A new diamond cutting plant will be opened during the International Diamond Week, which will be held on February 8-12, 2015 in Israel. The new venture is a joint initiative of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (ISDMA) and the Israeli Diamond Institute (IDI). It represents an ultramodern production site for independent diamond cutters and serves the purpose of training new generations of diamond cutters.
"The idea of the Modern Manufacturing Center (MMC), as we call it, was born out of necessity, and thanks to the solidarity of our organizations," said Yoram Dvash, Chairman of the IDE Industry Committee .-- IDE, IsDMA and IDI realized that there is a need to create a new enterprise for new generations of cutters, and we look forward to the launch of this truly unique project at the International Diamond Week in Israel in February. "
The honorary president of IDE, Shmuel Schnitzer, said: "The global diamond industry and trade are undergoing major changes now, and one of the important things in this regard is the development of competition in the sphere of diamond cutting.MMC is an important tool for creating a group of well-trained and motivated cutters We will be happy to open MMC at the upcoming International Diamond Week in the presence of our colleagues from around the world. "
MMC is equipped with the most advanced equipment for sawing and laser cutting of diamonds, decision making technologies from Sarine and OGI, and Galaxy 2000 from Sarine for diamond research.
The World Diamond Week in Israel is organized in close cooperation with the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and the Antwerp Diamond Bourse. Dozens of representatives of both organizations will attend the event in early February.