One of the oldest lid manufacturers in Israel. The company has two factories in Haifa and Ashkelon. The company has a variety of hundreds of products and covers, pipes, ducts, paving stones and more
The manufacturers covers are made of metal or concrete (usually with a metallic label) . Cover shapes include round , rectangular , and square . Round covers intended for sidewalks are typically surrounded by a square frame to facilitate paving work - in fact, nearly all square covers by this manufacturer are of this type.
This manufacturer produces a significant number of gold-colored covers, which have become part of its "trademark" . City emblems or those of the consumer entities appear on most covers . The function of the cover is usually indicated (not prominently, but typically near the emblem of the municipality) . The year of manufacture is indicated on only a few covers . Many covers are made from a fixed mold, with plaques added as needed (city name, cover purpose, etc.) - sometimes, the plaque is missing, either intentionally or due to wear .
Standards Most covers bear the standard mark of the Israel Standards Institute . A small number of covers display Standard IS 489, the Israeli standard specifically for covers in areas used by vehicles or pedestrians . The European EN124 standard and its associated load classes are found on many covers, with B125 and D400 being the most common .
Typical Covers Most metal covers from this manufacturer feature a central emblem surrounded by segments forming a circular pattern (resembling citrus fruit slices). Many of these are branded as "Carmel," with some segments being smooth and others dotted . The NAMON series includes similar covers . Other NAMON series covers contain rings of small squares . Concrete covers usually have a central label, encircled by a distinctive frame typical of the manufacturer . Elliptical covers, generally used for water systems, can also be found .