4/17/25 - 4:00 PM

With their high chemical and temperature resistance and unique purity properties, SYGEF Standard and SYGEF Plus are designed for challenging water and chemical applications. For over five decades, these PVDF piping systems have proven to be a reliable and trusted solution in the field.

GF Piping Systems first introduced SYGEF to meet the growing demand for Flow Solutions in applications requiring high purity and resistance to aggressive chemicals. While the brand encompasses a variety of materials and technologies, the SYGEF PVDF range has seen particular success in industries such as pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, and chemical processing.

SYGEF Standard is specifically designed for corrosive environments. It combines high mechanical strength at temperatures between -20°C and 140°C with high chemical resistance against aggressive substances including oxidizing and non-oxidizing acids or organic acids. In addition, PVDF is highly weather-resistant and can withstand prolonged exposure to sunlight, wind, or rain. Tailor-made welding solutions include IR fusion which is characterized by a contact-free melting process that eliminates the risk of contamination.    

SYGEF Plus is a high purity PVDF piping system specifically engineered for applications demanding exceptional purity and stringent particle control. All components follow the SYGEF High Purity Chain, from raw material selection to the installation, and are manufactured and double bagged under ISO Class 5 (100) conditions in one of the largest cleanroom factories for fluoropolymer products in Ettenheim, Germany. Continuous improvements, regular leach-out tests that exceed SEMI F57 standards, and seamless quality assurance contribute to maximum reliability. Enhanced by specifically developed jointing technologies, SYGEF Plus is suited for the most demanding high purity applications.

Looking back at the history of SYGEF PVDF, Sebastian Ehrlinspiel, Product Manager SYGEF at GF Piping Systems comments: “In highly demanding industries such as microelectronics or chemical processing, companies are pushing the boundaries of technology. SYGEF Standard and Plus do not only meet the requirements of today’s harsh or high purity applications but have done so for the past 50 years. Combined with a complete solution approach that includes extensive services, our profound experience empowers customers to maximize the potential of their piping systems. Here’s to the next 50 years!”

Find out more about SYGEF,  the Flow Solution for applications requiring high purity and resistance to aggressive chemicals.

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GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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4/10/25 - 2:00 PM

The Swiss flow solutions provider expands its center of excellence for valve actuation in Italy. Together with the previously opened sites in the United States and Switzerland, GF Piping Systems further strengthens its position as a full-service automation provider with Valve Automation Centers designed to offer integrated solutions to customers worldwide.

In addition to its extensive catalog of valves and actuation systems, GF Piping Systems has recently introduced its first Valve Automation Centers in Irvine (USA) and Schaffhausen (Switzerland) and now expands with Agrate Brianza (Italy). This approach meets the growing demand for products customized to meet customer needs, fosters an installation process with stable and unobstructed connection between devices, and an optimized workflow with streamlined communication, faster delivery times, and simplified distribution.

For more flexibility and customer proximity, GF Piping Systems also offers customized service solutions for valve actuation and assembly of complete solutions according to customer requirements, including working on systems that include third-party components.

Balu Challagundla, Managing Director/ President Process Automation, GF Piping Systems comments: “As the demand for state-of-the-art process automation continues to rise, we believe that user-friendly and tailor-made solutions will play an important role. With the positioning of the Valve Automation Center in Italy, we are now able to cover another important region and support customers in getting the best out of their installations.”

Davide Chiaramonte, Head of Region South Europe, GF Piping Systems Italy, comments, “The Valve Automation Center brings us even closer to our customers in Europe. By combining local expertise with global capabilities, we can offer faster response times, greater flexibility and tailor-made automation solutions that meet the specific needs of our regional markets.”

GF Piping Systems' comprehensive approach to automation enables customers to focus on their operations while GF Piping Systems delivers plug-and-play valve actuation systems tailored to their needs. The global expansion of automation centers underscores the company’s commitment to providing innovative and reliable solutions for industries worldwide.

Find more information about the new valve automation centers here.

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GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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4/8/25 - 11:00 PM

GF Piping Systems, is one of only 37 Intel EPIC Supplier Award recipients in all of Intel’s global supply chain.

GF Piping Systems is proud to announce that it has earned the exclusive Intel EPIC Supplier Award for 2025. This award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their world-class commitment to continuous improvement and performance excellence over the past year.

“Congratulations to GF Piping Systems on receiving the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, Intel’s highest supplier recognition,” said Frank Sanders, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel. “Their unwavering commitment to quality, drive for excellence, and dedication to technology innovation make them vital to our success. We greatly appreciate their collaboration and continued focus on results.”

“As one of a select few companies awarded the Intel EPIC Supplier Award in 2025, GF Piping Systems is truly one of the best suppliers in the semiconductor industry,” said Dave Bloss, corporate vice president and general manager of Global Sourcing for Equipment & Materials at Intel. “Their customer orientation and commitment to superior performance is a testament to their dedication and serves as a global benchmark for others to follow.”

The Intel EPIC Supplier Award recognizes the top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication to “EPIC” performance—Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of Intel suppliers around the world, only a few hundred qualify to participate in the EPIC Supplier Program.

To qualify for the Intel EPIC Supplier Award, suppliers must exceed the highest expectations and achieve aggressive strategic objectives aligned to Intel’s priorities.

Get more information about the Intel EPIC Supplier Awards

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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4/8/25 - 3:00 PM

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling. 

Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens where he worked in areas such as Energy Performance Contracting as well as OEM HVAC Controls. Before his appointment as Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems, he also gained valuable experience in the world of start-ups and SMEs. Fabrizio Vagli completed a  bachelor’s degree in HVAC and holds an EMBA in International Management & Affairs.

