Industry Outlook
Valve World Americas Expo and Conference 2025
The two-day biennial expo and conference brought together industry experts, manufacturers, distributors and end users from the U. S.,
Canada, Europe and Asia, providing the perfect arena to explore business opportunities on an international level.
By Steve Fennell, Valve World Americas
The event provided the perfect staging area for networking, generating new prospects, and forging business relations.
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference 2025 returned to Houston, Texas, from the 4 th-5 th June, marking its eighth year as one of the largest North American trade events devoted to the flow control industry. Organised by KCI World and Messe Düsseldorf North America, the 2025 event drew 280 exhibitors and more than 4,400 total attendees, surpassing the success of 2023. The George R. Brown Convention Center once again served as the hosting venue where an eclectic mix of exhibitors displayed the latest technology, new products, services and innovative flow control solutions. Additionally, and equally impressive, were the expert-led keynote presentations and panel discussions, which addressed a range of topics including valve design, safety, low emissions, supply chain management and more.
Present and future business opportunities
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference was first held in 2011. It was a space devised where industry representatives could establish future business goals and effectively promote flow control solutions, innovative technology, services and access to various markets of the industry. Fast forward to 2025 and the expo and conference is considered the go-to event for the industry in North America and beyond. Backed by the full support of key industry players, the main sponsors this year included Bonney Forge, Bray International, DHV, ISV, MRC Global, Quadax, SLB, VanAire, Velan Inc., and Warren Valves.
“ We have been attending the show since day one and this year is one of the best,” said Tony Lambert Co-Owner, VP of Valve Automation Hardware for VanAire.“ It was well attended, visitors were not in a hurry, and they wanted to know more about us. Even on the first day, when I first walked in, I felt it was going to be good. I was right.” As in previous years, Valve World America’ s Industrial Valve Courses were held a day prior to the event( 3 rd June) and once again proved popular. Both the Basic Course and Master Class were led by industry experts, providing the opportunity for visitors of all experience and skill sets to expand their knowledge and stay current with best practices. With a strong attendance, it was the expertise of the instructors who delivered new levels of insight and education. They included Glen Beal, Engineering Manager at MRC Global; Steve Thomas, Vice President, Valve Products and Business Development, Southwest Region, Bonney Forge; and Gobind Khiani, Consultant / Valve SME.
4 th June: Day one
The keynote speakers this year were presented in the new Keynote Theatre on the expo floor and resulted in strong attendance over the two days. Chairman Ayman Cheta, MMI Engineering Lead, US Gulf Coast Downstream Projects at the Shell Technology Center – Houston, delivered opening remarks welcoming attendees before addressing hands-on valve industry applications.“ My experience at this year’ s event was great and it was an excellent opportunity to collaborate and learn,” noted Cheta.“ There were presentations
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