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Kilos

The specialist reference in malting, from grain to final product

About Golrang Industrial Group

Golrang Industrial Group is a dynamic economic group operating across various investment fields. We are a private, family-owned business that has been active at national, regional, and international levels since 1966 (1345 SH).

Relying on the continuous efforts of the private sector, this industrial group owns more than 140 active brands, made up of more than 130 subsidiary companies, operating at regional, national, and international levels in diverse business fields, including hygiene and detergent products, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cellulose products, distribution and sales, cosmetics and personal care, retail, international trade, construction, printing and packaging, insurance services, domestic transportation, polymer and plastic products manufacturing, recreational and educational services, information technology, venture capital, e-commerce, electrical and electronics industries, financial services, raw material supply, livestock and poultry, and more. Golrang Industrial Group owns dozens of well-known brands in various fields. Almost all Iranians, as well as some regional and international consumers, are familiar with many of these brands, including Golrang, Aveh, Softlan, Oila, Famila, Active, Biodent, Barley, Nancy, Home Plus, Mercy, Meridian, MV, Shoon, Calista, Eurocell, Clover, and more.

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Personnel

Master Mohammad Karim Fazli

Founder

Master Karim Fazli, a prominent Iranian entrepreneur and founder of Golrang Industrial Group (GIG), was born in 1932 (1311 SH) in Tuyserkan, Hamadan Province. After completing his education and gaining experience, he founded the Paksho Industrial Group in 1972 (1351 SH). Drawing on the country's economic development and the improvement of the business environment, he worked to expand the company commercially. These efforts led to remarkable growth of the subsidiary companies and ultimately laid the groundwork for establishing Golrang Industrial Group in 2003 (1382 SH), a group focused on expanding commercial activities and taking advantage of development opportunities. That same year, Mr. Fazli, as Chairman of the Board, made a strategic decision to entrust organizational development responsibilities to young managers who, under his supervision and guidance, had gained practical experience in business and trade. The values and goals he defined as the founder of a leading industrial group continue to play a decisive role as the guiding principles and main criteria for the company's decision-making and ethical approach. Master Fazli, this tireless entrepreneur, manufacturer, and philanthropist, passed away in May 2020 (Ordibehesht 1399 SH) at the age of 88.

Dr. Mehdi Fazli

CEO

Dr. Mehdi Fazli, son of the Iranian entrepreneur and founder of Golrang Industrial Group, was born in 1969 (1348 SH) into an entrepreneurial family. In 1989 (1368 SH), after completing his second year of university studies, Dr. Fazli quickly joined Paksho Company and began working alongside his father in production and management. When he joined, Paksho had only 35 employees. Under his management and participation, however, the company experienced significant growth, and the scope of its activities and its number of employees increased. From 1989 (1368 SH) until 2003 (1382 SH), the year the Golrang Industrial Group holding was established, he served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Paksho Company. Through the joint efforts of Dr. Mehdi Fazli and his father, Golrang Industrial Group was founded in 2003 (1382 SH). Dr. Mehdi Fazli graduated from the University of Tehran in 1991 (1370 SH) and continued his full-time collaboration with his father. As the business expanded, he attracted a wide range of managers, graduates, and elites to the group. Alongside his extensive entrepreneurial activities, he continued his studies up to the doctoral level and earned a PhD in marketing and finance.

About Kilos

Kilos Food Industries Complex was established in 2004 (1383 SH) on 15 hectares of land in Abhar County and is today recognized as one of the leading specialized producers of malt grain and malt extract in Iran. Using the only industrial malting tower in the Middle East, built with German and Swiss Bühler technology, along with malt extract production and concentration lines built with Italian Rossi technology, the complex has an integrated chain from barley processing to the production of malt grain and various types of malt extract. The combination of technical knowledge, advanced European technologies, and modern quality control systems has made Kilos a reliable partner in the food industry and for domestic and international manufacturers.

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Launch of Malt Grain and Malt Extract Production

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Human Capital

Sustainability, Innovation, and Commitment at Kilos

The values that shape the path of development and the future of Kilos.

1. Vision and Sustainable Development at Kilos

Sustainable development is the foundation of our growth. Relying on advanced technologies and an integrated production chain, we are moving toward creating lasting value and ensuring food security and health in the fields of malt grain, malt extract, and malt-based beverages, in step with the needs of domestic and international markets.

2. Innovation, Quality, and Human Commitment

At Kilos, innovation, knowledge, and human commitment find meaning together. A specialized laboratory and a beverage production unit (brewery) make it possible to precisely control every production stage, from raw materials to the final product. This scientific and specialized approach guarantees consistent, uniform, and reliable quality in all our products.

