About Shahid Bahonar Copper Industries Co. (CSP)
Shahid Bahonar Copper Industries Co. (CSP) is one of the largest manufacturers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products in the region, playing a key role in the metal industry supply chain of Iran and the Middle East. Strategically located near the largest and richest copper mine in the Middle East, CSP began its operations in the second half of 1992 and has since grown into an industrial powerhouse.
A Legacy Rooted in Ancient Metallurgy
Iran has long been recognized as the cradle of metallurgy. Archeological evidence from ancient furnaces in sites like the Silk Hills of Kashan and Tal-E-Eblis in Kerman proves that copper smelting and metal crafting were well-developed in Iran as early as the 4th and 5th millennia BC. These deep-rooted traditions have paved the way for today’s advanced copper industry in the country.
Extensive Production Capabilities
CSP comprises five major production units:
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Foundry shop
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Rolling mill
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Extrusion plant
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Tube manufacturing unit
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Coin blank production line
The company offers a broad portfolio of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products, including:
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Copper sheets
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Strips and foils
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Extruded sections
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Hollow profiles and tubes
These products meet high international standards and serve both domestic markets and global exports to countries like Germany, France, the UK, Spain, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Kuwait.
Certifications and Achievements
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Recognized as Iran’s top exporter in multiple years since 1995
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ISO 9000 certified in 1996, and upgraded to ISO 9000:2000 in 2004
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First company in Iran to receive ISO 14001 certification in 1996
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OHSAS 18001 certified in 2009
Continuous Growth and Innovation
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Annual production exceeded 42,000 tons by 2003, targeting 77,000 tons by 2010
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Launch of the Coin Shop in early 2001
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Tube factory inaugurated with a capacity of 15,000 tons/year using Cast & Roll technology
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Foundry expansion to 70,000 tons/year through a fourth melting line
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Enhanced recycling through chip-melting system upgrades on the third melting line