AVK - Galten, Denmark American AVK Company - Minden, Nevada
AVK traces its roots back to 1941 when founder Aage V. Kjaer
opened a machine shop in Galten, Denmark, developing it into a
producer of refrigeration equipment, as well as a general
plumbing services company. Around 1970, son Niels A. Kjaer took
over his father's business, founding Aage V. Kjaers Maskinfabrik
A/S. Today, AVK is an international group of companies with a
wide focus, which includes the manufacturer of valves and fire
hydrants.
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Identifying Characteristics: Dry barrel hydrant with 4 bolt groundline flange. Nostalgic look.
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0008 Size: 5¼" V.O. Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x 3.5" Dated: 1999 Location: Massachusetts Photo: © 2001, J. Kaminski |
2552 Size: 5¼" V.O. Nozzles: 2x 4.5" Dated: 2008 Location: Display hydrant Photo: © Jeff Kaminski |
2045 Size: 5¼" V.O. Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x 100mm Storz Dated: 1995 Location: Ontario Photo: © 2004, Stuart Niven |
2045b Rear View Photo: © 2004, Stuart Niven |
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Identifying Characteristics: Dry barrel hydrant with 4 bolt groundline flange. Modern look.
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0009 Size: 5¼" V.O. Nozzles: 2x 2.5", 1x 4.5" Dated: 1992 Location: Chandler, AZ Photo: © 2004, Ethan Kennedy |
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Identifying Characteristics: Modern look wet barrel hydrant.
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0758 Dated: 1999 Location: Moraga, CA Photo: © 2004 Willis Lamm |
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Identifying Characteristics: Stainless steel body
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2452 Photo courtesy AVK |
CONTACT INFO | |
American AVK Company Corporate Headquarters & Manufacturing Facility 2155 Meridian Blvd. Minden, NV 89423 Tel. (775) 552-1400 Fax. (775) 783 1031 Website: www.americanavk.com E-mail: sales@americanavk.com | |
American AVK Company East Coast Distribution Center 7241 Peppermill Parkway North Charleston, SC 29418 Tel: 843 552-5557 Fax: 843 552-8852 |
AVK International A/S International Headquarters Bizonvej 1, Skovby DK-8464 Galten, Denmark Tel: +45 86946066 - Fax: +45 86946238 website: www.avkvalves.com |
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