AIV News
AIV Expands to Australia and Eastern Canada
For Immediate Release
AIV L.P. is proud to announce the expansion of its global footprint with the addition of a new branch location in Perth, Australia, and its second Canadian location just outside of Sarnia, Ontario. These strategic expansions strengthen AIV's ability to support customers worldwide, enhancing regional inventory availability, service, and response times across Australia, New Zealand, and Eastern Canada.
The new Sarnia branch expands AIV's presence in Eastern Canada, enabling the company to serve customers more effectively throughout the region. The location will support AIV's expanding distribution network and further strengthen relationships with partners across the Canadian market.
To support this growth, Chris Dutot is now the Regional Sales & Branch Manager in Sarnia. Chris joined AIV Canada in 2010. He brings wide experience from AIV and Gulf Coast Modification. His expertise in valve distribution and modifications will help lead the new branch and support growth in Eastern Canada.
AIV has also expanded into Australia with a new facility in Perth, providing dedicated service and support for customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. The location will improve responsiveness and lead times for customers operating in the mining, energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors within these countries and more.
In November 2025, AIV welcomed Kyle Van Der Heever as Business Development Manager for our Australia branch. Kyle helped establish AIV’s presence in the region and secure the Perth location, which will be a key hub for future growth.
Founded in Houston in 1991, AIV now has twelve global locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Dubai, Singapore, and Australia, with more than $130 million in inventory worldwide. AIV serves the oil and gas, power generation, chemical, petrochemical, refining, pulp and paper, and water treatment industries through its unique business model of selling exclusively through distribution. More information about AIV's locations, brands, and capabilities is available at www.aivinc.com.
