About

This high-impact B2B event connects manufacturers, EPC contractors, fabricators, end-users, and technology providers under one roof to explore the future of stainless steel in industrial applications. As India positions itself as a global manufacturing hub, the expo offers a powerful opportunity to source, network, and stay ahead in process innovation.

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Why Us?


The Stainless Steel Process Engineering & Plant Machinery Expo is a niche B2B showcase of cutting-edge stainless steel-based process equipment, plant technologies, and engineering solutions.

From process innovation to plant reliability, this focused expo is where the future of stainless steel-enabled manufacturing takes shape.

Co-located with the flagship Global Stainless Steel Expo (GSSE), it highlights advancements in equipment design, automation, fabrication, and turnkey execution with stainless steel as the material of choice.

GSSE - National Advisory Committee

Mr. Anil Kumar Jha

Mr. Anil Kumar Jha

Former Member, Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) Former Chairman & Managing Director, NTPC Ltd

Mr. Paritosh Naik

Mr. Paritosh Naik

Vice President & Head – Supply Chain Management, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore – IC

Mr. Sanjay Sharma

Mr. Sanjay Sharma

Former Executive Vice President, L&T Special Steels and Heavy Forgings

Mr. Hitendra Bhupatrai Bhalaria

Mr. Hitendra Bhupatrai Bhalaria

Managing Director
Bhalaria Metal Craft

Dr. Shailesh Kumar Agrawal

Dr. Shailesh Kumar Agrawal

Former Executive Director, Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC)

Dr. Urvesh Vala

Dr. Urvesh Vala

Head of Material Engineering & Technology, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon Onshore, Vadodara

Mr. Neerav Parmar

Mr. Neerav Parmar

Former Executive Vice President – Contracts & Procurement, Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate

Mr. Sanjeev Dharwadkar

Mr. Sanjeev Dharwadkar

Chief Executive Officer, Pharma TECH Consulting LLP Director, Federation of Industries of India (TMA)

Ms. Maushumi Kakoti Talukdar

Ms. Maushumi Kakoti Talukdar

Chief General Manager, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Mr. R K Dhiman

Mr. R K Dhiman

President
Tunnelling Association of India (TAI)

Prof. Ar. Charanjit S. Shah

Prof. Ar. Charanjit S. Shah

Founding Principal
Creative Group LLP

Mr. T V Prabhu

Mr. T V Prabhu

Associate Director, Materials Chemistry & Metal Fuel Cycle Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Department of Atomic Energy

Mr. Praveen Kumar Agrawal

Mr. Praveen Kumar Agrawal

Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Central Public Works Department (CPWD) Wadala Mumbai.

Mr. Praveen Kumar Agrawal

Dr. Sudip K Ganguly

Chief Scientist and Head, Chemical and Material Sciences, Council of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP)

Mr. Lt-Gen-Rajiv

Lt Gen Rajiv Kumar Sahni, AVSM, VSM, PhD

Director General Electronics & Mechanical Engineers & Colonel Commandant, Corps of EME, Indian Army

Mr. Atul-Kumar

Mr. Atul Kumar Tripathi

Executive Director (Projects), GAIL (India) Limited

Mr. Tim-Collins

Mr. Tim Collins

Secretary General, world stainless association (worldstainless)

Why This Expo Is Critical
for the Indian Market?

India is rapidly evolving as a global manufacturing powerhouse across sectors like pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, chemicals, water treatment, energy, and infrastructure. In this transformation, stainless steel plays a pivotal role offering unmatched durability, hygiene, corrosion resistance, and sustainability. Yet, there has never been a focused platform to showcase India’s capabilities in stainless steel-based process engineering and plant machinery until now.

The market for stainless steel-based plant machinery in India is growing at over 8% CAGR, driven by capacity expansion, sustainability mandates, and modernization.

India is among the top 5 global manufacturers in process-heavy industries like pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, chemicals, and water treatment.

These industries require corrosion-resistant, hygienic, and high-performance stainless steel equipment to meet domestic and export standards.

Policy tailwinds: Driven by Make in India, PLI schemes, and growing capex in core industries.

Need for a unified platform: Currently, no dedicated stainless steel-focused engineering expo exists.

The Stainless Steel Process Engineering & Plant Machinery Expo fills this critical gap

Exhibitor Profile Categories

Plant & Process Equipment Manufacturers

Plant & Process Equipment Manufacturers

  • Stainless steel reactors, pressure vessels & tanks
  • Heat exchangers & condensers
  • Distillation & separation units
  • Mixing, agitation, and blending systems
  • Fermentation and bio-processing equipment
Stainless Steel Fabricators & System Integrators

Stainless Steel Fabricators & System Integrators

  • Custom stainless steel fabrication
  • Skid-mounted systems and modular plants
  • Turnkey process plant contractors
  • Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) firms
Flow Control & Material Handling Solutions

Flow Control & Material Handling Solutions

  • Pumps, valves, and flow meters
  • Piping systems (tubes, fittings, flanges)
  • Conveyors, screw feeders, hoppers & dosing units
  • Material storage and handling silos/tanks
Automation & Process Control Systems

Automation & Process Control Systems

  • PLC/SCADA/DCS solutions for process plants
  • Stainless steel enclosures & control panels
  • Instrumentation & sensors for process monitoring
Maintenance, Welding & Surface Treatment Solutions

Maintenance, Welding & Surface Treatment Solutions

  • Stainless steel welding equipment & consumables
  • Passivation, pickling, and surface finishing solutions
  • Anti-corrosion and wear-resistant coatings
  • High-precision laser welding, marking, and cutting solutions
Testing, Inspection & Certification Agencies

Testing, Inspection & Certification Agencies

  • NDT and quality inspection equipment
  • Stainless steel plant component testing labs
  • Industry-specific certifications and compliance services
Design & Engineering Consultants

Design & Engineering Consultants

  • Process design and optimization firms
  • Plant layout and 3D modelling services
  • Structural engineering firms using SS components
Exhibit

Visitor Profile

End-User Industries: Professionals from industries where stainless steel-based machinery is critical: Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology I Food & Beverage Processing I Dairy, Brewery & Distillery I Water & Wastewater Treatment I Chemical & Petrochemical I Oil & Gas I Energy & Power (Thermal, Nuclear, Renewable) I Textiles, Paper & Pulp I Cosmetics & Personal Care Manufacturing

Design & Engineering Consultants

  • Process design and optimization firms
  • Plant layout and 3D modelling services
  • Structural engineering firms using SS components
Design & Engineering Consultants

Fabrication & Engineering Consultants

  • Stainless Steel Fabricators & Machining Firms
  • Project Consultants & Plant Design Experts
  • Automation & Control System Integrators
  • EPC Contractors

Machinery & Equipment Buyers :

  • Procurement Heads & Technical Buyers
  • Sourcing Managers from OEMs
  • Importers, Distributors & Channel Partners
  • Government & PSU procurement officials

Infrastructure & Institutional Stakeholders:

  • Central & State Water Boards
  • Industrial Park & SEZ Developers
  • Smart City Planners & Utility Operators
  • Sustainability Consultants & Green Building Experts

International Delegates & Trade Bodies

  • Buyers from Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa
  • Trade commissioners & export councils
  • Foreign industry delegations exploring sourcing & JV opportunities
Others
  • R&D Professionals
  • Academia & Technical Institutions
  • Certification & Inspection Agencies
  • Industry Media & Analysts
Visitor Profile

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