Stone Association of Iran

(S.A.I)

Stone Industry in Iran

Our ancient country, Iran, enjoys not only remarkable reserves of oil, gas and different minerals but also tremendous deposits of dimensional stones , same unique in the world .

The application of stone in Iranian architecture has a 3000 year old history and the existence of historical monuments such as Persepolis, Bisotun and Naqsh-e Rustam with their marvelous gates , pillars and stairways are the astonishing examples of stone application in the ancient times.

At the present time the average amount of about 11 million metric tons is being extracted annually from more than 900 active quarries which resources are unbelievable in rarity and unimaginable in variety.

On the other hand there are about 5000 plants engaged in processing stone and producing slabs , tiles , … . Although there are still factories lacking modern machinery , stone processing made remarkable improvement in 1990’s through application of modern technology.

The establishment of modern stone processing plants especially next to quarries holding the biggest deposits (such as Neyriz and Azarshahr) is one of the effective actions taken during these years.

The total production capacity of stone plants is about 90 million square meters which is basically used to satisfy domestic demands. But application of modern technology has resulted in production of standard slabs and tiles which are presented to the international markets.

It should be noted that the replacement of outdated and worn out machinery is now regarded as one of the main policies adopted to improve Iranian Stone Industry. 

Dimensional Stones of Iran

Travertine :  Travertine, a sedimentary stone, has huge reserves in Iran. Iranian Travertine with its unique texture and attractive color & design is in great demand in the advanced markets of Europe and U.S.A.

Regarding some rare types of Iranian Travertine the best example is Azarshahr Travertine appearing in red, light yellow and light brown that is known as a luxurious expensive stone.

 Also the white and Beige Travertine from quarries in Mahallat (central part of Iran) are among the best choices for dimensional stone exportation.

Marble : In terms of resources and diversity of design, color and texture, Iranian marble is a privilege to exportation of our Dimensional Stones.

Some Iranian exclusive marbles such as Dehbid Beige and Bajestan Rose are unique in terms of firmness, processing flexibilities and elegance of color and pattern.

Onyx Marble: Ranging from green to yellow and white, Onyx Marble has remarkable resources in different parts of Iran. The diversity of Onyx Marble colors has made it as a profiting and unrivaled business in international markets.

Granite: Iran is traditionally known for its Marble and Travertine particularly diverse Onyx Marble, but in the past ten years the tremendous resources of high quality Granites have been discovered and exploited. Because of its hardness and durability , Granite is mainly used in exterior spaces. Iranian Granites appear in variety of colors such as red, black , dark green , whith and pink with large and small granulation. 

 Profile of Stone Association of Iran

(S.A.I)

1- Information about establishment of the association:

Stone Association of Iran was established on the base of the general assembly of founders according to the article one of principle (5) of the law of Chamber of Commerce, industries and mines of Islamic Republic of Iran that was approved on 15/4/1369 (1981) and its amendment on 15/9/1373 (1994), in order to coordinate the special affairs of stones industries and to develop the mines and affiliated industries and the international trading of Iran’s stone. It was registered on 8/8/1379 (2000), No. 142 in “Commerce, Industries and Mines Chamber of Islamic Republic of Iran” . This association is a legal entity, and is financially and officially independent and also non political, and not for profit. Its field of activity is within all parts of Iran and it has the right to establish branches all around the country after the approval of its managing board.

2- Members of the Managing Board:

1-Mr.Akbar Lorpari Zanganeh --------- Chairman
2-Mr.Hossein Amirfatahi --------------Vice Chairman
3- Mr.Kaveh Fazel Bastami -------------Member of the board
4--Mr.Aliakbar Amirfatahi -------------Member of the board
5- Mr.Rahim Rahiminejad ---------------Member of the board
6- Mr.Mohammad Yazdani ----------------Member of the board
7- Mr.Benyamin Mohammad soltani--------Member of the board & Financial Executive
 Substitutions For Member of Board: Mr.Mohammad Gharavi Ghoochani And Mr.Saman Esmaeili

Main Inspector:Mr.Majid Tojjar
Subsitution For Inspector: Mr. Vahid Adami
 Executive Secretary of Association:  Mr.Khosrow.Mirzakhani 

3- Goals and responsibilities :

Aiming at the improvement of the production quality of Iranian stones and the achievement of appropriate position in the global market, the Stone Association of Iran according to regulations items of (S.A.I)has adopted extensive policies the most significant of which areas following :

·        Developing the scientific and technological level of stone industries in Iran.

·        Increasing the efficiency in quarrying and processing factories of stone industries.

·        Marketing and providing necessary fields for being present and gaining more share in international market of decorative stones.

·        Holding national and international professional exhibitions

·        Making scientific and professional relations with international communities and associations

·        Publishing books and scientific and professional journals, reports and newsletters

·        Facilitating and spreading information and experiences among the members and other institutes (associations, organizations,…)

·        Establishing data bases for decorative stones.

