Oxford Flow Enters Japan Through Valve Distribution Deal
Oxford Flow has entered the Japanese market through a new distribution partnership with VENN, focusing on pressure and liquid regulators for gas and water infrastructure projects.
(P&GJ) — Oxford Flow has entered the Japanese market through a new distribution and collaboration agreement with VENN, targeting growing demand for gas and water infrastructure upgrades across the country.
Under the agreement, VENN will distribute Oxford Flow’s full product portfolio in Japan, giving local operators and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms access to the company’s valve and regulator technologies. The initial focus will be on pressure regulators for gas applications and liquid regulators for water systems.
Japan has been investing heavily in the modernization of aging infrastructure, alongside wider adoption of advanced control and automation technologies. These trends have driven demand for higher-performance flow control equipment across both the gas and water sectors.
Oxford Flow said the partnership aligns with its strategy of expanding internationally through established local partners, allowing the company to provide in-market technical support and customer engagement in regions with complex regulatory and engineering requirements.
“Japan is an attractive market for Oxford Flow due to its large, highly technical industrial base and strong emphasis on safety, efficiency and engineering quality across gas and water infrastructure – principles that we share,” said Neil Poxon, CEO, Oxford Flow.
“VENN brings significant experience across Japanese infrastructure and industrial sectors. As a like-minded and well-established local partner, we look forward to working closely together as they bring value beyond distribution alone, supporting in technical engagement and customer education.”
Kazumi Suzuki, CEO of VENN, said the partnership would combine Oxford Flow’s technology with VENN’s domestic expertise to support customers across critical infrastructure projects.
“Through our partnership, we look forward to combining Oxford Flow's innovative technology with our in-market expertise to provide more efficient and sustainable solutions to the Japanese market,” Suzuki said. “We believe this partnership will be an important step in creating new value in Japan's valve industry and helping our customers thrive across critical energy and infrastructure applications.”