Largest valve order in AVK history secured in Egypt
Last year, AVK secured the largest valve order in our history; a contract of +USD20 million for the transmission line and pumping stations within the ‘Future of Egypt’ initiative. 09-04-2024
This ambitious project spans over two to three years and has already required the overcoming of many challenges through close collaboration between AVK Gulf and AVK Anhui.
The original project requirement favoured European-origin valves and castings. However, the AVK Gulf team worked closely with AVK Anhui, presenting the technical and production capabilities of AVK.
Another critical factor was having a trusted local partner; AVK’s agent in Egypt, ASL.
These efforts proved successful, ultimately leading to AVK securing the major tender with AVK Anhui specified as the manufacturer of choice.
The Future of Egypt Project
In April 2017, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi gave directives on the immediate implementation of ‘Egypt’s Future’ Project for Agricultural Production to provide high quality agricultural products at reasonable prices for citizens and to export the surplus abroad.
This initiative reduces imports, provides hard currency, and supports Egypt’s sustainable development goals. Additionally, it will provide thousands of employment opportunities in different specializations, adding to the development efforts in the country.
The 'Future of Egypt' agricultural project is considered the first project under the ‘New Delta Project’ to achieve self-sufficiency and export the surplus, as the targeted area for reclamation is 4,000 sq km of the total ‘New Delta Project’ that covers an area of 10,000 sq. km.
The ‘New Delta Project’ project aims to improve the agricultural sector in Egypt, significantly contributing to filling gaps in various strategic crops and achieving food security.
AVK’s contribution to Egypt’s sustainable development
AVK valves are a key component in agricultural practices that result in responsible water management, and we are proud of our contribution to Egypt’s sustainable development.
The first contract, which has been followed by additional orders since, included:
- 84 pcs hydraulic combined check valves, DN2200
- 161 pcs electric butterfly valves, series 756, DN2200-2500
The first batch of orders, including 24 check valves and 34 butterfly valves, has already been released to AVK Anhui.
The next batch of 54 valves are expected to be shipped out in the first quarter of 2024, and the complete lot is expected to be manufactured and ready by June 2024.
