The Shanghai International Pump, Valve & Pipeline Exhibition (FLOWTECH CHINA) is one of the world’s leading events in the pump, valve, and pipeline sectors. It aims to showcase industry innovation and progress, foster communication and collaboration across the supply chain, and establish a one-stop procurement platform. The previous edition spanned 70,000 square meters, attracted 1,200 exhibitors, and drew 60,000 visitors. Prominent exhibitors included Nanfang Zhongjin, Panda, and Dongyin, with
The Exhibition Value of the Shanghai International Pump, Valve & Pipeline Exhibition
- The world’s largest specialized exhibition for the pump, valve and pipeline industry, widely recognized as “the premier event in the pump and valve sector.”Certified by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), the show has been successfully held for more than a decade. As one of the core series events within the World Expo Series, it ranks among the top global exhibitions of its kind in terms of scale, number of exhibitors, and international influence. With a powerful brand presence that combines both quantity and quality, the event is hailed as a leading indicator for the global pump and valve industry, serving as the preferred trade platform for pump and valve companies seeking to enhance brand value and expand into domestic and international markets.
- One-stop coverage of the entire industry chain, with precise zoning and efficient matchmaking.The exhibit lineup comprehensively spans the full spectrum of the industry, including pumps, valves, intelligent water supply systems, drainage equipment, piping and pipe fittings, actuators, and related ancillary products. Through meticulous zone planning, the exhibition features dedicated sections such as Industrial Pumps & Valves, Chemical Process Pumps & Valves, Municipal Pipelines, and Energy-Efficient Motors. In addition, region-specific zones—covering Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Tianjin, Shanghai, and foreign-invested enterprises—further enhance the efficiency of connections between exhibitors and professional buyers, meeting the one-stop procurement needs of distributors, engineering firms, and industrial end-users.
- Deep integration of international resources, sharing a global buyer network.Leveraging the global reach of the organizer, Informa Markets, the exhibition accesses a database of 200,000 international visitors and precisely invites tens of thousands of buyers from the ten ASEAN countries, Europe and North America, Japan, South Korea, the Middle East, and Belt and Road nations. A dedicated Overseas Buyer Matching Zone is set up on-site, providing exhibitors with an efficient one-on-one business negotiation platform to connect with global purchasing decision-makers, helping companies transcend geographical constraints and establish deeper ties with international markets.
- Focusing on new‑generation productivity, driving technological innovation across the industry.In alignment with the dual carbon goals and the principles of green development, the exhibition highlights cutting-edge technologies and innovative products, such as energy‑saving and environmentally friendly pumps and valves, smart water supply systems, and high‑efficiency motors. Concurrent events—including the National Fluid Equipment Technology Innovation Awards and multiple product launch conferences—provide a prestigious stage for companies to showcase their technical prowess and spearhead industry transformation. The exhibition also features specialized zones for “specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative” enterprises and “Little Giant” companies, offering targeted exposure and business opportunities to emerging players in the sector.
- Deep engagement with end‑use applications, reaching core purchasing decision‑makers directly.The exhibition collaborates closely with over 120 authoritative organizations, including the China Chemical Enterprise Management Association and the China Biopharmaceutical Industry Federation, as well as major design institutes and water utilities across the Yangtze River Delta. By bringing together industrial end‑users from sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power, and food & beverage, alongside municipal, construction, environmental engineering firms, design institutes, and water management entities, the event creates a precise marketing and supply‑demand matching platform that connects exhibitors directly with high‑value customer segments, significantly shortening the business negotiation cycle.