The Story of the Zoko Group: 75 Years of Israel Industry, Innovation and Leadership

75 years

Behind the infrastructure, energy, transportation and industry – stands one group that has been leading the Israel economy for over 75 years.
It all started in 1948, with the establishment of the Israel Tractor and Equipment Company (ITE) – the official representative of Caterpillar in Israel. Since then, we have been an integral part of the story of an entire country: in construction, in transportation, in innovation.
In the 1980s, Zoko joined the picture with a specialization in the world of automobiles and trucks, and a few years later, the two companies merged into one: Zoko Group, a multidisciplinary group that connects the worlds of infrastructure, energy, transportation and industry under one roof.

Significant Milestones

Over the years, we have followed a consistent and smart growth strategy through acquisitions, collaborations, and expansion into new areas:

  • Establishment of a locomotive engine overhaul workshop for Israel Railways
  • Acceptance of exclusive representation of Solar Turbines (a subsidiary of Caterpillar)
  • Entry into the worlds of energy and natural gas
  • Acquisition of leading companies in the fields of filters, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial automation

Zoko Group today
Four companies. Dozens of solutions. One vision.

  • The exclusive representative of Caterpillar in Israel. Specializes in heavy engineering mechanical equipment, along with advanced solutions for infrastructure, mining, maintenance and service.
  • Leader in advanced energy solutions – design, construction and operation of gas systems, generators, turbines, power plants and cogeneration.
  • Exclusive importer of trucks and buses manufactured by International (Navistar). Provides smart transportation solutions for the civilian and defense markets, including maintenance services for Israel Railways.
  • The strategic partner of Israel industry with broad technological solutions: compressed air systems, chemicals, industrial equipment and smart tools.

Our people – the beating heart of the group

Hundreds of employees, technicians, engineers, managers and experts – are the ones who drive the Zoko Group forward every day. It is an organizational culture based on excellence, perseverance, pride in our work and a sense of mission.

In 2024, Vicki Shobu was appointed CEO of the Zoko Group, the first woman in the position, after 28 years of work in the company. This appointment symbolizes the values that guide us: empowerment, growth from within and the belief that each and every one of us can lead.

Our people – the beating heart of the group

Hundreds of employees, technicians, engineers, managers and experts – are the ones who drive the Zuko Group forward every day. This is an organizational culture based on excellence, perseverance, pride in our work and a sense of mission.

In 2024, Vicki was appointed CEO of the Zuko Group, the first woman in the position, after 28 years of work in the company. This appointment symbolizes the values that guide us: empowerment, growth from within, and the belief that everyone can lead.

Looking Forward

Our heritage is built on knowledge, reliability,
service and professionalism. But our future
is based on innovation and deep partnership
with our customers, employees and community.

Our Vision

To be a leading and inspiring partner for our customers and employees.