Press releases
17. 1. 2020 – Petra Pohořská collected the Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 for the Olomouc Region Award
The fourteenth year of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 competition in the Olomouc Region already knows its winners. Petra Pohořská, co-owner and chief operating officer of ABO valve in Olomouc, won the prestigious title. Pohořská is the first female winner of the competition in 14 years. On Thursday, February 13, during the ceremonial announcement of the results of the regional round, she received a prize and a check worth CZK 100,000.00 from the Olomouc Region Governor Ladislav Oklešťek and the Deputy Governor Pavel Šoltys. … More information in attached press release.
6. 1. 2020 – We support the non-profit organisation Life for Children
ABO valve employees are not indifferent to the fate of others and realise how important it is to help those in need. At the end of 2019, we organised a fund-raiser to support Life for Children, helping families with children who are facing serious illnesses such as butterfly disease, spinal muscular atrophy, autism, cerebral palsy or cleft spine. … More information in attached press release.
11. 12. 2019 – ABO valve received second place in the Exporter of the Year Award 2019
ABO valve has participated in the prestigious Exporter of the Year competition, organised under the auspices of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, many times. This year, we came in at second place in the Medium Exporter of the Year category. The company owner and Board Chairman of SIWATEC GROUP, Ing. Miroslav Študent took over the award on Monday December 9th during a celebratory evening at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. … More information in attached press release.
20.2.2018 – ABO expands operations to South Asia, opens a new branch office in India
ABO valve, a leading manufacturer of control and shut-off valves for industrial use, ventures into new territory in Asia, and expands its sales network by opening a new branch office and production centre– ABO Controls. The new branch will be established on the west coast of India in the sixth largest city of the world, in Mumbai. … More information in attached press release.
20.12.2017 – ABO succeed in the Exporter of the Year competition
The ABO valve, the Olomouc production company specializing in the range of centric and eccentric butterfly valves for industrial use, has won the first place in the Exporter of the Year competition. The company succeeded in the category of enterprises with an annual turnover of up to CZK 500 million. … More information in attached press release.
2. 10. 2017 – ABO expands operations to North America, opening a new branch office in the USA
ABO valve, a leading manufacturer of control, shut-off and check valves for industrial use, strengthens its position in North America, and expands its sales network by opening a new branch office and distribution center in Houston, TX – ABO Controls, LLC. … More information in attached press release.
13. 8. 2015 – Company ABO valve expands its sales network by establishing a branch in Turkey
The Czech Republic based butterfly valve manufacturer – ABO – is establishing a branch in Turkey and thus expanding its branch network up to 7 subjects in total. Currently, the Olomouc based parent company manages six foreign branches and as of August, a new branch in Istanbul, Turkey will start operations. … More information in attached press release.
19. 12. 2014 – ABO expands its production facilities
The Czech Republic based valve manufacturer – ABO – who is the largest producer of butterfly and check valves for industrial applications in Central Europe, is scheduled to open a new 2000 square meters production facility in Europe and a 1000 square meter valve service centre in Russia in January of 2015. … More information in attached press release.
17. 4. 2014 – ABO received ABS certificate for 3 its valve series
The Czech Republic based valve manufacturer – ABO valve – who is the largest producer of butterfly and check valves for industrial applications in Central Europe, obtained ABS certificate for three its butterfly valve series. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) who issued the certificate promotes maritime safety and provides marine and offshore classification services. … More information in attached press release.
7. 10. 2013 – European valve manufacturer – ABO – celebrates 20 years of its existence!
The Czech Republic based valve manufacturer – ABO valve – who is one of the largest producers of butterfly and check valves for industrial applications in Central and Eastern Europe, is celebrating 20 years since its foundation. ABO was transformed from a small valve trading company in the early 1990’s into a mid-size manufacturing entity with focus on special valve executions and high-performance valves. ABO belongs among top producers of valves in the Czech Republic, and controls approximately 40 % of the domestic market with butterfly valves. … More information in attached press release. You can look at the photos from the event here or on our Facebook profile.
3. 7. 2013 – ABO will focus more on Central Asian market with offer of high performance valves
ABO valve is a specialist in production of industrial butterfly valves – soft seated as well as high-performance. On KIOGE show, ABO will be focusing on exhibition of high-performance butterfly valves. These types of valves can be extensively used in numerous applications, such transportation or storage of oil, gas, chemicals, viscous liquids, potable water or water treatment and refineries projects. … More information in attached press release.
15. 2. 2013 – ABO obtained 4 important certificates including API 609-0068 during 2012
The Czech Republic based valves manufacturer – ABO valve – obtained during 2012 four important certificates: API 609-0068, DVGW, AD 2000 and Lloyd’s Register. These certificates widen the company certificates’ collection which already includes e.g. ISO 9001, TUV, GOSTR, ROSTECHNADZOR or TA Luft. … More information in attached press release.
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5. 11. 2012 – ABO obtained certificate API 609-0068 from American Petroleum Institute for its butterfly valves
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has awarded the API Monogram License No. 609-0068 to the Czech Republic based industrial valve manufacturer – ABO valve company. This certificate has strengthened the company’s position among main European valve manufacturers as currently, butterfly valves with API 609 Monogram can be offered – apart from ABO – just by 3 other Europe-based producers. … More information in attached press release.
24. 6. 2012 – ABO obtained certificates DVGW and AD 2000
The Czech Republic based industrial valves manufacturer – ABO valve – obtained two important certificates DVGW and AD 2000. These certificates widen the company certificates’ collection which already includes e.g. ISO 9001, TUV, GOSTR or Lloyd’s Register. … More information in attached press release.
7. 6. 2012 – Czech company ABO plans big investments
ABO, the biggest producer of butterfly and check valves for industrial applications in the Czech Republic, has invested 14 million CZK during last year into its production, stock and office facilities. Other approximately 20 million CZK are planned to be invested during 2012-2013 into the construction of prototype control laboratory and new production hall. … More information inattached press release.
8. 3. 2012 – ABO is expanding its manufacturing facilities in Europe
ABO valve, s.r.o. is currently expanding its manufacturing facilities located next to its existing company headquarters. ABO production facilities are certified by ISO 9001 quality standards and the new addition to the existing manufacturing facility with the area of 5 000 m2 will increase production capacity and also operational efficiency. The new facility will mainly serve to raise the production of high performance butterfly valves and it will be equipped with modern CNC machines and 3D measurement centers. … More information in attached press release.