With great pleasure, we welcome Guy Sagie to our team, having the confidence that the wealth of knowledge that he brings, will make an instrumental contribution to the attainment of the Company's goals.

The last time we addressed you, just a few months back, it was to inform you about the successful merger between the two Groups aiming to be the global market leader in providing solutions for the protection and optimization of liquid transmission systems, to better serve the interests of our partners and personnel. Therefore, Guy will have the privilege and responsibility to guide us towards this exciting journey, while leveraging on the heritage and strengths of the various entities and cultures that nowadays integrate the Group. As you know, Guy will be replacing Jordi Crespi, who is preparing his return to Barcelona after almost six intensive years in Israel, where he mainly served as CEO of Dorot. We sincerely thank Jordi for his decisive contribution during those years.

Guy will soon be leaving his present position as CEO of IDE Projects, a global provider of water treatment solutions and effectively join our team at the beginning of July 2020

Prior to that, Guy served as Senior Vice President in charge of Global Operations at Netafim, overseeing 1800 people across some 25 countries and 17 manufacturing plants. He joined Netafim after serving in different senior operations positions in the US in reputed organizations such as Honeywell and United Technologies Corporation.

Guy holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Technion — Israel Institute of Technology as well as an MBA and an M.Sc. in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University.

Beside his impressive resumé, the most important aspect is that Guy presents a set of personal qualities that perfectly fit to our organization’s values and therefore I am convinced you will all enjoy working with him. He is very excited to join the team and is looking forward to meeting you all.

Vicente Ferrer Foundation and MAT Holding collaborate to promote environmental awareness among young students from 100 schools in India.

• Through the training and tree plantation, 750 high school students from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be trained in subjects related to climate change and global justice.
• This initiative aims to promote the empowerment and youth leadership so that young people use their skills as an engine of social and environmental transformation. 

On ​​April 25^th, 2019. - Vicente Ferrer Foundation and MAT Holding group, a worldwide reference in copper salts for agriculture, hydraulic valves and filtration and number one in distribution of products for irrigation efficiency in Spain and Portugal, have formalized a collaboration agreement to help combat climate change and promote environmental awareness among high school students in India, specifically the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Pau Relat, MAT Holding’s CEO, and Jordi Folgado, General Director at Vicente Ferrer Foundation, have signed the collaboration agreement that will initially last a period of twelve months. This initiative includes the plantation of trees to help recover arid areas due to drought and training through academies to empower 750 high school students, between 12 and 16 years, on topics related to climate change and global justice.

The project - driven by Vicente Ferrer Foundation (FVF) and Plant for the Planet organization - aims to promote the leadership and active participation of young people as "Ambassadors for Climate Justice", encouraging and supporting their commitment as real change actors in actions that contribute to the sustainability of the planet. 

As Pau Relat, MAT Holding’s CEO, has highlighted,: "Our company is committed to the environment and with the support of especially vulnerable communities, which is why it is very important for us to collaborate with organizations such as Vicente Ferrer Foundation, which is developing a key work in India”.

For more than 3 years, through its daughter company, Dorot and its subsidiary, Dorot India, MAT Holding has been a supporter and promoter of sustainable and reliable projects in water infrastructure renewal, conducted in India. In present, we are executing over 9 projects all over India, where Dorot India along with MAT Technologies implement automation solutions for water supply systems.  

On his part Jordi Folgado, general director of Vicente Ferrer Foundation, highlighted that "Our organization has a specific program to boost the economy of peasants by rationalizing the use of water. Last year we installed nearly a thousand irrigation savings equipment among our recipients. The region where we intervene suffers an endemic drought. We have been working for 50 years to fight against the desertification of Anantapur. Last year we planted 1.6 million trees to reforest the region. We believe in economic growth that respects the environment. This has always been our commitment and continues to be so now that the United Nations has picked it up as one of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Our future depends on how we take care of nature. Therefore, that is why I am so satisfied with this agreement with MAT Holding to promote environmental awareness among young people".

The informative and awareness sessions -called academies- are conceived as spaces for the identification of future ambassadors, young leaders who, based on the knowledge obtained, wish to continue learning and working for climate justice. In total, the project includes the participation of 750 students from 100 schools distributed in eight regions: Adoni, BK Samudram, Bathalapalli, Kadiri, Kalyandurg, Madakasira, Uravakonda and Srisailam. The first seven belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh and the last one to Telangana.

