Shanghai Shanglong debuts at the 2026 China Water Association Annual Meeting

On April 16, the General Plenary Meeting of the 2026 Annual Conference of the China Urban Water Association (hereinafter referred to as "CUWA") grandly commenced in Shenzhen.

The conference gathered thousands of water industry professionals from 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across China, as well as from the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions. Serving as a premier industry gathering, the event established a core platform for policy interpretation, technical exchange, and industrial collaboration, injecting new momentum into the high-quality development of China's urban water supply and drainage sector.

Centered on the theme "Innovation-Driven, Intelligence-Enabled Water Services, and Green Development," the opening ceremony was hosted by Gao Wei, Deputy Secretary-General of CUWA. Distinguished guests in attendance included Zhang Linwei, President of CUWA, leaders from the housing, construction, and water authorities of Guangdong Province and Shenzhen Municipality, and the Director of the Hong Kong Water Supplies Department. Numerous heads of industry authorities and experts from research institutes delivered keynote speeches to interpret policy orientations, analyze industry trends, and chart the course for future development.

As one of the most prestigious and influential events in the domestic water sector, this annual conference holds profound significance:

• Building a communication platform to drive technological innovation
• Consolidating industry consensus to anchor development directions
• Deepening regional collaboration to facilitate Bay Area synergy
• Connecting the industrial ecosystem to empower high-quality development

Shanghai Shanglong Water Supply Equipment Co., Ltd., a benchmark enterprise in the domestic water supply valve sector, was invited to exhibit. The company showcased its core technological achievements at the event, engaging with industry stakeholders to explore new pathways for water sector development.

Shanghai Shanglong has always adhered to the mission of "Safeguarding Urban Water Supply Security and Promoting Industry Energy Efficiency Upgrades." The company focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, and full-lifecycle service of products such as secondary water supply valves and smart water cloud platforms. Its products are widely used in various fields including municipal water supply, commercial real estate, and industrial parks, earning extensive recognition from industry clients for their stable performance and efficient energy-saving advantages.

At this exhibition, Shanghai Shanglong prominently displayed its independently developed Low-Resistance Backflow Preventers, Pressure Reducing Valves, Air Valves, Butterfly Valves, Hydraulic Control Valves, and Stainless Steel Secondary Water Supply Valve Series. The company also showcased core achievements including high-efficiency energy-saving water supply valve solutions and smart water operation and maintenance management systems. Utilizing digital and intelligent technologies, these products enable energy conservation, remote monitoring, and smart operation and maintenance during the water supply process. They effectively reduce energy consumption and enhance water supply security, precisely aligning with the water industry's current development demands for green, low-carbon, and intelligent transformation.

01 Low-Resistance Backflow Preventer

At the China Urban Water Association 2026 Conference, Shanghai Shanglong's Low-Resistance Backflow Preventer series made a significant debut, becoming one of the most highlighted and attention-grabbing zones at the exhibition.

The showcased models, including the LHS743X and LHS711X, represent the culmination of the company's 20 years of dedication to the field of water supply safety. Through a combination of physical models and schematic diagrams, the display intuitively presented the core logic of backflow and contamination prevention. It clearly demonstrated the equipment's protection mechanisms under various operating conditions—such as normal supply, flow stoppage, and siphon backflow. With their advantages of low resistance and high reliability, these products precisely match the core requirements for ensuring urban water supply security.

The booth attracted numerous representatives from water authorities, industry experts, and peer enterprises. Many visitors actively inquired about technical details and engineering application solutions, offering high praise for the product's performance and innovation. This exhibition not only demonstrated Shanghai Shanglong's formidable strength in the field of water safety equipment but also built a bridge for technical exchange among industry peers, garnering widespread recognition and attention.

02 Pressure Reducing Valve

The Pressure Reducing Valve series showcased at this event covers several core products, including Piston-Operated Adjustable Pressure Reducing Valves, Branch Line Adjustable Pressure Reducing Valves, Differential Pressure Reducing Valves, and High-Range Pressure Reducing Flow Control Valves. These products are designed to fully adapt to pressure reduction and flow control needs across various scenarios, including municipal, building, and industrial water supply systems.

Combining physical exhibits with schematic diagrams, the display clearly presented the dynamic adjustment logic of the pressure reducing valves across fully closed, operating, and fully open states. This intuitively demonstrated their core advantages: stable pressure control, reduction of pipeline network leakage, and prevention of equipment damage caused by water pressure fluctuations. These features precisely align with the requirements for the safe and efficient operation of urban water supply systems.

On-site, the Shanghai Shanglong technical team provided detailed explanations to visiting water authority representatives, industry experts, and clients regarding the technical highlights and engineering application solutions for various models. Many guests stopped to exchange views, offering high praise for the stability and energy-saving effects of the series. This exhibition not only demonstrated Shanghai Shanglong's technical expertise in the field of water supply valves but also built a bridge for industry exchange. Looking ahead, Shanghai Shanglong will continue to focus on the safety and efficiency needs of water supply systems.

03 Pressure Air Valve

Visitor traffic at the Pressure Air Valve series display area continued to climb, as this core product—essential for safeguarding the safe operation of urban water supply networks—became a focal point of the event due to its precise functional design and solid product strength.

The exhibition also featured the Smart Pressure Air Valve. This product transcends the single function of traditional "exhaust and intake" valves, evolving into a key terminal that integrates safety protection, data sensing, remote operation and maintenance, and energy-saving optimization, providing comprehensive support for the safe, efficient, and intelligent operation of water systems. As an indispensable safety component in water supply systems, the Shanghai Shanglong Pressure Air Valve precisely covers full-scenario needs including pipeline exhaust, water intake, and check valve functions.

