AFRA Group is a holding company with subsidiaries operating in the automotive, construction, and telecommunications sectors in Iran. It represents global brands including Volvo, Lotus, Motul, Systemair, and Ericsson. The company aims to provide high quality products and services in these industries through ethical partnerships and social responsibility. It has offices and showrooms in Tehran and pursues continuous improvement.
2. AFRA GROUP is a collection of subsidiary companies that function as a single eco-
nomic entity through a common source of control.
AFRA GROUP diverse portfolio represents global leading brands in the automotive,
construction and telecommunication sectors of Iran market.
In automotive sector, AFRA GROUP has targeted premium segment of the market
which currently represents VOLVO and LOTUS cars through subsidiary companies.
The company is also representing MOTUL engine lubricant in automotive after-mar-
ket sector.
For construction industry, AFRA GROUP offers ventilation solutions/systems by rep-
resenting SYSTEMAIR products to the market.
AFRA GROUP as representative of international vendors, notably ERICSSON Com-
pany provides telecom equipment which is mostly applied in hyper-scale Iranian
companies and organizations.
AFRA GROUP headquarter is based in Iran, Tehran.
AFRA GROUP at a Glance
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4. AFAR GROUP PROFILE
AFRA GROUP, with a family business background, has been established in 2002 as
privately held company, aiming to be an investment holding, diversified in B2B and B2C
sectors of Iran economy.
The primary field work of AFRA Group has been in telecommunication industry, co-
operating with world-class companies including SIEMENS, NEC-PHILIPS and ERICS-
SON, in different sectors of telecom products and services.
Through AFRA Group diversification strategy, the company has targeted two major
sectors of Iran market which are automotive and Construction.
AFRA Group has entered automotive market by importing VOLVO Cars in Iran since
year 2011. The Company brand portfolio has been extended to LOTUS brand in year
2015.
Alongside with passenger cars, AFRA Group has entered into Automotive After-Mar-
ket business and being the distributor of MOTUL engine lubricant since 2015.
In construction sector, AFRA Group has received the distributorship of SYSTEMAIR
which is a leading ventilation company in the world.
AFRA Group is partner of ERICSSON in Iran, providing equipment of communication
technology to many Iranian corporations and organizations.
Background
6. Mission & Core Values
AFRA GROUP is representing well-known global brands in
automotive, construction and telecom sectors of Iran market
and providing remarkable values to the brands through market
development, branding and marketing, operation tools and fi-
nancing facilities.
AFRA GROUP is committed to:
Ethics-based partnership and win-win cooperation with all
stakeholders
Social obligations and fulfillment as a responsible citizen
Professional approach towards organization, process and
people
Be open to continuous improvement
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8. Organization Chart
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AFRA GROUP
Business
Development
& Strategy
ILIA Motor
Advisors
TANDIS
AVA
CEO Office
J.T.RAHIL
Stockholm
Sweden
Overseas
Offices
Finance &
Accounting
HR & IT Construction TelecomAutomotive
Dubai UAE
AFRA
Motor
Global
MotorAFRA GROUP Subsidiary Companies, owned by 100% share
A number of 104 experts in different level and expertise are working in AFRA GROUP, which
around 70% have been allocated to automotive department and affiliated companies.
12. Mission & Vision
Mission
Presenting well-known global car maker/s in passenger sector of
Iran car market through a mutual long-lasting cooperation
Targeting the range of premium luxury brands
an organization with international standard on process and system
Developing a market-focused, process-centered organization that
delivers remarkable value to the customers, profitable growth for the
shareholders, and learning environment for the employees.
Vision
Presenting portfolio of premium luxury car brands in Iran, reach to
20% market share of the segment
Becoming a benchmark among Iranian distributers for Sales, Service
and Support
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14. Professional marketing approach towards premium cars
Homologation and registration
Effective interaction with Government agencies leads to progress
faster on import certificates
Accelerated time to the market
Running after sales service spots by developing network of deal-
ers in Iran
Systematic approach into sales and service operation
Adequate and assured financial resources to establish fixed as-
sets and support working capital
Banking facilities and international/regional trade operation
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Competitiveness
16. VOLVO Showroom (1), located in north west area of Tehran
VOLVO Showroom (2), located in north area of Tehran
LOTUS Showroom, Located in north area of Tehran
Service shop, located in Karaj road, 7th km to Tehran
Parts Stock area
Cars Stock area
Facilities
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18. Consistent with AFRA brand portfolio strategy
Niche market, lack of any other player in the target segment
British image
Premium car
ILIA Motor, as subsidiary company of AFRA GROUP, is official
distributer of LOTUS in Iran.
