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In Denmark, legislation does not allow a water loss rate of more than 10%. Over time, this has resulted in one of the world’s lowest average water waste rates of 7.8% and has placed Denmark as a front-runner in water technology and solutions.

To support the modernisation and expansion of the wastewater network in the district of Saint-André-Treize-Voies (Montréverd), the Terres de Montaigu urban community chose to replace its outdated lagoon-based treatment system – no longer sufficient in terms of treatment capacity – with a more compact and high-performance phyto-purification plant.

A landmark energy project has just gone into operation in Zhejiang Province — bringing large-scale pumped storage online to stabilise the grid and support China’s renewable transition. AVK has delivered critical valve solutions engineered for high pressure, high velocity conditions, securing safe and reliable performance at one of China’s most advanced pumped storage facilities.

Pressure sensors provide utilities with real‑time insights into their network, supporting efficient operation, energy savings and increased reliability of the water supply.

Teamwork, skills and coordination were key enablers in facilitating the underwater penstock replacement at the Queen Mother Reservoir. A fascinating project that required meticulous planning.

A custom valve solution, including a DN400 knife gate valve from AVK France, ensures environmental protection for a new urban development project

AVK delivers large-diameter valve solutions to the rehabilitation of key water management infrastructure on the Danube – Europe’s second longest river – in Budapest, Hungary.

The life science industry encompasses companies that operate in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of products that improve health and quality of life.

For a crucial water conservancy project in the Henan province, AVK Shanghai has delivered large butterfly valves and control valves to the crucial water supply solution.

Benefits of valve refurbishment, when compared to a new replacement valve, include considerable savings. And for an air valve at Balmore Tunnel in Scotland, which was no longer performing optimally, it turned out to be the best option.

A new wastewater pumping station is a crucial part of the modernisation of Riga’s water infrastructure. The station significantly reduces water and energy consumption and improves reliability through automation.

ProRail, the organisation managing the Dutch railway infrastructure, has invested significant effort in building and maintaining advanced fire protection systems across multiple industrial zones within the port of Rotterdam.

Two gate valves, probably manufactured around 1902, have been removed from the line and placed in a nearby field alongside Munnoch Reservoir in Scotland. The valves were cleaned, disassembled, and all components were subjected to a detailed condition assessment.

Recycled plastics is a value-adding component in the product manufacturing process in the AVK Plastics companies where thousands of tonnes of recycled plastics go into production every year.

To demonstrate our promised value, we invited our customers to experience both the product and workflow up-front. The largest butterfly valve to date is now successfully installed at the Thu Duc water treatment plant.

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.

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.

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the leading environmental agency of the UN, reports that approximately 42% of all household wastewater is not treated properly, damaging ecosystems and human health (source: UN).

Invicta’s detailed engineering survey is the critical element for successful operation to remove and replace DN1500 (9 tonne) butterfly valve.

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

With help from AVK, Mariagerfjord wastewater plant has been able to expand its capacity, cut costs and significantly reduce their environmental impact.

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.

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.

AVK China are involved in two major water supply projects and has supplied various DN2400 and DN3000 butterfly valves.

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.

Customised socket encapsulation collars from Hydro Cos were used to repair eight major leaks on the largest pipeline in southern Italy.

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.

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.

Based on satellite information and meteorological data, farmers can achieve more productivity, reduce their water consumption and better handle changes in the climate.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

“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. 

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.

120 wet barrel bronze fire hydrants with rustic finish were supplied to the Msheireb Downtown project by American AVK and AVK in Qatar.

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

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.

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.

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.

AVK assists in the fire protection of vital stations across a vast, international network delivering natural gas to Turkish and European customers.

Due to the smart Fusamatic system and our Fusion Assist app's asset data offering, Fusion Italia won a significant fittings contract last year.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

AVK valves proving their worth against competing products in Chinese wastewater treatment project

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A plant modernisation project to upgrade the Romanian infrastructure - to be finalised by 2023

AVK series 701/95 providing solution to pipeline network inefficiency

AVK partnering with the largest telecommunication data centres in the Philippines.

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

The Wyong Shire Council in New South Wales decided to upgrade their pre-existing sewage treatment plant

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Glenfield Valves Limited have been awarded the refurbishment and re-installation scheme for valves they had originally manufactured and installed back in 1969

AVK solutions contributing to a Metro system project for the city of Riyadh

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The location some 1,000 ft above sea level, extreme weather and tight manufacturing timescales made Kinlochleven a challenging and exciting replacement project

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

In a recent project in Zimbabwe, fixed cone valves from Glenfield Invicta have been delivered to a new hydroelectric power station.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.