History
A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence in Engineering
Established in 1989 and registered as an industrial consulting entity, Kahanroba Engineering Company was born to redefine the boundaries of engineering excellence.
From its inception, our mission has been to deliver an unrivaled spectrum of engineering consultancy services—spanning preliminary economic evaluations to the masterful execution and commissioning of transformative projects.
Guided by a leadership team and senior engineers handpicked from the elite of industrial expertise, Kahanroba boasts a legacy of unparalleled experience in engineering design, construction, installation, project supervision, commissioning, and operational management across diverse industries.
This formidable blend of insight and skill empowers us to dissect our client’s needs with surgical precision and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Kahanroba holds a prestigious qualification certificate for design and construction in the industrial sector from Iran’s Management and Planning Organization. In 1998, we earned an engineering services license from the Ministry of Industries, specializing in materials engineering and production processes—a testament to our technical supremacy.
Pioneering Zinc Cathode Production in Iran, 1993
Production of the first zinc cathode sheet in the country at the pilot zinc production facility of Calcimin Company on February 17, 1993.
Launching Iran's First Zinc Ingot Plant, 1997
Establishment and commissioning of the first zinc ingot production plant in the country by the then-President on April 20, 1997.
Establishing Kahanroba as an EPC Leader with Zinc Calcination Plant, 1997
Our work has consistently met the exacting standards of global institutions, earning us recognition as a trusted engineering consultant by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in 1994, where we proudly feature on their list of approved firms. Our quality and credibility have also garnered acclaim from renowned international companies, cementing our status as a world-class player.
As a trailblazer in technological innovation, Kahanroba has taken monumental strides in localizing extraction and mineral processing technologies. Our groundbreaking achievements include:
- Pioneering the development and expansion of technical expertise in producing non-ferrous metals—most notably zinc, copper, gold, aluminum, and a suite of valuable metals such as molybdenum, nickel, cobalt, and vanadium.
- Designing, executing, commissioning, and operating Iran’s first zinc ingot production plant—a historic milestone in industrial self-reliance.
- Becoming the first Iranian company to install, commission, and operate a gold production facility, setting a new standard for excellence.
- Leading the design, execution, commissioning, and operation of Iran’s inaugural potash production plant, a feat of engineering ingenuity.
Our services encompass every facet of project realization, meticulously structured as follows:
- Preliminary Economic Feasibility Studies
- Process Technology Provision
- Project Management Services
- Project Planning
- Cost Estimation and Evaluation
- Conceptual Project Design
- Basic Engineering
- Detailed Engineering
- Procurement Services
- Technical Inspection Services
- Transportation and Logistics Planning and Control from Origin to Site
- High-Level and On-Site Supervision Services
- Execution Management and Coordination
- Training Services
- Commissioning
- Turnkey Project Execution
Kahanroba’s core domains of expertise span an impressive array of industries:
- Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries
- Chemical Industries
- Mineral Processing for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
- Pipelines and Transmission Systems for Water, Oil, and Gas
- Environmental Pollution Control, including SO2 capture from smelting furnace emissions
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Cement Industries
- Glass Industries
- Chemical Fertilizer Industries
- Salt Processing and Potash Production
- Material Handling and Crushing Systems
A proud member of esteemed organizations, Kahanroba stands at the forefront of industry leadership:
- Iran Society of Consulting Engineers
- Federation of Consultants of Islamic Countries (FCIC)
- Engineering Design and Assembly Consortium
- Iran Technical and Engineering Services Exporters Association
- Association of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Engineering and Contracting Companies
- Specialized Association of Industrial and Mining R&D Centers
- Association of Investment and Project Supervision Consulting Companies
- Iran for Tomorrow Forum
From our founding in 1989 to our present-day dominance, Kahanroba Engineering Company has evolved into a global titan of innovation and execution. We don’t just build projects—we forge legacies, blending visionary engineering with an unrelenting pursuit of perfection. Our history is a saga of triumphs, a chronicle of resilience, and a blueprint for the future of industrial greatness.
Remarkable Projects
Calcimin Zinc Plant
The first zinc factory in Iran
Zinc Calcination Plant
The first zinc calcination unit with a furnace in Iran
Kharg Sulphur Storage and Handling Plant
The first mechanized sulfur warehouse in Iran
Agh Darreh Gold Plant
The establishment of the first gold factory in Iran, built by Iranian engineers