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Keter Plastics, also known as Keter Group, is an Israeli multinational manufacturer of consumer plastic products, specializing in resin-based household and garden furniture, making it the world's largest in that category. Founded in 1948 by the Sagol family in a small workshop in Jaffa, Israel, the company was originally established by the father of Sami Sagol and later expanded significantly under Sami's leadership as a key executive. It operates globally with factories in Israel, the US, and subsidiaries like Lipski, which has facilities in the Barkan industrial zone—a settlement in the occupied West Bank that has sparked controversy due to its location. In 2014, Keter acquired the former Solo Cup facility in the Rio Grande Industrial Park, Valencia County, New Mexico, USA, but later closed the plant, impacting local jobs. The company has been involved in major transactions, with a UK-based firm reported set to acquire it for $1.7 billion. Keter's operations highlight its role in the plastics manufacturing sector amid geopolitical sensitivities related to its Israeli settlement factories.