At GF Piping Systems, he will develop and implement strategies for the Swiss flow solution provider’s cooling business that drive innovation and address the needs of customers – with the aim of achieving sustainable growth while enabling long-term efficiency increases.

Fabrizio Vagli comments on his new position: “From the very beginning of my HVAC career, I have been fascinated by the challenge of increasing the efficiency and sustainability of complex systems. I am delighted that I will be able to do exactly that in my new role at GF Piping Systems. It is our goal to set new standards for energy-efficient and resource-saving cooling systems.”

GF Piping Systems offers an extensive portfolio of cooling solutions, including factory pre-insulated thermoplastic piping systems that consist of pipes, fittings, valves, flexible hoses, and tools for industrial refrigeration installations. The use if thermoplastic materials results in corrosion- and maintenance-free components that are designed to operate with maximum efficiency while minimizing maintenance and operating costs. These advantages are especially relevant in data centers, breweries, wineries, food & beverage and industrial process cooling industries.

Click here for more information on GF Piping Systems’ cooling solutions and how they improve energy efficiency.

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• Getting cooler every day: Fabrizio Vagli as Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems (PDF/ 1 MB)
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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4/3/25 - 3:00 PM

The ELT (Extremely Large Telescope) by ESO, currently under construction in Chile’s Atacama Desert, features a 39-meter diameter primary mirror. Solutions for Process Automation by GF Piping Systems enable the continuous surface treatment of its 798 segments. 

The mirror segments, designed to collect tens of millions of times as much light as the human eye, are made of a glass-ceramic material with very low thermal expansion. In order to achieve the highest possible sensitivity, they need to be recoated every 18 months, which means removing, recoating, and reinstalling two segments every day throughout the ELT’s lifespan. When Fagerström Industrikonsult AB was tasked with designing a washing and stripping plant, the Swedish company selected solutions for Process Automation by GF Piping Systems.

To dissolve the reflective layer, which is primarily made of silver, the washing and stripping plant uses sulfuric acid and cerium sulfate. The segments are then cleaned with ultrapure water and an air knife prior to recoating. After extensive material testing, GF Piping Systems supplied a complete solution consisting of manual and automated valves from the PROGEF product family as well as accessories such as LED position feedback sensors and spring return units. In addition, the company provided measurement sensors for critical parameters including level, pressure, and temperature.

PROGEF is a polypropylene welded piping system designed for durability and high chemical resistance, and therefore contributes to a long-lasting and reliable operation for Fagerström’s washing and stripping plant. At the same time, GF Piping Systems’ measurement sensors optimize compatibility while providing the operators with precise data for this essential process. When the ELT becomes operational at the end of the decade, the washing and stripping plant will play a role in advancing astrophysical knowledge, enabling a deeper exploration of the Universe and providing sharper images of cosmic objects than ever before.

Carl Johan Fagerström, CEO of Fagerström Industrikonsult AB, comments: “When developing and designing one-of-a-kind machines, it is important to understand both the project and the components we are selecting. The collaboration between GF Piping Systems and Fagerström was crucial for success.”

Peter Ernström, one of the Process Automation Specialists at GF Piping Systems who accompanied the entire project, comments: “Fagerström is pushing the boundaries of innovation with its unique solution for the world’s biggest optical telescope. Our extensive experience with process automation for chemical applications allowed us to support Fagerström throughout every project phase and supply a bespoke solution to turn their vision into reality.”

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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3/27/25 - 3:00 PM

GF Piping Systems has reinforced its position as the preferred provider of flow solutions for fresh water, pools, cooling (HVAC), and wastewater in the marine industry. The strengthened partnership with Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading passenger shipbuilders, marks a significant step in their collaboration.

GF Piping Systems remains the leading supplier for hot and cold water, cooling, and ballast water piping systems on all new builds and retrofits at Fincantieri's eighteen shipyards across four continents. The company’s more durable, lightweight, corrosion-free Sanipex MT, Instaflex and PE solutions, are designed for high hygiene during operation.  As a testament to the collaborative spirit, GF Piping Systems and Fincantieri Shipyards have confirmed their good relationship in a recent meeting, reflecting a shared commitment to mutual growth and success. 

”With this partnership we strengthen our position as the marine industry's market leader for water and flow solutions. The depth of our portfolio and our application expertise are the building blocks to create connections for life, like our more than 20-year relationship with Fincantieri Shipyards," says Julian Backes, Head of Sales Marine EMEA, GF Piping Systems. 

The extensive solutions portfolio, application know-how, and expertise in design and project execution support Fincantieri's sustainability vision, contributing to its goal of reducing environmental impact and improving naval system efficiency.

Alberto Mazzali, Sales Manager Marine Italy, GF Piping Systems, adds: “Beyond technical solutions, GF Piping Systems prioritizes customer-centric services, including tailored consultations, on-site training, and global technical support. This comprehensive approach confirms our reputation as a trusted partner in the marine industry, ensuring seamless project execution and long-term operational excellence. Together with Fincantieri, we design the future in passenger ship piping.”

As the marine industry faces increasing challenges from climate change and stricter regulations, the collaboration between GF Piping Systems and Fincantieri Shipyards exemplifies how strategic partnerships can drive sustainable innovation. Together, they pave the way for greener maritime operations, setting new benchmarks in environmental stewardship and efficiency for the global shipbuilding community.

