What AVK International does

AVK International A/S is the Danish-headquartered operating subsidiary of the family-owned AVK Group, manufacturing valves, hydrants, couplings and accessories for water supply, wastewater treatment, gas distribution and fire protection applications. Founded in 1941 by Aage Valdemar Kjær in Galten, Denmark, the company runs three factories and a 13,000 m² distribution centre on the same site and employs approximately 230 people at the A/S level, while the wider AVK Group employs 5,500+ across 100+ companies in approximately 40 countries. The product portfolio spans resilient-seated gate valves, double-eccentric butterfly valves (Series 756), swing/ball/slanted-seat check valves, automatic and combination air valves, control/needle/plunger valves, knife gate valves, UL/FM-approved dry- and wet-barrel fire hydrants, penstocks and couplings (Supa Maxi™, Supa Lock™, Supa One™, Repico®). Core technical differentiators include the patented SupaGrip™ sealing support system, in-house rubber compounding (AVK GUMMI A/S since 1975), the recently integrated Frese foundry for castings (2024), and the VIDI Smart Water IoT sensor/VIDI Cloud platform originating from the 2019 AC.MO acquisition.

AVK generates revenue through project-based B2B sales to water utilities, municipalities, EPC contractors and industrial customers (e.g., BMW Hungary, Peugeot Citroën, Odense University Hospital, Czajka WWTP Warsaw, Aarhus Oil Harbour). Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales led by dedicated EPC project managers offering BoQ analysis, BIM models and documentation packages, supplemented by a regional sales force covering Continental Europe, Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Germany and Spain; pricing is quote-based, project-dependent and not publicly disclosed. The Group reported FY 2024/25 net sales of DKK 9.4 billion (~USD 1.4 billion) with 4.4% organic growth and a 10.6% operating margin (improved from 9.7%). Growth levers for the coming year include the January 2026 PetrolValves acquisition (triple offset valves for energy/process), the Ulefos Holding Nordic joint venture (also January 2026), and continued expansion of the Smart Water connected-product ecosystem on top of an installed base backed by a 10-year warranty and a dense stack of regulatory certifications (UL/FM, ISO 9001/29001/14001/50001/45001, KIWA, DVGW, WRAS, NF, GSK).

Name

AVK International

Legal name

AVK International A/S

Website

https://avkvalves.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

AVK International A/S, part of the family-owned AVK Group (DKK 9.4B FY24/25 revenue), manufactures valves, hydrants and couplings for water, wastewater, gas and fire-protection infrastructure, serving utilities, municipalities, EPC contractors and industrial customers across more than 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial valve and hydrant manufacturing

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Water Supply (4941), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Valves, Regulators & Backflow Prevention (Control Valves, Pressure Regulators, Check/Backflow) (AFABAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ), Commercial/Residential Building Water Management & Leak Analytics Services (HSAHAGAK), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Industrial valve manufacturing
• Water supply infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment valves
• Fire protection hydrants
• Gas distribution valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Galten

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Valve Manufacturing and Sales: AVK International designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of valves including gate valves, butterfly valves, check valves, control valves, needle valves, knife gate valves, air valves, and related accessories. The company also manufactures fire hydrants (dry barrel, wet barrel, above-ground, underground) and couplings (Supa Maxi, Supa One, Repico). Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to water utilities, municipalities, construction companies, and EPC contractors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVK International designs, manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of valves (gate, butterfly, check, air, control, needle, knife gate), fire hydrants (UL/FM approved dry/wet barrel), couplings (Supa Maxi™, SupaGrip™), extension spindles and accessories for water supply, wastewater, gas distribution and fire protection applications. Customers are water utilities, EPC contractors, municipalities and industrial buyers served through direct B2B sales, tenders and an IoT-enabled Smart Water monitoring platform (VIDI Positioner and VIDI Cloud).

Product overview

AVK International manufactures and supplies an extensive portfolio of industrial valves, hydrants, and accessories for water supply, wastewater treatment, gas distribution, and fire protection applications. The product range includes gate valves, butterfly valves (centric and double eccentric), check valves, air valves, control valves, needle/plunger valves, knife gate valves, fire hydrants (UL/FM approved dry and wet barrel), penstocks, and repair solutions. The Supa Maxi™ universal tensile coupling system provides pipe connection solutions, while the Supa Lock™ system enables quick installation. Extension spindles and surface boxes support underground valve access. The AVK Smart Water IoT platform, including VIDI Positioner sensors and VIDI Cloud software, enables remote monitoring of valve and hydrant status. The company operates through two primary business units: AVK Water Solutions (valves and integrated solutions for water and industrial applications) and AVK Advanced Manufacturing (components in metal, rubber and plastic). Products are manufactured across 100+ AVK companies in 40 countries with ISO 9001, ISO 29001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVK Smart Water: Battery-operated wireless IoT sensors for remote monitoring and data collection from valves and hydrants in distribution networks, including VIDI Positioner and VIDI Cloud platform.
• Supa Maxi™
• SupaGrip™
• Supa One™
• Supa Lock™
• Certus™
• Repico®

