HaMachresha Metal Works
Steel formwork for high-density residential construction and complex projects, made in Israel since 1969
Who we are
HaMachresha Metal Works (מפעלי מתכת המחרשה, also known as HaMachresha or MMHR) is one of Israel's leading manufacturers of steel formwork and Baranovich-method formwork for high-density residential construction.
Since 1969 the company has worked with contractors, developers and engineers on some of the largest and most complex projects in Israel, from the design stage until the building is handed over. Design, engineering and manufacturing are all done in-house, in the company's plant in Ariel, so every formwork set is made to fit the project rather than taken from a catalogue.
- 1969founded, family-owned for three generations
- 64projects shown on this site
- 26cities across Israel
- 80 kN/m²design concrete pressure of DOR formwork
- 4 floorsper month, planned average pace
What we make
DOR steel formwork
Heavy steel wall formwork, made to order for each project.
DOR-KAL modular formwork
A modular, off-the-shelf formwork system that gives design flexibility with no project-specific manufacturing.
Single-sided wall formwork
Heavy-duty triangular trusses for casting walls against an excavation, such as basement perimeter walls.
Column and curved-wall formwork
Forms for columns of different diameters and for round walls.
Kimatics perimeter scaffolding
Folding, heavy-duty perimeter scaffolds that are fully modular: a worn part is replaced on its own at low cost.
Ratchet system for Baranovich formwork
A ratchet rail added to the Kimatics scaffold.
Selected projects
Plot 8, Park HaYam
El-Har · Bat Yam
Ratchet system for Baranovich formwork, based on the Kimatics scaffolding system
Azrieli Spiral Tower
Shikun & Binui – Solel Boneh · Tel Aviv
Formwork for special columns (elliptical, inclined and branching)
Why contractors choose HaMachresha
- Fits every pour and cladding, built for reuse. Steel formwork can be round or straight, very small or very large.
- Design flexibility and problem-solving in real time. Experience on site and at the drawing board, with everything in-house, means fast solutions.
- Proven on public projects and towers. Residential, public, industrial and commercial.
- Custom engineering for complex projects. The solution is fitted to the challenge, not the other way round.
- Large-scale production without losing precision. Large quantities in a short time, still tailored to each project.
Questions and answers
- What does HaMachresha Metal Works make?
- HaMachresha designs, manufactures and supplies heavy steel formwork for cast-in-place concrete: wall formwork for the Baranovich method (walls cast together with their stone cladding), modular formwork, column and curved-wall forms, single-sided wall formwork, balcony casting systems and perimeter scaffolding. Everything is made in the company's own plant in Ariel, Israel.
- Who are HaMachresha's customers?
- Construction contractors, developers, engineers and project managers in Israel, on high-density residential buildings, towers, commercial and office buildings and public projects. Customers include Electra, El-Har, Solel Boneh, Hi Group, Aharoni, Amram Avraham, Y.H. Dimri and others.
- At what stage should a contractor contact a formwork company?
- As early as possible. The earlier we receive the preliminary drawings, the more we can influence the design and plan the formwork sets for an efficient build.
- Can the formwork be adapted to a non-standard project?
- Yes. Most projects today differ between buildings and between floors and include complex elements. HaMachresha specializes in custom formwork systems for each challenge, including combined claddings, round columns, special elements and changes made on site during execution.
- Where is HaMachresha located?
- The plant and offices are in Ariel Industrial Park, Ariel, Israel. The company supplies projects all over Israel.
Building in Israel?
Send us your drawings early. We will match a formwork solution to your project.