Kibbutz Industries Association

What Kibbutz Industries Association does

Kibbutz Industries Association (KIA; איגוד התעשייה הקיבוצית), founded in 1962 and headquartered at Hamered 29, Tel Aviv, is the umbrella industry association for approximately 270 industrial plants located in kibbutzim, cooperative moshavim, and regional factories across Israel. KIA operates as an independent association within the broader Industrialists' Association (Manufacturers' Association), following a merger agreement signed in 2010, and was incorporated as a company Ltd. in 1995 after separating from the Kibbutz Movement. Member factories collectively account for approximately 10% of Israeli national industry sales, exceeded NIS 50 billion in total sales in 2021, and generate more than 50% of revenue from exports, with overseas production contributing roughly 10% of total kibbutz industry sales.

KIA's core offering is not a commercial product but a portfolio of advocacy, training, networking, and innovation services organized around five pillars: human capital development, innovation and entrepreneurship, international activity, corporate responsibility/ESG, and government representation. Specific programs include the Executive Managers Club, Chairman's Forum, Multinational Companies Forum, Executive Development Course, the Chairman's Course co-developed with Lahav-Tel Aviv University, the Entrepreneurship and Investment Course, the Innovation Leaders Course, hackathon events, and the eGood News newsletter. KIA also leads the Agritech Israel Association and operates the Mashtela Fund (Kibbutz Nursery Fund) — a business accelerator established in 2014 with KM'A Foundation to integrate startup companies into kibbutzim.

KIA's revenue model is membership-based: the association collects dues from member factories, generates training revenue from paid courses, and earns income from sponsored events and exhibitions (notably the Agritech Israel exhibition). The go-to-market motion combines community-led member engagement with event-driven programming, supported by formal partnerships with the Israel Innovation Authority, the Ministry of Economy's Foreign Trade Administration and Investment Center, Tel Aviv University, the World Bank, and various regional innovation centers. Leadership comprises Chairman Ido Rodoi and CEO Dagan Levin, supported by department heads for human capital/finances (Ronit Harel), technology/R&D and agriculture (Rafi Nevo, also CEO of Agritech Israel), international activity (Michal Zorn), and corporate responsibility (Dafna Ben Yaakov).

Name

Kibbutz Industries Association

Legal name

Kibbutz Industries Association (איגוד התעשייה הקיבוצית)

Website

https://kia.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kibbutz Industries Association (KIA) is the Israeli umbrella association founded in 1962 representing approximately 270 industrial plants in kibbutzim, cooperative moshavim, and regional factories, providing advocacy, training, innovation, and export support services to its member enterprises.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Other Services (except Public Administration) (81)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Knowledge Management & KCS Programs (BPAEAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC), Compliance Technology, GRC Platforms & Controls Automation Advisory (BPAHAFAO)

Keywords

• Industry association services
• Manufacturing advocacy
• Export promotion services
• Executive training programs
• Innovation acceleration

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues and association services: KIA operates as a membership-based industry association representing approximately 270 factories. Revenue is generated through membership fees and providing services to member factories including training, consulting, and representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kibbutz Industries Association (KIA) is the umbrella organization representing approximately 270 industrial plants located in kibbutzim, cooperative moshavim, and regional factories across Israel. KIA delivers member services across five strategic pillars: industry representation before government ministries and regulators, innovation and entrepreneurship support, international activity and export promotion, human capital development, and corporate responsibility/ESG. Its portfolio includes management forums, professional training courses, hackathons, exhibitions (notably Agritech Israel), and a digital newsletter.

Product overview

Kibbutz Industries Association (KIA) is an umbrella organization representing approximately 270 industrial plants in kibbutzim, cooperative moshavim, and regional factories across Israel. Rather than offering a unified commercial product, KIA provides a portfolio of professional services including: (1) Management forums such as the Executive Managers Club, Chairman's Forum, and Multinational Companies Forum for peer learning and knowledge exchange; (2) Professional training courses including Executive Development, Chairman's Course (with Lahav-Tel Aviv University), Entrepreneurship and Investment Course, and Innovation Leaders Course; (3) Event programs including hackathons for kibbutz industry challenges and the Agritech Israel exhibition; (4) News services through the eGood News newsletter; and (5) HR solutions through e-Good Jobs initiative. These services collectively support KIA's five strategic pillars: innovation and entrepreneurship, international activity, human capital development, corporate responsibility (ESG), and industry representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agritech Israel: An association-led initiative promoting Israeli agriculture and agritech industries through exhibitions, conferences, and visitor centers.
• eGood News

