AVK Valves Southern Africa

På fredag runder min far et skarpt hjørne 🎉 80 år fyldt med oplevelser, minder og en livslang passion, som har inspireret os. Vi fejrer ikke kun hans fødselsdag, men hylder også alt det, han har opnået, og alt det, han har lært os ♥️ Der er særligt en ting, der har præget hans liv: AVK – som er hans livsværk 💙 Hvem havde troet, at en lille dreng fra Galten, søn af maskinmester Aage Valdemar Kjær fra Svenstrup Mark og Gertrud fra Gdansk, skulle erobre verden? Måske var Gertrud den eneste, der troede på det. For hun fik ret, da hun en dag for længe siden udbrød: ”𝑒𝑛 𝑑𝑎𝑔, 𝑛𝑎̊𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒 𝑁𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑠 𝐴𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟, 𝑠𝑎̊ 𝑏𝑦𝑔𝑔𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑛 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑘”. Han byggede ikke bare én – men mange fabrikker. Og ikke bare i Galten – men i hele verden 🌍 Niels Aage havde en svær start! Skolen var ikke let for ham – han var ordblind. Han kæmpede med det. Han fik ikke sin realeksamen. I stedet kom han i lære hos sin far i det lille maskinværksted på Søndergade i Galten. Senere valgte han at gå tilbage på skolebænken for at blive ingeniør – for han drømte om at flytte til Amerika for at arbejde for Boeing. Men sådan skulle det ikke være. I stedet hjalp Niels Aage sin far i maskinværkstedet, og de blev kortvarigt partnere i 1970. Blot en uge senere stod Niels Aage dog brat alene med det hele, da faren pludselig døde. Det var en hård tid! Vores far knoklede med sit spirende livsværk, imens vores mor arbejdede som sygeplejerske og sørgede for, at vi fik mad på bordet. Vi børn var med fra start. Når vores mor havde vagt, var vi med på fabrikken – vi legede skjul mellem pallerne og huggede lakridser i skufferne. Senere fik vi småjobs, hvor vi lærte, at ”𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑘𝑎𝑙 𝑔ø𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑔 𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑔 𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑣𝑎𝑟”. Niels Aage har gjort sig umage og har taget ansvar. Han startede med tre medarbejdere i det lille værksted på Søndergade – nu er vi over 5000 medarbejdere, som hver dag er med til at levere kvalitetsløsninger inden for vandforsyning og vital infrastruktur rundt om i verden 💧 Hans historie er beundringsværdig, og gør mig stolt – for jeg har set, hvor meget hjerte og hårdt arbejde, der er lagt i livsværket. Intet kommer af sig selv – ”𝑣𝑖𝑙 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑛𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡, 𝑚𝑎̊ 𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑔ø𝑟𝑒 𝑛𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡”. Samtidig er hans historie også et vidnesbyrd om, at blot fordi man ”bøvler” med ordene og er ”dømt ude” i skolen – så skal man ikke give op! 💪 AVK Holding A/S

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟖𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🎉💙 On Friday we celebrate Niels Aage Kjær’s 80th birthday and his incredible journey as a visionary leader. From humble beginnings in Galten, Denmark, where he was born in 1944, Niels Aage transformed his father’s small machine shop into a global group with more than 5,000 employees and over 100 companies worldwide. Taking over the family business in 1970 at just 25 following the sudden passing of his father, Niels Aage introduced the first AVK valve and built the company’s first factory. This marked the beginning of AVK’s transformation into a company synonymous with quality, innovation, and sustainability. With his relentless drive, entrepreneurial spirit and leadership, he turned the local machine shop into a global leader with a turnover of nearly DKK 8 billion (2022/23). Niels Aage’s leadership has earned him prestigious awards like the Order of Dannebrog (2010) and EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2023). Reflecting on his journey, he says: "𝑆𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑐𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠. 𝐴𝑡 𝐴𝑉𝐾, 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑠 – 𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒 – ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑦." After more than 53 years as CEO for the AVK Group Niels Aage decided to retire from his Executive Director role in October 2023, and stepped up as Chairman of the AVK Holding Board, ensuring his vision continues to guide the company. Beyond the boardroom, Niels Aage is deeply committed to environmental matters, collaborating with WWF on plastic waste and recycling initiatives. His love for art and culture is reflected in AVK’s support of numerous artistic initiatives. As we celebrate Niels Aage Kjær’s 80th birthday, we honour not just a remarkable businessman but a visionary who has left an indelible mark on the global stage.   Thank you, Niels Aage, for your vision and dedication. Here’s to a remarkable life and enduring impact 💙🎉   Read more about Niels Aage’s incredible journey here: https://lnkd.in/daWRSdeH #Leadership #Innovation #AVKgroup #ExpectAVK #Legacy #Entrepreneurship

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝘿𝙁 𝘽𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨: https://lnkd.in/g2hr-ihE Membrane technology is a crucial method for separation processes used in various applications, particularly in water and wastewater treatment. The primary materials for membranes are polymeric and ceramic. Polymeric membranes, made from materials like polyethersulfone and PVDF, are favored for their cost-effectiveness and ease of processing. In contrast, ceramic membranes, composed of materials such as aluminum oxide and silicon carbide, offer superior chemical resistance, mechanical strength, and longer service life but at a higher manufacturing cost. The global membranes market is projected to reach USD 11.1 billion by 2029, growing at 8.6% cagr from 2024 to 2029. ⚡️Composite Membranes Recent advancements have led to the development of ceramic-polymer composite membranes, which combine the benefits of both materials. These composites enhance performance by improving fouling resistance while maintaining lower production costs compared to pure ceramics. ⚡️Membrane Technologies Membrane technologies can be categorized based on pore size and separation mechanisms: ►Microfiltration (MF): Utilizes membranes with pore sizes typically ranging from 0.1 to 10 micrometers. It effectively removes bacteria and suspended solids. ►Ultrafiltration (UF): Operates with smaller pores (0.01 to 0.1 micrometers), allowing the removal of viruses and larger organic molecules. ►Nanofiltration (NF): Features even smaller pores (1 nanometer to 0.01 micrometers), suitable for removing divalent ions and larger organic compounds while allowing monovalent ions to pass. ►Reverse Osmosis (RO): Employs dense membranes that require high pressure (up to 60 bar) to remove nearly all dissolved substances, including salts and small organic molecules. . ⚡️Applications 🔹Water & Wastewater Treatment Membrane technologies play a crucial role in purifying drinking water and treating wastewater. They effectively remove contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and organic pollutants without the need for additional chemicals. This makes them particularly valuable in regions facing water scarcity or stringent regulatory standards. 🔹Industrial Processing In industrial settings, membranes are used for various purposes including: ►Separation processes in food and beverage industries ►Recovery of valuable materials in petrochemical applications ►Treatment of process water to meet environmental regulations #membranetechnology #membrane #watertreatment #microfiltration #wastewatertreatment #membranefiltration #desalination #romembranes #ufmembranes #waterpurification #biomimeticmembranes #nanofiltration #zeroliquiddischarge #reverseosmosis #ultrafiltration