About Paknirou
Since 2014, CNIM-MARTIN has participated in the Iranian market through the establishment of Paknirou Company. By conducting extensive studies in waste management and engaging with major municipalities and relevant government organizations, Paknirou introduced the advanced European grate-based thermal waste treatment technology for the development of waste-to-energy (WtE) power plants.
With the combined technologies of CNIM (France) and MARTIN (Germany), Pak Niroo was selected as the preferred bidder in WtE tenders announced by the municipalities of Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad.
Despite challenges caused by the reimposition of international sanctions, Paknirou’s continuous efforts led to a major achievement in 2023 — obtaining the license to utilize Sanfeng technology under MARTIN Germany’s authorization, enabling the delivery of European-quality technology at Chinese-level costs.
Technology Providers
About Sanfeng Covanta
Founded in 1998 by the Central Government of China and the Chongqing Municipal Government, Sanfeng Quanta was established to advance urban waste treatment across China. From the outset, the company pursued world-class waste-to-energy technology and, in 2000, signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement with Martin GmbH of Germany for the SITY 2000 incinerator and Lab flue gas cleaning systems.
Over the past 25 years, Sanfeng Quanta has built 260 waste-to-energy plants under license from Martin Germany, becoming a pioneer of this industry in China. The company provides a complete value chain — from engineering design and European-standard manufacturing to construction, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance. It is also a senior member of China’s National Environmental Protection Innovation Organization.
Today, Sanfeng Quanta operates 260 WtE plants (419 incineration lines) with a total daily capacity of over 230,000 tons, and has directly invested in 57 WtE projects with a combined capacity of 61,500 tons per day under PPP, BOT, and BOO models, making it the market leader in China.
With an annual production capacity of 60 incinerators and incineration lines, Sanfeng Quanta is the world’s largest manufacturer of WtE plant equipment. Its fully robotic factory ensures smart, precise, and efficient assembly of high-quality European-standard technology.
About Martin
MARTIN GmbH, based in Munich, Germany, is one of the world’s leading companies in the design and construction of Waste-to-Energy plants. With a history dating back to 1925, MARTIN has continuously set global standards in thermal waste treatment through innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence.
As a fourth-generation family-owned company, MARTIN combines long-term vision with sustainable technology. Its unique Reverse-Acting Grate System and advanced flue gas cleaning solutions are at the heart of many successful Waste-to-Energy facilities around the world.
Through this partnership, our company benefits from MARTIN’s unrivaled experience, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to environmental responsibility. Together, we aim to provide sustainable and efficient waste management solutions that contribute to a cleaner and better future.