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.

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.

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.

Matholding Group is strengthening its market position in water control and handling solutions through the acquisition of 51 percent of the shares in the U.S. company, OCV Control Valves.  The group is rounding out its portfolio in hydraulic control valves and air valves by merging Dorot Control Valves’ expertise with OCV’s know-how and experience in the U.S. and Canadian markets.

On April 9, 2018, Matholding Group, a Spanish family-owned holding company, further secured its position as a world leader in providing water control solutions by acquiring 51 percent share in OCV Control Valves. An American family-owned company, OCV was established more than 65 years ago by Robert E. “Tex” Radford in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.  The acquisition reinforces Matholding’s commitment to provide water control solutions, a leading position already obtained through Dorot Control Valves, Matholding’s major pillar in water control solutions. The signing of the contract took place at OCV’s headquarters in the United States.

“Matholding is constantly evolving!  We understand that our growth relies on the synergies that we create worldwide.  The U.S. market has always been a challenge for our group and now, with OCV as part of our family, we are confident in our development and growth.  Besides our common field of activity that brought us together, we share much more with OCV.  We have common values and work principles.  We understand the importance of people empowerment.  We respect and feed our innovation on the tradition of our founding families with the courage to build the future with the values they pass on from generation to generation.  This is what brings us together today.  These are the grounds for our success,” remarked Pau Relat, CEO of Matholding Group and Chairman of Dorot Control Valves.

With sales of more than $12 million U.S. dollars and approximately 60 employees, OCV will strengthen the group portfolio and broaden its area of activity into fluid control solutions for aviation fueling and terminal services and fire protection.  OCV’s know-how and area of expertise in these fields, combined with Dorot Control Valves’ knowledge in waterworks and agricultural areas and its vast portfolio of hydraulic control valves and air valves, will boost Matholding’s activity and position as a leading solution provider in fluid transportation and handling.  Together, the two companies are expected to have $60 million dollars in U.S. sales in 2018.

“One of the triggers of our investment that will fuel and drive us to success is the management team we have discovered in OCV.  We have a lot of knowledge to share with one another.  It is a learning process that will only bring us success.  For us, joining strengths with the Radford family is an honor and I am sure will lead us all towards a greater and sustainable future!” remarked Pau Relat.

All investments and combined know-how in the commercial, logistics and production platform between Dorot Control Valves and OCV will generate a growth for all groups’ technology in the water segment: hydraulic control valves, air valves, automation, mechanical valves, water meters, filtration and water treatment. The wide expansion of Matholding’s portfolio and expertise in solutions in automation and control and NRW projects combined with OCV’s strong reputation and brand awareness in the U.S. market will position OCV as one of the leading solution providers in the water market for the U.S. and Canada.

“OCV has built its reputation on high quality products and the best customer service that we can provide.  When we first met with the Matholding team, the things that stood out to us were their strong corporate values and their people-focused company culture, which we felt closely aligned with ours.  We are now one team with one goal.  We are proud to be a part of the Matholding family and together we are now in a stronger position,” remarked Britt Radford, Board Member OCV.

In June, 2018, Dorot will attend NFPA Conference& Expo in Las Vegas, NV, USA. This is a conference that brings together the best engineering minds, the best thinkers and the best companies. Our company will present the latest innovations in fire protection, will help you discover solutions to the technical challenges and find answers to code questions. 

Visit Dorot Booth #1163, 11-14th of June, 

Mandalay Bay Convention Center, LV

Dorot has been a proud participant of the NFPA exhibitions for more than a decade. During the years Dorot Fire Protection Division has expanded its UL listed offerings in terms of a wider selection of valve diameters, control trims, the combination of deluge - pressure reducing valves, working pressure and end connections.

In May, 2018,  Matholding Group is presenting its integrated water supply solutions for Agriculture @ Agritech Exhibition, 8-10th of May, Tel Aviv, Israel. Dorot, along with STF and GAER Line Ultrasonic Water Meters, all part of Matholding, will attend AGRITECH Exhibition, one of the world’s most important exhibitions in the field of agricultural technologies worldwide. This is a chance for our partners to discover our latest agriculture solutions and innovative products.

