KAR Ein Carmel - Expanded Polystyrene Products, was established by the members of Kibbutz Ein-Carmel in 1967 and is one of the leading EPS producing companies in Israel. The KAL-KAR plant is located on the premises of Kibbutz Ein Carmel, 20 kilometers south of the port city of Haifa. Click here to see map The plant facilities feature advanced production technologies, some of which were developed by KAL-KAR's Research and Development department. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and maintains stringent quality assurance through all stages of production. The company's products are 100% recyclable and are certified for use with food products and pharmaceuticals. EPS does not emit chlorofluorocarbons or toxins and has no negative health impacts.