For more details about GF Piping Systems' sustainable water solutions for marine, visit http://www.gfps.com/marine 

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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3/18/25 - 2:00 PM

From 26 to 28 March 2025, the Swiss flow solutions provider will display solutions for mission-critical fluid handling in the semiconductor industry. These include durable and reliable thermoplastic piping systems and services such as planning, engineering support, and prefabrication. 

As rapid innovation drives the semiconductor industry, manufacturers require technologies that optimize efficiency, safety, and reliability. At SEMICON China 2025 in Shanghai, GF Piping Systems will showcase complete solutions designed to meet these challenges and share valuable insights.

The company offers piping systems in a wide range of suitable materials for the semiconductor industry. IR PVC-U combines the proven material properties of PVC-U with infrared fusion technology that eliminates the need for cementing. As a result, manufacturers benefit from a higher chemical resistance and increased safety and reliability due to a machine-controlled, contact-free jointing process. The portfolio at SEMICON will also include SYGEF (PVDF) and PROGEF (PP), two systems with excellent weldability that have established themselves as a long-lasting and cost-effective option for applications such as transporting ultrapure water, process cooling water, and waste stream management.

For insights into the implementation of thermoplastics, visitors can attend a presentation by Wan Feng, Head of PM, GF China Piping Systems. He will speak about "Thermoplastic Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) for demanding systems – Sustaining trouble-free construction/ramp-up for state-of-the-art Semiconductor FABs" on 27 March at 11:40 a.m. in Pudong Ballroom 5, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai.

At SEMICON, GF Piping Systems will also highlight the benefits of prefabrication. Thanks to extensive planning and engineering support and prefabrication facilities in 15 countries, the company can streamline projects with tailor-made components and a faster installation process. 

Jo Lim, Head of Microelectronics in Asia, looks forward to SEMICON China 2025: “In today's dynamic semiconductor industry, flexibility is key. Our complete solution approach, from durable thermoplastics to project and prefabrication support, empowers customers to get the most out of their pipe installations.”

Meet GF Piping Systems' experts from 26 to 28 March at booth 2778, hall N2.

Listen to Wan Feng’s insights on “Thermoplastic Pipe Stress Analysis (PSA) for demanding systems – Sustaining trouble-free construction/ramp-up for state-of-the-art Semiconductor FABs” on 27 March at 11:40 a.m. in Pudong Ballroom 5, Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai.   

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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3/13/25 - 2:00 PM

From 25 to 27 March 2025, the Swiss flow solutions provider will display thermoplastic components that simplify installations, reduce maintenance requirements, and enhance safety and reliability on board ships. In addition, Kelly Chen, Head of Sales Marine Asia cum China, will give a talk on the seamless integration of plastic piping systems.

Thermoplastic piping systems address many of the challenges faced by modern ship building: Compared to metal, they offer a longer service life thanks to corrosion-resistance, better energy-efficiency, and a lower weight. At Sea Asia 2025 in Singapore, GF Piping Systems will present components designed optimize water applications throughout the entire ship.

Thanks to its patented housing, the thermoplastic Butterfly Valve 565 Lug-Style can be used as an end valve which enables piping systems to be disassembled one-sided, facilitating the maintenance and operation of filters, tanks, and other installations, as well as fast replacements. As standard, the lightweight valve features removable plug-in inserts that can be configured to fulfil the needs of a wide variety of applications. The 565 is also the first industrial butterfly valve to receive an environmental product declaration (EPD) for added transparency.

HEAT-FIT by GF Piping Systems is compatible with the ecoFIT range of polyethylene pipes and fittings and is designed to offer protection against fire with a temperature of up to 1000°C for 30 minutes at a pressure of 3 bar. As a result, thermoplastics can be implemented in essential applications (L3). Along with the original pipe jacket system, GF Piping Systems offers the co-extruded version HEAT-FIT PE which significantly speeds up the installation process.

The JRG Sanipex MT system for cold and hot water installations consists of multi-layer pipes with a carrier pipe made of cross-linked polyethylene and specially developed two-layer fittings. A full pipe cross-section without dead spaces and only minimal pressure losses forms the basis for hygienically faultless drinking water. Simple and professional tools by GF Piping Systems help to keep installation times short.

In addition to showcasing products and services, GF Piping Systems is also sharing insights at Sea Asia. Kelly Chen, Head of Sales Marine Asia cum China at GF Piping Systems, will speak about the seamless integration of plastic piping systems on board ships. She comments: “For modern vessels, thermoplastic piping systems are a game-changing alternative to traditional materials. I am looking forward to not only presenting our portfolio but also sharing insights from the entire journey—from planning and design to reliable operations.”

Visit GF Piping Systems at SEA Asia 2025 in Singapore in hall B2-201.

Experience Kelly Chen speaking about “Seamless Integration of Plastic Piping Systems: Efficiency from Planning to Operations” on Wednesday 26 March from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the GF Piping Systems booth.

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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3/5/25 - 5:00 PM

GF Piping Systems, the Swiss provider of high-performance flow solutions and Gold Sponsor of DCW London 2025, will present its cutting-edge solutions for direct liquid cooling (DLC) at Stand DC142. Attendees can visit GF Piping Systems at Data Centre World London 2025 from 12–13 March to explore a comprehensive polymer portfolio designed to improve mission-critical cooling infrastructure's efficiency, reliability, and longevity. Experts from GF Piping Systems will also participate in the conference program.

As the computing power demanded by artificial intelligence and high-performance applications soars, traditional air-cooling methods are nearing their limits. Leveraging water’s ability to transfer heat up to 1,000 times more effectively than air, GF Piping Systems’ direct liquid cooling solutions harness high-performance thermoplastics to deliver increased cooling efficiency, reduced weight, and superior reliability—all while eliminating the corrosion risks associated with metal systems.

