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09 Jan

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Greg Whitaker is a Mechanical Static Valve Engineer at Shell Global Solutions B.V., with over 23 years of experience in the valve industry. His career spans valve design and engineering roles in the UK, followed by key positions at Total E&P UK (Laggan-Tormore Project) and Shell, where he has supported major developments including Stones FPSO, Coulomb Phase 2, Gamba Export Loading Line, Crux Project, Nigeria LNG Train 7, QGC, and valve standards development. He also served as Valve Specialist Engineer on the...

09 Sep

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Ralf Vogel, a mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in the sealing industry, has worked mainly in the research and development of packings and gaskets as well as application engineering. Currently serving as the Technical Director of the European Sealing Association, he oversees the technical work programs across all Divisions and manages joint research projects. Additionally, he actively contributes to standardization efforts through CEN and ISO committees....

09 Sep

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As of 2025, Gunnar Holm Ahrens is the responsible Director for the VALVE WORLD EXPO Portfolio. The seasoned trade fair expert, has been with Messe Düsseldorf since 2016 and brings extensive experience in the international exhibition business. After holding positions as Senior Project Manager for the world-leading trade fairs wire, Tube, GMTN, and VALVE WORLD EXPO, as well as an international assignment as Director Projects at Messe Düsseldorf’s subsidiary in New Delhi, Ahrens played a key role in establishing the...

09 Sep

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SME Hydrogen, Leak Detection & Engineered Solutions, Ventil Test Equipment Emiel Lechevallier began his career in the oil and gas sector before joining Ventil, where he develops advanced testing solutions to improve safety and reliability across the valve industry. His work focuses on new methods for hydrogen and deep cryogenic service, including a liquid hydrogen valve testing solution and alternatives to helium for production testing. Alongside his role in the writing of international standards, Emiel is an active conference speaker and trainer...

01 Sep

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Vesa Lempinen is an experienced automation engineer with over 25 years of expertise in delivering advanced valve solutions for the process industry, oil and gas processing, and petrochemical sectors. Throughout his career, he has helped customers to optimize their flow control applications by combining deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of industry needs. Currently, Vesa serves as Director, Valve Business at Valmet.   His previous roles include: Vice President, Products and Solutions Head of Valve Product Lines Various leadership positions in product...

01 Sep

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"My name is Marty van Tilburg, and I work as a Process Control Engineer at Sitech Services in the south of the Netherlands, specializing in control valves. At Chemelot, I support clients with replacement projects and carry out inspections in overhaul workshops, during regular revisions, turnarounds, and for new valves at suppliers. Outside of work, I enjoy sports and have a particular passion for triathlons and marathons."...

06 Mar

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David M. Anderson is a senior leader at Score, overseeing development and global deployment of valve condition and performance monitoring solutions that drive emissions reduction, cost savings, and operational efficiency. With 42 years working in the valve industry, 31 of those at Score, he has specialised in valve diagnostics and condition monitoring for more than 25 years. A Chartered Quality Professional and Fellow of the Institute of Directors, David also holds memberships with the CQI, IoD and IAM. A time-served...

12 Jan

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Laurent is a Senior International Executive, with over 20 years experience in General Management and Business Development. He now leads the Projects and Severe Service BU as Executive Vice President at Velan inc. a World Leader in Valve Manufacturing. Laurent holds a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the Institut d'études politiques de Strasbourg and a master's degree from the École de Management de Reims. His career trajectory includes working in various capacities for oil companies, as well as valve companies...

12 Dec

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A time-served hydro-mechanical & controls engineer, Tony first worked in automation and heavy mobile plant equipment. He subsequently designed primary flight control systems in aviation, before joining GE Oil & Gas in 2008, where he worked as Subsea Controls Product Director, covering subsea production systems, intervention and life-of-field applications. He joined Rotork in 2020, as Head of Product Management, and continues to manage a global team of product managers across the full Rotork portfolio of products. Tony has a degree in Mechanical...

12 Dec

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Hu Jun ,(Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co. Ltd.) ,Senior Engineer of HGMRI. He is mainly engaged in the study of Chinese national standards and foreign industry valve and relative standards, technical services for industrial valve etc. He has participated in a number of ISO valves related international standards, and prepared a number of Chinese national and professional industry valve standards. Best regards, Hu Jun Hefei General Machinery Research Institute Co., Ltd, China.  hujun0905@163.com...