Visit us @ Booth  #105 

Water is a force of nature, a vital resource that we, Matholding, through its companies, are able to nurture, clean, control and measure to the benefit of the farmer and its crops, by offering and delivering a high-end one stop solution for sustainable integrated irrigation systems, all over the world.
Join us during Agritech Exhibition to find out more about how to take care of your crops & water! 

Matholding Group, through its daughter company Dorot - Mexico Subsidiary has donated a package of Dorot Hydraulic Control Solutions to SACMEX (Sistema de Agua de la Ciudad de México) at the beginning of Febuary, 2018.

On the 19th of September 2017 Mexico* city has been devasted by an unprecendet natural disaster – 2017 Central Mexico earthquake  with an estimated magnitude of Mw 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds. As a consequeance, entire city infrastructure has suffered tremendous damage, affecting the water supply network.

Matholding Group, through its local representatives, Dorot Mexico, has offered to cooperare with SACMEX (Sistema de Agua de la Ciudad de México/Water Company of Mexico City) and contibute the rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure in Mexico City with a donation of multiple models of Dorot Control Valves, in market value of $ 1,190,000  Mexican Pesos ~ $65,000 USD.

„We cannot close our eyes and be ignorant in front of a disaster like the earthquake that hit Mexico in 2017. Sustainable businesses grow and develop on sustainable societies. We have a duty to ourselves and to our communities to contribute to the society’s well-being, support our people as much as we can. This is an act of humanity and I encourage all companies in the water sector and not only,  to follow our lead and have a responsible attitude towards our communities, our people and our resources”. (PAU Relat, CEO Matholding Group)

The donation procedures had taken place at the Main Storage of SACMEX located in the east of Mexico City.

Main SACMEX Staff that will receiving the donation:

• Ing. Ramón Aguirre, General Director
• C.P. Frida Palacios, General Administrative Director
• Ing. Héctor Reyes, Drinking Water and Purification Water  Director

(Sacmex website:  www.sacmex.cdmx.gob.mx)

Main DOROT’s Staff that will delivering:

• Gerardo Alvarez, Director Commercial
• Udi Zemer, Technical Manager
• Yazmín Rodríguz, Country Director

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 MATHolding Group:

MAT Holding is a multinational industrial group with more than 80 years of history composed of IQV, Regaber, Hidroglobal, Dorot, STF and VICAN, all of them leading companies in the areas of crop protection, irrigation efficiency and water treatment and handling.

The group develops solutions that contribute to the production of sufficient quantities of healthy, safe and affordable food products, as well as to the sustainable use of water in agricultural and industrial activities.

In accordance to its global orientation, MAT Holding is present in more than 100 countries and is the world’s leading producer of copper salts for agriculture and valves for water control. It also leads the Spanish and Portuguese drip irrigation markets. 

*According to media sources, The 2017 Central Mexico earthquake struck at 13:14 CDT (18:14 UTC) on 19 September 2017 with an estimated magnitude of Mw 7.1 and strong shaking for about 20 seconds. The earthquake caused damage in the Mexican states of Puebla and Morelos and in the Greater Mexico City area, including the collapse of more than 40 buildings. 370 people were killed by the earthquake and related building collapses, including 228 in Mexico City, and more than 6,000 were injured. The unfortunate natural disaster has cause lots of damage to the water supply.

Dorot Management Control Valves is releasing the Dorot BIM (Building Information Modelling) Project for design engineers all over the world. Dorot’s team of experts in hydraulic engineering have prepared a set of documents for major Dorot applications in 3D software: Revit from AUTODESK for you to use and apply in your projects. With Dorot BIM you can access all needed information about Dorot’s products and applications and integrate them easily in your water control systems design.

Revit from AUTODESK software is specifically designed for modelling project information from concept to installation. The software enables accurate 3D work, in real-time collaboration, between the number of members of the team working on the same file.

To access Dorot BIM Library and Revit files visit here, fill in the Dorot form, providing full contact details and information about their needs and challenges and the BIM Team will provide the data by e-mail.

Besides the products on a editable design engineering format, throughout the Building Information Modelling process, Dorot BIM Team offers support and knowledge for all its customers that requires it, providing an integrated and sustainable tailor-made solution.