Florian Lecerf, Sales Engineer, Borsig ValveTech GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Borsig ValveTech GmbH is a manufacturer of ball valves and control ball valves. Control ball valves are special fittings used in piping systems to precisely regulate the flow of liquids or gases. Florian Lecerf points out: "The special thing is that we only produce in Germany, which strengthens our location. We also buy mainly in Europe. For the sales manager, VALVE WORLD EXPO is a must for the industry. The company is one of the regular exhibitors. "Anyone who has anything to do with valves should be here," he says. For the future he would like to see shorter delivery times in the industry thanks to digital processes: "I see a lot of potential here, especially in Germany," he states.

Jacob Ravn, Group Sales Director, Advanced Engineering Group, Silsden, UK
The Advanced Engineering Group consists of three divisions: Actuators, Components and Drives. The company serves specialized markets in oil and gas, nuclear energy, power supply, water management and bulk material handling. Jacob Ravn emphasizes the company's innovative spirit: “We have been working on a product series for two years and have put a lot of effort into development. We are presenting the results for the first time at VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024. With us, the customer gets everything from a single source, which minimizes the susceptibility to errors. Because parts from different manufacturers often don't fit together.” The sales manager sees the future primarily in digital and intelligent solutions that increase efficiency.

Aakash Saparia, VP Business Development and K.J. Katadia, Director Inova Cast Pvt. Ltd. Gujarat, India
Mr. Kotidia knows VALVE WORLD EXPO as a visitor and has often been to Düsseldorf. Now the company has decided to have its own stand. We have only had positive experiences and now want to use the event as an exhibitor,” he explains. Aakash Saparia adds: “As we are expanding worldwide, we want to introduce ourselves to a wide audience. VALVE WORLD is the best place to do this.” Both agree that energy efficiency is important for many customers. The Managing Director summarizes: “We obtain 75 percent of our energy from solar and wind power. We are proud of our sustainability and can pass this on to our customers. Because energy efficiency means competitiveness. The company offers a wide range of casting solutions for various industries, including defense, valves and pumps, and general engineering.

Tom Wijnberg, Sales Director, ALFA GEARS, PK Hengelo, The Netherlands
Alfa Gears B.V. is a Dutch company that specializes in the production of manual quarter-turn gearboxes for various applications. Tom Wijnberg draws a positive conclusion: “Our turnover is growing continuously and we also noticed a great deal of interest in our company at the trade fair stand.” Founded in 2021, the company focuses on service and short delivery times. The sales manager: “An analysis has shown that long delivery times are the core problem in our niche. We are counteracting this and are successful with optimized logistics. It is also important for us to talk about our advantages - good marketing and communication are also essential. That's why we're exhibiting here.”

Manuel Stenzel, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Zwick Armaturen GmbH, Ennepetal, Germany
Zwick Armaturen GmbH is a leading manufacturer of industrial valves with more than 40 years of experience in design and production. Production takes place in four plants at the Ennepetal site. Manuel Stenzel reports: "We are a medium-sized company with about 120 employees. We have a very high vertical range of manufacture. This sets us apart from the competition.” Customers include chemical parks, plant manufacturers and dealer networks. He summarizes: "Wherever there is steam, we are there. Our business is stable at the moment, which we see as positive in view of the uncertain conditions.” For him, VALVE WORLD EXPO is the industry's leading trade show. The company has been exhibiting for many years.