Market Segments

AVK Southern Africa through our reputable brands have been instrumental in the supply and support throughout the water supply segment from water distribution for residential to water transmission on the main pipeline transporting water over great distances throughout Southern Africa. Water plant work or water treatment plans is a key focus area for the AVK and Baker products where isolation, pressure reducing, pressure sustaining, and constant rate of flow is critical in the optimal use of these plants. 

AVK’s butterfly, ball check and rising spindle gate valves is synonymous with waste water treatment plants especially municipal sewage treatment plants. 

Dams and reservoirs have been instrumental in building the AVK brands - Premier and Gunric over many decades as with quality, reliability and total cost of ownership in mind, when supplying valves like gate valves, butterfly valves, non-return valves and cone dispersing valves.  

AVK Industrial through our various brands have assisted in design recommendations, new plant developments, product supply and support for our various valve types.  

Power generation requires cooling water with requirements for butterfly valves ranging from DN500 through to DN3000. AVK Southern Africa through our Premier and Gunric brands have successfully supplied most of the coal powered stations from original build through to every half station maintenance shut down required.

The mining segment is a growing segment and AVK Industrial have been fortunate to be a part of the changes and future growth for many years and will continue to support the mining sector diligently through the changes and challenges that the mining sector faces. 

The South African Chemical and Petrochemical industry is dynamic, driven by technology and continuous improvements in processes in the production of fuels, fertilisers, chemicals, plastics, and oil & gas. AVK Industrial have developed strong business relationships with the various segment leaders in this segment, over many years and this allows us the opportunity to be involved from design phase. The years of knowledge and experience within AVK provides opportunities to submit recommendations and add value.