“Data centers must evolve to meet escalating performance and energy-efficiency demands,” said Mark Bulmer, Global Market Development Data Center at GF Piping Systems. “Our innovative polymer solutions—featuring the high-performance PROGEF and SYGEF product lines—are engineered corrosion- and metal-free to safely deliver clean coolant.  By integrating advanced infrared fusion technology and weld-bead inspection, we offer a system that’s not only safe and reliable but also quick to install and easier to maintain.”

Visitors will get hands-on experience at the booth with the IR-63 M, an infrared fusion machine that facilitates safe and leak-free pipe connections. Its contact-free melting process ensures clean connections with minimal weld beads, enhancing optimal flow performance. The machine-controlled welding process ensures repeatability and full traceability of every joint.

In addition to its direct liquid cooling offerings, GF Piping Systems supports traditional fluid applications such as chilled water, condenser water, evaporative water, or heat recovery, with its ecoFIT (PE100) and COOL-FIT (pre-insulated PE) solutions—providing a complete suite of cooling options for diverse project needs.

Meet GF Piping Systems’ experts at DCW London from 12 to 13 March 2025 at Stand DC142 and learn more about innovative polymer-based piping solutions for efficient cooling.

Learn more from our Global Head of Data Center, Charles Freda, who will participate in a panel discussion on the future of direct liquid cooling at 2:30 p.m. on 12 March. Mark Bulmer will present the advantages of polymer piping systems for energy-efficient cooling at 10:05 a.m. on 13 March. 

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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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3/3/25 - 5:00 PM

GF Piping Systems announces an expansion of its marine business to India, Vietnam, and Colombia – a strategic initiative designed to enhance customer support and extend the global reach for sustainable water solutions in the market. The Swiss flow solutions expert provides marine-approved products for the safe, efficient, and sustainable transport of water, gas, and chemicals on board. 

The company is investing in the extensive training of marine experts and technical support to meet the growing demand in the marine sector. With a dedicated team, covering more than 30 onboard applications, GF Piping Systems offers tailored consultations on material compatibility for innovative thermoplastic solutions. Its marine portfolio features products that are compliant with stringent regulations by the IMO approved by leading authorities such as BV, LR, DNV, and RINA, ensuring reliability and top performance.

GF Piping Systems delivers a comprehensive suite of sustainable water solutions, including plastic piping systems—pipes, fittings, valves, and tools—alongside services such as stress analysis, prefabrication, training, and welding support. These solutions offer significant advantages over traditional metal systems by reducing the carbon footprint, providing corrosion resistance, and enabling easier installation and long-term durability.

Customers will be able discover GF Piping Systems’ marine portfolio at upcoming industry trade fairs such as Vietship Expo in Hanoi from 5 to 7 March 2025 and Colombiamar in Cartagena from 12 to 14 March, 2025.

Highlights on display will include HEAT-FIT, a fire-retardant solution for the PE100 piping system ecoFIT, that offers fire protection for thermoplastic solutions in L3 applications such as ballast water distribution and treatment or the patented, thermoplastic Butterfly Valve 565 Lug-Style suitable for water treatment and chemical applications on board.

Óscar Ovejero, Global Head of Marine at GF Piping Systems, emphasizes the importance of the market expansion. “We believe that our complete solution approach, which includes corrosion- and maintenance-free thermoplastic components, global prefabrication capabilities, engineering, and full project support, can play a key role in the industry’s sustainability transformation. I am therefore delighted that we are now able to offer our products and services in India, Vietnam, and Colombia, thereby increasing our customer proximity.”

For 30 years, GF Piping Systems has been a trusted provider of thermoplastic flow solutions for marine applications, from water treatment to exhaust gas scrubbing. Beyond pipes and fittings, the company offers measurement, control, automation, and jointing equipment. Thermoplastics outperform metal with a lower carbon footprint, renewable materials, and lightweight design, easing installation and maintenance. Corrosion-free and lasting over 25 years, they also enhance energy efficiency, helping ships cut fuel use and emissions. In addition, GF Piping Systems has a global presence with 36 production sites and 18 prefabrication facilities in a total of 31 countries and is therefore capable of customized solutions according to customer specifications.

Meet GF Piping Systems at Vietship 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 5 to 7 March, National Convention Center, booth S11.

Or meet GF Piping Systems at Colombiamar 2025 in Cartagena, Colombia, from 12 to 14 March at stand 4. 

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• Towards new horizons: GF Piping Systems expands its global marine business footprint to India, Vietnam, and Colombia (PDF/ 742 KB)
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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2/26/25 - 1:30 PM

This is an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the Listing Rules (LR) of the SIX Exchange Regulation AG.
 

The Annual Report 2024 and the presentation of the financial year 2024 are available on GF’s website www.georgfischer.com/en/investors/reports-and-presentations/annual-report.html. 
 

The 2024 results briefing for analysts and journalists will be held on 26 February 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CET. Please use the following link to join the live webcast.
 

• Sales reached CHF 4’776 (4’026) million, up 18.6%; sales organically declined by 2.6%
• Solid comparable operating result (EBIT) of CHF 449 (389) million, with a comparable EBIT margin of 9.4% (9.7%). Reported operating result was CHF 389 (365) million, with a margin of 8.1% (9.1%) 
• Divestment of GF Machining Solutions on track; evaluation process for GF Casting Solutions ongoing
• Uponor integration well underway, division renamed GF Building Flow Solutions 
• Successful placement of CHF 650 million in bonds with favorable conditions
• GF Board proposes a dividend of CHF 1.35 (1.30) per share for 2024
  (Figures in brackets, unless otherwise stated, refer to the same period in the previous year.)

