The Manufacturers' Association of Israel (MAI) was established in 1921 and today represents around 1,800 companies that produce about 90% of Israel's total industrial output. These companies employ thousands of workers and account for billions of dollars worth of exports.

The Israel Stone Manufacturers Association was set up within the MAI, and represents Israel's stone factories. Its members are committed to a high standard of services and quality.

One of the Association's aims is to encourage the export of stone from Israel and to further the use of Israeli stone. This branch of industry is undergoing change, in the course of which stone plants are investing efforts to promote exports.

There has been a significant increase in the demand for Israeli stone in foreign markets in the past years. This is due to the unique qualities of the products that fit in with today's fashion for using stone, and the special method of stone dressing that differentiates if from other products, such as various kinds of chiseling (in the style of building in Jerusalem) and other age-old methods.

This catalogue showcases the member companies of the Israel Stone Manufacturers' Association, and also serves as an official key to the types and qualities of stone available in Israel, location of quarries, etc.

I have no doubt that the catalogue will prove to be a useful tool to you.