2026 Zhejiang Valve Expo Opens in Wenzhou
On October 9, 2026, the Zhejiang International Valve Industry Chain Exhibition officially opened at the Wenzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Running through October 11, the three-day event brings together leading domestic and international manufacturers, industry associations, technical experts, and professional buyers under the theme "Integrating the Entire Industry Chain for Collaborative Development."
Formerly known as the China (Wenzhou) International Pump and Valve Exhibition, the event was upgraded and renamed in April 2026 to reflect its expanding industry coverage and growing international ambitions. Over seven years of development, it has evolved from a local trade platform into a major professional exhibition for China's valve industry, earning certification from the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) and transitioning to market-oriented operations.
This year's exhibition covers more than 40,000 square meters and features nearly 600 exhibitors from China and overseas. By bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, and buyers across the entire valve industry chain, the event aims to strengthen industrial collaboration, facilitate international trade, and showcase the latest developments in valve manufacturing and intelligent control technologies.
The exhibition showcases products, technologies, and solutions spanning multiple segments of the industrial fluid control sector. Its comprehensive scope enables professional buyers to explore equipment, compare suppliers, and identify integrated solutions for diverse industrial applications.
Major product categories include:
- Industrial valves and accessories: Gate valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, control valves, and other products designed for industrial fluid handling and process control.
- Intelligent valve control systems and actuators: Automated operating systems, electric and pneumatic actuators, intelligent control equipment, and related technologies.
- Pumps and associated equipment: Industrial pumps and supporting components for fluid transportation and process applications.
- Pipes, fittings, and connection systems: Pipeline products, flanges, pipe fittings, and related components used in industrial piping networks.
- Smart systems and intelligent equipment: Digital control technologies, automation solutions, and equipment designed to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.
By integrating these product categories under one roof, the exhibition creates a convenient sourcing platform for buyers in oil and gas, petrochemicals, energy, water supply and drainage, and other industrial sectors. Visitors can evaluate individual components while exploring complete equipment packages and integrated solutions that address the requirements of increasingly complex industrial projects.
The exhibition also reflects the industry's shift toward automation, intelligent manufacturing, and more efficient industrial operations. As end users place greater emphasis on reliability, energy efficiency, digital monitoring, and lifecycle costs, the integration of traditional valve manufacturing with advanced control technologies is becoming an increasingly important competitive advantage.
As one of China's major pump and valve manufacturing hubs, Wenzhou provides a strong industrial foundation for the exhibition. Its well-established manufacturing ecosystem brings together valve producers, component suppliers, materials specialists, machining companies, and supporting service providers, creating opportunities for collaboration across the entire industrial chain.
The Wenzhou Pump and Valve Industry Cluster is a major highlight of this year's event. Under the theme "One Wenzhou, Growing Together," participating companies are showcasing the region's manufacturing capabilities, industrial coordination, and collective brand strength.
Leading Wenzhou-based enterprises, including Linuo, Chaoda, Zhejiang Petrochemical, Bethel, Fangzheng, Youfumi, Wuzhou, VTON, Jiangnan, Tangong, Jitai, and Ennis, are participating in the exhibition. Their presence highlights the diversity of the local industrial ecosystem and the region's established role in supplying products and solutions to domestic and international markets.
Alongside local manufacturers, well-known Chinese companies such as Beijing Valve, Yangquan, Lianxin, DVS, Shanghai Petrochemical Valve, and Tenglong are also presenting their products and technologies.
International exhibitors further expand the exhibition's technical and commercial reach. Participating companies and organizations include Germany's PRUSS, Norway's DNV, Italy's TREVISAN, Russia's JODITH, and South Korea's Haerode, bringing additional international perspectives to the event.
The participation of domestic and overseas enterprises creates opportunities to compare manufacturing approaches, explore complementary technologies, and identify potential partners for product development, distribution, and industrial projects.
For Wenzhou's valve manufacturers, the exhibition offers an important opportunity to demonstrate their technical capabilities, strengthen brand recognition, and connect with international customers. For overseas buyers, it provides direct access to China's extensive valve manufacturing supply chain and a broad range of sourcing options.
International engagement is a central focus of the 2026 exhibition. Organizers have actively expanded their connections with valve industry associations and professional organizations across Europe and Asia, creating new channels for cross-border business development and technical exchange.
Participating international industry organizations include the European Leaders and Valve Association, the Polish Industrial Valves Association, the Russian Valve Industry Scientific and Manufacturing Association, the Turkish Pump and Valve Manufacturers Association, and the Thai Boiler and Pressure Vessel Association.
The exhibition has attracted industry organizations and professional buyers from more than 50 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, Belarus, Canada, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Ecuador, Serbia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.
This broad international participation gives Chinese manufacturers opportunities to engage directly with overseas distributors, engineering companies, procurement specialists, and industrial end users. Business discussions are expected to focus on product exports, technology collaboration, project cooperation, and the development of new distribution channels.
