Mohammad Kermani, managing director of the PRTC, emphasized during a
site visit to a knowledge-based technology enterprise in Ardakan that the state
entity is targeting strategic partnerships to trim foreign technology
dependency and build out private-sector technical capabilities.
On-Site Evaluation of Industrial Ceramics, Catalysts
Accompanied by a delegation of technical experts and managers, PRTC
leadership evaluated active manufacturing lines producing specialized chemical
input components. The site inspection focused on:
- Catalyst
Production Lines: Industrial-scale manufacturing of
specialized catalysts tailored for energy and heavy manufacturing sectors.
- Alpha
Alumina & Advanced Ceramics: Production infrastructure dedicated to
alpha alumina and alumina-based industrial ceramic products.
During joint executive sessions, PRTC officials highlighted the track
record of domestically manufactured catalysts currently deployed in several
operational petrochemical plants across the country, noting that performance
metrics align with international standards.
Creating a Private-Sector Capability Database
Kermani affirmed that the state petrochemical apparatus will provide
comprehensive technical and institutional support to qualified Iranian firms
involved in commercializing catalysts.
The site visit forms part of a broader strategic initiative by the
PRTC to compile an updated national registry of capable private firms. The
initiative aims to formalize joint ventures in technical evaluation,
localization, and joint industrial manufacturing of high-value catalysts used
across the oil, gas, petrochemical, steel, and ceramic industries.