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.”
Providing more sustainable solutions to the European Battery Production Market Source: GF Piping Systems
Battery production hookup systems Source: GF Piping Systems
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Als toonaangevende leverancier van leidingsystemen creëert GF Piping Systems duurzame oplossingen voor een veilig en duurzaam transport van vloeistoffen. De divisie richt zich op lekvrije leidingsystemen voor tal van veeleisende toepassingen van de klant. De sterke klantgerichtheid en innovatie komen tot uiting in de wereldwijde aanwezigheid op het gebied van verkoop, service en productie en in het portfolio van fittingen, afsluiters, buizen, automatisering en verbindingstechnologieën.
GF Piping Systems heeft verkoopkantoren in 33 landen en is dus altijd dichtbij de klant. De productiefaciliteiten op 40 locaties in Amerika, Europa en Azië zorgen voor voldoende beschikbaarheid en een snelle, betrouwbare levering. In 2023 behaalde GF Piping Systems een omzet van CHF 2,1 miljard en had het 8.798 mensen in dienst. GF Piping Systems is een divisie van Georg Fischer AG, opgericht in 1802 en met het hoofdkantoor in Schaffhausen, Zwitserland.