About CBASCO

We Varagh Khodro Company Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari

Dedicated producer of galvanized sheets, member of Mobarakeh Steel Group, primary supplier to the country's automotive and home appliance industries

✓ Est. 2005 ✓ Member of Mobarakeh Steel Group ✓ CMI Belgium Technology ✓ Merger with Taraz 2024
Introduction

Industry Pioneer Galvanizing in Iran

Varagh Khodro Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari (CBASCO) one of the subsidiaries of Mobarakeh Steel Group and one of the most advanced coated sheet production lines in the country.

The company, relying on up-to-date technology and international technical knowledge, plays a strategic role in supplying raw materials for the Automotive and Home Appliances and currently, the major share of these industries' galvanized sheet requirements is supplied through CBASCO products.

The first steps were taken in the early 2000s with an international tender; where a consortium consisting of IRITEC Iran and CMI Belgium won the project. The contract was signed on 13 April 2005 and the plant was inaugurated in November 2010 in the presence of the incumbent President. In 2014, joining Mobarakeh Steel Group brought a major leap in production capacity.

CBASCO at a Glance
Full Name
Varagh Khodro Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari
Type of Activity
Production of Galvanized and Coated Steel Sheets
Founded
13 April 2005 — Inaugurated November 2010
Parent Group
Mobarakeh Steel Group (since 2014)
Number of Shareholders
9 shareholders (main share 58% Mobarakeh Steel)
Factory Location
Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari — Two Sites
Technology
CMI Belgium · Continuous Hot-Dip Galvanizing
CEO
Eng. Hamid Shojaei (from 2021/11/01)
A Statistical Overview

CBASCO in Numbers

2005
Year of Contract
20+
Years of Production Experience
660thousand tonnes
Galvanizing Capacity/Year
95%
Share in Automotive Galvanizing
9
Natural and Legal Shareholders
3
New Annual Grade
Organizational Identity

Mission, Vision and Our Values

Mission

Strategic Galvanized Sheet Supply of the Country

Producing high-quality galvanized sheets for the automotive, home appliance and construction industries, leveraging state-of-the-art technical knowledge and CMI Belgium technology — as the specialized arm of Mobarakeh Steel Group.

Vision

Regional Pioneer in Coated Steels

Becoming the primary reference for high-strength coated sheet production in the Middle East and maintaining a sustained presence in domestic automakers' supply chains and regional exports.

Values

Sustainable Development & Value Creation

Commitment to sustainable economic, social and environmental development of Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari Province, supporting employees, respecting the environment and creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.

Operational Capacities

Strength Our Production

A complete set of continuous production lines with a capacity of over 1.5 million tonnes per year — from pickling to cold rolling to final galvanizing.

660thousand tons/year
Two Galvanizing Lines
Hot Dip Galvanizing
430thousand tons/year
Two Single-Stand Cold Rolling Mills
Cold Rolling
500thousand tons/year
Pickling Unit
Pickling Line
20Grade
Producible Grades
EN10346 + PSA B53 3130
Geographical Scope

Where We work

Factory No. 1

Sefiddasht — Borujen

Kilometer 33, Borujen - Shahrekord Road, Sefiddasht Area, Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari Province

Factory No. 2

Shahrekord Industrial Town

Shahrekord, Industrial Town, Phase 3 (Development), Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari Province

Mining Investment

Sarigol Mine

Esfarayen County, North Khorasan Province · 72 km² · 60,000 tonnes of ore annually

Milestones

Journey Our Four Decades

2005

Contract Signing

with IRITEC Iran and CMI Belgium Consortium

2010

Official Inauguration

In the presence of the incumbent President

2014

Mobarakeh Steel Group

Joining and Capacity Surge

2024

Merger with Taraz

Integration of National Capacities

CEO's Message

Words CEO

Eng. Hamid Shojaei

As one of the largest galvanized steel producers in the country, focusing on producing specialty galvanized sheets for the automotive and other industries, we are committed to Sustainable Development — economic, social and environmental — of Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari Province and Creating Value for Stakeholders we know.

Eng. Hamid Shojaei
CEO of Varagh Khodro Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari · since 2021/11/01
Strategic Products

What We Produce

01

Automotive Galvanized Sheet

Galvanized sheets with deep drawing quality (DDQ, EDDQ) and high-strength low-alloy steels (HSLA) for automotive body panels and structural components. Primary supplier to Iran's automotive industry.

02

Home Appliance Galvanized Sheet

Sheets with high surface quality and formability for manufacturers of refrigerators, washing machines, cookers and other home appliances — with 99.8% zinc coating and thickness of 0.4 to 2 mm.

03

Structural and Industrial Sheet

S-series coated structural steels (S220GD to S350GD) for structural, ductwork, roofing and flooring applications — produced in accordance with EN10346:2015.

Looking to collaborate with CBASCO?

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