Andreas Müller, CEO GF, says: “2024 was an exceptional year for GF. We delivered a very solid performance in a turbulent environment and took decisive steps to transform our organization. We further strengthened our operational excellence and made great progress with regard to sustainability, creating a strong foundation for the opportunities ahead. This progress would not have been possible without the dedication of our employees, and I am truly grateful for their support during this transformation and their role in shaping GF’s future as an industry leader.” 

In 2024, GF announced the most significant transformation in its corporate history to become the global leader in Flow Solutions. Over the course of the year, GF once again demonstrated its resilience amid persistently challenging markets, adversely affected by ongoing geopolitical tensions, the strong Swiss franc and sluggish construction and automotive sectors in Europe.

In line with the announced new strategic direction, GF signed an agreement to divest GF Machining Solutions to United Grinding Group, a Swiss-based global leader in grinding technology. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025. The divestment of GF Machining Solutions allows GF to increase its strategic flexibility in order to pursue further growth opportunities as well as value-generating investments in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. Additionally, an evaluation of strategic options for GF Casting Solutions, a leader in lightweight casting components, is underway. 

The integration of Uponor is well on track. Key achievements in 2024 included the combination of Uponor's infrastructure business with GF Piping Systems, while GF Piping Systems’ Building Technology business was moved to GF Building Flow Solutions. GF laid the foundation for future commercial synergies by introducing a complementary combined GF Building Technologies and Uponor product offering to customers around the world. A new compelling innovation pipeline for Building Flow Solutions will be unveiled at ISH, the leading European plumbing trade fair, in March 2025. Another milestone was the creation of a joint procurement team for GF Piping Systems and GF Building Flow Solutions, which led to an immediate increase in efficiency and cost savings. Synergies (value creation program) amounted to CHF 17 million, above the target communicated in mid-year 2024.

In response to soft markets, GF additionally announced in mid-2024 the launch of a company-wide performance improvement program to lower the 2024 cost base by CHF 50 million. The program progressed according to plan and the target amount was reached. GF’s strong market position, combined with its innovation capability and cost improvement program, played a key role in partially offsetting the challenging market conditions.

GF is making significant progress towards its sustainability objectives for 2025. Sales from products or solutions that deliver social or environmental benefits for GF’s customers reached 76%¹ (2023: 68% excluding acquisitions), exceeding the 74% target² set for 2025. Additionally, Scope 1 and 2 CO₂e emissions decreased by 50% compared with the 2019 baseline. GF’s safety performance also improved, achieving a low accident rate. As a result, GF was awarded the prestigious “A” score from the global rating agency CDP in recognition of its transparency and achievements in addressing climate change. By 2026, GF plans to establish net-zero targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway recommended by the Paris Agreement. This underscores the strategic importance of sustainability, which is firmly embedded in GF’s daily business activities. Furthermore, focusing on the Flow Solutions business increases GF’s attractiveness to all stakeholders by addressing global challenges such as water scarcity, energy efficiency and sustainability.
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¹The data point includes the acquisitions made end of 2023. 
²At the end of 2023, GF acquired the company Uponor, which subsequently became GF’s fourth division, GF Building Flow Solutions, in 2024. In light of this acquisition, GF has revised its baseline and objectives within the Sustainability Framework 2025 to incorporate GF Building Flow Solutions. The revised objectives maintain the same level of ambition and reduction as those established prior to the acquisition, as detailed in the Sustainability Statement.
 

Solid performance despite market slowdown

Order intake reached CHF 4’634 (3’938) million, despite challenges in the European construction industry and the automotive sector, as well as delays in industrial projects worldwide.

GF sales in 2024 amounted to CHF 4’776 (4’026) million. Organically, sales decreased by 2.6%. Currency effects negatively affected sales by CHF 128 million.

Comparable operating result (EBIT) excluding PPA effects on inventory and items affecting comparability reached CHF 449 (389) million, with a comparable EBIT margin of 9.4% (9.7%). Reported operating result (EBIT) stood at CHF 389 (365) million, with an EBIT margin of 8.1% (9.1%). Comparable operating result before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) reached CHF 618 (511) million and reported EBITDA reached CHF 560 (486) million. 

The comparable return on invested capital (ROIC) was 19.9% (21.5%), and ROIC was 17.2% (19.8%). 

Free cash flow before acquisitions reached CHF 184 (134) million, despite the impact of acquisition financing costs and certain items affecting comparability, with a cash effect in the range of CHF 80 million. Financing costs will decrease significantly following the company’s successful refinancing through corporate bonds and the completion of the announced divestment. In November 2024, GF raised CHF 650 million on the Swiss debt capital market in two tranches: CHF 300 million for 3 years at a coupon of 1.25% and a 7-year bond of CHF 350 million at 1.55%. This marked the largest bond issuance in GF’s history and GF’s balance sheet remained healthy.

Net profit attributable to shareholders of GF amounted to CHF 214 (235) million. 

At the upcoming Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the Board of Directors will propose a dividend per share of CHF 1.35 (1.30).

At the end of 2024, GF employed 19’023 (19’824) people.
 

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following results for the GF Building Flow Solutions division (formerly GF Uponor) still reflect the former GF Uponor’s activities. The organizational changes that have been implemented (moving the Building Technology segment from GF Piping Systems to GF Building Flow Solutions, and Uponor Infrastructure from GF Building Flow Solutions to GF Piping Systems) will be reflected in financial reporting starting with the 2025 results.
 

