IranConMin

For the 14th time, the Iranian trade fair IranConMin has invited the movers and shakers of the international construction and mining industries to Tehran. From 2nd to 5th November 2018 exhibitors will meet at the Tehran Permanent Fairground, where 15,000 m² of floor space will be dedicated to showcasing their product portfolios for all items related to mining, construction machinery and construction systems. Germany and China will each be represented with their own pavilion, while Poland, Finland and Italy also plan joint appearances. In 2017, around 20,500 professional visitors attended the largest and most international construction trade fair in the region, as did around 300 exhibitors from 15 different countries. Iran continues to offer interesting growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in particular.

The IranConMin has been the largest construction trade fair in Iran for a number of years, which brings international exhibitors together with the most important decision-makers in Iran and experts from the construction and mining sectors. The trade fair is accompanied by a seminar program which also encourages exchange away from the trade fair stands. There, international experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the construction and mining sector and showcase current product developments and trends. Since the event began in 1994 it has been hosted by IMAG GmbH, a subsidiary of Messe München, which organizes the IranConMin together with its partners Palar Samaneh Co. and IranMineHouse.

As in previous years, Germany, one of Iran’s biggest trade partners in machine building, will take part in the fair with its own stand. The Federal Republic has a long history of trading with Iran, and increased its exports there by around 21 % – i.e. to 901 m € in 2017. This puts Germany slightly ahead of Italy and behind China, which in recent years has become Iran’s largest trade partner across all sectors. German companies will be able to exhibit under the “Made in Germany” label at a shared stand sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy.

The trade fair is being endorsed by the German Engineering Federation (VDMA), whose Managing Director Thilo Brodtmann considers German-Iranian foreign trade as feasible as ever, commenting in a press release at the beginning of May that: “Provided the EU doesn’t impose sanctions on Iran again, it will be possible for German trade and industry to legally do business with Iran.” He also took the opportunity to assure members of the federation of the VDMA’s support in this matter.

Thanks to Iran‘s mineral wealth, the mining sector continues to play a major role in the country. Iran has huge deposits of iron ore, copper and zinc. (IMAG/Si.)

Zum 14. Mal lädt die iranische Leitmesse IranConMin die internationale Bau- und Bergbaubranche nach Teheran/Iran. Auf dem Tehran Permanent Fairground stehen den Ausstellern vom 2. bis 5. November 2018 rd. 15.000 m² Fläche zur Verfügung, um ihr Produktportfolio rund um Bergbau, Baumaschinen und Bausysteme zu präsentieren. Deutschland und China werden mit eigenen Länder-Pavillons vertreten sein, auch Polen, Finnland und Italien planen Gruppenbeteiligungen. Im Jahr 2017 kamen zur größten und internationalsten Baufachmesse in der Region rd. 20.500 Fachbesucher und knapp 300 Aussteller aus 15 Ländern. Gerade für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen bietet der Iran nach wie vor interessante Wachstumschancen.

Die IranConMin ist seit Jahren die größte Baumesse im Iran, die internationale Aussteller mit iranischen Entscheidungsträgern und Experten aus dem Bau- und Bergbausektor zusammen-bringt. Um den Austausch auch abseits der Messestände zu fördern, wird die Messe von einem Seminarprogramm begleitet. Dort diskutieren internationale Experten die Chancen und Herausforderungen der Bau- und Miningbranche und zeigen aktuelle Produktentwicklungen und Trends. Veranstalter ist seit Gründung der Messe im Jahr 1994 die IMAG GmbH, eine Tochter der Messe München, welche die IranConMin gemeinsam mit ihren Partnern Palar Samaneh Co. und IranMineHouse organisiert.

Deutschland, einer der größten Handelspartner des Iran im Maschinenbau, wird sich wie in den Vorjahren mit einer Bundesbeteiligung präsentieren. Die Bundesrepublik, die auf eine lange Handelstradition mit dem Iran zurückblickt, konnte ihre Maschinenexporte in das Land im Jahr 2017 um gut 21 % auf 901 Mio. € steigern. Damit liegt Deutschland knapp vor Italien und hinter China, das sich in den letzten Jahren über alle Branchen hinweg zum Handels-partner Nummer 1 des Iran entwickelt hat. Deutsche Unternehmen haben die Möglichkeit, unter dem Label „Made in Germany“ im Rahmen eines Gemeinschaftsstands auszustellen, der vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie gefördert wird.

Unterstützt wird die Messe vom Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA). Dessen Hauptgeschäftsführer Thilo Brodtmann hält den deutsch-iranischen Außenhandel nach wie vor für machbar, wie er in einer Pressemitteilung Anfang Mai erklärte: „So lange die EU ihre Sanktionen gegen den Iran nicht wieder aktiviert, ist legales Irangeschäft für die deutsche Wirtschaft weiterhin möglich.“ Gleichzeitig sicherte er den Verbandsmitgliedern dabei die Unterstützung des VDMA zu. Der Bergbausektor spielt dank des iranischen Reichtums an Bodenschätzen nach wie vor eine große Rolle im Land. Der Iran verfügt über große Vorkommen an Eisenerz, Kupfer und Zink. (IMAG/Si.)

There was once again considerable interest in IranConMin in 2017: some 20,500 visitors attended the trade fair for mining, construction machinery and construction systems, which took place from 4th to 7th November 2017 in Tehran. Nearly 300 exhibitors from 15 countries showcased their product portfolios on a surface area of 16,000 m². As a result, the 13th edition of the region’s biggest mining and construction fair was able to maintain the previous year’s upward momentum.

The importance of IranConMin to the Iranian market was demonstrated at the opening of the fair, with top-level government representatives in attendance such as Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade, Mohammad Shariatmadari (Figure 1). There was particular interest in the mining sector, reflected in the fact that the mining conference was held at the same time: here, top-level experts spent two days discussing the opportunities and challenges facing the sector, the main focus here being on environmental issues. In Iran, the efficient and environment-friendly extraction of raw materials such as iron ore, copper and zinc is becoming increasingly important in order to reduce dependency on mineral oil and increase quality and security in work and life in general.

The special exhibition CET gave China a particularly outstanding role at IranConMin: together with Germany, the country is Iran’s leading foreign trading partner. There was a Chinese trade fair pavilion featuring some 40 exhibitors as well as joint stands for German and Italian companies.

After most of the economic sanctions imposed on Iran were lifted in January 2016, the trade show saw a 50 % increase in exhibitor figures. This positive trend kept up in 2017 since many foreign companies want to make the most of the opportunity to become established in the growth market of Iran. The country is in considerable need of modernization and there are large-scale construction and infrastructure projects in planning, while at the same time investment is possible again now that sanctions have been lifted.

The next IranConMin takes place from 5th to 8th November 2018 in Tehran. Further information: www.iranconmin.de. (IMAG/Si.)

IranConMin is the region‘s leading trade fair for the international construction machinery, mining equipment, building and natural stone sectors. Benefit from the unique procreative synergy of industry, politics and research.
IranConMin is the well-established platform to present your products, innovations and solutions to an attractive clientele in one of the most important growth-markets with excellent business opportunities.
IranConMin host for the first time the special showcase ceramitec showing the entire range of the ceramics industry – from the manufacturers to suppliers and researchers.
IranConMin FORUM is embedded in the trade fair and gives exhibitors, trade associations and partners an international communication platform for showcasing the latest product developments, trends and market analyses in form of presentations and panel discussions.
IranConMin will be accompanying by the International Mining Congress, organized by the Iranian Mining Association to present and discuss latest developments and technologies.