Last updated 2026-07-23
- Acquired CarmChrome, Jun 2026
- Acquired Mobius Protection Systems, Jul 2025
Total raised
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Stage
Mature
Founded
1985
Headcount
350
HQ
Sasa, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
About
Founded in 1985, Plasan is a global leader in survivability and armor solutions for land, air, and naval platforms in the defense market. The company offers a full suite of survivability/protection solutions, including armored vehicles, add-on armor kits, and integrated systems. Plasan is known for its expertise in lightweight composite materials and ballistic protection systems, and has expanded into maneuvering robotics. Plasan's products are used by armed forces and security organizations worldwide, with a significant presence in the US Armed Forces. The company also has subsidiaries in France and the United States. Plasan is wholly owned by Kibbutz Sasa.
Headcount over time
From 223 (2018-09) to 750 (2026-07) · +527 (+236%) · 61 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Plasan's primary business?
- Plasan manufactures advanced armor for tactical combat vehicles, fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft, naval platforms, civilian armored vehicles, and personal protection.
- Where is Plasan headquartered?
- Plasan is headquartered in Sasa, North District, Israel.
- When was Plasan founded?
- Plasan was founded in January 1985.
- Which sector does Plasan primarily operate in?
- Plasan's primary sector is Aerospace, Defense & HLS.
- Who is the current President & CEO of Plasan?
- Moshe Elazar is the President & CEO of Plasan.
- What products does Plasan offer?
- Plasan offers products such as SandCat, Wilder, and Guarder.
- Has Plasan made any acquisitions recently?
- Plasan acquired CarmChrome in June 2026 and Mobius Protection Systems in July 2025.
Team · 5
Dani Ziv
Founder · Former CEO
President & CEO
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsCombat Equipment & SystemsIndustrial TechnologiesMaterial Innovations & Applications
Technologies
Materials & SubstancesComposites
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecurityNational SecurityMilitarySecurityHomeland SecurityIndustrial ManufacturingDiscrete IndustriesAutomotive
Business model
B2G
Tags
automotivemilitarydefensecomposite-materialsaviationsafetyhomeland-securityfabricsnanotechnologysmart-mobility
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | plasan.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/615906 | |
| facebook.com/Plasan-169806809745612 | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCw7ZGfOE0i9ASk4j6T1sWjQ |
| instagram.com/plasansasa/?hl=en | |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasan |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q744498 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Plasan Sasa Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Former names | Plasan Sasa |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Employees (exact) | 350 |
| Offices | Grand Rapids; Chambilly; Ma'alot-Tarshiha |
| Wikidata QID | Q744498 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
| Acquired | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CarmChrome | 2026-06 | |
| Mobius Protection Systems | 2025-07 |
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 82 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 6 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | plasan.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q744498 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 30 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 513768341 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2005-12-28 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 3 — people (2), name_change (1) |
| Name changes | 2026-05-06 |
| Registered address | המייסדים 0 סאסא |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור |
| 2026-04-26 | עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור |
| 2026-05-06 | שינוי שם |