The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/factories/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png factories | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/factories/ 32 32 Green business pioneer gets to the source of the problem at his Shoresh sandal factory https://www.timesofisrael.com/green-business-pioneer-gets-to-the-source-of-the-problem-at-his-shoresh-sandal-factory/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:55:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3442724 Echoing Elon Musk, Yoki Gil, the head of Israel's first net-zero factory in Tirat Carmel, says the world will soon run on renewables and those who transition now will benefit most

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]]> Worker absence due to war poses main hurdle for manufacturers – survey https://www.timesofisrael.com/worker-absence-due-to-war-poses-main-hurdle-for-manufacturers-survey/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3160193 Factories are resuming operations but are short-staffed due to mobilization of reserve soldiers and displacement of residents from communities along borders with Gaza and Lebanon

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]]> Fridge recycling heats up, but most old appliances still end up in landfills https://www.timesofisrael.com/fridge-recycling-heats-up-but-most-old-appliances-still-end-up-in-landfills/ Mon, 08 May 2023 06:48:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2984803 Lack of regulations or enforcement allows companies to fudge official reports and avoid paying for disposal, with goods still being smuggled to Palestinians for burning

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]]> Factories with hazardous materials not prepared for earthquakes, ministry warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/factories-with-hazardous-materials-not-prepared-for-earthquakes-ministry-warns/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:39:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2944488 50 out of 149 plants deemed at risk have not completed readiness review, says Environmental Protection Ministry, which has just one inspector assigned to issue

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]]> Government approves planning and construction reform in business sector https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-approves-planning-and-construction-reform-in-business-sector/ Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:49:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2676278 PM Bennett and Economy and Industry Minister Orna Barbivai announce shortened approval process, new center to issue building permits

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]]> Israeli restrictions blamed as Pepsi factory closes in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-restrictions-blamed-as-pepsi-factory-closes-in-gaza/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:24:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2569326&preview=true&preview_id=2569326 Jerusalem has eased movement of some goods in and out of Strip following last month's fighting, but plant manager says ban on carbon dioxide and syrup forced layoff of 250 workers

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]]> Taking reporters to site, Hezbollah denies Netanyahu claim of Beirut arms stores https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-denies-netanyahu-claim-of-beirut-arms-stores-shows-off-site/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:09:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2397989 Nasrallah calls allegations at UN 'incitement'; journalists escorted on visit to factory alleged by PM to hold missile depot, report no weapons seen

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]]> Teva workers barricade themselves in Jerusalem plant, burn tires https://www.timesofisrael.com/teva-workers-barricade-themselves-in-jerusalem-plant-burn-tires/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 13:57:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1752406 200 pharma employees and family members lock themselves in facility, prevent managers from leaving as protests against layoffs sweep country

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]]> Haifa municipal workers block refinery access for 2nd day https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-municipal-workers-block-refinery-access-for-2nd-day/ Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:51:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1169779 In wake of damning pollution report, leading doctors say no clear evidence of link between cancer and chemical plants

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]]> Haifa official arrested after blocking refinery access https://www.timesofisrael.com/haifa-official-arrested-after-blocking-refinery-access/ Sun, 19 Apr 2015 20:02:42 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1169596 Police arrest city administrator for attempting to shut down chemical plants in wake of pollution report

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]]> Family of refinery accident victim charges negligence https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-refinery-accident-victim-points-to-negligence/ Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:30:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=355712 Workers who died Saturday were told to enter toxic area without masks, family says; firefighters claim special unit denied entrance to plant

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]]> Two Ashdod refinery employees killed in possible work accident https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-ashdod-refinery-workers-killed-in-possible-work-accident/ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:12:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=355208 Men, ages 25 and 45, had been exposed to highly toxic gas; firefighters and factory management trade accusations

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]]> Three arrested for negligence in relation to Ra’anana explosions https://www.timesofisrael.com/large-explosion-heard-in-raanana/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:11:09 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=55616 Six people lightly injured, police clear area as firefighters gain control of the blaze

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