The openings launch hold in Tehran, Sep.2016.
Lotus Brand
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20. Contract registration
Cars homologation
Model registration
Showroom preparation with standard material and brand instructions
Opening ceremony
Marketing and promotion
Sales and service training
Operational organization
Main Activities
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26. Volvo Brand
VOLVO had not been to the Iran market for three decades.
Since AFRA Group target market has been identified for CBU import of luxury
cars and VOLVO has not being in the market for several decades, the company
has started to import and sell the cars and support after-sales services.
During 2012~2015, due to international limitation on Country overseas coop-
eration, VOLVO cars has been imported to the market through regional dealers
network.
AFRA Motor as subsidiary company of AFRA GROUP has been allocated for
VOLVO cars import, sales and guarantee service.
Based on Iran Consumer Protection laws, the period of guarantee of imported
cars must be five years.
The models that have been homologated and introduced to Iran Market are
C30, C70, V40, XC60, and XC90.
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28. Cars homologation
Registration and import certificate
Guarantee service certificate
Brand opening event
Showrooms
Service center
Network development
Parts stock
PDI
Sales and service training
Advertising and promotion
Fleet sales
Main Activities
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32. 3,000 msq. service center with special tools, equipment
and facilities, software and hardware, containing:
Reception room
CRM
Training center
Parts storage
Body shop
Electrical/Mechanical workshop
PDI
QC Area
Delivery area
Carwash
Parking area
Car carrier
Main Facilities
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34. Starting point for business development into after-market
segment of Iran automotive market
Niche brand in automotive lubricant industry
High quality
GLOBAL Motor, as subsidiary company of AFRA GROUP, is
official distributer of MOTUL lubricant in Iran.
Business operation has been started since July 2016.
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Motul Brand
36. Contract registration
Standard approval and import certificate
Sales network establishment and development
Sales organization
Opening ceremony
Marketing and promotion
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Main Activities
38. Mission
To provide total tailored solutions in the areas of Voice,
Data, Transmission, Security, Controls, IPTV, Cabling, and
Intercom systems utilizing global technology vendors and in-
house high skilled professionals.
Target Segments
Industrial plants and buildings
Banks and financial institutes
Transportation
Oil, gas and petrochemical complex
Power plants and utilities complex
Government
Hotels, hospitals and health care institutes
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Telecom Profile
39. Fiber, Access, Cabling...
Networking, Router, Switch...
Security & Monitoring Solutions
Data Management, Data center, Backup, Disaster Recovery
Telephony (Voice), Audio ,Video
Application
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Product / Service Portfolio
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40. TANDIS AVA Company has been established since 2002. The company has been
working with global leading suppliers, notably ERICSSON.
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TANDISAVAClient Reference
Transport
Oil,Gas&
Petrochemical
Plants
Industrial
plants&
buildings
Banks&
financial
institutes
Powerplants
&utilities
Hotels,hospitals
andhealthcare
institutes
GOVERMENT
TANDIS AVA Client Reference
42. Mission
To provide HVAC equipment to construction hyper-scale projects and
participates in procurement job of EPC projects from design to delivery
and installation
Service Portfolio
Consulting on design
Procurement of HVAC products and systems
Installation and start up
Training
Periodical repair and maintenance
Mision & Service Portfolio
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44. Air distribution products
Residential Ventilation
Air handling units
Air conditioning
Air curtains and fan heaters
Tunnel Ventilation
JAHAN TAHVIEH RAHIL Company was estab-
lished in year 2015 by receiving SYSTEMAIR distribu-
torship agreement for Iran market.
IRAN TAT Mall is the first project of J.T. RAHIL
Company, supplying SYSTEMAIR ventilation prod-
ucts. TAT Mall Project is the largest official, commer-
cial, and recreational complex in Iran which has been
started since 2014.
Product Portfolio
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