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AVK discharge valve installed in the Burnhope Reservoir in the UK

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Increasing the resilience of Burnhope Reservoir with discharge valve solution

Glenfield Invicta was contacted to advise on the optimal valve configuration to increase draw down at the Burnhope Reservoir. Our expertise and experience was particularly valuable in designing and specifying valves that met the project requirements.
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AVK Glenfield valve installed in the Kilpauk treatment plant in Chennai, India

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Century-old valve installation from Glenfield still operates flawlessly

A lot has happened in the world since 1914. But some things remain the same, which is also the case for a valve installation on a treatment plant in Chennai, India, still operating flawlessly.
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AVK Needle valve ensures another 50 years of operation

Needle valve refurbishment ensures another 50 years of operation

For Sloy Hydroelectric Power Station, Glenfield Invicta was awarded a contract by Dales Engineering Services Ltd for overall client Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) to refurbish two needle discharge valves.
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Digitalization to ensure safe and clean drinking water
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Digitalisation ensures safe and clean drinking water

Skanderborg Forsyning has a vast supply area in which they need to ensure safe and clean drinking water for the consumers. But it can be challenging to get a general overview of the fire hydrants’ status because they are placed around the supply area.
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Glenfield Invicta Survey and Installation of AVK products

Invicta - Detailed Engineering Survey and Installation

Invicta’s detailed engineering survey is the critical element for successful operation to remove and replace DN1500 (9 tonne) butterfly valve.
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AVK Invicta solution for remote Welsh reservoir in Cilcain Project

Cilcain Project - Invicta's Solution for remote Welsh reservoir

92 Meters of Bespoke Spindles and New Valves Installed in just 4 days Invicta designs and installs drainage solution for remote Welsh reservoir.
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AVK knife valves in Mariagerfjord

Cost-effective, eco-friendly centralisation project at Danish wastewater plant

With help from AVK, Mariagerfjord wastewater plant has been able to expand its capacity, cut costs and significantly reduce their environmental impact.
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AVK valves supplied to Abu Dhabi natural gas project

Supplying Abu Dhabi's extensive journey towards safe gas supply

A combination of quality products, relevant product training and the promise of 24/7 on-site technical support won the deal, and now means that AVK Watecom is the key supplier for the city of Abu Dhabi's gas project.
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AVK knife gate valve installed in Debrecen, Hungary

Developing a multi-purpose water management system

Efficient and well-structured water management is vital to uphold a sustainable society. For an extensive system upgrade in Hungary, AVK International has supplied gate valves and knife gate valves.
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AVK butterfly valves in a row in Anhui facilities

Ensuring safe and reliable water supply for millions of people

AVK China are involved in two major water supply projects and has supplied various DN2400 and DN3000 butterfly valves.
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The largest AVK gate valve at the factory waiting for final installation

Largest gate valve supplied by AVK: DN2200 and 7m tall

The largest AVK gate valve has just been installed in a wastewater transportation project in Jiaxing City, China, to meet the needs of an increasing wastewater production.
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Hydro Stop socket encapsulation collars were used for repairing eight leaks on the biggest pipeline in Southern Italy

Repairing critical DN3000 pipe leaks with encapsulation collars

Customised socket encapsulation collars from Hydro Cos were used to repair eight major leaks on the largest pipeline in southern Italy.
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Control valve installed in water supply system

Automatic control and pressure management prevents flooding, water loss and disrupted supply

Especially when dealing with a water shortage, every drop should be managed wisely. Through a water system upgrade, flooding issues and critical water losses have been eliminated, and the citizens of Chikodi now receive continuous water supply.
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AVK water treatment solution in action

Achieving zero discharge of harmful industrial circulating water

For an extensive water treatment project, which aims to minimise the area's environmental impact, AVK delivered a customised solution to match the various needs in different process sections. The result is a safe and stable operation of the entire system.

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Irrigation hydrant with Hydropass installed in the field

Smart, data-driven application takes irrigation efficiency to the next level

Based on satellite information and meteorological data, farmers can achieve more productivity, reduce their water consumption and better handle changes in the climate.
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Why do we need a more intelligent water management?

Smart device cuts 90% of energy usage

Why spend (a lot) more energy than necessary?

Through the installation of a smart pressure management device, an Irish water company was able to reduce their pump usage by more than 90%; practically, for 22 hours each day.

