Water Treatment Plant for the city of Písek, Czech Republic
Located in the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, the city of Písek have welcomed a new water treatment plant to generate an independent water supply for the quality of citizens’ lives. Curiously, the city of Pisek have been outsourcing resources for decades despite their vast history dating back to the 13th century and have only now decided to source locally.
Multi-purpose water management system to revamp Debrecen, Hungary
In the 1970s, a planned Multi-Purpose Water Management System (HTVR) serving the Debrecen regions, Hungary’s second largest city, was halted. Due to growing societal demands, a new development program CIVAQUA emerged – its first stage now taking off.
Fast forward 50 years since its founding, AVK are honoured to be reunited with one of our very own valves from the 70’s. The Padborg water company thought it would be quite the experience to see first-hand how our products have withstood the tests of time.
Renewed DN600 water transmission pipeline resumes water supply to future generations
Near the largest freshwater lake of Central Europe in Hungary’s Mid-West – Lake Balaton – lies a crucial pipeline for water supply. After increased incidents of its dysfunction which impacts many, the pipeline was reconstructed using AVK’s butterfly valves and Supa Maxi™ solutions.
‘Glocally’ sourced needle valve for dam base drainage renewal project
In Germany’s state of Nordrhein-Westfalen lies several dams maintained by the water management association Aggerverband. In a base drainage renewal project for one of the dams, AVK supplied a needle valve which was sourced globally at a local scale. The DN1200/PN16 needle valve used as a bottom outlet for the dam aims to regulate water levels, keeping it consistent during heavy rainfall.
AVK water supply solutions bring aid to Abu Dhabi’s water crisis
Abu Dhabi faces great challenges in accessing clean water, compounded by water shortages. To combat this, a strong focus on water supply efficiency has arisen. A concerted effort with AVK solutions targeting non-revenue water resulted in declined water loss from 45% to 10% in major Al Ain City areas.
Desalination plant in Andalusia, Spain chooses AVK
In southern Spain lies the small coastal town of Almeria in Andalucia. Its subtropical desert climate makes it one of Europe’s driest regions. The hard work and dedication of Almeria farmers have turned the dry soil and temperamental climate into an oasis.
Improving wastewater efficiency for ecological health
A remodelling of the Czajka Wastewater Treatment Plant has greatly improved efficiency of the plant, working hand in hand to improve the quality of water in Warsaw in which AVK is proud to have delivered 1,200 valves.
AVK successfully wins tender for fire protection equipment to large international project
British Petroleum teams up with Turkish, Italian and Azerbaijani governments in efforts to transport natural gas via 1850km of pipeline from Azerbaijan to supply Turkey and Europe.
The evolution of irrigation through smart, data-driven application
Farmers given new power to tackle water consumption and climate change through progressive satellite-based technology. The modernisation of agriculture has put productivity in the hands of the people.
The right step for renewability with AVK and Gemidan
AVK and Gemidan are taking the next step in sustainable waste management by turning organic waste into biopulp for degassing, ensuring the optimization of energy utilised from waste materials. AVK is proud to have supplied the knife gates.
AVK and Wicotec Kirkebjerg supply Aarhus Oil Harbour with life saving fire suppression system
In 2013, Wicotec Kirkebjerg and AVK completed the piping for the fire suppression system at Aarhus Oil Harbour. AVK is proud to have delivered the valves in this critical project.