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GF at IFAT 2026: Building reliable water networks together

Together with VAG, GF will present an extensive selection of valves, piping systems, automation, jointing, and complete solutions for water and wastewater inf...

GF introduces the Type 4170 Sensor for inline turbidity monitoring

The Type 4170 Sensor is designed for reliable turbidity monitoring in process applications. Together with the Type 8640 Transmitter, it delivers an advanced s...

Built for the bigger picture: GF introduces the Butterfly Valve 565 Big

Covering dimensions from DN350 to DN600, the thermoplastic Butterfly Valve 565 Big is the strongest plastic butterfly valve with a short installation length t...

GF closes acquisition of VAG-Group

GF has successfully closed the acquisition of VAG-Group, a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility metal valve solutions based in Mannheim (G...

Efficiency and Precision: GF modernizes its Seewis site

At its Seewis site, GF manufactures plastic valves and actuators. As part of the modernization, GF has built a fully automated storage system with more than 6...

GF introduces the Type 4170 Sensor for inline turbidity monitoring

The Type 4170 Sensor is designed for reliable turbidity monitoring in process applications. Together with the Type 8640 Transmitter, it delivers an advanced s...

GF signs agreement to divest GF Casting Solutions

GF has signed an agreement to divest GF Casting Solutions’ automotive business to Nemak S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexico-based global leader in aluminum lightweig...

GF appoints new President of GF Piping Systems

The Board of Directors of GF has nominated Thomas Hary as new President of GF Piping Systems, effective 1 June 2025. He succeeds Andreas Müller who has ass...

GF receives the German Innovation Award for the new IR-225 M infrared fusion machine

The IR-225 M impressed the jury with its fast cooling times and unique dimension range. GF will unveil the infrared fusion machine at a virtual launch event o...

GF to acquire leading metal valve specialist for Infrastructure Flow Solutions

GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim (Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solut...

GF Piping Systems expands Valve Automation Center in Italy

The Swiss flow solutions provider expands its center of excellence for valve actuation in Italy. Together with the previously opened sites in the United State...

GF Piping Systems Earns Intel’s 2025 EPIC Supplier Award

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 annou...

Keeping the ELT’s Vision Clear: The Automation behind the Precision Maintenance for the World’s Largest Telescope

The ELT (Extremely Large Telescope) by ESO, currently under construction in Chile’s Atacama Desert, features a 39-meter diameter primary mirror. Solutio...

GF Piping Systems extends its Measurement and Control portfolio with the 288X Conductivity/Resistivity sensors

The Swiss flow solutions provider designed the new sensors to increase flexibility, precision, and durability while reducing maintenance costs. Updates includ...

GF Piping Systems’ new valve automation centers strengthen global offerings

GF Piping Systems, a global leader in flow solutions, is expanding its role as an automation partner by providing complete valve automation services, deliveri...

GF Piping Systems appoints Balu Challagundla to lead Process Automation business

With extensive global experience across strategy, M&A, sales, services, operations, and technology, Balu Challagundla will now head the Process Automation b...

Knowledge is power – why product-specific training is essential for successful electrofusion

by Martin Reisacher & Torben Schulz Speed, simplicity, and flexibility are the reasons electrofusion has established itself as a popular and efficient we...

Unlocking the full potential of electrofusion in trenches and tight spaces

When combined with a modular ecosystem of polyethylene pipes and fittings, using electrofusion for jointing promises speed, simplicity, and a high degree of f...

GF Piping Systems unifies learning programs and professional certification in all its’ training centers

GF Piping Systems' training programs have empowered installers to advance their skills in the latest industry techniques and standards. Now, the flow solution...

GF Piping Systems wins German Innovation Award with the IR-63 M fusion machine

After launching the IR-63 M in early 2024, the Swiss flow solutions provider has received the Innovation Award in the category of Excellence in Machines &...

GF Piping Systems China Yangzhou plant awarded highest national level of green industrial building projects in China

After nearly 5 years preparation and application, GF Piping Systems’ Yangzhou plant has been successfully awarded three stars in the Green Building Cert...

GF Piping Systems supplies 5,000 valves for revolutionized bioplastics production in China

For the construction of the newest ion exchanger generation, Swiss flow solutions provider GF Piping Systems supplied a valve solution that reduces wastewater...

GF Piping Systems earns Jiarong Technology's 2023 Excellent Supplier Award

GF Piping Systems China earned a "2023 Excellent Supplier" award from Xiamen Jiarong Technology Co. Ltd., a leading player in the Chinese membrane technology ...

Built for the future: GF Piping Systems introduces the Butterfly Valve 565 Lug-Style

With the addition of the new valve, the Swiss flow solutions provider has completed its portfolio of the lightweight and corrosion-free Butterfly Valve 565. I...

#TakingForward: circular economy roundtable initiated by GF Piping Systems concludes successful build-up phase

Together with more than ten partners, the Swiss flow solutions provider has set up a cross-industry cooperation focusing on circular economy a year ago. The a...