GF Piping Systems 

GF Piping Systems’ order intake reached CHF 1’905 (1’954) million and sales reached CHF 1’971 (2’066) million. Order intake and sales were negatively affected by delays in microelectronics projects and overall weaker markets, in particular in the APAC region. 

The division’s comparable EBIT stood at CHF 250 (275) million, resulting in a comparable EBIT margin of 12.7% (13.3%), which is within the range of the Strategy 2025 targets. Reported EBIT was CHF 234 (275) million, with an EBIT margin of 11.9% (13.3%). The impact of currency movements on the division’s EBIT was minus CHF 20 million. Profitability was supported by the value creation program and the cost-saving initiatives.

The division made significant inroads into the Marine and Cooling business, backed by key framework agreements with global customers, partially offsetting subdued market segments such as microelectronics. The division also strengthened its presence in the promising Gulf region markets, with an expansion of prefabrication capabilities in Abu Dhabi (UAE) and the opening of new sales offices in the region. In North Africa, it inaugurated a new plant in Cairo (Egypt), paving the way for future growth. 
 

GF Building Flow Solutions 

GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly GF Uponor) reached sales of CHF 1’083 million. While markets in North America showed solid development throughout the year, demand in Europe remained subdued. Joint cross-divisional commercial activities in the US, as well as in Europe, provided positive momentum. 

Excluding the PPA effects on inventory related to the Uponor acquisition and items affecting comparability, comparable EBIT amounted to CHF 112 million, with a comparable EBIT margin of 10.3%. Reported EBIT was CHF 88 million, with an EBIT margin of 8.1%. Operating margin development was supported by cost-saving initiatives and the value creation program. 

Significant efforts were made to streamline combined operations. These efforts included procurement savings and manufacturing footprint optimization, such as closing the division's plant in Sanliurfa (Turkey) and the addition of a new factory in Poland to strengthen the division's presence in Eastern Europe. The integration of Building Technologies’ and Uponor’s product and solution portfolios resulted in comprehensive attractive application categories, including hot and cold water supply and controls, heating and cooling solutions, wastewater systems and special applications. These attractive offerings enable GF to deliver exceptional services and innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
 

GF Casting Solutions 

GF Casting Solutions’ sales amounted to CHF 841 (910) million and were impacted by lower demand in the automotive sector in the second half of the year, especially in Europe. Due to setbacks in the transition to e-mobility, e-vehicle-related sales in Europe declined by 11%.

This shortfall was only partially offset by continued strong demand for e-vehicles in China and an ongoing rebound in the aerospace sector. Die-casting lifetime orders for the division came in at CHF 1’358 (912) million thanks to a well-balanced customer portfolio and solutions for propulsion-independent components. 

The division’s comparable EBIT stood at CHF 56 (64) million, resulting in a comparable EBIT margin of 6.7% (7.0%). Items affecting comparability relate to the closure of operations in Werdohl (Germany). Reported EBIT was CHF 42 (64) million, with an EBIT margin of 5.0% (7.0%). Pricing actions to compensate inflationary effects contributed positively to profitability. 
 

GF Machining Solutions (discontinued operations)

GF Machining Solutions’ order intake reached CHF 848 (907) million thanks to a strong development in China and in the aerospace and energy segments. Sales reached CHF 885 (887) million. Organic sales growth was 2.4%. Comparable EBIT for 2024 was CHF 52 (60) million, with a comparable EBIT margin of 5.9% (6.8%). Reported EBIT was CHF 49 (60) million, with an EBIT margin of 5.5% (6.8%).  The aerospace sector was the most dynamic market throughout the year, offsetting sluggish demand in the electronics sector. 
 

GF’s transformation is underway

Following the landmark acquisition of Uponor, the integration is progressing smoothly, with a strong focus on cost and sales synergies. Employee events have played a key role in supporting the integration of Uponor, fostering a unified “One GF culture” while honoring the heritage of both brands.

In October 2024, an agreement was signed to divest GF Machining Solutions to the Swiss grinding machines company United Grinding Group (UGG). Closing is scheduled for the first half of 2025. In line with GF’s new strategic focus, the evaluation process to identify the best strategic options for GF Casting Solutions is also underway. In the meantime, GF Casting Solutions remains fully committed to maintaining all operations and pursuing its Strategy 2025 targets.

GF is well positioned to capture growth and seize the opportunities offered by its new strategic focus on providing innovative and sustainable Flow Solutions for the industrial, infrastructure and building sectors. 

Upon completion of its transformation, GF expects an average organic growth range of 4-6% per year over the new 2026-2030 strategy period, with an EBIT margin gradually increasing to the 13-15% range, an EBITDA margin between 16-18%, a free cash flow/ EBITDA conversion above 50% and a ROIC between 21-26%.
 

2025 outlook for the Flow Solutions business 

In line with the company’s new strategic direction, GF’s guidance on the outlook for 2025 applies only to its future core activities, the Flow Solutions businesses.

Despite persistent short-term global challenges, GF will benefit from long-term market trends driven by an attractive semiconductor industry, liquid cooling for data centers, increasing investments in sustainable water management including advanced stormwater systems and safe drinking water solutions in buildings and urban areas, and growing demand for energy-efficient buildings and for critical industrial systems that require reliable transport of fluids.

For the full-year 2025, the GF Group expects flat to lower single-digit organic growth and profitability before items affecting comparability in the range of 10.5-12.5% for the EBIT margin, 13.5-15.5% for the EBITDA margin and 20-24% for ROIC. These figures apply only for the Flow Solutions business excluding the divisions identified for divestment (GF Machining Solutions) or under strategic review (GF Casting Solutions). 

