The company’s name consists of the initials of its founder: Aage Valdemar Kjær. Until the 1970s, the company marketed its products to the Scandinavian and Northern European countries, but subsequently expanded its markets, and today markets almost all parts of the world, including countries such as Saudi Arabia and Israel.
The manufacturer’s manhole covers can be found in many countries, mainly in Europe (see list of countries later on this page). The covers are made of metal and are square (usually with rounded corners) , oval , or rectangular . Most of the covers prominently display the manufacturer’s logo .
The manufacturer also produces several partially colored covers . No gilded covers or covers bearing municipal emblems have been found.
The intended use of the cover is indicated on it, usually for water covers, with the word “water” appearing in various languages WATER , AIGOES , AGUA and others. Gas covers are also marked with their designation .
The year of manufacture usually does not appear on the covers.
Standards No standard marks were found on this manufacturer’s covers.
Typical Covers The most common cover is square with a raised square background pattern and an opening handle . Oval covers also exist, similar in format to oval covers made by other manufacturers, used for water or gas purposes .
Additional types of covers can be found at the bottom of this page.