Brief: Iran

There is now considerable interest in the IIR in Iran. Mr Manuchehr Mehdizadeh, who is well-known in the HVAC, chilling and freezing sectors in Iran, has attracted considerable interest in the IIR, resulting in new members representing strategic sectors: Mr Ali Akbar Eslahchi, Managing Director, Saba Boroodat Co. (industrial refrigeration), Mr Mohammad Khonsari, Managing Director, Tecnokit Co. (home appliances manufacturer), Mr Hamid Bakshi, Managing Director, Tabadol Sazan Tehran Co. (manufacturer of industrial equipment), and Mr Mehdi Ameen, Managing Director, Beh Sabz Agro-industrial Co. (food processing). Mr Mehdizadeh is promoting membership of Iran at an IIR-member-country level. mmz@hadaf.net