For further information please contact
Beat Römer, Head Corporate Communications
+41 (0) 79 290 04 00, media@georgfischer.com

Nadine Gruber, Head Investor Relations
+41 (0) 79 698 14 87, ir@georgfischer.com

Photos of the Analyst and Media Conference will be available on 26 February 2025 as of 2:00 p.m. in the GF image database.
 

GF uses certain key figures to measure its performance that are not defined by Swiss GAAP FER. For that reason, there might be limited comparability to similar figures presented by other companies. Additional information on these key figures can be found on www.georgfischer.com/en/investors/alternative-performance-measures.html

Downloads:

• Ad hoc announcement: GF Annual Report 2024 (PDF/ 501 KB)
  https://www.gfps.com/content/dam/gfcorp/documents/newsroom/media-releases/annual-report-2024/20250226-ad-hoc-announcement-annual-report-2024-en.pdf


• Presentation Analyst and Media Conference 2025 (PDF/ 3 MB)
  https://www.gfps.com/content/dam/gfcorp/documents/newsroom/media-releases/annual-report-2024/presentation-analyst-and-media-conference-2025-en.pdf


• Annual Report 2024: Full version (PDF/ 12 MB)
  https://www.gfps.com/content/dam/gfcorp/documents/newsroom/media-releases/annual-report-2024/annual-report-2024-full-version-en.pdf
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GF, with a rich history in industrial innovation, is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. With its divisions, GF Piping Systems and GF Building Flow Solutions, GF delivers essential products and solutions that enable the safe and efficient transport of liquids and gases worldwide. As part of its strategic transformation, GF is divesting its GF Machining Solutions division and is evaluating strategic options for its GF Casting Solutions division. Founded in 1802, GF is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 46 countries with 184 companies, 74 of which are production companies as per end of 2024. GF employs about 19’000 professionals and generated sales of CHF 4’776 million in 2024. GF is listed on the Swiss stock exchange.

2/14/25 - 3:00 PM

The unique quality guarantee by Georg Fischer Waga N.V., an expert for durable, safe, and maintenance-free jointing technology, covers both material and workmanship for all MULTI/JOINT^® 3000 Plus products. 

GF Piping Systems is committed to providing durable and reliable products with a long service life. As part of the 15-year quality guarantee, the company will repair the products at no charge should an inspection indicate that they did not perform their intended purpose. The guarantee is subject to terms and conditions.

Rudy Woudenberg, Product Manager at GF Waga, comments: “The MULTI/JOINT® 3000 Plus system has been synonymous with safety, efficiency, and longevity for over 30 years. In the rare cases that customers faced issues, we have always worked together to find solutions. To underline our commitment, GF Waga now officially gives a 15-year quality guarantee for the entire MULTI/JOINT® 3000 Plus product family. This not only adds a layer of assurance but also aligns with our dedication to quality and gives end users peace of mind.”

MULTI/JOINT^® 3000 Plus is a quick, safe, and simple repair solution that connects pipes from distribution and transport grids with a restraint pull-out resistance system. It is suitable for a wide variety of materials and outer diameters and features a Resicoat^® epoxy powder coating for corrosion-resistance. Thanks to easily accessible bolts, it can be installed without special tools and does not require time-consuming welding or flanging. The product family offers the largest range of restraint fittings with dimensions covering DN50 to DN1025.

Find out more about the 15-year quality guarantee.  

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• GF Waga introduces a 15-year quality guarantee for MULTI/JOINT® 3000 Plus (PDF/ 1 MB)
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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2/11/25 - 10:00 PM

To ensure that its icebreaker Oden continues to operate at the highest level, the Swedish Maritime Administration decided to replace the steel pipes of the ship's jet thrusters with a complete solution by GF Piping Systems. Extensive engineering services enabled a cost-efficient retrofit with 200 meters of DN1000 thermoplastic piping components.   

As one of the most powerful non-nuclear vessels of its type, the Oden is active throughout the Baltic Sea during winter. For the rest of the year, it serves as a research platform for Swedish polar expeditions in the Arctic. To meet the high operational demands, the Oden was designed to be highly maneuverable thanks to features like a square bow, a specific hull shape, and oversized rudders. In addition, the ship uses jet thrusters to spray high-pressure water onto the ice to reduce friction at the bow, which increases the ship's energy efficiency. Originally, the jet thrusters relied on a steel piping system to handle the high flow rates and pressures for this process. However, due to corrosion issues, replacing the system once and for all became necessary.

GF Piping Systems supplied 200 meters of DN1000 piping made of HDPE, 100 electrofusion fittings, and couplers made of PE100. Due to the tight spaces on board, using standard components was impossible, so GF Piping Systems provided engineering support to create a custom solution. In addition to the dimensioning of the pipes, this also required services such as a feasibility study, pipe stress analyses, hydraulic calculations, and analyses of flow characteristics and energy consumption.

Despite the tight spaces onboard the Oden and the system's complexity, the retrofit was completed by 14 installers in 2,000 hours, making it more cost-efficient than metal. The thermoplastic pipes are corrosion-free and, therefore, have a longer expected service life compared to metal, while smooth inner surfaces allow the same flow volume as metal pipes in larger dimensions. At the same time, GF Piping Systems' engineering services have contributed to the safe and reliable operation of the jet thruster system.    

Read more about the GF Piping Systems solutions available for marine here.

