The valve industry gathered for the seventh edition of the IVS Valve Industry Think Tank.

Yayınladı 26/11/2025

The conference focused on the evolution of knowledge, emerging technologies, and the opportunities offered by new application markets such as geothermal energy, reaffirming Italy's role as an international hub for the development of the relevant industry.

The seventh edition of the IVS Valve Industry Think Tank, a discussion event that brought together leading figures in the industrial valve supply chain, took place in Bergamo on November 20th at the Confindustria Bergamo auditorium, within the Kilometro Rosso Innovation District. The event was promoted by IVS - Industrial Valve Summit, the leading international event dedicated to industrial valve technologies and flow control solutions.

The event, entitled "Towards IVS 2026: innovations, knowledge, and strategic networking," offered an exclusive preview of the scientific program of the sixth edition of IVS, which will take place from May 19th to 21st, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Center. The meeting, attended by over one hundred experts and industry leaders, analyzed the key themes of technological innovation, industrial sustainability, and advancement of technical knowledge in the valves and components sector, reaffirming Italy's role as an international hub capable of supporting the development of this industry. Special guests at this edition were engineers from the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), who brought a dynamic perspective on the future challenges of the energy and industrial sectors, enriching the debate with valuable contributions for the technical and scientific community.

The conference's technical partner is VALVEcampus, the training association for Italian industrial valve manufacturers, a sector that represents excellence in the competitive European context: with 139 companies, approximately 10,000 employees, and an annual turnover of €3.4 billion, the national industry generates over 36% of continental production. Lombardy is establishing itself as the productive heart of the sector, contributing nearly two-thirds of Italian output, with Bergamo as its hub. Over 100 specialized companies operate within a 100 km radius of the Province, generating more than 90% of the sector's Italian turnover and employing over 6,000 people.

The event opened with a speech by Claudia Persico, Vice President of Confindustria Bergamo with responsibility for internationalization, Europe, and gender equality, who outlined the role of Bergamo's industry in the international context. Luca Pandolfi, Project Manager at IVS, outlined the future trajectory of the Summit, demonstrating its evolution into a platform that combines technical updates, vision, and high-level relationships among supply chain stakeholders.

The conference aspect was highlighted by Francesco Apuzzo, President of the IVS 2026 Scientific Committee and President of VALVEcampus, who emphasized the value of research and the integration of industrial and engineering expertise. The technical program of IVS 2026 will be structured around six main thematic areas: standardization and regulatory development; Digital technologies applied to valves, actuators, and control systems; valve design and materials for extreme service situations; advanced sealing solutions for industrial valves; applications of artificial intelligence in mechanical design, supply chain, and manufacturing; and additive manufacturing.

Valeria Tirelli, President & CEO of AIDRO and Ambassador of Women in 3D Printing, followed with an updated overview of 3D additive manufacturing, illustrating the progress of regulations and the level of adoption of the technology in Oil & Gas applications. The focus then shifted to the new phase of geothermal energy development, thanks to discussions with William Palozzo (DG Impianti Industriali S.p.A.), Ernesto Petteruti (Chimec S.p.A.), and Piergiuseppe Fiore (Eni S.p.A.), who outlined a horizon in which Italy can play a leading role and which is characterized by significant opportunities, technical requirements, new investments, and potential impacts on the energy transition.

In the second part of the meeting, Marco Moiola of Bodycote addressed the erosion and corrosion of metal surfaces in Oil & Gas plants, emphasizing the importance of advanced treatments to extend component life and increase safety and efficiency. Davide Lamoure of QUAM then spoke, illustrating the physical and engineering rationale behind throttle valves, essential components for controlling pressure, flow, and erosion in extreme operating conditions. Fabio Ferrari of Score's next contribution explored the critical issues surrounding control valves, key elements for regulating industrial processes but subject to issues that impact performance and maintenance.

The day concluded with Sissi Bellomo, a journalist for "Il Sole 24 Ore," who offered a broad look at the Oil & Gas market, examining the current situation and the prospects for a sector called upon to redefine its balance in a changing global context.

Claudia Persico, Vice President of Confindustria Bergamo with responsibility for internationalization, Europe, and gender equality, commented: "IVS Industrial Valve Summit is an international success story and one of the key initiatives through which Confindustria Bergamo, together with its member companies, supports internationalization processes. The project stems from the shared vision of a group of local businesses that strongly expressed the need to strengthen their presence and competitiveness in increasingly complex and challenging global markets. The Think Tank has become a consolidated annual event for discussion on technical and market topics, while the Summit continues to grow, aiming to further expand the number of exhibitors and visitors for the next edition.

