Weldex 2023 has started its work

We look forward to see you among the visitors of the 22nd International Exhibition of Welding Materials, Equipment and Technologies

The 22nd International Exhibition Weldex 2023 has started in Moscow. The exhibition with the participation of leading Russian and international manufacturers of welding equipment, technologies and materials awaits visitors in Pavilion 1, Hall 4.

This year more than 150 exhibitors from Russia, China, Turkey, India and Vietnam are participating in Weldex. Both new products and flagship solutions of companies are available at the stands in 11 sections.

We tell you what Weldex will surprise you with on opening day

It is Weldex where exhibitors and visitors make key decisions about effective partnerships, business development, choose the best equipment and materials for welding, and discuss the main trends and problems of the welding industry. Guests of the exhibition will see a rich exposition, the area of which reaches 8000 sq. meters, as well as many business program events.

Main events include:

10:45 – 13:15 — Plenary discussion “Welding production in the Russian Federation: development prospects.” Main hall.

Visitors will be able to find out market statistics for welding materials and equipment, government support measures for the industry, challenges and opportunities for localization and import substitution, as well as receive information about new international markets.

Speakers:

• Begov Nariman Raisovich, Head of the Department of Development of Modern Means of Production of the Department of Machine Tool Construction and Heavy Engineering of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

• Yuri Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov, Deputy Director of the Department of Machine Tool and Heavy Engineering of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

• Nikolay Andreevich Makhutov, Chief Researcher of the IMASH RAS, Corresponding Member of the RAS, Professor, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chairman of the RAS Commission on Technogenic Safety

• Nadezhda Nikolaevna Volkova, President of the All-Russian Public Organisation RNTSO

• Pavel Aleksandrovich Akimkin, Director of International Attestation and Certification Center LLC

• Valentin Aleksandrovich Gapanovich, President of NP OPZhT

• Yuri Sergeevich Volobuev, Director of the Institute of Welding and Control (ISiK), Deputy General Director of TsNIITMASH

• Vladimir Dmitrievich Gorbach, Chief Welder of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" - Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering "Prometheus"

• Anatoly Vasilyevich Abramov, Chief Welder of Sevmash PA JSC

• Alexey Nikolaevich Evstigneev, Head of the Bureau of Mounted Units, Directorate for Vehicle Technology, AVTOVAZ

• Pavel Aleksandrovich Chekirda, Chief Designer of SKT Group

• Igor Gulenko, CEO of Deria

• Roman Sergeevich Timofeev, Deputy Director, ROBOVIZARD LLC

13:30 – 14:30 — Round table “State measures to support welding production. Real cases and perspectives.” Main hall.

Speakers:

• Vladimir Yuryevich Vorontsov, Consultant of the Department for the Development of Modern Means of Production of the Department of Machine Tools and Heavy Engineering of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia.

• Ilyichev Evgeny Alexandrovich, Director of the Department, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation

14:45 – 16:15 — Practical session “Best projects in welding and related technologies 2022-2023. Innovation. Speeches by chief welders." Main hall.

Projects implemented by welding production managers will be presented:

• “Research and development of technologies for diffusion welding of dissimilar materials.” Aviation and Space Technologies LLC

• “Hybrid technology of laser-arc surfacing.” Vyatka Machine-Building Enterprise “Laser Equipment and Technologies" LLC

• “Development of a gas condensate field, including the construction of a methanol pipeline, gas collection manifolds, a linear part and the construction of an integrated gas treatment plant.” GSP-2 LLC

• “Universal compact welding video camera Smartmetal KamA, with built-in laser illumination module and cooling system.” Smartmetal LLC

• “Robotic welding of structural aluminum alloy products.” TECHNORED company

16:30 – 17:30 — Practical seminar “Interaction with the BRICS countries in the field of welding and related technologies.” Main hall.

Industry experts will talk about interaction with suppliers, export opportunities, trends on the Russian market in the context of international trade and sanctions, the search for new guidelines for business, forms and methods of international payments in foreign trade transactions and other aspects.

Speakers:

• Viktor Nikolaevich Polivaev, consultant of RNTSO

• Anastasia Valova, Managing Partner of Sinoruss Consulting LLC

• Radnaeva Surana, General Director of Sinoruss Consulting

• Kapranova Yulia Gennadievna, Executive Director, Russian-Chinese Friendship, Peace and Development Committee

In addition, the National Championship “Russian Welding Cup Weldex 2023” for professionals and young specialists will be held at the exhibition from 10:30 to 17:00. The event will take place in the welding competition area.

The full schedule of the Weldex business program can be found here >>>