Reza Tofighi highlighted the constructive engagement of the National
Petrochemical Company (NPC) with industry associations as a key factor behind
the exhibition’s domestic success. He noted that NPC’s public relations and
downstream development teams efficiently managed exhibitor requests and
implemented policies in a structured manner, allowing targeted and effective
oversight.
Despite challenging economic and international conditions following
the recent 12-day conflict and its economic repercussions, the exhibition
exceeded expectations in the domestic sector, with significant growth in both
the number of Iranian companies and exhibition space compared to the previous
edition. However, foreign participation declined due to political, security,
and international constraints, although some companies from China, the
Kurdistan Region of Iraq, and neighboring countries attended.
Tofighi praised NPC staff, particularly Mohammad Moghareh and Ms.
Karimi, for facilitating exhibitor placement, handling last-minute
cancellations and additions smoothly, and ensuring overall satisfaction. He
said transparency in booth allocation had improved compared to previous years,
though further enhancements were still needed.
He also emphasized the need for a fixed annual schedule for IranPlast
to strengthen its international standing, enabling both domestic and foreign
participants to plan well in advance. Continuous information dissemination
throughout the year, including detailed statistics on participants, exhibition
area, contracts signed, and achievements, is essential, he added, to provide a
clear economic and industrial picture.
While the exhibition’s publicity and technical support were positively
received, Tofighi noted ongoing challenges in infrastructure, including hall
ventilation, logistics, and transport of heavy equipment, which remained areas
for improvement.