Vicente Ferrer Foundation is the first NGO in India with which Plant for The Planet establishes an association of this kind, to promote the conservation of the environment and contribute to the development of the local population. In addition, this project includes an exchange activity between the "young ambassadors" of India and Spain with the aim of strengthening the links of the global network of Plant for The Planet (PFTP). Since the creation of PFTP around 100,000 children around the world in more than 100 countries have participated in tree plantation.

Meet Dorot & OCV Control Valves team of experts brought together under OCV Fluid Solutions umbrella @ OMC 2019, Ravenna Italia, March 27-29th!

Visit us @ Booth #G38
Where Innovative & Reliable Fire Protection solutions come together! 

Location: Pala de André - Viale Europa, 1 - 48122 Ravenna

Stay up-to-date with our latest technologies and developments in Fire Protection and Water Control Management at the Offshore Mediterranean Conference & Exhibition, 2019 Edition, Ravenna, Italy

The OMC Exhibition is the premier marketplace in the Mediterranean region for the gas, oil and energy industrial supply chain.  There is no other event in the region with more than 600 exhibiting companies from 33 countries and over 20,000 attendees: the biggest gathering connecting the Southern and Northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea as well as East and West.

OCV Fluid Solutions combines the engineering expertise of Dorot and OCV Control Valves resulting in a one-of-a-kind partner with a combined 140 plus years of experience in developing sustainable fluid control solutions. Under this umbrella, our portfolio will include the same reliable and excellent products you have become familiar with, in addition to new, innovative technologies. You’ll also have access to a variety of special materials and simultaneously, you'll receive the highest quality product on the market, worldwide. Products within the OCV Fluid Solutions portfolio have a variety of registrations and model certifications ranging from:

• ISO 9001
• UL Listed
• FM Approved
• Certified to 2014/68/EU PED
• ABS Certification Type Approval
• Lloyd's Certification Type Approval
• CCCF
• LPCB certification

Synergies created worldwide between Dorot and OCV Control Valves enables OCV Fluid Solution to respond efficiently to fluid & water industry provocations and provide tailor-made solutions for various applications, ranging from basic systems to most hazardous applications in Fire Protection.

About Dorot Control Valves – Fire Protection Division:

Since first receiving our UL listing over 15 years ago, Dorot's Fire Protection Valves division has been providing time-proven, reliable and comprehensive solutions for various applications, ranging from basic systems to the most demanding Fire Protection applications. Additional approvals such as CCCF, ABS, Lloyd's, DNV, LPCB and more are available with Dorot's systems.

Dorot’s Fire Protection systems are utilized in typical applications including tunnels, storage, hangars & airport terminals, high–rise buildings, and many more. Dorot’s Fire Protection systems are also being applied in hazardous offshore and onshore locations, refineries, platforms, FPSO’s, power generation plants and other extreme climates and corrosive environments.

Dorot offers a variety of water, foam and seawater Fire Protection valves INMETRO / ABNT compliant including Deluge, Dry-Pipe and Pre-Action or Foam-Water type fire protection sprinkler systems, Peripheral Valves, Hydrant and Monitor Valves such as: remote and local Hydraulically and Electrically actuated monitor valves, standard and Pressure Reducing Hydrant valve and more.

Dorot's Fire Protection Valves are made from a variety of materials such as Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze, Stainless Steel, Super Duplex, Bronze / Marine Bronze, Cast Steel and Ductile Iron. Standard material valves such as Ductile Iron (ASTM A-536) and Cast Steel (WCB A-216) are coated with zinc-enriched, high-build fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) and a UV protective topcoat, conforming to EN12944 C4 & C5, high corrosion protection grades. Dorot also supplies naval quality - very high corrosion protection grade, conforming to EN12944 C5M as well as other coatings (such as NORSOK or ANSI/NACE) and materials for extreme environments upon request.

About OCV Control Valves – Fire Protection Division:

For nearly 70 years, OCV Control Valves has manufactured hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated globe and angle valves, in sizes 1/2”-12” for fire protection applications such as deluge spray systems, foam-water systems, offshore platforms, transportation tunnels, manufacturing plants, power plants and many more. Developed with flexibility in mind, the OCV control valve can be readily adapted to perform numerous functions, including but not limited to pneumatic, electric and hydraulic deluge, pressure control, pressure relief, thermal expansion relief, automatic level control, electronic valves, and more. For more challenging applications, we can design a custom solution and offer specialized materials such as Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze, Stainless Steel, Super Duplex Stainless Steel, and seawater epoxy coating to protect the valves in even the most corrosive environment. OCV Control Valves has always focused on creating the highest quality product on the market, and maintaining unparalleled customer service, which is why each valve comes with an industry leading five-year warranty. Our quality system is registered to ISO 9001, and many of our valves are UL Listed, FM Approved, certified to 2014/68/EU PED and ABS Type Approved.

