Gadiv Petrochemical Industries Ltd. is one of the largest petrochemical companies in Israel, manufacturing annually over half a million tons of a range of petrochemical products and industrial chemicals. Gadiv produces aromatics, aliphatic solvents and intermediates, used as raw materials in the plastic, food, pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Over 95% of Gadiv's products are exported to customers in over 30 countries, via a global network of agents in Europe, USA and the Far-East. Gadiv was established in 1974 to supply the Plastics and Chemical markets in Israel, neighboring countries and the Mediterranean area. Since its establishment Gadiv increased its capacity by ten-fold, reaching above half a million tons in production capacity. Gadiv is owned by the Oil Refineries Ltd. the second largest industrial company in Israel and the sole gasoline producer in the country. All Gadiv's feedstocks are received from the mother company, which enables optimization of the energy production system. Gadiv's success in marketing its products is due to the high quality of its products, and to its quick response to changing market requirements and the needs of its customers. Gadiv's marketing strategy is based on long-term relationships with its existing customers as well as building good business relations with potential new customers.