Valve World Expo India 2024: A Resounding Success!
The first edition of the international valve expo and conference sets new industry standards for networking, collaboration and business development
India, October 2024 – The inaugural edition of Valve World Expo India, held from September 19-20, 2024, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, concluded with tremendous success. The 2-day trade fair and summit, dedicated to industrial valves, actuators, gaskets, sealings, engineering software, and related components, attracted a remarkable 3923 attendees and showcased the latest innovations from 70 leading valve manufacturers.
Jointly organised by Messe Düsseldorf India and Global Flow Control, Valve World Expo India became the exclusive networking point for professionals from key industries such as Energy - Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemicals/Chemicals, Water & Water Treatment, looking for top valve solutions for their specific needs.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by key stakeholders from the industry including Pranjal, Director of Engineering at Fluor Corporation, Delhi and the Chairman of the Valve World Expo & Summit India Advisory Board, Ramesh Babu, Managing Director at Velan India, Subramanian Sarma,Whole-Time Director and President (Energy) at Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbons/Energy, Shailesh Kumar, CEO at VaTech Wabag India Cluster as well as representatives from L&T Valves, G M Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Valve Tech Industries, Rappid Valves India Pvt. Ltd. & Susin I-Tork India Pvt. Ltd.
Key Highlights
- Relevant theme for a future-ready world: The theme of the event - ‘Indian Valve Industry - For a Greener Tomorrow’ was reinforced in the various in-depth conversations as well as the future-ready solutions on the show floor.
- Record-breaking turnout: 3923 attendees from across India and internationally visited the event. The exhibitors were impressed not only by the huge turnout and the number of contacts that they made but also with the profile of visitors who attended the expo, which included potential buyers for the manufacturers who showcased their products at the fair. In attendance at the expo were senior decision makers such as directors, CXOs, chairmen, purchase leaders and managing directors.
Applauding the turnout,Mr. Abhishek Jaiswal, General Manager at Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd. shares his thoughts, "An event that contributes to networking, expanding presence, understanding new products, and much more. A great overall experience."
- Diverse product showcase: 70 leading brands exhibited valves, actuators, gaskets and related products. Leading brands such as L&T Valves (Platinum Partner), G M Engineering (Gold Partner), Valve Tech Industries (Gold Partner), Rappid Valves India (Silver Partner), Susin I-Tork India (Bronze Partner), J D Jones & Company (Tea & Coffee Partner), Indian Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (Country Partner), Intervalve Poonawalla, Auma India, Velan Valves, Rotex, Advance Valves and more, made for an elaborate showcase. The visitors were delighted to interact with the manufacturers and suppliers of valves and components.
Delighted to be a part of the one-of-its-kind platform, Mr. Darshan Parekh, Director at PGE Industries says, “This marks the beginning of a new era for the Indian valve industry. Valve World Expo India is the catalyst needed to showcase Indian valve OEMs on a global scale."
- Valve World Summit India: 250 Delegates, who attended the Valve World Summit India, benefited from insightful presentations on industry trends, technologies and challenges impacting both valve manufacturers and users. Keynotes, technical sessions as well as panel discussions elaborated on 9 futuristic topics such as emerging energy landscape, role of water treatment technologies in developing Indian smart cities, supply chain, procurement & AML strategies, fugitive emissions and valve sealing technologies. The speaker line-up comprised of 36 influential industry veterans from around the world.
- Workshops: 7 specialised workshops, hosted by L&T Valves, Auma India, Teadit, Valmet, Indian Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (IVAMA), simulationHub and Bermad, provided hands-on learning experiences to visitors on topics covering the applications of valves across industries. Multiple iterations of the workshops were conducted to accommodate the high demand from the attendees.
- International appeal: With participation & representation from international companies including those from Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Sweden and USA, the event hosted a platform rich in global trends and offerings.
- International Buyers' Roundtable: The roundtable on Day 2 facilitated valuable networking opportunities for exhibitors and visitors, creating the ideal backdrop for focused networking and for building strong alliances.
- IVAMA Hall of Fame: Hosted by Indian Valve and Actuator Manufacturers Association (IVAMA), the industry felicitation celebrated achievements that have made a lasting impact in the valve industry. This took place during the networking event where the industry professionals came together for an evening of celebrations.
- Advisory Board: Guided by an expert Advisory Board comprising of industry visionaries from leading end-users and manufacturing companies such as L&T Valves, Reliance Industries, Honeywell, thyssenkrupp Uhde, Technip Energies, Worley, Advance Valves, Velan India, Fluor Corporation, Global Flow Control, Dorf Ketal Chemical, GNFC Deepak Nitrite, Mangalore Refinery, VA Tech Wabag, Valve World Expo India presented solutions and innovations that meet the industry demands.
Delighted with the success of the first edition, Ajay Kumar Gulati, General Manager at Messe Düsseldorf India says, “Valve World Expo India has successfully solidified its position as a premier platform for the Indian valve industry. The overwhelming success of the inaugural edition demonstrates the growing need for a dedicated space where industry professionals can connect, collaborate and explore the latest innovations. Along with our partners at Global Flow Control, we are delighted to have created an event that fosters knowledge sharing, business opportunities and a deeper understanding of the critical role valves play in various industries. I extend my sincere gratitude to all our exhibitors, attendees, speakers and partners for their invaluable contributions to the success of this event.”
“It was our pleasure to collaborate with our esteemed partners at Messe Düsseldorf India to host what turned out to be an exceptionally successful Valve event. This achievement was the result of a shared vision of serving our partners and exhibitors. The event surpassed expectations, offering a vibrant platform for doing business, knowledge sharing and networking. We are immensely proud of the positive impact this event has had on the Indian Valve Industry and we look forward to building on this success in the future”, says Kay T. Creedon, CEO and Co-Founder at Global Flow Control.
With the perfect blend of business negotiations, networking, felicitation and learning, Valve World Expo & Summit India created an unparalleled platform for the industry. Highly satisfied exhibitors and visitors are already looking forward to the next edition in 2026. The event will be back in Mumbai, India for its second edition from 11-12 June 2026.
About the Organisers
Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH which is a global player both as a trade fair organiser and as a provider of trade fair-related services for exhibitors and visitors. Messe Düsseldorf India has been successfully staging established trade fairs like Medical Fair India, In-Store Asia, FAMDENT Shows & Awards, glasspex India, glasspro India, pacprocess & foodpex Mumbai, India Essen Welding & Cutting, wire India, Tube India, METEC India, ProWine Mumbai and Valve World Expo India. Besides organizing successful trade fairs in India, the company is also the exclusive Sales representative of Messe Düsseldorf Group for the Indian Market and is canvassing Indian customers to Events of Messe Düsseldorf Group worldwide.
Global Flow Control is a data-driven, multi-vendor, subscription-based marketplace exclusively serving the flow control industry worldwide. It promotes both companies and their products (valves, actuators, positioners, pumps, pipes, fittings, instrumentation, flowmeters, etc.). The concept of Global Flow Control was born out of over 20 years of experience, serving the flow control industry in print media and event management. It was time to provide both manufacturers and buyers with a 24/7 platform where products can be showcased and sourced easily. The platform offers the community a host of features, including a marketplace, industry-relevant developments, events, buyer assistance portals, dashboards, advanced analytics, global tenders, projects, global contract awards, as well as daily global project news.
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