Germany

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW)

Industry
Automotive
Symbol
GR: BMW
States
GA
Country
Germany
Contact Information
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As of August 27, 2019, BMW is listed on the Illinois Investment Policy Board Iran Restricted Companies list. 

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On October 2, 2018, the U.S. embassy in Berlin announced BMW would not pursue any economic activities in Iran. (October 2, 2018)

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Sells vehicles in Iran through Persia Khodro.

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An entity claiming to be the "sole BMW importer in Iran" has produced a facebook page displaying the address of a BMW showroom located in Tehran. This points to the possiblity that BMW still maintains an importer in Iran.

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"The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran has announced the list of cars which are allowed to be imported in the current Iranian year, but renowned brands such as Porsche, Benz, BMW, Maserati, and Nissan are not in the list, ISNA news agency reported." (Azer News, "Iran bans imports of renowned car brands," 5/27/2013)

 

Response

"…we very much welcome the opportunity to unequivocally clarify our policy “vis-à-vis Iran”

  1. The BMW Group has not been pursuing economic activities in the Islamic Republic of Iran since the importers contract with our importer, Pars Khodro, expired in 2009. This include the delivery of vehicles, spare parts, or other activities and specific plans wth regards to re-entering or any of the BMW brands (BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce).
  2. Furthermore, we do not offer vehicles (by sale or lease) and spare parts to any government institution of the Islamic republic of Iran (including diplomatic missions abroad) or members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
  3. Despite various efforts, we have regrettably not been able to prevent Persia Khodro from suggesting in a misleading way being authorized by BMW to import BMW products into the Islamic Republic of Iran

…recall the public announcement by the Embassy of the USA to the Federal Republic of Gemany on October 2,2018, reaffirming that the “BMW Group is not pursuing any economic activities in Iran.” (8/14/2020)

Audi

Industry
Automotive
Symbol
ETR: NSU
Country
Germany
Contact Information
Sources

Iran’s Ramak Khodro is collaborating with Audi to promote auto sales.

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Audi is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen

"Two European makers of luxury cars, Sweden's Volvo and Audi AG from Germany are reportedly to launch production lines in Iran by the next year. As Khabar Online correspondent reports, the representatives of the two companies are currently in Tehran negotiating with a team of directorsof Iranian automaker companies and Iranian government representatives to reach an agreement on initiating production lines." (Khabaronline, "Volvo, Audi to launch production lines in Iran," 2010)

Krohne

Industry
Engineering and Construction, Energy
Country
Germany
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According to its website, Iranian company Amitis is an authorized representative for KROHNE in Iran.

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Manufacturer of sophisticated measurement systems for the oil and gas industry.  Participated in the 2012 Iran Oil Show.

Helmke

Industry
Engineering and Construction, Energy
Country
Germany
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Sources

Helmke is the parent company of Spain-based Helmke Orbis, a engineering firm that participated in the 2012 Iran Oil Show.

Eltherm

Industry
Construction, Energy
Country
Germany
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Sources

Eltherm GmbH (“Eltherm”) reportedly agreed to exhibit at the 22nd International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition (the “Exhibition”) that took place in Tehran on May 6-9, 2017. (Iran Oil Show Website, “Exhibition Information”).

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Listed as an approved vendor in Iran by NIOEC, NPC, NIGCENG and NIGC.

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Is represented in Tehran, Iran by Tavan Control.

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Attended the 2017 Iran Oil Show, in Tehran, Iran.

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Eltherm attended Iran’s 19th annual international oil and gas show between May 6-9. (Press TV,Foreign firms rushing towards Iran's oil markett,” 5/6/14) 

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Industrial heating products company that does business in Iran.  Participated in the 2012 Iran Oil Show.