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Growth in Domestic Demand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Tehran, December 2025 \u2013 The 22nd International Metallurgy Exhibition (IranMetafo) concluded after four consecutive days of activity at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, hosting 708 domestic and international companies. Despite a decline in overall participation compared with last year, largely driven by unfavorable economic conditions and international constraints, this year\u2019s exhibition became a focal point for showcasing domestic capabilities and advancing digital transformation initiatives. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">1. Statistics, Infrastructure, and the Exhibition\u2019s Position <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Based on information provided by Namanegar Company (the exhibition organizer)<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Event history: With its 22nd edition, Metafo has maintained its position as the largest specialized metals event in the Middle East for more than two decades. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Exhibition area: The total covered space this year has been reported at approximately 32,000 square meters. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Participation trend: While the previous edition (2024) hosted more than 800 companies, the number of participating companies in 2025 declined to 708. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Reasons for the decline: According to the organizers\u2019 assessment, challenging economic conditions and restrictions on international exchanges were the two main factors behind the drop in participation. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Growth in domestic demand: According to official sources cited in the exhibition\u2019s guidebook, the most notable aspect of this year\u2019s event was the presence of a \u201chigh volume of unmet demand\u201d from domestic producers, highlighting both the expansion of competitive capacity and the growing importance of the domestic market. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">2. Strategic Priorities and Statements from Industry Officials <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Based on the messages published in the exhibition\u2019s official guidebook:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Abdolkarim Jalali (Organizer): Emphasized the shortage of exhibition space relative to the high level of demand from domestic companies. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Rasoul Khalifeh-Soltani (Secretary of the Iranian Steel Producers Association): Described steel as \u201cone of the key pillars of the national economy\u201d and highlighted the need to develop green technologies, optimize energy consumption, and strengthen global competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Abdolhamid Ghadimi (President of the Foundry Scientific Association): Described foundry operations as \u201cthe starting point of the production chain\u201d and a fundamental pillar of the metallurgical industry. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Saeed Loghmanei (Secretary of the Refractory Materials Association): Highlighted the importance of self-sufficiency in refractories and its role in reducing dependency and enhancing production security <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">3. The Role of Major Holdings and the Presentation of Key Achievements <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">According to reports from the Steel World Review news desk and official company disclosures:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Shokri Industrial Group<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 The group showcased its comprehensive capabilities in the steel sector and related industries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jahansanat-co.com\/\">\u2022 Jahan Sanat Kermanshah<\/a> (knowledge-based) and <a href=\"https:\/\/sfjsteel.com\/\">Sima Foulad Jahan (<\/a>rebar production) were among the group\u2019s most active units at the exhibition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jahanfoulad-co.com\/\">Jahan Foulad Gharb <\/a>unveiled a new H-section beam.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bisotounsteel.ir\/\">\u2022 Bisotoun Steel<\/a> also presented details of its power plant operations and achievements, highlighting the company\u2019s focus on sustainable energy supply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Khuzestan Steel: With a focus on pragmatism, the company highlighted its smart technology initiatives and environmental projects, including water consumption management. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Holding and Mines : With 16 subsidiary companies present, it showcased the cohesion and breadth of its value chain in the mining and metals sector. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">4- International Participation and Specialized Panels <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Foreign Companies: Participants came from countries including China, Italy, Turkey, Russia, Germany, the United Kingdom, India, Brazil, Spain, Austria, Sweden, South Africa, and Malaysia. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\u2022 Panel Focus: The specialized sessions concentrated on technological innovations, energy consumption reduction, smart tools, and projects related to green steel. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">5- The Role of &#8220;Steel World Review&#8221; in the Digital Transformation of the Industry <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The specialized publication Steel World Review participated in the exhibition with a dynamic booth, playing a key role in disseminating up-to-date knowledge and analyzing digital developments. Its latest issue focused on topics such as Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, and digital governance for industry managers and decision-makers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Conclusion<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" dir=\"rtl\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Despite lower participation compared to the previous edition, Metafair 2025\u20132026 successfully reaffirmed its position as the most important event in the country\u2019s metallurgy industry by leveraging the capabilities of domestic companies and strong market demand. 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