GF Piping Systems and Gradiant partner up to drive innovation for sustainable water treatment
GF Piping Systems, a leading flow solutions provider, and Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment, have formed a strategic partnership, sealed with the symbolic hand-over of the 100th produced IR-63 M unit – GF’s state-of-the-art infrared welding machine – dedicated to Gradiant’s R&D efforts. The collaboration aims to address the growing demands of the microelectronics and water industry, where precision, sustainability, and innovation are critical to success.
GF Piping Systems brings over 30 years of expertise in advanced materials, leading prefabrication capabilities, and rapid delivery to meet the complex demands of large-scale water treatment projects across the globe. GF Piping Systems’ high-performance materials, automation systems, and global services for the entire water cycle are designed to optimize efficiency and reliability, ensuring that critical infrastructure performs to the highest standards.
Gradiant is driven by a mission to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: the increasing scarcity of water resources. With the world’s water supply under growing pressure, Gradiant’s technologies and chemical solutions are designed to make industrial water usage sustainable, engineering a greater balance between human needs and the planet. This shared commitment to sustainability and innovation forms the foundation of the partnership.
“Our partnership with Gradiant is a natural fit,” states Wolfgang Dornfeld, Head of Business Unit Asia at GF Piping Systems. “We are both committed to driving technological advancements for sustainable water treatment through collaborative research and development. Thanks to our global footprint, we can support Gradiant’s projects around the world with our reliable and innovative piping solutions and service portfolio.“
"This partnership combines Gradiant's advanced water treatment technologies and process expertise with GF Piping Systems' experience in precision flow solutions,” said Govind Alagappan, President of Gradiant. “Together, we are empowering the world’s essential industries that rely on us to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in their water operations."
Under the terms of the non-exclusive agreement, GF Piping Systems will provide Gradiant with defined products and services, ensuring smooth project execution at key facilities worldwide. Additionally, GF’s international support matrix will offer Gradiant access to around-the-clock technical expertise and on-site assistance, bolstering the reliability and performance of Gradiant’s water treatment systems in key regions.
In line with this strategic partnership, GF Piping Systems is proud to mark an important milestone with the handover of its 100th IR-63 M infrared welding machine to Gradiant. This machine, renowned for its precision and reliability, is a cornerstone in GF Piping Systems’ offering for the microelectronics industry. The infrared welding machine will complement Gradiant’s Global Innovation Center in Singapore – a recognized hub for water technology innovation – driving groundbreaking advancements in industrial water treatment to address the world’s most important water challenges.
The handover took place during a special event at GF Piping Systems’ Customer Experience Center in Singapore, underscoring the significance of this partnership in advancing water treatment solutions for the microelectronics industry.
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Handshake between Kaarthic Madhavan, EVP Corporate Development & Growth of Gradiant, and Wolfgang Dornfeld, Head of BU Asia and Global Head of Microelectronics, GF Piping Systems. Source: GF Piping Systems
Handover of the 100th IR-63 M infrared welding machine dedicated to Gradiant’s R&D efforts. F.l.t.r: Subbulakshmi Sethuraman (Director Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Gradiant), Steven Lam (Head of Technology, Gradiant), Kaarthic Madhavan (EVP Corporate Development & Growth, Gradiant), Wolfgang Dornfeld (Head of BU Asia and Global Head of Microelectronics, GF Piping Systems), Derrick Tay (Head of Sales Singapore & BDM Water Treatment SEA, GF Piping Systems), Jo Lim (Head of Microelectronics Asia, GF Piping Systems) Source: GF Piping Systems
Keith Tan from GF Piping Systems demonstrates IR-welded PVC-U at the IR-63 M infrared welding machine. Source: GF Piping Systems
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A propos de GF Piping Systems
GF Piping Systems, en tant que fournisseur leader de solutions de tuyauterie pour le transport sûr et durable des fluides, crée des connexions pour la vie "connections for life". GF Piping Systems se concentre sur des systèmes fiables et sans fuite à la pointe de l'industrie pour de nombreux segments de marché exigeants. La priorité donnée à l'orientation client et à l'innovation se reflète dans sa présence mondiale en terme de vente, de service et de production ainsi que dans ses gammes de produits primées comprenant des raccords, des vannes, des tubes, des technologies d'automatisation, de fabrication et d'assemblage.
GF Piping Systems dispose de ses propres sociétés de vente dans 33 pays et est donc toujours aux côtés de ses clients. Les sites de production répartis sur 40 sites en Amérique, en Europe et en Asie assurent une disponibilité suffisante et une livraison rapide et fiable. En 2023, GF Piping Systems a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 2,1 milliard de francs suisses et employait 8 798 personnes. GF Piping Systems est une division de Georg Fischer AG, fondée en 1802 et dont le siège social se trouve à Schaffhausen, en Suisse.