automotive industry

After the oil industry, the largest industry in Iran can be identified as the automobile industry. This industry includes various parts of designing, developing, manufacturing and finally selling motor vehicles. In this way, all the companies that are involved in the design, manufacturing, marketing and sales of these appliances are considered as part of this industry.

Currently, with the capabilities it has achieved and the number of cars it has built, Iran has been ranked the 8th car manufacturer in the world and also the largest car manufacturer in the Middle East. Iran’s automotive industry ranked fifth in the world in terms of growth rate in 2009, after China, Taiwan, India and Romania. Although, in recent years, there have been many criticisms regarding the quality and also the price of Iranian cars. In any case, stay with us in this article to learn about this industry and its related issues.

What is the automotive industry?

As you can see, living without a car these days is very difficult and maybe impossible. Therefore, the automobile industry has become one of the most important industries in the world. This industry will be a combination of science, knowledge, creativity and innovation, which consists of different departments of design, production, marketing and sales.

In general, the automotive industry is considered as a manufacturing job that includes a wide range of manufactured products. This industry is the second largest industry in Iran after the oil industry, which started working almost 70 years ago. During these years, the automobile industry has experienced many ups and downs and has gone through many challenges.

Factors such as imposed war, international sanctions and many other cases have been among the cases that have been an obstacle in the way of the growth and development of the automobile industry in different situations. However, the manufacturing companies in the field have not stopped their efforts and have always sought to supply better and higher quality products.

The beginning of the automobile industry in Iran

According to the available evidence, the beginning of the automobile industry can be considered to be about 70 years ago. In fact, in 1335 Zinda Yad Jafar Akhwan was able to start the automotive industry by importing the American Jeep Willys car and then setting up the assembly line for the same car. About three years later, this person founded the factory of Jeep Trading Company and eventually the name of Willis was changed to Shahbaz.

Further, after the production of Shahbaz Jeep, the Simorgh two-differential long-chassis van was released to the market. This car was one of the best cars that has been very efficient in road commuting. Therefore, he soon attracted his fans.

History of Iran’s automotive industry

For the first time, by the order of Mozafaruddin Shah, the Ford car entered Iran and people became familiar with the car. At that time, the car was considered a luxury and expensive device that only the courtiers used. After a while, almost at the end of the Pahlavi period, there were only a limited number of cars in the country.

In this way, after the Second World War, due to the fact that suitable roads for cars were built, the amount of car imports increased and, on the other hand, its price decreased. Therefore, many ordinary people were able to benefit from this device, and finally the transportation system within and outside the city expanded.

Factors affecting the automotive industry

There are various factors that affect the automotive industry. Therefore, they need to be reviewed and discussed in terms of management. Among these factors, the following can be mentioned.

employment
production
Technology
competition

Employment is one of the factors that need to be investigated. It is clear that automobile manufacturing is a job-creating industry in the world. In Iran, it has also received much attention from this aspect. If you have noticed, various companies and businesses are active in the production of automobile industries. In recent years, by using technology in the automotive industry, all manufacturers have taken steps to build clean engines and less emission of polluting gases. Many car manufacturers are looking to use cell battery technology in most of their products. Because the use of new technologies, in the direction of sustainable development and clean production, has been placed at the top of the studies of this industry.

The use of polymer materials in the automotive industry

Due to the growth of the automotive industry, cars have moved away from their original models and have been marketed in different models and designs. In the meantime, the use of polymer materials in the automotive industry is increasing day by day. So that an important and necessary relationship has been formed between the automotive industry and the polymer industry. In this way, in recent years, we have seen the widespread use of polymer materials or plastics in the automotive industry.

Using polymers instead of traditional materials for different parts of the car, in addition to reducing the weight of the car, increases the beauty of the appearance, high strength and finally reduces the production costs of the various used parts. The use of polymer materials in the automotive industry has also accelerated the implementation of aerodynamic and design ideas. The benefits of using polymer materials in the automotive industry are not limited to the above. Rather, their use in the construction of cars leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and, as a result, a reduction in the production of greenhouse gases in the air and ultimately to the preservation of the environment.

Among the main applications of polymers in car manufacturing, the following can be mentioned.

The use of polymers in the exterior parts of cars
The use of polymers in car bodies and external components such as light lenses, front and rear bumpers, and bulletproof glass.
Use in interior components such as air conditioner, dashboard, steering wheel and many other components

summary

The automotive industry is one of the largest industries in the world, which is defined by revenue and employment, fixed costs, low profit margins, unionized workforce, price competition and unstable demand. This industry may not have changed much as a type of business, but if you look closely, you will notice that its products have changed dramatically. This industry has gone through many ups and downs in 70 years, but various public and private manufacturers have tried their best to keep pace with the world’s automotive industry.