Our Fire Protection Division is developing. From now, you can benefit from Dorot Control Valves’ cutting-edge engineering and technical support combined with OCV Control Valves’ global infrastructure and certified quality. 

This is a result of our April 2018 merger, led by Matholding Group, creating a union that provides a unique product offering to all our customers worldwide. 

(more data about the merge between Dorot and OCV Control Vavles here) 

OCV Fluid Solutions combines the engineering expertise of Dorot and OCV Control Valves resulting in a one-of-a-kind partner with a combined 140 plus years of experience in developing sustainable fluid control solutions. Under this umbrella, our portfolio will include the same reliable and excellent products you have become familiar with, in addition to new, innovative technologies. You’ll also have access to a variety of special materials and simultaneously, you'll receive the highest quality product on the market, worldwide. Products within the OCV Fluid Solutions portfolio have a variety of registrations and model certifications ranging from:

• ISO 9001
• UL Listed
• FM Approved
• Certified to 2014/68/EU PED
• ABS Certification Type Approval
• Lloyd's Certification Type Approval
• CCCF
• LPCB certification

The Fire Protection operations of OCV Fluid Solutions will be managed from OCV's headquarters in the United States. The team is bringing together the combined knowledge and expertise of all operations and subsidiaries in Mexico, Argentina, Italy, Spain, Singapore, China, India and Israel. Led by the U.S.-based team, we look forward to continuing to partner with our existing network of manufacturers, integrators, distributors and customers around the world.  For all logistic and operations requests, they will be handled by the same contact person, following the same procedures, but achieving better solutions for both you and your customers.

In summary, synergies created worldwide between Dorot and OCV Control Valves enables OCV Fluid Solution to respond efficiently to fluid & water industry provocations and provide tailor-made solutions for various applications, ranging from basic systems to most hazardous applications in Fire Protection.

About Dorot Control Valves – Fire Protection Division:

Since first receiving our UL listing over 15 years ago, Dorot's Fire Protection Valves division has been providing time-proven, reliable and comprehensive solutions for various applications, ranging from basic systems to the most demanding Fire Protection applications. Additional approvals such as CCCF, ABS, Lloyd's, DNV, LPCB and more are available with Dorot's systems.

Dorot’s Fire Protection systems are utilized in typical applications including tunnels, storage, hangars & airport terminals, high–rise buildings, and many more. Dorot’s Fire Protection systems are also being applied in hazardous offshore and onshore locations, refineries, platforms, FPSO’s, power generation plants and other extreme climates and corrosive environments.

Dorot offers a variety of water, foam and seawater Fire Protection valves INMETRO / ABNT compliant including Deluge, Dry-Pipe and Pre-Action or Foam-Water type fire protection sprinkler systems, Peripheral Valves, Hydrant and Monitor Valves such as: remote and local Hydraulically and Electrically actuated monitor valves, standard and Pressure Reducing Hydrant valve and more.

Dorot's Fire Protection Valves are made from a variety of materials such as Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze, Stainless Steel, Super Duplex, Bronze / Marine Bronze, Cast Steel and Ductile Iron. Standard material valves such as Ductile Iron (ASTM A-536) and Cast Steel (WCB A-216) are coated with zinc-enriched, high-build fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) and a UV protective topcoat, conforming to EN12944 C4 & C5, high corrosion protection grades. Dorot also supplies naval quality - very high corrosion protection grade, conforming to EN12944 C5M as well as other coatings (such as NORSOK or ANSI/NACE) and materials for extreme environments upon request.

About OCV Control Valves – Fire Protection Division:

For nearly 70 years, OCV Control Valves has manufactured hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated globe and angle valves, in sizes 1/2”-12” for fire protection applications such as deluge spray systems, foam-water systems, offshore platforms, transportation tunnels, manufacturing plants, power plants and many more. Developed with flexibility in mind, the OCV control valve can be readily adapted to perform numerous functions, including but not limited to pneumatic, electric and hydraulic deluge, pressure control, pressure relief, thermal expansion relief, automatic level control, electronic valves, and more. For more challenging applications, we can design a custom solution and offer specialized materials such as Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze, Stainless Steel, Super Duplex Stainless Steel, and seawater epoxy coating to protect the valves in even the most corrosive environment. OCV Control Valves has always focused on creating the highest quality product on the market, and maintaining unparalleled customer service, which is why each valve comes with an industry leading five-year warranty. Our quality system is registered to ISO 9001, and many of our valves are UL Listed, FM Approved, certified to 2014/68/EU PED and ABS Type Approved.

