Global forecasts of increased growth in the pumps, valves and pipes sector reflect market realities and include predictions of growth in Africa, which is evident in the strong industry support for the forthcoming Pumps, Valves & Pipes Africa (PVPA) Expo, which runs from May 20 to 22, 2015, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, Gauteng.

Event organiser company Exhibition Management Services show organiser John Thomson says that regional and international interest in the PVPA show – now in its ninth year – has never been greater.

“Rising global demand for water pumps is a direct result of massive urbanisation and industrialisation around the world,” he says, adding that research by nongovernmental organisation Population Action International shows that, by 2025, more than 2.8-billion people in 48 countries will face water scarcity; 40 of these countries are in West Asia, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

“The PVPA Expo is proving once again to be an ideal platform for suppliers to reach new and existing markets and explore the opportunities there. Worldwide interest in doing business in Africa is as strong as ever,” says Thomson.

Governments Push Recycling
Governments around the world – including many in Africa – are pushing industries to recycle and reuse water, and encouraging water pump manufacturers to develop energy efficient products to reduce the power bills of users.

“The world’s top ten water pump manufacturers hold over 50% of the market in highly competitive developed regions, while developing economies like Africa still offer brighter and more robust growth opportunities, perhaps for smaller players. Africa’s water-related technology market is expected to grow to $700-million by 2020, and its manufacturing market to $200-billion,” he says.

Regular Exhibitors Support PVPA
Long-time exhibitor KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related systems, and will showcase new energy efficient pump units at the show.

A KSB spokesperson says the PVPA Expo is a vitally important opportunity for the company to showcase new technologies, products and solutions relevant to current market needs.