As the First question what happen that Iran Hardware & Tools Fair was formed and defined in the form of new subject?
Previous years International Exhibition of Industry and Tools Fair was held as an event, which caused the lack of planning for holding a specialized tool fair, inviting investors, expert visitors, holding specialized meetings and workshops, and also the inability to transfer Technology became a tool for localization in the industry. Therefore, Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, with the aim of improving the quality level of the specialized tool fair as an infrastructure exhibition and in line with the growth and excellence of the industry, predicted the holding of the first specialized tool exhibition, which fortunately was carried out by Farjad Trade Company with a brilliant history. It was deposited in numerous domestic and international exhibitions.
Please explain more about the first edition of the fair and where the fair is going to be held?
As you mentioned, fortunately, tool manufacturers have succeeded in competing with foreign companies by maintaining quality and producing diverse and defensible products and taking over the market of these best-selling and widely used products. Despite all the problems, including unfavorable economic conditions, the instrument manufacturers have been able to produce instruments inside the country, and in addition to the domestic markets, they have also been successful in exporting them to foreign markets, including the Persian Gulf countries. Definitely and considering the macro policies for holding exhibitions, these events are an opportunity for tool industry activists to meet and talk with consumers and customers by examining the needs of other industries, and direct and direct communication with shopkeepers, retailers, wholesalers, Merchants and… establish.
What important goals have you predicted for holding this exhibition, the realization of which will lead to more prosperity in the instrument industry?
Emphasis on strengthening domestic production and supporting Iranian goods, inviting investors and expert visitors, holding specialized meetings and workshops for the growth and excellence of the tools industry and emphasizing the important and special and practical role of the tools industry in various other sectors. Industries and the effort to introduce their capacities and potentials are among the important goals of the first period of the International Exhibition of Industrial Instruments of Iran.
What is the position of Iran in the field of tools industry in terms of import and export of this strategic and practical product and what is our situation?
As one of the countries with dynamic and diverse industries, Iran plays an important role in the import of tools. According to the available statistics, the largest import volume of the tools industry was 37,378,092 kilograms in 2009. This position has been formed due to the extensive needs of various industries and efforts to improve the quality of domestic products.