IVS is a local initiative that, starting from the valve industry, generates benefits for the entire Oil & Gas and energy supply chain."

Francesco Apuzzo, President of VALVEcampus, stated: "IVS Valve Industry Think Tank embodies the mission of our Association. It is a place for open discussion where opinions, innovations, and market expectations can be shared, but above all, a space to analyze opportunities, analyze scenarios, and define strategies with key players in the industry. This edition, VALVEcampus not only selected the speakers best suited to the priority topics, but also directly contributed to the development of the content. A key role was played by the collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers, which fully participated in the development of the technical materials. Born as a forum for discussion, the event also confirms its role as a fundamental step towards the next edition of IVS. Last year, we presented the Scientific Committee and the key themes underlying the call for papers. Today, we have taken a step forward, delving deeper into the content of the panels that will guide the 2026 Summit program.

IVS - Industrial Valve Summit.

Founded in 2015 as a specialized event, IVS is now internationally recognized as a reference platform for the industrial valve supply chain. Over the past ten years, the Summit has grown in size, quality, and strategic impact, helping to strengthen the competitiveness of the national production district and the role of Italian manufacturing in global markets. The fifth edition, in 2024, attracted 15,000 participants from 69 countries (+25%) and 325 exhibiting companies (+13%) from 14 nations, with a significant increase in international attendance, doubled compared to 2022. IVS 2026 will mark a further step forward in the event's development. The Bergamo Fairgrounds' exhibition layout will expand to include two additional pavilions, and the program will extend across three full days open to the public, growing from a two-day exhibition to a full-fledged valve week. The scientific conferences will begin on the morning of Tuesday, May 19, and the pavilions will open their doors to the international valve audience. This evolution reflects the organizers' desire to meet the growing demand for content, networking opportunities, and qualified discussions. Signs of growth are confirmed by the registrations already received: the sixth edition is on track to set a new attendance record. Hundreds of Italian and international companies will be present in Bergamo, demonstrating the industry's confidence in an increasingly complex global environment.

VALVEcampus

VALVEcampus is the training association for Italian manufacturers of industrial valves and components for the Oil & Gas and Power Generation industries. Founded by six partners to promote and disseminate the technical culture of industrial valves among professionals, it operates as a training agency in the areas of design, technical standards, metallurgy, sealing systems, and auxiliary components for industrial valves. It currently has more than 40 members and organizes dozens of training courses and webinars each year. The Association has always been the key scientific partner of IVS - Industrial Valve Summit, for which it oversees the conference program. VALVEcampus aims to promote the know-how, professionalism, and international role that Italy plays within the supply chain with its many activities.

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Ucimu: orders index in the third quarter of 2026 rise (+10.5%) foreign orders (+24.7%); domestic ord

