GF Piping Systems joins Upcell Alliance to connect with stakeholders across the battery value chain
As a member of Upcell Alliance, GF Piping Systems is part of a European network focused on transforming the battery manufacturing landscape. The Swiss leading flow solutions provider adds its knowledge of lightweight and corrosion-free thermoplastic systems to the battery sector.
In the race to produce battery technology for a more sustainable future, the European Union is projected to reach a production capacity of around 1.4 TWh per year by 2030. To strengthen the EU’s competitiveness on the global market, the non-profit association Upcell Alliance brings together actors across the battery value chain from machinery equipment to car manufacturers and universities. By leveraging local production capacities and skills as well as European and government funding, Upcell Alliance aims to transform the battery manufacturing landscape through innovation and cutting-edge sustainable solutions.
GF Piping Systems supports the battery production and recycling industry’s efforts to become more efficient in applications including energy-efficient cooling, water treatment, chemical distribution, and process automation. In addition, the company is capable of supporting customers with planning and engineering, as well as 17 prefabrication facilities around the world.
Claude Laperiere, President of Upcell Alliance comments: “GF Piping Systems has established itself as a supplier of high-quality piping solutions across demanding industries. We are delighted to welcome the company as a member and look forward to a close collaboration on our one-stop networking platform.”
Marthinus Venter, Global Head of Battery Production at GF Piping Systems, adds: “I believe that we will make a valuable contribution to the European battery market thanks to our extensive experience and our global presence. In the Upcell Alliance, we are part of a strong and dynamic network that will allow us to better support the local industry with sustainable materials, energy-efficient solutions, and innovative jointing and automation technologies.”
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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.