Products and services

• Gate valves Resilient seated gate valves (DN40-600+, over 150 variants from AVK International and 500+ from the AVK Group) for water, wastewater, gas and fire protection, with fixed integral wedge nut, vulcanised wedge rubber, triple stem sealing and full bore design.
• Double eccentric butterfly valves (Series 756) High-performance butterfly valves in DN150-2800 with tilted disc design for extended service life, IP67/IP68 gearboxes, PN10/16/25 ratings, and DVGW, KIWA, WRAS approvals.
• Check valves Anti-backflow valves including swing check valves, ball check valves and slanted seat check valves for water, wastewater and fire protection applications.
• Air valves Automatic air valves, air & vacuum valves, and combination air valves for water and wastewater pipelines that release trapped air during filling, draining and operation.
• Control valves Regulating valves that maintain pressure, flow or level in water supply networks regardless of changes in supply network demand, providing network stability, accurate regulation and long durability.
• Needle valves / plunger valves Flow control and regulation valves enabling precise control of water flow and pressure, available in many configurations with options for actuation and cavitation prevention.
• Knife gate valves On-off and isolation valves designed for systems with high content of suspended solids, offered as high-quality standard valves and customised solutions.
• Fire hydrants Underground and above-ground fire hydrants including UL/FM approved dry barrel (Series 27) and wet barrel (Series 24) hydrants for fire protection systems.
• Supa Maxi™ universal tensile couplings Large tolerance universal and tensile couplings (DN50-800) per EN 14525 for water and wastewater, featuring SupaGrip™ sealing support system and flexible bracket for superior tightness and tensile resistance.
• Supa Lock™ connection system Connection system for water and wastewater applications enabling quick and secure valve and fitting installation.
• CERTUS™ PE ball valves PE ball valves with fusible ends, full bore design (OD20-OD180, SDR11) for gas distribution and water applications.
• VIDI Positioner Battery-operated AVK Smart Water IoT sensor that detects gate valve open/close position in percentages and wirelessly transmits data to VIDI Cloud or any preferred IT system.
• AVK Smart Water IoT monitoring system IoT-based monitoring system consisting of battery-operated wireless sensors for remote monitoring and data collection from valves and hydrants in water distribution networks; includes VIDI Positioner and VIDI Cloud platform.
• Hydropass smart hydrant Smart hydrant from AC.MO s.r.l. integrating waterflow control, metering, prepayment system and communication for remote control of water networks.
• Duplex stainless steel gate valve (Series 06/42-001) Corrosion-resistant gate valve in duplex stainless steel for demanding wastewater, corrosive environments, coastal/marine environments and industrial process systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,200 valves delivered for Czajka wastewater treatment plant modernization in Warsaw, significantly improving plant efficiency and water environment
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ulefos Holding GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026New joint venture established in the Nordics with Ulefos Holding Group, effective from 1 January 2026. Expected to contribute to growth in the coming year alongside the PetrolValves acquisition.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mueller Water Products: US-based manufacturer of valves, hydrants, and water infrastructure products serving municipal water and wastewater utilities. Direct comparable to AVK in gate valves, butterfly valves, and UL/FM fire hydrants, with similar customer profile of water utilities and EPC contractors in North America.
• Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems): Swiss manufacturer of piping systems, fittings, valves, and couplings for water, gas, and industrial applications. Comparable to AVK in couplings, valves, and fittings for water distribution, with similar customer base across utilities, EPCs, and industrial end-users.
• Hawle Armaturen: Austrian/European manufacturer of valves and fittings for water supply and gas distribution. Direct mid-cap European peer to AVK in gate valves, hydrants, and couplings serving municipal water utilities, with comparable product range and certification-driven specification selling.
• Watts Water Technologies: US manufacturer of water flow products including valves, hydrants, backflow preventers, and drainage products for plumbing, waterworks, and irrigation. Comparable to AVK in valves and hydrants for water and fire protection, with similar product breadth and certification-driven specification selling.
• KSB SE & Co. KGaA: German manufacturer of pumps, valves, and related systems for water/wastewater, energy, and industrial applications. Direct European peer to AVK in gate and butterfly valves for municipal water, with similar engineering-led go-to-market and certification focus.
• Flowserve Corporation: Global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and flow control automation for power, oil & gas, chemical, and water industries. Overlaps with AVK in industrial valves (especially the triple offset range added via PetrolValves) and in water/wastewater applications.
• Victaulic: US-based manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems, couplings, and valves for water, wastewater, fire protection, and industrial applications. Direct comparable to AVK's Supa Maxi/SupaGrip coupling range and to AVK's fire protection valves and hydrants in project-based commercial and industrial construction.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company offering pumps, smart metering, network monitoring, and treatment solutions. Overlaps with AVK in water infrastructure (including the Sensus smart metering brand competing with AVK Smart Water) and in adjacent digital water analytics.
• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow products company with broad portfolio across residential, commercial, and industrial water. Overlaps with AVK in water flow/valve products and pumps but with a much broader portfolio including water filtration, treatment, and pool/spa categories.
• Crane Company: US diversified industrial manufacturer including Crane ChemPharma & Energy (process valves) and Crane Water & Utilities. Broader incumbent than AVK with overlapping valve and water product portfolios serving process industries, water utilities, and energy customers.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AVKvalves
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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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