In the third quarter of 2026, the machine tool orders index compiled by the UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE Study & Business Culture Centre recorded a 10.5% increase compared to the July-September 2025 period . In absolute value, the index stood at 58.9 (base 100 in 2021). In particular, orders collected across borders grew by +24.7% compared to the third quarter of 2025, for an absolute value of 108.6. Order intake in Italy, however, decreased by 7.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. The absolute value of the index stood at 14.3. Riccardo Rosa , President of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, stated: " Domestic demand remains weak despite the numerous ongoing negotiations. The uncertainty of the international context and the increase in energy costs are clearly impacting the activity of Italian manufacturing operators, who are postponing investments pending greater clarity. We are therefore confident ," added President Riccardo Rosa , " that Italian demand will be able to regain momentum, also supported by the hyper-depreciation measure which, in version 5.0, allows for better planning of investments, which can be spread out until September 2028. " Italian manufacturers' activity on foreign markets, however, has been decidedly dynamic. In addition to the United States, where demand remains particularly strong, Germany is also beginning to show signs of recovery: certainly good news for the Italian industry in the sector. According to data processed by the UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE Study & Business Culture Centre, in the first half of 2026 (latest available data), the main outlet markets for Italian supply in the sector were the United States (329 million euros +12.6%) and Germany (137 million euros, +7.6%), followed by France, Poland, and Spain. “In particular, the aerospace and defense sectors, as well as the energy sector, are driving orders, regardless of the country of reference,” concluded Riccardo Rosa . These are the latest sector data presented by the president of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE, Riccardo Rosa , on the occasion of the inauguration of 35.BI-MU, the international sector event taking place at fieramilano Rho from 12 to 16 October . Speakers at the meeting chaired by Rosa included Valentino Valentini , Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy; Giovanni Bozzetti, President of Fondazione Fiera Milano; Simona Greco , Hosted Exhibitions Director of Fiera Milano; and Luca Durante , Head of the Capital Goods Office at ICE-Agenzia. The second part of the event featured an interview with Gian Piero Cutillo, Co-General Manager of Leonardo, and Roberto Vavassori , Executive Director of Brembo and President of ANFIA, conducted by Paolo Bricco, Special Correspondent, Il Sole 24 Ore. The event features over 400 companies , spread across a total area of 40,000 square meters in pavilions 22 and 24. The spotlight will be on machine tools, robotics, automation, additive manufacturing, digital manufacturing, artificial intelligence, measurement and quality control systems, components, and enabling technologies for the smart factory. The event, promoted by UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE and organized by EFIM-ENTE FIERE ITALIANE MACCHINE, significantly enhances the thematic cultural dimension. Over 50 events are planned , including conferences, workshops, and round tables. New features this year include two special forums dedicated to the Aerospace & Defense and Energy sectors, strategic sectors that will be analyzed through the direct testimony of production and operations directors of some of the main international players and the CEOs of several Italian SMEs. In terms of training, the VLF4EU (Virtual Learning Factory for EU) International Conference is particularly relevant, focusing on an innovative training system based on the Digital Twin of the factory. The conference will feature around thirty researchers from Denmark, France, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Italy. The relationship between young people and the world of work will be explored in depth at the meeting " Value, Future, Impact. Work According to the New Generation ," organized by ANIPLA with the patronage of the UCIMU Foundation. These conferences are part of the Skills Area 's calendar of meetings. Located in Pavilion 24, the Skills Area will host initiatives promoted by UCIMU Academy and the UCIMU Foundation . Among these, ROBOTGAMES , the automation and robotics competition for secondary school students, now in its second edition, will once again be held.

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Mechanical exports exceed 20 billion euros in the first half of the year

The figures presented at Anima Export Days 2026: +2.8% compared to the same period last year. Exports are growing in the USA, China, and Germany. Exports of the mechanical engineering sector represented by Anima Confindustria reached €20.4 billion in the first half of 2026, up 2.8% compared to the same period in 2025. The data, processed by Anima's Statistics Office based on Istat data, were presented during the Brescia leg of Anima Export Days , the initiative dedicated to the internationalization of the Italian mechanical engineering sector. Running from September 28th to October 1st, the event is bringing together companies in the sector with selected international buyers. Now in its sixth edition, the Export Days are a collaboration between Anima Confindustria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), with the aim of fostering new trade relations and supporting the strengthening of Italian companies' presence in foreign markets . This year, the B2B meetings involve operators from over 20 countries and are taking place in four locations : Borgosesia, Turin, Brescia, and Bassano del Grappa. The initiative comes at a time when geopolitical tensions and uncertainties over trade policies continue to impact international trade. Against this backdrop, data for the first half of 2026 paint a resilient picture for the mechanical engineering sector, represented by Anima. Exports from Anima's sectors totaled €20.4 billion , up 2.8% from €19.8 billion in the same period in 2025. The trend confirms the sector's strong international vocation , albeit with varying trends. The main export components include valves and faucets , gas turbines, hydraulic pumps, and air conditioning systems. Other sectors are showing positive results, while others are experiencing a decline. Geographically, the United States remains the leading destination market for exports in the animal and animal sectors, with €2.38 billion in the first six months of 2026, up 2.4% compared to the same period of the previous year. Germany follows, with €1.99 billion (+4.8%), and France, with €1.81 billion (+2.9%). Alongside the more established European markets, some particularly significant trends are emerging in non-EU areas, starting with China, the Middle East, and North Africa. Despite a general decline towards the Gulf countries (-3.7%), exports to Saudi Arabia grew by 14.6% (665.1 million euros) , supported by the sectors related to process plants, energy, infrastructure and cooling. In China , exports of the Anima sectors grew by 22.3% and reached almost 720 million euros . The aeraulic systems sector was the main driver of this increase. Steam turbines and air compressors also recorded good growth in China. Algeria's growth was even more significant, rising 146.7% from €173.3 million to €427.6 million. This result was primarily driven by technologies such as gas turbines (which account for approximately 47% of total exports to the country), valves and taps, as well as pressure products and equipment. These flows are often tied to individual orders and therefore not necessarily characterized by continuous trends, but the data highlights the ability of Italian companies to seize opportunities even in rapidly developing markets. "The 2.8% growth in exports in the first half of the year confirms the ability of Italian mechanical engineering to maintain a competitive position on international markets, even in a period characterized by geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. The United States remains the primary destination market, while the results in China and Algeria demonstrate the ability of companies to seize opportunities in different markets. This is a sign of resilience that must be accompanied by greater diversification and a strengthened international presence. In this regard, the Export Days represent a concrete tool for creating new relationships and business opportunities," stated Pietro Almici, president of Anima Confindustria . On the import front, in the first six months of the year, the Anima sectors recorded a 1.2% increase, for a total value of 9.73 billion euros; this figure completes the current trade picture and confirms the centrality now assumed by international markets beyond the European one. It is in this context that Anima is renewing its Export Days , transforming market analysis into a concrete opportunity for supply and demand to meet.

