Western Nevada regional general contractor Metcalf Builders announced on May 2, 2025, the groundbreaking of a 26-acre expansion to American AVK's campus in Minden, Nev., according to record-courier.com.

AVK is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, gate valves and other accessories for waterworks. It has been located in Minden since 2007. The company maintains warehouse distribution centers in Nashville, Tenn., and Omaha, Neb., and has 130 employees throughout North America.

The expansion will add 208,000 sq. ft. across three facilities. That includes 126,000 sq. ft. for advanced castings, 41,000 sq. ft. for AVK Elastomer and 41,000 sq. ft. for AVK Orbinox, recordcourier.com reported. The company already has 180,000 sq. ft. of space.

The facilities will increase AVK's production capacity, technological capabilities and supply chain resilience across multiple product categories, according to recordcourier.com.

"This is more than just steel and concrete — it's about advancing American manufacturing and creating long-term value for our clients, our people and the community," said American AVK Co. President Al Jurkonis. "AVK's expansion in Nevada represents the future of vertically integrated, advanced manufacturing — designed for speed, scalability and sustainability."

The project is anticipated to make an economic impact in the region via job creation, increased industrial output and enhanced regional competitiveness. When the expansion is complete, the larger campus will contribute to Nevada's strategic position as a Western manufacturing hub, according to recordcourier.com.

"This project reinforces the critical role domestic manufacturing plays in our economy, and we're proud to be trusted with delivering it right here in Northern Nevada," said Bryce Clutts, Metcalf Builders president and CEO. 