shrink films, bags, pallet covers, separator sheets, wrapping films, laminating films, FFS films). Manufacturing leverages five-layer coextrusion technology with computerized process control, supported by a 24/7 in-house laboratory performing FTIR, UV-VIS, strength/elongation, QUV and anti-fog testing.

The company's product technology is differentiated by proprietary additives and specialty films, most notably Diamond (launched 2015), a light-diffusion technology that matches clear-film light transmission while diffusing light, and ACTIVE NET (2026), which uses natural substances to actively repel insects rather than only block them. Products comply with Israeli SI 821, European EN 13206, ASTM, and ISO standards, and the group holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. Combined production capacity is approximately 58,000 tons per year across the Israeli Kibbutz Einat facility and the 17,000 ton/year Mexican factory acquired in 2013.

AA Politiv serves two primary customer segments: Agriculture/Greenhouse Farmers (the dominant vertical, including greenhouse operators, vegetable growers, fruit orchards, and nurseries) and Industrial/Manufacturing (chemical, construction, food, concrete, and raw material packaging). Revenue is generated through customized one-time sales of custom-manufactured films specified per customer dimensions, thickness (15-500 microns), color, and additive configuration, typically under multi-year contracts. Go-to-market combines direct sales through domestic, export, and industrial departments in Israel, seven wholly-owned regional subsidiaries (India, South Africa, Macedonia, Spain, Mexico, USA, Netherlands), and exclusive distributors in additional markets such as Vietnam, reaching more than 50 countries.

Name

AA Politiv

Legal name

A.A. Politiv (1999) Ltd.

Website

https://politiv.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AA Politiv is an Israeli privately-held manufacturer, founded in 1985, that produces custom polyethylene films and nets for agricultural (greenhouses, mulch, pest protection) and industrial packaging applications. It serves growers and manufacturers globally through seven subsidiaries and distributor networks across 50+ countries, with ~58,000 tons/year capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Film Extrusion (Mulch, Greenhouse, Silage Wrap) (IMANACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polyolefin Films (PE/PP: Cast, Blown, BOPP) (IMALABAA), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD), Barrier & Specialty Films (EVOH, PVDC, Metallized, AlOx/SiOx Coated) (IMALABAC)

Keywords

• Polyethylene film manufacturing
• Agricultural films
• Greenhouse cover films
• Industrial packaging films
• Agricultural protection nets

Headquarters

HQ city

Einat

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Films: Manufacturing and sale of polyethylene films for agriculture including greenhouse covers, low tunnel films, mulch films, fumigation films, silage covers, and silobags for worldwide agricultural sector
2. Agricultural Nets: Manufacturing and sale of woven nets including anti-insect nets, hail protection nets, and shade nets for agricultural protection applications
3. Industrial Films: Manufacturing and sale of industrial packaging films including shrink films, stretch hood films, pallet covers, separator sheets, bags, wrapping films, laminating films, and FFS films and bags for manufacturing and packaging industry

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AA Politiv manufactures and markets smart polyethylene films and nets for agricultural and industrial customers. The agricultural portfolio covers greenhouse films, low tunnel films, mulch films, fumigation films, silage covers, silobags, and protection/shade nets. The industrial portfolio covers shrink films, stretch hood films, pallet covers, separator films, bags, wrapping films, laminating films, and FFS films and bags. Products are custom-manufactured to client specifications in dimensions, thickness (15-500 microns), color, and additive configuration.

