According to Arvand Petrochemical Company’s public relations office, the company, as one of the Middle East’s largest producers in the chlor-alkali and PVC value chain, played an active and influential role in the two-day event attended by scholars, researchers, and polymer industry experts. The conference served as a key platform for scientific exchange, industrial collaboration, and the formation of a national knowledge network connecting universities and the polymer industry.
Arvand showcased its technological capabilities and research initiatives through a dedicated exhibition booth and B2B meetings with researchers and knowledge-based companies. In a specialized panel discussion, Dr. Behzadi, Deputy CEO of Arvand Petrochemical Company, delivered a presentation highlighting the strategic role of the chlor-alkali chain in downstream industries, challenges facing the sector in Iran, and opportunities for value creation within the PVC segment.
He noted that the chlor-alkali chain serves as one of the fundamental pillars of the chemical and polymer industries, with vast potential for product diversification and technological advancement. “To unlock this potential, stronger collaboration between research institutions, universities, and major industrial players is essential,” he said.
Behzadi further proposed a policy review within the Seventh Development Plan, stressing that the petrochemical sector should be repositioned as a value-creating industry, with the PVC chain among the top priorities. He also pointed to the long global history of PVC production—dating back over 105 years—and its 57-year presence in Iran, emphasizing the need to move from exporting raw materials toward producing and exporting finished goods.
Arvand Petrochemical Company’s active participation in the conference was recognized as a key step toward strengthening academic-industry collaboration, advancing research-driven innovation, and expanding Iran’s national petrochemical value chain.