For Chinese valve manufacturers seeking to expand beyond the domestic market, direct access to international buyers can help improve market visibility, establish commercial relationships, and identify region-specific requirements. The exhibition also provides an opportunity to better understand differences in technical standards, application environments, procurement practices, and customer expectations across global markets.
At the same time, international exhibitors and industry associations can use the event to explore China's manufacturing resources, identify potential suppliers, and establish partnerships with companies in one of the world's major industrial valve production centers.
By connecting domestic manufacturing capabilities with international demand, the exhibition supports two-way market engagement and encourages closer cooperation throughout the global pump and valve industry.
Beyond product displays and business negotiations, the exhibition features a series of professional conferences, technical forums, and international exchange activities. This integrated exhibition-plus-conference format is designed to connect commercial opportunities with technical knowledge and industry insights.
One of the key events is the Wenzhou-Belarus and Central Asia Economic and Trade Cooperation Meeting, organized in collaboration with the Wenzhou Municipal Council for the Promotion of International Trade. The meeting provides a platform for exploring trade relationships, identifying potential business partners, and discussing opportunities in Belarus and Central Asian markets.
The AEVAT Eurasian Valve Industry Association Dialogue brings together representatives from valve industry associations and related organizations in Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and China. Discussions focus on industry developments, international cooperation, and the opportunities and challenges facing manufacturers across different markets.
The Wenzhou International Symposium on Metal Materials and Thermal Processing brings together researchers, engineers, and academic experts to discuss technical developments in metal materials and manufacturing processes. Speakers include engineering PhD Liu Kun, foreign member of the Engineering Academy of Japan Dongying Ju, Alexey Makarov of Volgograd State Technical University, and Professor Ling Gu of Zhejiang University.
Their presentations provide a technical perspective on materials science, thermal processing, and manufacturing technologies that underpin the performance and reliability of industrial equipment.
Another major event is the Fifth Wenzhou Control Valve Forum 2026, which focuses on intelligent valve upgrades and industrial applications. As automation becomes increasingly important in process industries, control valve performance, actuator integration, intelligent monitoring, and system-level optimization are gaining greater attention from manufacturers and end users.
The exhibition has also arranged special interviews in cooperation with the magazine Valve, bringing together representatives of the European Leaders and Valve Association and the Polish Industrial Valves Association to discuss the current state of the Polish and European valve industries, emerging market trends, and future development opportunities.
Together, these activities broaden the exhibition's role beyond traditional product sourcing. They create opportunities for participants to exchange technical knowledge, discuss industrial challenges, and explore collaborative approaches to innovation and market development.
The expansion of automation and digital technologies is reshaping the industrial valve sector. Manufacturers and end users increasingly require equipment that offers reliable operation, precise flow regulation, compatibility with automated control systems, and improved monitoring capabilities.
Against this background, the exhibition's emphasis on intelligent valve control systems, actuators, and integrated equipment solutions reflects broader changes in industrial production and process management.
For applications in oil and gas, chemical processing, energy generation, and water infrastructure, valve selection involves more than choosing a suitable product type. Buyers must also consider operating pressure and temperature, fluid characteristics, material compatibility, sealing performance, actuation requirements, applicable standards, and maintenance needs.
The concentration of valve manufacturers, component suppliers, and automation technology providers at the exhibition allows visitors to examine these considerations across a broad range of products and technical approaches.
Closer cooperation between valve manufacturers and intelligent control technology providers can also support the development of more integrated solutions. These may help industrial users improve process control, streamline equipment management, and enhance operational reliability when properly designed and implemented for the intended application.
For manufacturers, the event offers an opportunity to understand changing customer expectations and identify areas where product innovation, quality improvement, and technological collaboration can strengthen competitiveness.
For the wider industry, the exhibition supports the development of a more connected supply chain in which components, equipment, automation systems, and technical services work together to meet increasingly demanding industrial requirements.
The Zhejiang International Valve Industry Chain Exhibition represents an important step in the continued development of Wenzhou's pump and valve industry. Its evolution from a regional exhibition into a UFI-certified professional event reflects the growing importance of industry platforms that connect manufacturing clusters with international markets.
By bringing together nearly 600 exhibitors, international industry organizations, professional buyers from more than 50 countries and regions, and a program of specialized technical events, the 2026 exhibition provides a platform for commercial exchange, technological cooperation, and industry networking.
For domestic manufacturers, the event offers opportunities to strengthen regional brands, expand export channels, and establish relationships with overseas customers. For international buyers, it provides access to a broad supplier base covering valves, pumps, pipeline components, actuators, control systems, and related industrial equipment.
The exhibition's emphasis on full-chain integration and collaborative development also highlights the importance of cooperation across manufacturing, materials, automation, and international trade.
As the global industrial sector continues to demand more reliable, efficient, and intelligent fluid control solutions, platforms that connect suppliers, technology providers, and end users will remain important to industry development.
The three-day event in Wenzhou brings these stakeholders together to explore new business opportunities, exchange technical expertise, and identify practical pathways for future cooperation across the global pump and valve industry.
