The 7th international exhibition of cement, concrete, manufacturing technologies and related machinery will kick off in Tehran on January 14. The four-day event will host more than 120 companies from Iran and foreign countries including Turkey, India, China, Russia, Germany, the UAE, and Italy which will showcase their latest achievements in the cement industry. A wide range of products will be put on display including asphalt factory equipment, screening devices, cone crushers, shear walls, concrete breakers, and concrete vibrators. The number of foreign companies in the exhibition has grown five times compared to last year. Four commercial delegations from Iraq, Afghanistan, India, and Kuwait are scheduled to take part in the event. Iraq and Afghanistan are huge markets for Iranian cement and the industry, which is experiencing a slowdown due to recession in the construction sector, considers the neighboring countries as export destinations.