·        Holding professional training courses

·        Establishing cooperative funds and supporting the benefits of the members

·        Establishing a research center, laboratory, training and exhibition center regarding the stone industries

·        Cooperation and coordination in establishing and developing the national and international standards regarding stone industries.

·        Cooperation with the government in preparing the statements, regulations and laws regarding the jewelry stone industry in Iran.

·        Technological cooperation with machinery producers and other affiliated industries to the stone in order to reach independence and improve the quality simultaneously

·        Holding scientific and professional competitions in the different fields of quarrying, processing, designing, building and art.

·        Organizing the specialized stone fairs in the country and encouraging the participation of all those involved in the Iranian stone industry in international stone events in order to become more familiar with the modern technology and establish a technical / business relationship with foreign companies and associations.

·        Cooperating with the Iranian institute of Standardization and industrial Research to implement Standardization programs.

·        Setting the groundwork for effective presence of Iranian stone industry in the world markets through marketing. 

4- Terms of membership :

The Stone Association of Iran has three categories of membership:

1-Companies or individuals directly involved in quarrying, processing or trading dimensional stones as well as producers of machinery, accessories and tools may be accepted as “ Main members. “

Associated members:

2- legal or natural entities who can be affiliated members of the association are including:

students of geology, mining, civil, architecture, different fields, of management

professionals experts and researchers in all the above mentioned fields

legal or natural entities, in Iran and abroad whose activities are in the direction of the goals and programs of the association in a way or other, even permanently, maybe accepted as associate members.

3- Distinguished researchers, university professors, senior officials,…whose activities make a valuable contribution towards the improvement of Iranian stone industry may be accepted as “Honorary members” upon the confirmation of the board of directors.

Although NGOs are considered a new experience in our country, S.A.I has so far gained the support of more than 200 members many of whom are among the most accredited companies and individuals involved in the Iranian stone industry.

In order to achieve its ambitious goals, the Stone Association of Iran takes pleasure to present Donya -e- Sang the first Iranian private sector magazine in the field of stone industry, as a means of communication among the professionals of the stone industry both in Iran and foreign countries. Donya -e- Sang would welcome any collaboration with foreign organizations, associations as well as other specialist magazines.

For the foreign companies and suppliers, this quarterly will provide the possibility of being introduced to Iranian market. At the same time, Donya -e- Sang aims at refleching the capabilities and potentialities of  the Iranian stone industry to international markets.

5- The required documents for membership

• filled the application form

• 4 photos (3´4) of the applicant or the managing director of the legal entity

• copy of  ID card

• copy of trading card for traders

• copy of the industrial license of mining/factory

• copy of the official newspaper of the establishment of the firm with the latest note of changing

• paid entrance fee and the membership fee

Note: the students of Mining and Geology who present their thesis to the Stone Association of Iran, in a way that the association and its members can use them, are free of paying the first annual membership fee and in case of the managing board’s approval, some financial aids will be provided for the publication and typing prices of the thesis.

6- Addresses and contact : 

Email of Members of Board:

1- Mr.Akbar Lorpari Zanganeh

Chairman

Email : zanganeh@sai.ir

2- Mr.Hossein Amirfatahi 
Vice Chairman           
Email : ha.fatahi@sai.ir

3- Mr.Kaveh Fazel Bastami

Member of the Board

Email : fazel@sai.ir

4- Mr.Aliakbar Amirfatahi 

Member of the Board

Email :aa.fatahi@sai.ir

5- Mr.Rahim Rahiminejad

Member of the Board

Email : rahiminejad@sai.ir

6- Mr.Mohammad Yazdani
Member of the Board

Email : yazdani@sai.ir

7- Mr.Benyamin Mohammad soltani

Member of the Board & Financial Executive

Email : soltani@sai.ir

8-Mr.Khosrow.Mirzakhani 
 Executive Secretary

Email : mirzakhani@sai.ir

• For more information and access to the name of members and all details entrance and, membership fees and application from please visit the association’s website http://sai.ir/ or http://www.anjomansang.com/
 or  http://www.stoneassoc-ir.com/  send your E-mail or Fax to the following addresses.

Addresses    : 
Tehran, Iran ( Islamic Republuic of )

Shahrake Gharb 

Tel     : +98 21  88698380 & +98 21 88698381

Fax    : +98 21 88698831

Email : info@stoneassoc-ir.com &  info@sai.ir

 
info@anjomansang.com
 

The entrance and membership fees are payable in the following accounts of the association :

Account Number 648/9 – Mellat Bank – Sarv branch – (code 6582/1) Tehran – Iran.

Account Number 0290994683, Tejarat Bank – Saadat Aabad Branch – (code 1025) Tehran – Iran.