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View of AVK valves being installed in Sao Paolo, Brazil

Brazilian water crisis calls for efficient water management

Southeastern Brazil is facing its worst drought in more than 80 years. For São Paolo, the most populous state in Brazil, water levels have reached worrying lows due to drought and water supply reduction. AVK valves are part of the upgrade projects for a more efficient management of water resources.
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AVK valves DN400 at the inlet from the water works

Demand-driven supply, quality water and optimum work conditions through automation

At Kasted water works outside of Aarhus, Denmark, a new facility has been established with the purpose of securing a future-safe water supply for the area.
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Big Repico® repair couplings DN1200 (PN10) for the Middle East

Big Repico® repair couplings DN1200 (PN10) for the Middle East

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Blue Sky over Shanghai City

The Chinese Blue Sky Initiative: From coal to natural gas

As part of an extensive plan for green transition, the Chinese government is working towards 100 % natural gas heating. AVK is part of upgrade projects across the country, all with the over-arching aim of bringing back the blue skies over China.
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AVK solutions within wastewater and water treatment

Ensuring proper wastewater management

The project includes several upgrades aimed at improving wastewater distribution and management. Central to the upgrade of the Zhuyuan Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shanghai is the improvement of the overall distribution well, which works as the central hub for the distribution of wastewater in the Zhuyuan treatment plants.
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AVK World Banner showing how to apply different valves

Smart pollution prevention with ARISENSE air valves

In the wake of increasing public frustration over sewage discharges into rivers, Water UK has announced a massive transformation programme amounting to more than EUR 11 billion.
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Large butterfly valves in a long row for Future of Egypt

Teamwork and dedication pays off with largest order to date

In 2023, AVK secured the largest order to date for the transmission line and pumping stations within the Future of Egypt project that aims to boost the local agricultural production. AVK valves are a key component in the agricultural practices that result in responsible water management, and we are proud of our contribution to such an ambitious project.
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AVK knife gate valves installed in pipe system for slurry

AVK knife gate valves installed in a large pipe system for slurry transportation

Less odor nuisances, less climate impact and higher fertilizer value are just some of the benefits of degassing slurry in a biogas plant before it is spread in the field.
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VIDI positioners installed onto key valves in the distribution network to fetch vital data

Save time and resources with remote valve monitoring

VIDI Positioners were added to vital valves in Strømmen water utility’s network. The personnel can now check the valves’ position remotely, eliminating any guesswork or manual check-up. Sounds smart, right?
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Teaser verdo case

Verdo X AVK: How to improve network management with pressure sensors

“By monitoring pressure at every zone or residential area, we can check directly in our system whether the pressure level has changed or not. That way, we can advise our customers more accurately. Moreover, we can save precious time and energy with this data right at hand," says Thomas Grønning, Head of Distribution at Verdo.
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Pipeline construction at the water2nepal site in Madi, Nepal

AVK valves are installed in the Water2Nepal development project

A water supply project has been initiated in Madi, Nepal, with several Danish companies bringing their expertise to the construction site. The project is called Water2Nepal, and we are eager to follow the development.
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Dn2600 butterfly valve getting prepared for installation

Securing a flexible and reliable water source solution in Nanjing

To secure both regular and emergency supply of drinking water, an important water source project was initiated in Nanjing City, Jiangsu, China - now equipped with AVK products.
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Tidal bore at Qiantang river

Protecting water sources from saltwater intrusion

To safeguard the local water supply, a water intake project has been initiated in Hangzhou, China. AVK China contributes with products for the large-scale project.
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AVK products used in Halsnae Forsyning and AVK Smart Water Pressure sensor

Utility gets full overview of pressure in its network with NB-IoT sensors

“It was important to us that the solution we found could live up to our specific requirements,” says Mikkel Nielsen, COO at Halsnæs Forsyning. AVK delivered 16 NB-IoT pressure sensors with API integration into the utility's current IT system. 