Products and services

• Executive Managers Club (מועדון מנהלים) A forum for CSR managers in kibbutz factories to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and develop action plans aligned with organizational strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~10% of national industry sales
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Industrialists' Association (התאחדות התעשיינים)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIA operates as part of the Industrialists' Association, signing the 'Accession Treaty' in 2000 and becoming an independent association within the larger organization. Works cooperatively to promote industry in Israel.
• Kibbutz Movement (התנועה הקיבוצית)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIA originally operated as a unit within the Kibbutz Movement before transforming into a company Ltd. in 1995. Maintains close ties for promoting kibbutz industries.
• Kibbutz Nursery Fund / Mashtela Fund (קרן משתלת הקיבוצים)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIA partnered with KM'A Foundation in 2014 to establish the Kibbutz Nursery Fund, a business accelerator for locating and integrating startup companies in kibbutzim. Serves as financial platform for economic multipliers.
• Agritech Israel Association (אגריטך ישראל)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKIA leads the Agritech Israel Association which promotes all agricultural industry companies in Israel. Organizes the prominent AgriTech Israel exhibition and conferences. KIA joined in 1985.
• LAHAV - Tel Aviv University (להב - אוניברסיטת תל-אביב)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for Chairman courses and Entrepreneurship and Investment courses. Provides certification from both Lahav and KIA upon completion.
• World BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunication channel with World Bank and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) activities for international development cooperation.
• Innovation Authority (רשות החדשנות)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists member factories in applying for grants and programs from the Israel Innovation Authority, including international R&D grants such as Green Deal and Horizon.
• Ministry of Economy - Foreign Trade DivisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment partner providing trade policy, agreements, and assistance tools for international trade promotion.
• Kinneret Center for InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on WaterThon hackathon event for kibbutz water industries in November 2021.
• Southup Innovation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on EcoThun hackathon for sustainability challenges in southern kibbutz industries with Sapir College.
• Advanced Production Institute (המכון לייצור מתקדם)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnects member factories with advanced manufacturing services and resource efficiency (carbon emission reduction, energy and water utilization).
• Investment Center - Ministry of EconomycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnects member factories with government concessions, permits, and industrial economy financial platform.
• Tel Aviv UniversitycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration on Executive courses including Innovation Leaders Course to promote innovation leadership.
• Ministry of AgricultureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for financing and investment in agriculture sector.
• Soviet Union immigrants absorption programminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1991 to promote absorption of scientists from former Soviet Union in kibbutz industrial factories.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of British Industry (CBI): UK's premier business lobbying organization. Comparable as a national business association providing advocacy, networking, and policy representation to industrial members.
• BusinessEurope: Pan-European federation of national industry associations. Comparable as an industry federation coordinating advocacy and international activity across member federations.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Large US manufacturing industry association. Comparable as a national industry association providing advocacy, training, and member services across a broad industrial base.
• Federation of German Industries (BDI): Germany's main industry federation representing broad industrial interests. Comparable as a comprehensive industry association offering policy advocacy, international trade, and member services.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Largest US business federation representing companies of all sizes. Comparable as a broad business association providing advocacy, training, international trade, and member services.

Direct peers

• Israel Export Institute: Government-affiliated body promoting Israeli exports and international trade. Comparable in export-promotion and trade-delegation services provided to member industrial enterprises.
• Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce: National federation of regional chambers representing Israeli businesses. Comparable as a membership-based business representation body offering advocacy and international trade support.
• Israel Advanced Technology Industries (IATI): Israeli high-tech industry association representing tech companies and ecosystem stakeholders. Comparable as a domestic industry association offering advocacy, networking, and policy representation services.
• Manufacturers' Association of Israel (התאחדות התעשיינים): The umbrella Israeli manufacturers' association of which KIA is an independent member. Directly comparable as an industry association providing advocacy, training, and representation to Israeli industrial enterprises.

Regional players

• Israel-America Chamber of Commerce: Bilateral chamber promoting Israel-US trade and investment. Comparable as an industry/business association focused on cross-border trade facilitation and member representation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KIA.CO.IL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kibbutz-industry-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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