Product overview

AA Politiv is a manufacturer of smart polyethylene films and nets for agriculture and industry. The agricultural portfolio includes greenhouse cover films, low tunnel films, mulch films, fumigation films, silage covers, silobags, pest protection nets, hail protection nets, and shade nets. The industry portfolio includes stretch hood films, shrink films, bags, pallet covers, separator films, wrapping films, laminating films, and FFS films and bags. The company also developed proprietary Diamond® film technology (launched 2015) combining clear film light transmission with light diffusion. Notable innovations include ACTIVE NET (launched 2026) with natural material-based repulsion technology for enhanced pest protection. Production capacity reaches approximately 58,000 tons per year across all group factories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Greenhouse Cover Films Cover films for growing tunnels and greenhouses providing UV resistance, light transmission control, and climate control for year-round vegetable production with reduced pesticide use, for greenhouse farmers and agricultural operators.
• Low Tunnels Films Films for low tunnel structures enabling vegetable growing under protected conditions, extending growing seasons and improving crop quality, for vegetable growers and farmers.
• Mulch Film Soil protection and insulation films available in transparent, black, dual-shade, and colored variants for weed control, temperature regulation, and moisture retention in agricultural cultivation. Up to 50% reduction in water evaporation and earlier crop harvesting in winter through soil warming.
• Fumigation Films Films for soil fumigation using chemical or solarization methods to exterminate pests and pathogens in the soil, for agricultural operations.
• Silobag Triple-layer coextruded plastic tubes for airtight grain and silage storage, creating carbon dioxide-rich environments that preserve stored content, for farms and agricultural storage operations.
• Silage Covers Three-layer black/white structure films protecting forage from air and water intrusion, reducing dry matter losses and maintaining feed freshness, for livestock and silage operations.
• Pest Protection Nets Woven polyethylene nets with specific mesh sizes preventing infiltration of tobacco moths, thrips, leaf-aphids and other pests while reducing spraying requirements, for greenhouse and open-field farmers.
• Hail Protection Nets Woven stabilized polyethylene (Leno) nets protecting crops and orchards against birds, bats, moths while reducing hail and wind damage, with up to 30% water consumption reduction.
• Shade Nets Knitted or woven HDPE polyethylene UV-stabilized nets for shade houses, greenhouses, hail protection, bird protection and windbreaks, for agricultural and horticultural operations.
• ACTIVE NET Active agricultural net with material-based natural repulsion technology providing two-stage protection system that repels insects from net houses, for greenhouse and net house operators.
• Diamond Films Revolutionary hydroponic film technology combining light transmission equal to clear films with light diffusion without reducing light transmission, plus higher thermicity than standard films, for greenhouse and hydroponic growers.
• Stretch Hood Films High mechanical strength and elasticity films for pallet packaging that stretch without damage and cling without heating, for industrial manufacturers and logistics operations.
• Shrink Films Heat-shrink films for pallet packaging that reduce packaging volume, increase stacking capacity and provide environmental benefits, for industrial manufacturers.
• Polyethylene Bags Polyethylene bags manufactured in various types, thicknesses (15-500 microns), dimensions (20cm-5m width), colors and UV resistance levels, for industrial and commercial buyers.
• Pallet Covers Wide range pallet protection covers with humidity, dust and dirt protection, superior to stretch covers with higher mechanical strength, for industrial packaging and logistics operations.
• Separator Films
• Wrapping Films
• Laminating Films Films bonding with solvent adhesive or heat for food trays, condiment packets, and various packaging applications, for food and packaging manufacturers.
• FFS Films and Bags Form-Fill-Seal sleeves for automatic or manual filling in food, raw material, and soil mix industries, delivered as individual sacks or rolls, for industrial packaging lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% water consumption reduction through hail protection nets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered key, core and minor.

• Binh Minh Irrigation JSC (BINH MINH IRTECH)keyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive importer and distributor of Politiv-Israel greenhouse films in Vietnam. Company is the only seller of Israeli films in Vietnam and offers genuine commitments with 100% money refund if not Made in Israel. Offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with 24/7 container warehouse operations.
• Klasmann-DeilmanncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agent in Southern Africa for Klasmann-Deilmann peat moss products, offered alongside Politiv films through Greenhouse Technologies subsidiary.
• Irrigation suppliers (Spain and France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIrrigation product suppliers represented in Southern Africa through Greenhouse Technologies distribution network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coveris Holdings: European plastics film and packaging manufacturer producing agricultural films, industrial films, and protective packaging. Broader portfolio than Politiv but overlaps on industrial stretch and shrink films.
• Berry Global Group: Large US-based global plastics manufacturer producing agricultural films among a vast portfolio including industrial films and packaging. Operates broadly in the same films category but as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• Kuraray Co., Ltd. Japanese chemical and film producer with agricultural and industrial film product lines including mulch and greenhouse films. Larger diversified chemical company that competes in select film categories overlapping with Politiv.

Direct peers

• Trioplast Industrial AB: European PE film manufacturer producing agricultural stretch films, silage films, and mulch films. Comparable product portfolio with focus on agricultural and industrial PE applications across Europe.
• RKW Group: Germany-based producer of PE films including agricultural films, silage films, and horticultural films. One of Europe's largest agricultural film manufacturers with similar product mix to Politiv's agricultural portfolio.
• Ginegar Plastic Products: Israeli agricultural film manufacturer and Politiv's closest direct competitor. Also produces PE greenhouse covers, mulch films, and industrial films, competing head-to-head in Israel and export markets with similar product breadth.
• Armando Alvarez Group: Spanish plastics group producing agricultural films, greenhouse covers, mulch films, and industrial packaging films. Strong presence in Southern European and Latin American markets with comparable product categories.
• Plastika Kritis SA: Greek manufacturer specializing in agricultural films including greenhouse films, mulching films, and silage films. Direct comparable in agricultural PE film extrusion with Mediterranean market focus.

Emerging players

• Agriplast Tech India: Indian manufacturer of agricultural films including greenhouse films, mulch films, and shade nets. Emerging regional competitor in the Indian market where Politiv operates a subsidiary.
• Polysack Plastic Industries: Israeli manufacturer of agricultural nets and films including shade nets and insect protection nets. Niche competitor in the woven nets segment that competes with Politiv's acquired Meteor netting line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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