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Steel exports: the top ten hubs are worth €6.9 billion.

In the first half of 2026, exports from the main steel districts grew by 1.9%. Imports decreased by 9.2%. The Italian steel industry is holding up on foreign markets, but at very different rates across regions. In the first half of 2026, exports in value of steel products, pipes and other products from the first transformation of steel from the top ten Italian steel hubs reached almost 6.9 billion euros , compared to 6.7 billion in the same period of 2025, marking a growth of 1.9% . The data for the top ten hubs is more dynamic than the overall export trend: overall, they fell by 0.1% in value in the half-year, compared to a 0.2% increase in volume . This slight decrease, explains the siderweb Research Office, is due to lower sales prices. The rankings confirm Brescia at the top. Udine maintains second place, and Cremona third. However, the rankings show significant changes: Milan gains two spots, Reggio Emilia gains one, while Bergamo loses two and Lecco loses one . Brescia strengthens its leadership. Milan climbs. The Brescia hub remains Italy's leading steel hub in terms of export value, recording growth of 7.1% . This increase allows Brescia to widen its lead over Udine: the gap between the top two hubs increases from 74.7 to 96.5 million euros . Udine maintains second place with a 5.3% increase in exports. However, Cremona recorded the strongest growth among the top ten hubs, consolidating its third place: +12.6%. Mantua , fourth in the ranking, saw a 5.8% drop in exports. Milan saw significant growth, rising two places with a 4.5% increase. Vicenza retained its sixth position, with export values essentially unchanged compared to the first half of 2025. The most negative figure in the ranking is that of Bergamo , which recorded a 19.5% contraction in exports and dropped two positions. On the other hand, Reggio Emilia recorded one of the most significant increases, with an 11.1% increase, and rose one position. Terni grew by 7.8% and maintained its eighth place. Lecco rounded out the top 10, with exports down 3%. Taranto , home to the Acciaierie d'Italia steelmaking hub, is also outside the top 20 in the first half of 2026. Exports fell by 86.5%. In 2025, the value had fallen by 40.3% compared to the previous year, stopping at 42 million euros (362 million in 2022). Imports: €500 million less from the top ten hubs The picture is changing for foreign purchases. In the first half of 2026, imports from the top ten steel hubs decreased by 9.2%, from 5.8 to 5.3 billion euros : approximately 500 million euros less in a year. At the national level, the contraction is even more marked: imports of steel products, pipes, and other products from the first steel transformation decreased by 13% in value and 15.9% in quantity. The different dynamics between European and non-EU suppliers is particularly significant. Imports from non-EU countries decreased by 22.5%, equal to approximately 1.6 million tonnes, while those from EU countries decreased by 2.1%. In the context outlined by the analysis by the siderweb Research Office, the reduction in non-EU purchases is also linked to the full implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) .

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The valve industry gathered for the seventh edition of the IVS Valve Industry Think Tank.

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Ucimu: orders index in the third quarter of 2026 rise (+10.5%) foreign orders (+24.7%); domestic ord

Mechanical exports exceed 20 billion euros in the first half of the year

Steel exports: the top ten hubs are worth €6.9 billion.

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