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About AST & AVC
Previously known as ASTIC International Corp. (AST), our company was founded in 1999, focusing primarily on valve design and sales.
In January 2010, we established ASTECH VALVE CO., LTD. (AVC) to bolster our expertise in professional design, production, testing, and sales. This initiative involved merging ASTIC International Corp. into its subsidiary.
In January 2010, we established ASTECH VALVE CO., LTD. (AVC) to bolster our expertise in professional design, production, testing, and sales. This initiative involved merging ASTIC International Corp. into its subsidiary.
Valve Manufacturer
With over 40 years of dedicated valve design expertise, ASTECH VALVE CO., LTD. boasts a robust design team and an exceptional sales service crew. We take pride in our multitude of patents and certifications, ensuring top-notch quality valves and services for our clients.
Our valves are extensively utilized across a variety of industries, including shipbuilding, semiconductor manufacturing, petrochemical processing, and steelworks.
Expanding our global reach, we have established trusted agent partnerships in Tokyo and Kobe, Japan. If you're keen on representing our esteemed brand in your country, we invite you to reach out to us. Let's forge a prosperous collaboration together.
Our valves are extensively utilized across a variety of industries, including shipbuilding, semiconductor manufacturing, petrochemical processing, and steelworks.
Expanding our global reach, we have established trusted agent partnerships in Tokyo and Kobe, Japan. If you're keen on representing our esteemed brand in your country, we invite you to reach out to us. Let's forge a prosperous collaboration together.
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Company Milestones
| 2025 |
Sep. Obtained ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. Certificate Number. 25-0309181-PDA. Aug. Obtained ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. Certificate Number. 25-0309177-PDA. Jul. Obtained ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. Certificate Number. 25-0309171-1-PDA. Jul. Obtained ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. Certificate Number 25-0309183-PDA. |
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| 2024 |
Oct. Secured a patent for the leak-proof check valve. Patent Number: M661610. Oct. Secured a patent for the leak-proof check valve. Patent Number: M661608. Oct. Secured a patent for the leak-proof check valve. Patent Number: M661607. |
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| 2023 |
Jul. Obtained ABS Product Design Assessment (PDA) certification. Certificate Number. 23-2427355-PDA. Mar. Implemented ISO 14064-1 and began producing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Reports. |
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| 2022 |
Aug. HAKUYO TRADING CO., LTD. was appointed as our official distributor in Western Japan. |
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| 2019 |
Oct. Secured a patent for the Rubber Groove wafer check valve. Patent Number: M584854. |
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| 2018 |
Aug. Achieved ISO 15848-1 Fugitive Emission certification. Aug. TÜV API-607 Fire Test certification obtained. |
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| 2017 |
Jan. Certified by DNV GL for cast steel check and ball valves under pressure equipment standards. |
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| 2016 |
Aug. ASTIC JAPAN CORP. officially renamed AVC JAPAN CO., LTD., unifying our brand identity. Mar. Appointed FUJIKOKI INC. as our partner for the Japanese pure-water equipment market. |
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| 2015 |
Nov. Secured a Japan patent for the adjust type wafer check valve. Patent Number: 2015-005899. May. Secured a patent for the Eccentric Grinding Machine. Patent Number: M500651. |
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| 2014 |
Mar. Secured a patent for the Spring-Type Retainerless Dual Plate Check Valve. Patent Number. M473464. Jan. Approved marine valve supplier for IHI Corporation. |
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| 2013 |
Nov. Approved marine valve supplier for KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. |
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| 2012 |
Aug. Developed proprietary spring and seat testing equipment. Approved as a marine-grade valve supplier by BWO. |
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| 2011 |
Jan. ASTECH VALVE obtained ISO 9001 certification, enhancing our global quality system. |
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| 2010 |
Jan. Founded ASTECH VALVE CO., LTD., integrating design, manufacturing, and global sales. Jan. Registered the AVC trademark in Taiwan, Japan, and Mainland China. |
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| 2004 |
Nov. Established ASTIC JAPAN CORP, granted exclusive authorization for AST-branded products in Japan and expanding into storage, sales, and after-sales service. |
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| 2002 |
Jun. Achieved ISO 9001 certification, strengthening our quality management foundation. |
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| 1999 |
Mar. ASTIC INTERNATIONAL CORP. was founded, establishing our pursuit of valve engineering excellence and securing registration of the AST trademark. |