Dr. Hadavi and Mr. Alejandro visited the domestic textile manufacturing industry capacities in Isfahan Province, Iran, on the sidelines of the ITMA ASIA 2025 exhibition’s specialized session in Singapore. The visits included Raei Machinery Company (a producer of preparatory weaving machinery), Mehr Afarinan Hadaf Sepahan Parts Manufacturing Company (a producer of spinning and weaving industry components), and Partak Machine Company (a producer of air-jet weaving machines). They closely examined the technologies and capacities available in these companies.

The Secretary of the Headquarters for Developing the Knowledge-Based Economy of Machinery and Advanced Industrial Equipment expressed his satisfaction with the capabilities of these companies in advancing the country’s textile machinery industry, stating: “The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology is fully committed to promoting technological development in the country, with special attention given to the domestic manufacturing sector. We hope that with the advancement of the textile machinery industry, the share of Iranian machinery and component manufacturing companies in the machinery market economy will increase.”

Continuing, Mr. Alejandro expressed his gratitude for the hospitality of the Iranian textile and apparel industry, stating: “Today, we are witnessing the presence of Iranian machinery manufacturing companies that have the capability to compete in global markets. The ITMA exhibition, as the world’s largest textile and apparel technology event, provides a crucial platform for their participation. We hope to see an increasing number of these companies at ITMA ASIA 2025 in Singapore and ITMA 2027 in Hannover, Germany in the near future.”

Isfahan, Iran – The second in a series of specialized conferences for the ITMA Asia exhibition in Singapore hosted prominent representatives from Iran’s textile and apparel industry from Isfahan province. Held at the outset of the new year with senior officials and industrial leaders in attendance, the event marks the beginning of a new chapter in international cooperation for the sector.

The conference, focused on the ITMA Singapore 2025 exhibition, was held on April 16, 2025, at the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce Convention Center. The ceremony featured notable attendees including Mr. Alejandro (CEO of the Spanish Textile Machinery Association – AMEC) and Dr. Hadavi (Secretary of the National Headquarter for Development of Knowledge-Based Economy in Machinery).

The event served as a platform to explore collaborative opportunities between Iran’s textile industry and the upcoming international exhibition in Singapore. Highlights included keynote speeches by Mr. Shah-Karami and Ghadirian.

The conference also included an appreciation ceremony for supporting organizations and featured the unveiling of the official poster for the International Isfahan Exhibition, symbolizing the industry’s modern advancements. The significant presence of academics and specialized media representatives underscored the importance and impact of this gathering.

Koorosh Sahebjami

Chairman of the Board

Activity in the domestic manufacturing sector is one of the most challenging areas of production in the country. Severe market fluctuations, significant challenges in the supply of goods, parts, and equipment, coupled with the import of second-hand machinery using banking facilities, have made conditions exceedingly difficult for parts and machinery manufacturers. Furthermore, inflation and market stagnation in recent months have posed serious challenges to the investment process in production.

Despite this, the machinery and parts manufacturing sector is striving not only to maintain its share of the domestic market but also to develop exports to target countries. The remarkable growth of the domestic textile industry and the increase in knowledge-based companies in this sector signal the technical capabilities of our machinery and parts manufacturers.

Today, many member companies of the Iranian Machinery and Parts Manufacturers Trade Association possess significant potential to enter markets in the region and Africa. With government support and the facilitation of export processes, the association’s members are capable of equipping and establishing various textile factories—in dyeing, finishing, melt spinning, mask production machinery, medical equipment, and bedding products—using Iranian machinery and technology.

Alireza Mehran Sharifi

Vice Chairman

The importance of the machinery industry is undeniable, and enhancing domestic machinery manufacturing capacity is a prerequisite for industrialization. The technical know-how for machinery manufacturing is acquired through research and development. Rarely is a machinery manufacturer willing to transfer its state-of-the-art technology to other countries; instead, they typically export older generation technologies in the form of machinery. This practice leads to competition at the level of basic production, hindering the competitiveness of importing countries in the global market with goods produced by this technology.

Economic instability and difficulties in scaling up operations present significant obstacles for machinery manufacturing companies in Iran. Specific measures and strategic planning are urgently required to overcome these challenges.

Fortunately, the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has provided valuable support to this industry, and we hope to contribute even more significantly to the nation’s industry and economy in the future.

Amin Meftahi

Secretary of the Association

In recent years, a significant transformation has occurred within the country’s domestic manufacturing industry, a trend clearly evident in the textile, apparel, and carpet sectors. The technical level of a considerable number of Iranian machinery manufacturing companies is truly commendable. Given the esteemed political and cultural position of Iran in the region, West Asian markets are highly receptive to these products.

The proactive efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the comprehensive support of relevant responsible institutions for exports have been fundamental to this substantial progress. With dedicated government attention to this sector, a new record for non-oil exports can undoubtedly be achieved.

The diverse services, efforts, and support from the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology in recent years have been instrumental in the remarkable growth of domestic manufacturing. It is hoped that this support will continue with even greater intensity. Given the high number of knowledge-based companies in the machinery and parts manufacturing sector, we expect the Vice Presidency to facilitate the export of Iranian technologies further by establishing robust national pavilions at international exhibitions.

As one of the smallest members of the domestic manufacturing sector, I am confident that in the very near future, the export of Iranian machinery and industrial equipment will account for a significant share of the country’s non-oil exports.

Mohammad Ebadi

Board Member

Iran’s machinery manufacturing sector has had, and will continue to have, significant potential for growth and advancement. The principal issue, however, has been one of self-belief. Unfortunately, due to previously implemented programs, a sense of self-confidence and motivation was stripped from this industry.

Fortunately, in recent years, we have witnessed the return of this self-belief to the sector. I can confidently state that within the next decade, Iranian machinery manufacturing will have a substantial voice and will be recognized on the global stage. If European machinery is considered first tier and Turkish machinery follows, Iran undoubtedly has the potential to position itself between these two. I earnestly hope this achievement is realized in the very near future.

Amir Moghadam

Principal Board Member

The art of machinery manufacturing has become an imperative and a necessity across all industries and trades, a need acutely felt within the textile sector. Machinery manufacturing truly becomes an art when it adheres to its four fundamental pillars:

  1. Assimilation of Ideas: Incorporating all existing industry ideas and studying machines built by technology-leading companies.

  2. Comprehensive Design & Analysis: Designing parts completely, conducting necessary reviews on manufacturability, and analyzing the raw materials to be used.

  3. Execution & Refinement: Executing the assembly of manufactured parts and addressing both fundamental and cosmetic defects.

  4. Aesthetics & Efficacy: Paying attention to aesthetic appeal in construction and concluding with a proven, efficient final product.

In essence, machinery manufacturing must be viewed as a foundational industry to yield better products, higher output, and superior quality. However, this process encounters significant obstacles that hinder our national industries from achieving quality parity. I will mention several of these challenges, hoping the relevant authorities take necessary action to address them:

These conditions make it impossible for professionals in the manufacturing sector to calculate precise final costs, sometimes leading to significant financial losses.

Furthermore, the lack of government support for private machinery manufacturing units slows down production. Existing sanctions also pose a serious barrier to exports. It is hoped that the relevant authorities will, through precise planning and targeting, facilitate the export of textile machinery and parts more than ever before.

We look forward to better days for the industry of our beloved country.