At the exhibition site, the product's working principle was intuitively presented through a combination of cutaway physical models and dynamic demonstrations: when negative pressure is generated within the pipeline, the valve automatically intakes air to prevent the network from collapsing; when water surges in, it efficiently exhausts air from the pipe to ensure water transmission efficiency; and during normal supply, it maintains precise sealing to eliminate leakage risks, comprehensively building a "safety defense line" for the operation of the water supply network.

04 Flow Control and Pressure Regulating Valve

At the 2026 China Urban Water Association Conference, the Flow Control and Pressure Regulating Valve in the Shanghai Shanglong valve exhibition area became the focal point of the entire event.

The showcased Flow Control and Pressure Regulating Valve, featuring a large-diameter physical exhibit paired with a dynamic principle demonstration screen, intuitively presented the product's precise regulation and energy dissipation protection capabilities under complex hydraulic conditions. This attracted numerous hydraulic engineering experts, representatives from design institutes, and water professionals to stop and exchange views, creating a vibrant atmosphere of technical discussion and cooperation inquiries.

As a core piece of equipment for ensuring water transmission safety in hydraulic engineering, the Flow Control and Pressure Regulating Valve is widely used in scenarios such as long-distance water transmission, reservoir regulation, pump station outlets, and irrigation district water supply. The model exhibited by Shanghai Shanglong integrates multiple functions—including precise flow regulation, pressure stabilization and control, energy dissipation and anti-scouring, and surge/water hammer prevention—achieving full-process intelligent regulation of water flow.

05 Double Eccentric Flange Composite Sealing Butterfly Valve

The Double Eccentric Flange Composite Sealing Butterfly Valve is an indispensable key component in water supply networks and water conservancy transmission systems, directly impacting the precision of flow regulation and the safety of pipeline operations.

Shanghai Shanglong's exhibited Double Eccentric Butterfly Valve achieves multiple breakthroughs in structural design and performance, precisely meeting the high-demand, high-reliability operational requirements of water conservancy projects. The product utilizes a double eccentric structure design, breaking through the industry pain points of traditional butterfly valves—such as easy wear of the sealing surface and high torque—significantly reducing opening/closing resistance and extending service life.

The flange composite sealing structure employs high-quality sealing materials and precision processing technology to achieve a zero-leakage sealing effect. It effectively handles complex hydraulic conditions like high pressure and large flow, eliminating pipeline leakage risks and ensuring stable system operation. Furthermore, the valve supports multiple driving methods—electric, pneumatic, and manual—allowing flexible integration into smart water systems for remote precision control, adapting to the digital and intelligent development trends of modern water conservancy.

At the exhibition, the Shanghai Shanglong technical team engaged in in-depth exchanges with water conservancy experts, water enterprise representatives, and design institute guests regarding the product's sealing principles, working condition adaptability, and maintenance essentials. Addressing different application scenarios such as inter-basin water transfer, urban water supply network renovation, and water conservancy hub transmission, the team detailed product solutions. The double eccentric butterfly valve's advantages in efficient sealing, stable regulation, and convenient maintenance received unanimous recognition from industry guests, with a steady stream of visitors inquiring about cooperation and applications.

06 Hydraulic Control Valve Series

At the 2026 China Water Association Conference, the Shanghai Shanglong exhibition area showcased a comprehensive Hydraulic Control Valve series, including Pressure Relief Valves, Hydraulic Control Valves, Float Control Valves, and Solenoid Valves.

Through intuitive physical displays, the company presented a complete solution for safety regulation in water supply systems. These control valves cover a wide range of scenarios—including pipeline pressure regulation, water level control, automatic opening/closing, and safety pressure relief. Due to their reliable sealing performance, precise control accuracy, and stable operation, they attracted numerous representatives from water authorities, engineering designers, and industry peers.

The on-site technical team provided detailed explanations regarding application conditions, technical advantages, and maintenance essentials for each product. Many guests highly praised the series' all-scenario adaptability and quality. This exhibition not only demonstrated Shanghai Shanglong's technical expertise in the field of water supply valves but also highlighted its capability and commitment to safeguarding pipeline safety and facilitating efficient system operation, building a strong bridge for future industry cooperation and technical exchange.

07 Stainless Steel Valve Series

The Stainless Steel Valve series at the Shanghai Shanglong exhibition area became a focal point for professionals in the secondary water supply field due to its impressive performance.

The showcased products—including Stainless Steel Gate Valves, Stainless Steel Butterfly Valves, and Stainless Steel Y-Type Strainers—feature food-grade stainless steel materials, precision manufacturing processes, and stable, reliable performance. They precisely adapt to the water quality safety and operational assurance needs of secondary water supply systems, building a quality defense line for the "last mile" of urban water supply.

As key supporting equipment for secondary water supply pump systems, the series covers full-scenario needs including control, filtration, and on/off functions:

• Stainless Steel Gate Valve: With excellent sealing performance and corrosion resistance, it ensures reliable opening/closing and medium transmission for pump units.
• Stainless Steel Butterfly Valve: Featuring a lightweight, flexible structure and precise regulation capability, it adapts to flow control and pipeline switching.
• Stainless Steel Y-Type Strainer: Efficiently intercepts impurities to protect pump and valve equipment from wear, ensuring stable system operation.

The entire series utilizes high-quality stainless steel, offering advantages such as corrosion resistance, anti-scaling properties, and high hygiene standards. This effectively avoids water quality pollution and equipment corrosion during secondary water supply, perfectly meeting the strict requirements of modern urban water supply for safe, clean, and long-term operation.