AVK UK Ltd
Chris Leese is a seasoned professional in the fields of quality, health, safety, and environmental management, currently serving as the Group QHSE & Compliance Manager at AVK UK Ltd since July 2021. Prior experience includes roles as Technical Manager at Ibstock Brick and as Technical & Quality Manager at JBM International, as well as a long tenure as Technical & Development Manager at IPS Ceramics Ltd. Chris's educational background includes a degree in Ceramic Technology from North Staffs Polytechnic and foundational studies in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry from Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. Additionally, Chris has a diverse background in music, having participated in performances as a keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist with DEXTER from July 1997 to December 2011.
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AVK UK Ltd
The AVK Group is one of the leading manufacturers of valves and fittings within the water, gas, waste water and fire protection industries worldwide. Globally, the AVK Group has over 100 companies and has more than 4400 employees. Our UK Group of companies has 6 sites and employs over 400 people. Our product program comprises a large range of valves, hydrants, pipe fittings and accessories, each complying with the highest standards of safety and durability. Our focus is on the products designed and manufacture to the British Standards, however, the AVK Group today offers products in accordance with the most national and international standards. Production takes place in Chesterfield, Hyde and Corby, Site Solutions along with Environmental Water Control is available from our Maidstone location and our Specialist Engineering Services are based in Kilmarnock. Our UK warehouses in Corby, Kilmarnock and Chesterfield stock the widest range of valves and fittings for Water and Gas Utility customers nationally and internationally and our UK engineers and technical teams provide customer support. In 2017 AVK acquired the major share of Fusion Group Ltd based in Chesterfield and who specialise in a broad range of polyethylene electro-fusion fittings and related products. Our product portfolio now includes Smart Water Management valves for real-time network information and status. We also offer Network Safety Solutions such as air valves and control valves, AVK Assist which enables GPS product location and, the market leading Donkin PUR range of gas valves. Our UK sales offices and manufacturing sites respond quickly to the needs of our customers and for fittings required on an express or emergency service we have a dedicated same day 24/7 helpline - 0800 202 8228. In addition we cooperate with local and national distributor partners to offer our customers AVK products as part of multiproduct packages.