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Double eccentric butterfly valves installed at the Hayan wastewater treatment plant and DN1200 resilient seated gate valve

DN1200 resilient seated gate valve supplied to high-end wastewater plant

To withstand the complex and harsh working conditions, AVK Valves Shanghai has become the preferred supplier of valve solutions for the Haiyan wastewater treatment plant.
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AVK hydrant decorating the street in Dohas new and sustainable downtown area
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AVK hydrants decorating the new downtown centre of Doha

120 wet barrel bronze fire hydrants with rustic finish were supplied to the Msheireb Downtown project by American AVK and AVK in Qatar.
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AVK valves installed in Athens water treatment utility

Athens water utility rely on AVK valves

Athens water utility (EYDAP) is renovating the largest water treatment plant in Athens and count on AVK valves to ensure reliable supply.
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AVK plunger valves supplied to the Hefei water diversion project

Supporting Hefei City's critical Water Diversion Project

In recent years, Hefei City has placed higher demands on the security of its "lifeline" water supply. Hefei City is situated in the Anhui province, has a population of nearly ten million people, and is one of China’s fastest growing cities with a regional GDP exceeding 1.2 trillion yuan.
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AVK control valve, gate valves, fittings, air valve and VIDI smart sensors installed in the above-ground housing

Smart water system communicates irregularities and allows for remote operation

The Wilton Science Park houses companies that specialise in life sciences, sustainable processing and manufacturing technology. To secure the area's water supply, AVK valves and pressure sensors now send alerts to the operation team when necessary.
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AVK Smart water measuring device on extension spindle

Monitoring valves position in Dutch water supply network

VIDI Positioners have been installed on valves in the supply network of the Dutch drinking water company PWN. The Positioners collect information about the valves’ open/close position, thus increasing the reliability of data measurements from the distribution network.
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Fire protection products in global project
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AVK fire products in huge international project

AVK assists in the fire protection of vital stations across a vast, international network delivering natural gas to Turkish and European customers.
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The Fusion Assist App was a vital part in winning the contract for the Lecce pipeline fittings project.

Easy asset mapping with Fusion Assist

Due to the smart Fusamatic system and our Fusion Assist app's asset data offering, Fusion Italia won a significant fittings contract last year.
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AVK products used for reducing leakage of water

Non-revenue water reduction in Malaysia

Reducing water losses in Malaysia is of great importance. For both environmental and economical reasons, the government focuses on repairing old pipelines and installing new ones
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AVK valves in Israel

Utilisation of water resources in Israel

AVK products installed in water utilisation project in the Negev desert, saving resources and expanding local farming possibilities
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AVK valves installed in Sweden

Cleaner water to residents in Katrineholm, Sweden

A replacement of water pipe lines provided the citizens of Katrineholm and eight nearby cities in Katrineholm Municipality in Sweden with cleaner water of a higher quality than previously. 
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AVK Control valve for water supply

AVK control valves in water supply project

Strømmen Vandværk are initiating a large pressure management project with the assistance of AVK products and solutions
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AVK valve solution

First section well installed in large pressure management project

Delivering power to wells in an underground water supply network is no easy task, which also turned out to be the reality for Strømmen Vandværk in Randers, Denmark
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AVK valves used for water supply in Georgia

Large-scale project for efficient water supply management reducing critical water losses

Georgian Water and Power (GWP) has chosen AVK International to supply more than 500 pressure reducing valves in order to significantly improve and efficiently manage their water supply
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AVK valves applied for drinking water in Ethiopia

Optimising water supply in Ethiopia

Gain insights to the field of addressing critical water supply challenges in sometimes equally challenging surroundings. Through the use of district metering areas and network pressure management, water loss and non-revenue levels are remarkably reduced.
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Installation of AVK Armaturen valve top banner

New opportunities for AVK products in the European gas network

As a result of the continuous changes of political legislations regarding climate changes in the EU, more countries are focusing on the gas industry in Europe. Over the years, the gas network has continuously expanded and recently, AVK Armaturen GmbH has seized this great opportunity for creating new business.
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AVK UK valves working at a wastewater treatment plant

AVK UK supplying products to wastewater treatment works

As a framework supplier to Southern Water, AVK UK have been supplying an extensive range of valves and penstocks to the Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works Redevelopment since 2014
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AVK valves using to minimize water loss

A future with minimised water loss

The average water loss in the Danish water distribution network is below 10 %. This level is among the lowest worldwide, and reducing the loss of drinking water is a global focus area. Together with DTU, the water suppliers Nordvand and HOFOR and a number of other industry partners, AVK has joined the LEAKman partnership.
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AVK product installation

Slovakia: Hot tapping in a gas line

Natural gas installation project with the assistance of Aquagas s.r.o., the AVK dealer in Slovakia, and of AVK gate valves
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AVK valves used for hydrant security
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Optimised hydrant security

AVK hydrant security goes from strength to strength series 29/10. The device has proven to be 100 % successful
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AVK valves from China

