Audco vs Neway
How Audco and Neway compare on origin, specialisation and valve range — and the Vajra alternative to both, supplied to the same standards with full certification.
Audco vs Neway: what is the difference?
Audco (India, est. 1962) is known for Plug valves, ball valves - dominant in Indian oil & gas and refinery sector. Neway (China) is known for API 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitive. They overlap most in ball valves, gate valves. Below is the side-by-side, then the Vajra equivalent — a peer manufacturer supplying the same standards.
| Audco | Neway | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India | China |
| Founded | 1962 | — |
| Known for | Plug valves, ball valves - dominant in Indian oil & gas and refinery sector | API 6D ball valves, gate valves, globe valves - oil & gas pipelines, export-competitive |
| Valve range | 4 categories | 4 categories |
Where Audco and Neway compete
The Vajra alternative to both
Vajra Industrial Solutions is a peer valve manufacturer supplying API 6D / ASME B16.34 certified valves equivalent to both Audco and Neway — under one PO, with full documentation.
- Same API 6D, API 607, ASME B16.34 certifications
- Comparable dimensional interchangeability for most standard sizes
- 3.1 material certificates, IBR certification available
- Faster dispatch - 2–6 weeks vs. 16–24 weeks on Audco specials
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