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• GF Piping Systems supplies custom thermoplastic piping solutions for the world’s largest diesel-electric icebreaker (PDF/ 2 MB)
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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1/29/25 - 4:00 PM

The Swiss flow solutions provider designed the new sensors to increase flexibility, precision, and durability while reducing maintenance costs. Updates include extensive material options as well as additional functionality. 

As production processes become more complex and guidelines more stringent, operators in sectors such as the chemical process industry require technical solutions that ensure the highest possible quality. Building on the previous sensor offerings by GF Piping Systems, the 288X series of conductivity and resistivity sensors introduces a number of improvements to meet these demands.

Throughout the development of the 288X range, GF Piping Systems put an emphasis on modularity. The process connections and electrodes therefore come in a variety of materials to meet the specific requirements of the customer. The configurable process connections are available in Polypropylene (PP), CPVC, PVDF, and Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) and can be adapted to any piping system, while the electrodes come standard in stainless steel with options available in titanium or Hastelloy-C. As a result, the 288X range ensures a durable and reliable performance in a wide range of applications, from high purity upstream processes to effluents in downstream processes.

Other improvements include an updated sensor design featuring dual-threaded process connections that are available with NPT or ISO threads for faster installation. This provides additional installation versatility in submersible and in-line applications. When coupled with transmitters such as the 9900 and 9950 by GF Piping Systems, the sensors offer enhanced EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) performance. By minimizing interference, these transmitters improve sensor performance and reduce process interruptions. For customers familiar with the company’s conductivity sensors, the 288X models also serve as a simple drop-in replacement.

Juan Benitez, Global Product Manager at GF Piping Systems, comments on the launch: “Rising quality requirements and the digitalization of production processes are two factors that drive our sensor development. The 288X range continues our legacy of configurable and customizable plastic piping solutions by enabling customers to tailor conductivity and resistivity sensors to their specific needs. We believe that this leads to an ideal result for the end customer: Flexibility, precision, durability, as well as cost-effectiveness.”  

GF Piping Systems offers a complete portfolio of measurement and control solutions consisting of sensors, transmitters, and accessories for applications that require flow measurement, liquid analysis, level detection and control, as well as temperature and pressure measurement. To ensure the highest accuracy, sensors are extensively tested prior to delivery and come with a test certificate. Optimal process performance is additionally bolstered by GF Piping Systems’ Specialized Solutions program that supports customers from the planning and engineering phase all the way to the installation.  

Find out more about conductivity and resistivity sensors by GF Piping Systems.

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• GF Piping Systems extends its Measurement and Control portfolio with the 288X Conductivity/Resistivity sensors (PDF/ 107 KB)
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
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1/23/25 - 4:00 PM

In partnership with Microsoft and Showpad, GF Piping Systems, the leading flow solutions provider for the safe and sustainable transport of fluids is rolling out its sales excellence transformation program to empower sales teams with AI technology to support customer success.

GF Piping Systems has been a specialist in the safe preservation and transportation of global fluid resources for over 150 years. The company's innovative solutions continue to help solve water loss for utilities, improve energy efficiency in industrial buildings, data centers, and onboard vessels, improve water quality for water treatment OEMs, semiconductor manufacturers, and the food and beverage industry, and ensure clean water reaches the tap. In addition, its performance materials and specialized solutions, including prefabrication and engineering, support numerous industries in improving operational safety and meeting the demands of construction execution.

Since introducing its Strategy 2025, GF Piping Systems has increased customer proximity in key global industries and strengthened its global footprint with more sales offices, customer experience centers, and offsite manufacturing hubs. The sales excellence program has supported this with all sales colleagues globally onboarded within its GForce sales enablement program, and the call center teams are now being upskilled and supported by AI in key territories to ensure they can serve as engineering advisers to GF's customers. During the same period, the division of GF rolled out customer service and marketing automation applications within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot environment, and the Showpad all-in-one sales enablement platform, AI capabilities are now fully embedded within the CRM environment.

While voice recognition systems in customer service aren't a novel concept, the introduction of generative AI is. The advancement propels customer service into a new era at GF Piping Systems. Additionally, commercial teams can automatically leverage the technology to generate insights and recommendations for the customers' needs, enabling them to deliver proactive, customized buyer experiences. Christopher Merrell, CMO at GF Piping Systems, explains, "Trust has to be built, and that's what we do. I'm proud to share how, as an innovation and sustainability leader, we continuously strive to add value to our customers' and partners' operations and make it easier for them to do business with us. Our vision of a seamless customer and employee experience drives us to succeed."

Find out more from our panelist at “Excellence Enabled,” Grégory Quelin, Head of Sales and Customer Experience, where he talks about how his team integrated Showpad AI to build trust with customers.

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• GF Piping Systems pilots AI integration to support customer success (PDF/ 423 KB)
  https://www.gfps.com/content/dam/gfps/com/media-releases/gfps-media-release-sales-excellence-call-center-2025-en.pdf
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GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems creates connections for life as the superior water and flow solutions provider for industries and infrastructure, enabling the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. 

The division focuses on industry-leading leak-free piping solutions and engineering services for numerous demanding end-market segments. Its global sales, engineering, and manufacturing footprint reflects its strong focus on customer-centricity and innovation, and its award-winning portfolio includes fittings, valves, pipes, vaults, chambers, automation, fabrication, and jointing technologies. 

GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies in 33 countries and fabrication hubs in 15 countries, which means it is always by its customers' side. Production sites in 40 locations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia ensure sufficient availability and quick, reliable delivery. In 2024, GF Piping Systems generated sales of CHF 1'971 million and employed 8'309 people. GF Piping Systems is a division of Georg Fischer AG (GF), founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen (Switzerland).
www.gfps.com