What SIMCO does

SIMCO is an Iranian manufacturer of electrical wires and cables founded in 1968 in Tehran, with operating headquarters in Tehran and primary production at a 150,000 m2 facility in Rasht, Gilan Province, operating at a nominal capacity of 15,000 tons per year. The company produces a comprehensive cable portfolio spanning extra high voltage (EHV) cables up to 400kV, high voltage (HV) cables from 63kV to 132kV, medium voltage (MV) cables from 6kV to 30kV, and low voltage (LV) cables up to 3kV, plus control, instrumentation, telecommunication, coaxial, aerial, self-supporting, flexible, and ESP submersible pump cables. Manufacturing is built on XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) insulation technology, Catenary Continuous Vulcanization (CCV) line production, and gas curing technology, supported by in-house high-voltage laboratories capable of impulse testing up to 1600kV and AC voltage testing up to 500kV. The company holds international certifications from VDE (Germany), KEMA (Netherlands), CESI (Italy), FGH (Germany), and DAkkS, as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, and was the first producer in Iran of 63kV and 132kV cables.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales of cables, distributed through a direct enterprise sales operation based at the central Tehran office to large industrial customers, utilities, and government entities, augmented by a network of authorized agents and resellers across Iran, an online ordering platform, and a representative office in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq for export expansion. Customer segments include electric utilities and power distribution companies (primary), industrial manufacturing including steel and heavy industry (primary), renewable energy generation (primary), with construction/infrastructure, oil and gas (ESP cables), and telecommunications as secondary segments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers submit inquiries through the online ordering system or contact the sales office directly for quotes. Marketing combines participation in the Iran International Electricity Exhibition, technical publications, a corporate website with downloadable catalogs, and social media presence.

Notable strategic positioning includes documented "first in Iran" achievements at successive voltage tiers (20kV gas-cured in 1997, 63kV with KEMA certification in 1998, 132kV in 2002), installation of a 400kV EHV production line in 2008, production of 230kV cable with 1600mm2 Milliken conductor certified by CESI in 2010, and product approvals from the Iraqi Kurdistan Ministry of Electricity in 2019. The company is privately held with no identified parent or external investors, led by CEO Mr. Dabirian, and continues to operate as of 2024.

Name

SIMCO

Legal name

SIMCO Company

Website

https://simcocable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SIMCO is an Iranian wire and cable manufacturer founded in 1968, producing XLPE-insulated power cables from low voltage up to 400kV EHV, plus control, telecom, and specialty cables, serving utilities, heavy industry, renewables, and oil and gas customers in Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wire and Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power Cable (MV/HV) (IMADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Underground Power Cables (MV/HV/EHV, XLPE, PILC, subsea/land) (EUADADAB), Building Wire & Cable (Residential/Commercial) (IMADAMAA), Overhead Conductors & Transmission Cable (IMADAMAH), Coaxial, RF & Specialty Signal Cable (IMADAMAE), Power Cables & Conductors (LV/MV cables, flexible cables, bus wire, armored cable) (IMAGAEAC)

Keywords

• Power cable manufacturing
• High voltage cables
• Wire and cable production
• Electrical conductors
• Telecommunication cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wire and Cable Product Sales: SIMCO generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of various types of electrical wires and cables, including power cables (extra high voltage, high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage), control cables, instrumentation cables, telecommunication cables, coaxial cables, aerial cables, self-supporting cables, flexible cables, and wires. The company sells directly to industrial clients, utilities, and through its network of authorized agents across Iran.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIMCO manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of electrical wires and cables spanning the full voltage spectrum from low voltage (up to 3kV) through extra high voltage (up to 400kV). The product portfolio includes power cables (EHV, HV, MV, LV), control and instrumentation cables, telecommunication and coaxial cables, flexible cables (circular and flat), aerial and self-supporting cables, and conductor wires. The company produces cables with XLPE or PVC insulation, fire-resistant and halogen-free variants, watertight designs, and Milliken conductors up to 1600mm2 for power transmission, industrial applications, oil and gas, telecommunications, and renewable energy infrastructure.

Product overview

SIMCO is a manufacturer of wires and cables, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized across six main product categories: Power Cables (spanning Extra High Voltage 230kV–500kV, High Voltage 63kV–132kV, Medium Voltage 6kV–30kV, and Low Voltage up to 3kV, including PVC insulated, XLPE insulated, and fire resistant variants); Aerial and Self-Supporting Cables (including low voltage and medium voltage self-supporting cables, bare conductor aerial cables, covered conductor aerial cables, and aerial spacer cables); Flexible Cables (circular and flat flexible cables for industrial and elevator/traveling applications); Control and Instrumentation Cables (PVC and XLPE insulated control cables and instrumentation cables for industrial control systems); Telecommunication and Coaxial Cables (copper telecommunication cables for indoor, outdoor, air core, and jumper applications, plus 50Ω and 75Ω coaxial cables); and Wires (solid, stranded, and flexible conductor wires, plus winding wires for submersible motors). Supporting digital tools include an online cable cross-section calculation software and mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra High Voltage Cables (230kV–400kV)
• High Voltage Cables (63kV–132kV)
• Medium Voltage Cables (6kV–30kV)
• Low Voltage Power Cables (up to 3kV)

Quantifiable outcome

• First producer of 63kV and 132kV cables in Iran with KEMA international certification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kurdistan RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2019Meeting held between SIMCO CEO Mr. Dabirian and Consul General Mr. Rashnoudi to discuss ways to increase production and exports in the wire and cable sector to foreign markets. The meeting emphasized removing barriers to production and creating appropriate platforms for reputable domestic producers to gain share in international markets.
• Iraqi Kurdistan Ministry of ElectricitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2019SIMCO invited specialists from the Iraqi Kurdistan Ministry of Electricity to visit facilities and conduct product sampling and testing. After successful test results, SIMCO obtained official approval for all product categories from the Ministry, enabling expanded market presence in Iraqi Kurdistan.
• London Metal Exchange (LME)minorOthersListed as a useful reference link for copper prices and metal commodity trading, which is the primary raw material for wire and cable manufacturing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ducab: UAE-based cable manufacturer serving Gulf utilities, oil & gas, and industrial customers with LV/MV/HV power cables. Direct regional competitor for MENA utility tenders.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer, producing power (LV to EHV/HVDC), telecom, and specialty cables. Direct competitor in the full voltage spectrum that SIMCO addresses, with much broader global reach.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer with strong LV/MV/HV power cable and submarine cable portfolio. Direct competitor across utility and industrial cable segments SIMCO serves.
• Elsewedy Electric: Egyptian integrated cables and electrical equipment manufacturer with large MENA footprint. Most directly comparable regional peer—same voltage classes, similar utility and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Leoni AG: German-based wire and cable specialist with industrial, automotive and infrastructure products. Adjacent comparable in specialty and industrial cable segments.

Broad incumbents

• LS Cable & System: Korean global cable manufacturer with broad LV/MV/HV/EHV power cable and submarine cable offerings. Competes in the same international EHV utility tenders as SIMCO.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese conglomerate with substantial power cable, telecom cable and wire harness businesses. Competes with SIMCO in HV/EHV and specialty cable categories.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer with a significant power cable and telecom cable business. Comparable in HV cable production and international utility customer base.

Regional players

• Riyadh Cables Group: Saudi cable manufacturer producing power and special cables for the Gulf market. Regional peer competing for Saudi and GCC utility and industrial projects.
• Bahra Cables: Saudi Arabian manufacturer of LV/MV/HV power, control and special cables. Comparable regional competitor in the Gulf utility and industrial cable market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance17 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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