Excellent quality fought harsh conditions

AVK valves proving their worth against competing products in Chinese wastewater treatment project
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The 109 year old Glenfield pressure reducing valves

109-year-old Glenfield pressure reducing valves refurbished

Glenfield was asked to conduct an inspection of the valves installed in the Kinlochleven hydropower plant during its original construction, to diagnose the problem and report on the feasibility of a refurbishment program to return the valves to their original condition.
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The plant used AVK products to boost energy production

Plant renovation boosts energy production - by use of AVK knife gate valves

Newly renovated treatment plant in Egaa, Denmark, will reduce energy consumption and increase energy production based on ground-breaking technologies and by using the best possible energy optimising materials
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AVK valves for water

Norway: Connecting cities with new main water supply

Ringsaker municipality, Norway, has approximately 33,500 inhabitants and covers an area of 1,281 square kilometres. The municipality is expanding and thus the need for water is growing
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AVK valves installed at Hope Valley

Butterfly valves for infrastructure storage site upgrade

SA Water, Australia, invests in AVK butterfly valves for the infrastructure storage site upgrade at Hope Valley.
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Flow control valve in UK

Automatic flow control valves at water treatment works in Yorkshire

Six automatic flow control valves with solenoid overrides and stem indicators have been supplied for UK water production sites.
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AVK and Saudi

AVK to supply quality valves and hydrants to King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) has signed a long-term master supplier agreement with AVK Saudi Valves Manufacturing Company (AVK SVMC)
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Fullham gas holder project

Gas holder site regeneration project assures optimum efficiency and security

AVK UK supply large diameter gas valves for London regeneration project, set out to meet the long-term demands for the Fulham area.
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Water treatment plant upgrading

Modernised plant securing quality water and supply for the people of the Jiu Valley

A plant modernisation project to upgrade the Romanian infrastructure - to be finalised by 2023
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Teaser of air valve

Pipework efficiency through AVK air valves

AVK series 701/95 providing solution to pipeline network inefficiency
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AVK air valves applied to data centers

AVK supplying air conditioning valves to data centers

AVK partnering with the largest telecommunication data centres in the Philippines.
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AVK butterfly valves for refurbishment in water treatment plant in Hamburg

Butterfly valves for refurbishment activities in water treatment plant

In September 2016, AVK Armaturen delivered six double eccentric butterfly valves series 756 in dimensions DN1000 and DN800 for the supply line from the water reservoirs to the clean water pump stations of the Walddörfer Waterworks in Hamburg
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Upgraded sewage treatment using AVK product in Australia

Upgraded sewage treatment works - Wyong, Australia

The Wyong Shire Council in New South Wales decided to upgrade their pre-existing sewage treatment plant
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AVK air valve installation in UK

Chambered air valve success

Since AVK UK launched the concept of a wastewater air valve on the UK market, it has been successfully adopted and projects using this product increasingly continue to grow.
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AVK valves used for non revenue water management

Non-revenue water management in Bulgaria

AVK valves reducing water losses and improving technical conditions of the water networks and drinking water treatment plant in Sofia
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Wastewater treatment plant in Madin

Historic city gets state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plants

Saving the local river from continuous contamination, reusing treated water and its by-products, all while securing a sustainable future for Mardin and its residents are the humble tasks of our new and innovative wastewater treatment plants
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Oasis of the Sea ship applied AVK products in the ships

The world's largest cruise ship in Dutch port with Wouter Witzel butterfly valves aboard!

In September 2018, the world’s largest cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas" arrived for maintenance in the Dutch harbour of Rotterdam for the first time since its launch in 2008.
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Invicta valves applied in Lee Tunnel project

Invicta Valves – Lee Tunnel project

Morgan Sindall, as part of the MVB, joint venture with VINCI Construction Grands Projects and Bachy Soletanche, is delivering the Lee Tunnel, Britain’s largest water engineering project for 20 years.
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Refurbishment and reinstallation of valves

Refurbishment and re-installation of valves from '69

Glenfield Valves Limited have been awarded the refurbishment and re-installation scheme for valves they had originally manufactured and installed back in 1969
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Riyadh Metro project using AVK fire hydrants in Saudi
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AVK fire hydrants in Riyadh Metro

AVK solutions contributing to a Metro system project for the city of Riyadh
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Butterfly Valve Water from AVK to improve drinking water quality and supply efficiency

