SAPCO
SAPCO was established to support self-sufficiency in Paykan parts and connect vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly. It now describes its mission as leading and developing the supply network and automotive-parts design on a knowledge-based basis, with an emphasis on domestic industrial capacity and sustainable development.
Operations & footprint
Products and services
SAPCO manages engineering design, supplier coordination, parts sourcing, localization, quality control, procurement, and supply-chain integration for Iran Khodro vehicles. Its activities connect component manufacturers, production planning, engineering standards, domestic-content programs, supplier contracts, quality systems, and the operational flow of parts into Iran Khodro assembly lines.
Operations and assets
SAPCO’s stated activities span parts and assembly design; supplier identification and evaluation; supply planning; manufacturer selection and contracting; optimization projects; supplier management and quality development; and domestic and foreign procurement of materials, machinery and equipment for Iran Khodro.
Geographic footprint
Tehran, Iran. The supplied evidence does not substantiate a broader operating footprint.
Ownership & group structure
Ownership
100% owned by Iran Khodro, according to SAPCO’s official website.
Parent company
Iran Khodro
Reported scale
Employees: Approximately 1,400 employees, according to SAPCO’s official website. The company also states that 72% hold university degrees; this figure is reported as of 19 July 2026.
Commercial and investment relevance
SAPCO is relevant for investors assessing Iran's automotive supplier network, parts localization, component shortages, quality gaps, and counterparty access to Iran Khodro's production chain. It can support screening of supplier dependency, procurement risk, import substitution, technology constraints, and working-capital pressure among parts manufacturers. Due diligence should verify current tender systems, supplier qualification rules, payment cycles, localization requirements, sanctions-sensitive components, and the practical reliability of its digital contracting and procurement channels. For component makers and industrial suppliers, SAPCO is a route into Iran Khodro’s parts supply chain through its roles in supplier assessment, sourcing, contracting and supply planning.
Constraints, risk & compliance
Key risks and constraints
Commercial engagement should be assessed against procurement and contracting conditions, supplier qualification requirements, payment practices, and availability of imported materials, machinery and equipment. These operational terms were not detailed in the supplied evidence.
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What is SAPCO?
SAPCO is Iran Khodro Engineering Design and Supplying Automotive Parts Company, a Tehran-based company responsible for engineering, supply-network management and sourcing activities for automotive parts and assemblies.
Who owns SAPCO?
SAPCO is 100% owned by Iran Khodro, according to the company’s official website.
When was SAPCO established?
SAPCO was established in December 1993 (1372 SH). Its current English name was adopted in 1999 after earlier name changes.
What does SAPCO do?
Its activities include parts and assembly design, supplier evaluation, supply planning, manufacturer selection, supply contracting, supplier quality development, and procurement of materials, machinery and equipment for Iran Khodro.