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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Sobre a GF FGS
Em fevereiro de 2021, a GF Piping Systems adquiriu a principal fabricante brasileira de tubos de polietileno de alta densidade, conexões e equipamentos complementares, FGS Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda (FGS), que passou a se chamar GF FGS. Com a força combinada de ambas as empresas, a GF FGS oferece uma gama completa e integrada de produtos e serviços para inúmeros segmentos de mercado no Brasil, reforçando ainda mais o compromisso da GF Piping Systems de crescer no país e na região da América Latina. A GF FGS oferece soluções e serviços para água, gás e aplicações industriais, fornecendo aos clientes produtos e tecnologias inovadoras e capacitando-os a atender todas as suas necessidades.
Como líder no fornecimento de soluções para o transporte seguro e sustentável de fluidos, a GF Piping Systems cria conexões para a vida (Connections for Life). A divisão é líder no setor de soluções de tubulação estanques para inúmeras e exigentes aplicações no mercado. Seu consistente foco no cliente e na inovação se reflete em sua presença global de vendas, serviços, fabricação e em seu portfólio premiado, incluindo conexões, válvulas, tubos, automação, pré-fabricação e tecnologias de união de tubulações.
A GF Piping Systems possui empresas de vendas próprias em 31 países, o que significa que está sempre ao lado de seus clientes. Unidades de produção em 36 regiões localidades na América, Europa e Ásia garantem disponibilidade suficiente e entrega rápida e confiável. Em 2022, a GF Piping Systems faturou CHF 2.160 milhões com 8.085 colaboradores. A GF Piping Systems é uma divisão da Georg Fischer AG, fundada em 1802 e sediada em Schaffhausen, Suíça.