Improving drinking water quality and supply efficiency

Western Australia: AVK Flow Control supplies Wouter Witzel Butterfly Valves for a project of improving drinking water quality, and maintaining an efficient supply of water resources throughout the year
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Plastic recycle in AVK Plastics

Efficient reuse of (AVK) plastics

Each year, 6000 tons of waste materials are consumed by AVK Plastics, from which they make new and high quality products, extending the lifetime of “old” plastics with another 50 years
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AVK valves for the largest biogas plant in Southern Europe

Sustainable energy: From biomass to electricity

At Cramlington Biomass CHP Plant – expected to be up and running by the end of 2017 – the CO2 savings of 56,000 tonnes annually compared to a gas-fired power plant leads to a reduction of greenhouse gas emission equivalent to taking 25,000 cars off the road every year.
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AVK products used in a new biogas plant in Denmark

AVK valves in new biogas plant in Denmark

The largest biogas plant in the northern part of Jutland has just been inaugurated. AVK has delivered 36 knife gate valves for the new plant, which is the size of 12 soccer fields
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AVK cone valve installation

Central Highlands Water invests in AVK/Glenfield cone valve

Central Highlands Water is a regional water corporation providing high quality drinking water, sewerage, trade waste and recycled water services to customers in Ballarat and surrounding towns
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Interapp products installed in Italian ships

30 luxury cruise ships from Italy get equipped with waste gas purification systems

During a joint project with Ecospray Technologies, InterApp was involved in the successful completion process by providing high-quality solutions and first-class logistics. At the same time, it helped to strengthen ecological values in the cruise ship industry.
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Wouter Witzel butterfly valve installed at the water reclamation plant

Wouter Witzel EVS Butterfly Valve to the rescue

A valve installation helped dealing with the continuous failure of butterfly valves that resulted in continuous unwanted downtime.
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AVK valves in Southern Europe

AVK products in largest biogas plant in Southern Europe

AVK has delivered knife gate valves and multi hydrants for the largest biogas plant in Southern Europe, Selected Biogas Farsala SA, which has just completed the mechanical phase
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Glenfield Invicta valves in large reservoir project

Metal seated gate valves in award-winning reservoir project

Glenfield Invicta has supplied valves, actuators and gearboxes for an award-winning project on a reservoir that carries the name of the engineer who designed it.
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Orbinox knife gate valve finally installed in the storm water project

Large knife gate valves in stormwater drainage project

To assist Dubai in tackling stormwater issues, a deepwater drainage project has now reached its pre-operational stage. The solution will support sustainable processes as well as the marine environment in the area. AVK Gulf and Orbinox delivered the valve solution for the system's pumping station.
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Hydroelectric Scheme in AVK UK with Glenfield Invicta products installed

Penstock replacement in the Scottish Highlands

The location some 1,000 ft above sea level, extreme weather and tight manufacturing timescales made Kinlochleven a challenging and exciting replacement project
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Wouter Witzel butterfly valve series 75 in the ground

Searching out the best flow control solution

For a reservoir project in Wales, Glenfield Invicta’s team of experts rise to the challenge to find the most optimal valve and flow control solution
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The dam in Zimbabwe with new cone valves from Glenfield installed

Utilising the water flow to cope with local power shortage

In a recent project in Zimbabwe, fixed cone valves from Glenfield Invicta have been delivered to a new hydroelectric power station.
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AVK butterfly valves installed in wastewater treatment plant upgrade

Growth in population, production and tourism is highly dependent on water

To meet the increasing needs for water supply, an extensive expansion project was initiated in Da Nang City, Vietnam. The project is part of an overarching plan in Da Nang’s overall development.
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AVK air valves installed and tested

AVK air valves pass the test in plant efficiency project

To obtain a safe and efficient water network, the piping system must be able to take in or release accumulated air. In a trial project to replace the existing air valve solution, AVK valves were tested, reviewed and approved.
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Orbinox fixed cone valve getting ready for hydropower station installation in Zambia

Supporting Hydropower in Zambia: A century-old legacy and a new chapter

A large fixed cone valve from Orbinox will soon be installed in Africa's oldest hydropower station, the Mulungushi Power Station.
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AVK Butterfly valves

When quality, reliability and technical support are key priorities

In a recent renewal and rehabilitation project, AVK VOD-KA in the Czech Republic has supplied numerous products for both old and new installations.
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Valve solution for new hydropower plant in Uganda

For a new hydropower plant, which is situated on the Nkusi River in Uganda, Orbinox have supplied the crucial valve solution.
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