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.

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:

• A shortage of hardware tools for mass production of components.

• A lack of quality, standard raw materials and parts.

• Inconsistent quality of recurring raw materials, such as iron and stainless steel.

• A severe lack of price stability for consumable supplies, which are primarily imported.

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.