Iran's industrial parks are set to transform into sustainable, specialized, and intelligent ecosystems. This was stated by Tahmures Lahuati Ashkuri, Deputy Minister of Industry and head of the Iranian Small and Medium Enterprises and Industrial Parks Organization.
At the Iran Chamber of Commerce, he highly praised the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which support a significant portion of production and employment despite economic difficulties.
The ISIPO organization follows six strategic directions aligned with the ministry's ten strategies. Priorities include increasing the value of production chains, creating long-term links between small and large companies, and regional development based on local advantages. Special attention is given to the mining industry, and the city of Half in Khorasan Razavi is planned for a specialized industrial park.
Regarding digital transformation, Ashkuri emphasized that industrial parks can no longer be limited to just land and warehouses. They must provide shared digital services, integrated energy management, and data-driven management. Next year, one park will begin piloting this concept, followed by plans to establish such a park in each of the 31 provinces.
ISIPO, together with the Chamber, has launched an Iranian subcontracting exchange system. This system connects SMEs with major industries in the fields of energy equipment, connectors, electric motors, power plant equipment, and water treatment. The goal is to establish stable and transparent relationships, strengthen supply chains, and reduce dependence on imports.
Chamber Vice President Bagheri noted that this system must ensure the conclusion of real contracts, not just data exchange, and promote the integration of SMEs into national and global value chains.