Between Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 of October 2018, DOROT ITALIA attends the International Water Exhibition - ACCADUEO - H2O, in Bologna, Italia, Bologna Fiere Center.

Join Dorot team of expert hydraulic engineers and discover the latest water control solutions for sustainable water management brought by Dorot. Bringing together digital know-how and hydraulic engineering, Dorot team presents the latest innovation in water control solutions for water supply networks and water management.  (Electronic Controllers - Condor, Mechanical Valves - GAER Line, Pressure Maangement Solutions and many others).

Come find out more @ booth #B10-C9

ACCADUEO 2018 develops on five focus: Innovation, Internationalization, Digital, Industry and Maintenance to create in-depth areas in which exhibitors and visitors can find their meeting point between demand for know-how and technological offer.

ACCADUEO is the exhibition of industrial supply chains that add value to water. ACCADUEO offers a platform to all players who enhance the value of water in its various fields of application: civil, industrial and agricultural. With its focus on public interest, the show aims to build an advanced industrial supply chain capable of giving impetus to the sector. ACCADUEO highlights outstanding international models and above all Italian talent, expertise and creative solutions with the aim of developing business opportunities at home and abroad and keeping up with today’s innovations and tomorrow’s technologies.

Visit Dorot Boorh #B10-C9

About DOROT Control Valves:

Dorot Control Valves is a world leader in the development and supply of sustainable technologies and solutions for control and optimization of water systems. Established in 1946 and as a part of Matholding group since 2014, Dorot has a long tradition of providing innovative products and solutions for various applications in water and other fluid systems. As a global company, Dorot supports businesses around the globe with its experience and implements its range of solutions and services in the following areas: 

• Waterworks Distribution Systems for civil and industrial engineering
• Fire Protection
• Industrial Applications such as Mining, Wastewater, Marine
• Water Treatment and Filtration
• Agricultural and Landscape Irrigation
• Water Metering and others

Continuously listen and understand our customer needs allow us to develop a broad portfolio of water and other fluids systems application, in compliance with international quality standards and specifications. We are committed to quality and we follow strict global standards. Planning and manufacturing procedures are routinely assessed and improved. Each product is hydraulically tested in advanced testing facilities that simulate precise field conditions.

Customer satisfaction and recognition are important for us. This guarantees uncompromised know-how, expertise and professionalism in planning, designing and providing the optimal hydraulic control solutions.

Between Wednesday 17 to Friday 19 of October 2018, DOROT ITALIA attends the International Water Exhibition - ACCADUEO - H2O, in Bologna, Italia, Bologna Fiere Center.

Join Dorot team of expert hydraulic engineers and discover the latest water control solutions for sustainable water management brought by Dorot. Bringing together digital know-how and hydraulic engineering, Dorot team presents the latest innovation in water control solutions for water supply networks and water management.  (Electronic Controllers - Condor, Mechanical Valves - GAER Line, Pressure Maangement Solutions and many others).

Come find out more @ booth #B10-C9

ACCADUEO 2018 develops on five focus: Innovation, Internationalization, Digital, Industry and Maintenance to create in-depth areas in which exhibitors and visitors can find their meeting point between demand for know-how and technological offer.

ACCADUEO is the exhibition of industrial supply chains that add value to water. ACCADUEO offers a platform to all players who enhance the value of water in its various fields of application: civil, industrial and agricultural. With its focus on public interest, the show aims to build an advanced industrial supply chain capable of giving impetus to the sector. ACCADUEO highlights outstanding international models and above all Italian talent, expertise and creative solutions with the aim of developing business opportunities at home and abroad and keeping up with today’s innovations and tomorrow’s technologies.

Visit Dorot Boorh #B10-C9

About DOROT Control Valves:

Dorot Control Valves is a world leader in the development and supply of sustainable technologies and solutions for control and optimization of water systems. Established in 1946 and as a part of Matholding group since 2014, Dorot has a long tradition of providing innovative products and solutions for various applications in water and other fluid systems. As a global company, Dorot supports businesses around the globe with its experience and implements its range of solutions and services in the following areas: 

• Waterworks Distribution Systems for civil and industrial engineering
• Fire Protection
• Industrial Applications such as Mining, Wastewater, Marine
• Water Treatment and Filtration
• Agricultural and Landscape Irrigation
• Water Metering and others

Continuously listen and understand our customer needs allow us to develop a broad portfolio of water and other fluids systems application, in compliance with international quality standards and specifications. We are committed to quality and we follow strict global standards. Planning and manufacturing procedures are routinely assessed and improved. Each product is hydraulically tested in advanced testing facilities that simulate precise field conditions.

