MAPNA Group President Mohammad Owliya was accompanied by members of the Board of Directors as well as heads of various divisions and departments such as MAPNA Mobility, MAPNA Multimodal Transportation Company (MMT), and Wagon Pars.
The delegation visited different sections of the company to get acquainted with the capacities of the major wagon producer.
During the meeting, Mohammed Owliya, who was making his first visit to the company following his appointment as the conglomerate’s president, noted that Wagon Pars’ merger with MAPNA Group has revitalized the production process. He praised the employees for quickly adapting to the standards of MAPNA Group and commended their efforts.
Founded in 1974, WPCO began producing a variety of rolling stock in 1984, making it a leading manufacturer in the Middle East. The company’s headquarters is located in Tehran, while its factory is in Arak, Markazi Province.
Spanning 354,000 square meters, Wagon Pars employs 1,250 individuals across different departments, including production units, office divisions, a warehouse, and the WPCO Cultural & Sports Institute. The company is connected to the national rail network through 33 kilometers of rail tracks. MAPNA Group officially acquired Wagon Pars in mid-December 2020.
Equipped with advanced technology, WPCO’s production lines manufacture a range of products, such as freight wagons, passenger cars, subway cars, trains, locomotives, and bogies.
In addition, WPCO collaborates with renowned brands like Alstom, Siemens, and Bombardier to produce heavy locomotives, passenger wagons, restaurant coaches, and generator wagons. The company has also manufactured wagons under the standards of the International Union of Railways (UIC) and other well-known brands. To date, Wagon Pars has exported over 2,000 wagons and bogies to countries like Cuba, Sudan, Syria, Bangladesh, and China, all of which are operational and have received high customer satisfaction.
Wagon Pars aims to expand its presence in global markets and prioritizes research and development to ensure innovation in production. The company is committed to delivering products tailored to meet customer needs and preferences.
Products offered by WPCO include freight and passenger locomotives, trainset wagons, subway cars, 6-and 4-passenger coupe wagons, passenger coaches, restaurant coaches, various freight wagons, bogies, and more.
