Re: Purchase World Valve B.V. and J.H. Witzel B.V.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hereby we would like to inform you that as per 30th June 2008 the AVK Group purchased the shares from World Valve B.V. and J.H. Witzel B.V.

World Valve supplies the following products:
Rubberlined butterfly valves Gate/Globe valves PTFE and metal seated valves Ball valves Regulation butterfly valves Check valves


The above mentioned valves are being used for chemistry, shipyards and waterworks. More information from both companies you can find at the websites: www.worldvalve.com With this purchase the AVK Group will strengthen in all above mentioned segments.


The AVK Group is a world wide operating concern under Danish ownership. The total group embraces 38 companies and the main activity is production and sales from valves, fire-plugs and accessories for the following market segments: drink water distribution and water treatment, disposal water treatment, energy and fire-extinguishers. More information concerning the AVK Group you will find at: www.avkvalves.com After this purchase the AVK Group has a membership of approximately 2000 colleagues working for them.

If you have any questions or need further information about this purchase do not hesitate to contact your contact person at World Valve B.V. or the undersigned.

With best regards,

World Valve B.V./J.H. Witzel B.V.

Z.M. Krommendijk Managing director


What's new?

Meet us at the SMM in Hamburg!
World Valve will be present on the SMM show in Hamburg from 07 - 10 September 2010.
Visit us in Hall A2 Stand 140 and let us help you solve your valve problems.

Newly appointed!
The AVK Group has appointed Danny Mulder per July 26th - 2010 in the position of Managing Director at World Valve B.V.