Continuous innovation and use of new technologies

Focus on performance, quality, and productivity

Building long-term partnerships and producing to standard

Malting Barley Agro-Industry

Where quality is born.

1. Research-Based Agriculture at Kilos

Choosing barley varieties is not a matter of guesswork or traditional experience; it is the result of data, experimentation, and analysis. This research has provided a foundation for developing new, high-yield varieties. In cooperation with research centers across the country, lines resulting from targeted crosses are evaluated in these fields in order to introduce a new generation of malting barley suited to Iran's four climates

2. Integration from Farm to Malt

Combining agricultural knowledge with modern technologies in the complex guarantees that every grain, before entering the malt production cycle, passes through a data-driven approach. We monitor all production stages to ensure product uniformity and full traceability at industrial scale.

3. A Vision Beyond Today

At Kilos, the future of the malt industry begins in the field. Relying on research, smart agriculture, and sustainable resource management, we provide the basis for producing high-quality varieties and developing a sustainable supply chain for today's and future generations.

Development of high-quality, high-yield varieties

Smart and sustainable agriculture

Integrated supply chain

Kilos Malting Tower

The Only Industrial Malting Tower in the Middle East

Kilos Malting is a symbol of the Iranian malt industry's entry into a new generation of industrial production. Using advanced technologies and a fully automatic process, this complex makes it possible to produce malt with uniform quality, full traceability, and precise control at every production stage. The initial capacity of this complex is 10,000 tons of malt per year, and its infrastructure is designed to be expandable to 30,000 tons per year, a capacity that makes Kilos one of the most important malting centers in the region. Process integration, continuous control, and the engineered design of the Kilos malting tower have made it a hub for high-quality, consistent malt production.

Brewery Lines

Extraction Engineering Before Concentration

High-quality malt extract production begins with a precise, engineered process. In this section, after milling and preparation, the malt grain enters the brewery lines and, through a series of controlled stages, is turned into clear, stable, and uniform wort. Precise control of process parameters at every stage provides the basis for producing malt extract with reliable performance and uniform quality. After passing through the process stages, the wort is prepared with controlled technical specifications to enter the concentration and malt extract production unit.

Mash Tun Extraction of soluble compounds and start of the conversion process

Lauter Tun Separation of wort from spent grain

Wort Kettle Controlled boiling and wort formation

Whirlpool Achieving clarity and stability

Cooling Rapid passage through the sensitive thermal zone

CCT Wort reaching balance and clarity

Filtration Purity, clarity, and stability

Extract Turning premium wort into malt extract

Concentration and Malt Extract Production Unit

Modern Alchemy at Industrial Scale

Malt extract production is the meeting point of knowledge, technology, and process engineering. At this stage, the wort obtained from barley malt enters the concentration unit, where a controlled removal of part of the water brings it to the desired concentration and stability. Using modern process engineering technologies and precise parameter control, the Kilos concentration unit produces uniform, stable, high-quality malt extract; a product that preserves malt's natural properties while meeting the needs of the food and beverage industries. The malt extract production process at Kilos includes the following stages:

1. Double Effect Evaporators Under Vacuum

At the heart of the concentration unit is the double-effect vacuum evaporator, an advanced system that combines scientific precision in thermodynamic control with preservation of the natural color and quality of malt. In the first stage, evaporation begins using steam at a specified temperature. The vapor separated from the extract is the heat source for the second stage. This thermal synergy increases energy efficiency and minimizes energy consumption. Concentration at low pressure preserves the golden color, aroma, quality, and nutritional structure of the malt extract.

2. Filtration

To produce malt extract at 60 Brix for the malt-based beverage industry, the product undergoes final filtration after concentration to remove the last suspended particles and turbidity-causing agents. This process raises the clarity, purity, and uniformity of the extract to the highest possible level.

3. Sterilization

At this stage, the malt extract undergoes a high-temperature, short-time (HTST) process, which significantly increases its microbial stability and shelf life while preserving the quality and nutritional value of the product.

4. Aseptic Filling

At this stage, the malt extract is filled under completely sterile conditions and packaged in aseptic bags inside standard drums to maintain safety, stability, and ease of transport. The output of the concentration unit is produced in different Brix levels according to customer needs and industrial applications.

Technical and Engineering Services

At Kilos, cooperation with customers is not limited to supplying malt grain or malt extract. Relying on specialized knowledge, industrial experience, and laboratory facilities, our technical and engineering team stands by customers at every stage, from raw material selection and formulation design to production process optimization and quality evaluation, so that the best performance and the highest final product quality are achieved.