Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company also known as ITMCO, is a manufacturer of tractors, trucks, vehicle parts and diesel engines with its main site and headquarters in

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ITMCO is listed among the 100 fortune companies of Iran. Tractor Manufacturing Company owned Tractor sport club from 1968 to 2011.

History and development

Based on an agreement in 1966 between Iran and

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to establish a tractor manufacturer in Iran, the company was created in Tabriz in 1968. The first goal was to manufacture 10,000 units tractors of 45-65

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started to assemble tractors in the company with an output of 13,000 units for each year; production capacity was subsequently increased to 30,000. As of 2021, ITMC has 12 subsidiaries which contract out many tasks to 800 domestic parts manufacturers employing 200,000 people. ITMC also builds engines for various machines, including graders, compressors, water pumps, generators, forklifts, combine harvesters and road construction vehicles. ITMC makes 90% of the parts inside of Iran.

Certifications

Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company has qualified for

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, and has also received awards for quality and exports.

Export markets

''Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company'' is exporting 13 different products to ten countries, including in Europe.

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External links

* http://www.zawya.com/story.cfm/sidZAWYA20100407034651/Iran%20Tractor%20Manufacturing%20Company%20to%20go%20public {{Portalbar, Iran Iranian brands Manufacturing companies established in 1968 Companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange Economy of Iranian Azerbaijan Diesel engine manufacturers Engine manufacturers of Iran Iranian entities subject to U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions Agriculture companies of Iran

History and development

Certifications

Export markets

See also

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