Customer satisfaction and recognition are important for us. This guarantees uncompromised know-how, expertise and professionalism in planning, designing and providing the optimal hydraulic control solutions.

From October 29th to November 1st, 2018, Dorot Mexico along with ARKON, will attend XXXII Convención Anual y Expo ANEAS 2018, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. The event and a conference brings together under the same roof, Waterworks-Municipalities, water professionals and engineers to debate and present solutions for sustainable management for water networks. 

Visit Dorot & Arkon Booth #136-137

Come discover the latest water control solutions for sustainable water management brought by Dorot (Electronic Controllers - Condor, Mechanical Valves - GAER Line and many others) and Arkon (Electromagnetic Water meters).

About DOROT Control Valves:

Dorot Control Valves is a world leader in the development and supply of sustainable technologies and solutions for control and optimization of water systems. Established in 1946 and as a part of Matholding group since 2014, Dorot has a long tradition of providing innovative products and solutions for various applications in water and other fluid systems. As a global company, Dorot supports businesses around the globe with its experience and implements its range of solutions and services in the following areas: 

• Waterworks Distribution Systems for civil and industrial engineering
• Fire Protection
• Industrial Applications such as Mining, Wastewater, Marine
• Water Treatment and Filtration
• Agricultural and Landscape Irrigation
• Water Metering and others

Continuously listen and understand our customer needs allow us to develop a broad portfolio of water and other fluids systems application, in compliance with international quality standards and specifications. We are committed to quality and we follow strict global standards. Planning and manufacturing procedures are routinely assessed and improved. Each product is hydraulically tested in advanced testing facilities that simulate precise field conditions.

Customer satisfaction and recognition are important for us. This guarantees uncompromised know-how, expertise and professionalism in planning, designing and providing the optimal hydraulic control solutions.

About ARKON flow systems:

Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o. is a Czech based company involved in the design, production, distribution of electromagnetic flowmeters & our range of products are complimented with ultrasonic flowmeters, level meters, Parshall flumes and flow indicators.

We offer a flexible approach to customers needs, by offering customized solutions for each application.

Arkon offers its products via a worldwide distributor network. Our products are used in over 20 countries with applications such as Water Treatment & Distribution, Waste Water Management, Irrigation, Mining & Chemical Industry as well as projects where efficiency and accuracy coupled with smart technology matters the most.

From October 29th to November 1st, 2018, Dorot Mexico along with ARKON, will attend XXXII Convención Anual y Expo ANEAS 2018, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa. The event and a conference brings together under the same roof, Waterworks-Municipalities, water professionals and engineers to debate and present solutions for sustainable management for water networks. 

Visit Dorot & Arkon Booth #136-137

Come discover the latest water control solutions for sustainable water management brought by Dorot (Electronic Controllers - Condor, Mechanical Valves - GAER Line and many others) and Arkon (Electromagnetic Water meters).

About DOROT Control Valves:

Dorot Control Valves is a world leader in the development and supply of sustainable technologies and solutions for control and optimization of water systems. Established in 1946 and as a part of Matholding group since 2014, Dorot has a long tradition of providing innovative products and solutions for various applications in water and other fluid systems. As a global company, Dorot supports businesses around the globe with its experience and implements its range of solutions and services in the following areas: 

• Waterworks Distribution Systems for civil and industrial engineering
• Fire Protection
• Industrial Applications such as Mining, Wastewater, Marine
• Water Treatment and Filtration
• Agricultural and Landscape Irrigation
• Water Metering and others

Continuously listen and understand our customer needs allow us to develop a broad portfolio of water and other fluids systems application, in compliance with international quality standards and specifications. We are committed to quality and we follow strict global standards. Planning and manufacturing procedures are routinely assessed and improved. Each product is hydraulically tested in advanced testing facilities that simulate precise field conditions.

Customer satisfaction and recognition are important for us. This guarantees uncompromised know-how, expertise and professionalism in planning, designing and providing the optimal hydraulic control solutions.

About ARKON flow systems:

Arkon Flow Systems, s.r.o. is a Czech based company involved in the design, production, distribution of electromagnetic flowmeters & our range of products are complimented with ultrasonic flowmeters, level meters, Parshall flumes and flow indicators.

We offer a flexible approach to customers needs, by offering customized solutions for each application.

Arkon offers its products via a worldwide distributor network. Our products are used in over 20 countries with applications such as Water Treatment & Distribution, Waste Water Management, Irrigation, Mining & Chemical Industry as well as projects where efficiency and accuracy coupled with smart technology matters the most.