manufacturer of gate valves, fire hydrants, and accessories for the water, wastewater, fire protection, and irrigation industries. Our products are used and appreciated by utilities throughout the world. AVK was one of the first valve manufacturers in the world to develop and design the Resilient Seated Gate Valve. The AVK Resilient Seated Gate Valve design has been improved upon continuously and
has remained unmatched in quality, reliability and state of the art features. AVK is at the forefront of technology for products serving the Water Works and Fire Protection Industries. American AVK was incorporated in 1985 to introduce AVK gate valves to North America. Since then, American AVK has continued to expand its production facilities, marketing activities and product range. AVK is now located in a state-of-the-art 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Minden, Nevada. As a commitment to our customers throughout North America, and to answer an increasing demand for American AVK products, a warehouse and distribution center was established in Charleston, South Carolina in 1995 and in Dallas, Texas in 1996. In 2003 AVK Engineering Services was formed to introduce large diameter gate valves and flow control valves to the water, flood control, and hydropower markets. American AVK is a subsidiary of the well known AVK Group of Companies, a global manufacturer of Valves, Hydrants and Accessories for the Water Works, Waste Water, Fire Protection, and Natural Gas Industries.
