Metal tech

Metal-tech is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of tungsten and tungsten carbide powders for industry. Established in 1991, the company manufactures ceramic powders, high-purity metals, and alloys, including tungsten powder, tungsten carbide, and tungsten oxide. It also has the capability to recycle tungsten waste into tungsten, cobalt, tantalum, and tungsten-copper alloys. The powders produced are tailor-made products used in the manufacture of hard metals, cutting, drilling, and work tools, as well as diamond-production molds, in addition to numerous other applications in fields such as military and aeronautics.
In addition to its strength, high density, and high melting point, tungsten possesses other properties that make it valuable for use in the electronics industry. Metal-tech is the only company operating in this field in Israel and produces some of the world’s most successful “blue and white” Israeli products.

Areas of Activity

Tungsten Powder and Tungsten Carbide Production
Metal-tech is an export-oriented company, with 70% of its tungsten powders destined for overseas markets, primarily the United States. The remaining 30% is supplied to the domestic market. To facilitate production, the company imports raw materials from several countries, including Vietnam, Bolivia, and the United States.

Recycling Tungsten
Metal-tech possesses unique knowledge and experience in the recycling of metal-containing waste and sludge. The company’s researchers have developed chemical and physical recycling methods that neutralize hazardous, toxic waste and transform it into oxidized, pure metal powders for industrial re-use. This includes the treatment and recycling of lithium batteries, as well as other electronic waste, through controlled processes that strictly adhere to environmental regulations.
Currently, the company is only partially engaged in recycling activities and focuses primarily on powder production. However, expanding recycling operations has been defined as one of its objectives for the coming years. Growth in this area is expected to be achieved mainly through long-term partnerships and collaboration with subcontractors in the East.

An Advanced and Innovative Facility

The company’s production facility utilizes modern automated production lines, together with advanced systems designed to prevent air, water, and ground pollution. The factory occupies five acres within the Neot Hovav Eco Industrial Park in Beer Sheva. The company also operates an advanced laboratory while maintaining strict quality-control procedures.
The facility produces high-precision, high-quality tungsten powder and tungsten carbide powder ranging in size from 0.6 to 30 microns, depending on industry requirements. The company’s exceptional capabilities stem from both its advanced production equipment and the highly skilled personnel it employs. Its workforce includes material engineers, production employees, maintenance teams, and administrative staff. Employees come from Beer Sheva and the surrounding region, representing both Jewish and Arab communities.

Ran Maimon – CEO and Company Owner

Ran Maimon has served as the company’s owner and CEO since 2016. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.A. in Business and Industry Management from Ben Gurion University in the Negev.
He is also the founder and owner of projects and facilities involved in the production of tungsten and tantalum derived from metal mining in Bolivia, a molybdenum production facility in Thailand, as well as the production of copper salts generated through the treatment of tailings and other waste materials in Chile.
The company was founded by Paz in the early 1990s. Ran served as its manager alongside another partner until leaving in 2008. Over the years, the company experienced many ups and downs before being acquired by Ran from its previous owners. Following the acquisition, he led a process of development and expansion. His efforts resulted in workforce growth of approximately 35%, accompanied by a substantial increase in company activity. Today, the company is profitable, has doubled its sales, and expects annual growth of 10%.

Academic Activities

The company supports academic research in material engineering and cooperates with the Materials Engineering Faculty at Ben Gurion University. Students visit the production facility during their fourth year to carry out practical projects. During the past two years, two classes completed their specialization studies at the company’s facility.

Innovation and Cooperation with the Technion

Recently, the company began collaborating with the Technion’s Metals Institute. Together, the two organizations initiated a joint project to produce tungsten suitable for manufacturing metal products using 3D-printing technology. The project is supported by Israel’s Chief Scientist and is being executed by Metal-tech engineers in full cooperation with the Technion.

Customer Service and Leading Quality Standards

Quality, reliability, competitiveness, and flexibility form the foundation of Metal-tech’s customer service worldwide. These principles have enabled the company to maintain a leading position in its field despite intense competition. The company operates according to the highest standards and is certified under quality management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.

Sustainability

The company views sustainability as an integral part of all activities and decision-making processes. Through collaboration with business partners, it strives to promote ethical practices throughout the broader supply chain. Beyond its commitment to a rigorous approach to conflict-mineral supply chain management, the company has been evaluated externally by the sustainability-rating organization EcoVadis and achieved a prestigious Bronze rating, placing it among the top 20% of rated organizations within its industry group.

The Company’s Vision

The company’s vision is to be the leader in its field. It aspires to grow as an employer while strengthening its relationship with the communities of southern Israel. Employees are regarded as partners in the company’s continued development, with a goal of increasing annual sales turnover by 10% each year over the next five years.

Developments in the Tungsten Market

Since March 2025, as a result of the trade war between the United States and China, China has prohibited the export of tungsten raw materials and powders. This decision created a global shortage, leading to dramatic price increases of up to 1,000%.
China remains the world’s largest producer and supplier of tungsten raw materials and powders, accounting for approximately 70% of the market.
Consequently, the company’s turnover and profit for 2026 are expected to increase by 300%. This growth is attributed to higher sales volumes combined with the company’s ability to secure a continuous supply of raw materials from its own sources in Bolivia and the United States.
The company has secured an order backlog that fully utilizes its production capacity throughout both 2026 and 2027.