AVK's core business is the production of valves, hydrants and accessories for the water and gas distribution network, waste water treatment, fire protection and industrial water and oil & gas industries. The AVK Group is privately owned by the founder Niels Aage Kjær and employs approximately 3,800 people. The AVK Group, located in more than 90 countries and supplies products and services globally via own sales companies, agents, distributors and license holders.