Oxford Flow, a flow control equipment specialist, has announced its entry into the Japanese market through a new distribution and collaboration partnership with fluid control valve provider, VENN. This marks a significant milestone for Oxford Flow, evidencing validation of its technologies in one of the world’s most technically demanding, quality-driven industrial markets, and signaling a basis for broader expansion across APAC.

Under the agreement, VENN will act as a distributor for Oxford Flow in Japan, offering its full product portfolio, providing operators and major EPCs with access to industry-leading valve technology and technical expertise. Initial focus will be predominantly on pressure regulators for gas applications, and liquid regulators for water applications supporting major demand across both sectors.

This news is the latest marker of Oxford Flow’s strategy to expand its global footprint through experienced local partners, such as its active partnerships across key international markets. The move will now provide customers in Japan with strong in-market support.

Japan’s ongoing investment in modernizing ageing infrastructure, combined with increasing adoption of advanced control and automation technologies is driving demand for high-performance flow control solutions. These priorities align closely with Oxford Flow’s offering, which supports decarbonization, hydrogen readiness and resilient energy infrastructure, helping operators improve efficiency, reduce emissions and enhance operational reliability.

Neil Poxon, CEO, Oxford Flow commented, “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.

“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, VENN said, "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. 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."