Former Uponor Chair nominated for election to the GF Board of Directors

At the upcoming Annual Shareholder's Meeting on 17 April 2024, the GF Board of Directors is to propose Annika Paasikivi for election as new board member. Annik...

GF Piping Systems to improve supply chain sustainability with Prewave

To monitor and reduce sustainability risks affecting its supply chain, GF Piping Systems – the global flow solutions provider – has signed a contr...

Future-proof cooling: Why pre-insulated plastic piping systems improve the sustainability of HVAC applications

GF Piping Systems and Swiss Climate AG have conducted a life-cycle analysis of the factory pre-insulated COOL-FIT 2.0 system. The results, which have now been...

Where next? GF Piping Systems wins Silver 2023 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award for image film

The awarded image movie "Trust is Everything" is part of the company's multi-channel global marketing campaign, "Where Next." It highlights how customers are ...

GF Piping Systems awarded EcoVadis gold medal

For its sustainability performance, GF Piping Systems has received a gold medal in recognition of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. ...

A victory for safe drinking water: Hycleen Automation System impresses at the upnxt23 Hospitality Festival

The upnxt23 Hospitality Festival, which ran from 21 June to 22 June at the Science Congress Center Munich in Garching, was attended by approximately 850 hospi...

GF Piping Systems India secures three LEED Certifications

The GF Piping Systems plant in Ratnagiri, India, is the first industrial manufacturing site in the country to receive two Platinum Certifications and one Gold...

GF Piping Systems inaugurates plant in Yangzhou, China

With the latest production facility, Swiss flow solutions provider GF Piping Systems strengthens its global footprint and customer relationships in Asia. The ...

GF Piping Systems' plastic Butterfly Valve 565 beats metal alternatives

GF Piping Systems commissioned Swiss Climate AG to perform a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the Butterfly Valve 565 and compare it to a metal alternative. No...

GF Piping Systems wins the Swiss Real Estate Award with the innovative Hycleen Automation System

The leading flow solutions provider received the Swiss Real Estate Award in the category "Manufacturer Innovation" for the Hycleen Automation System, which im...

GF hosts Capital Markets Day, focus on sustainable innovations

At its 6th Capital Markets Day held today in Schaffhausen (Switzerland), GF is offering a deep dive into its most promising innovations across its three di...

GF Piping Systems at SMM 2022: Efficient and sustainable plastic piping systems for the marine industry

SMM in Hamburg, the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry, is focusing on topics such as digital transformation, climate change, and ener...

Solving water loss for life – GF Piping Systems approaches the global issue

The webcast series brings together experts from the global water sector to discuss problems faced by water utilities today as well as current solutions and fu...

GF Piping Systems adds further award-winning innovation to its process automation family

The Red Dot Award-winning product design manufactured with recyclable composite materials and new sizing options builds further strength into GF's process autom...

Time to go Pro – GF Piping Systems introduces new Ball Valve 543 Pro at IFAT 2022

Designed for applications in the chemical process industry, desalination and water treatment, the Ball Valve 543 Pro is the evolution of a proven design that ...

The first industrial butterfly valve with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

What is less impactful on the environment – metal or plastic? The leading flow solutions provider worldwide has commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment for...

Solving water loss with smart digital solutions - You can’t manage what you can’t measure

The fifth episode in the “Solving Water Loss for Life” webcast series, presented by GF Piping Systems, can now be streamed on demand. Wh...

Connections for life – GF Piping Systems at IFAT 2022 in Munich, Germany

IFAT is the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management. As the leading flow solutions provider, GF Piping Systems will ...

GF Piping Systems pioneers the first infrared welded PVC-U piping system

With IR PVC-U, GF Piping Systems introduces the world's first infrared welded PVC-U piping system allowing reliable joints in a machine-controlled process. ...

How smart digital solutions contribute to solving water loss

The fifth episode of the “Solving water loss for life” webcast series by GF Piping Systems will focus on the future and air on 31 March 2022 ...

GF commits to setting science-based targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions

GF has this week sent a letter to the Science-Based Target initiative (SBTi) committing to setting science-based targets to reduce the company's greenhouse gas ...

Utilities believe that polyethylene piping materials and trenchless technology are key to overcoming water loss

The third episode of the "Solving Water Loss for Life" webcast series from GF Piping Systems is now available to stream on-demand. Water loss is undoubte...

GF retains top position in climate and water rating

The London-based rating agency CDP has confirmed an "A-" rating (Leadership level) for GF for the second consecutive year for its efforts to tackle climate chan...

GF’s New Thermoplastic Butterfly Valve Improves Performance

The 565 Butterfly Valve provides higher reliability, lighter weight and cost-effectiveness over metal valves in water treatment and other applications GF P...

Celebrating 50 years of Swiss quality and innovation at GF Piping Systems' Seewis factory

GF Piping Systems' factory in Seewis (Switzerland), celebrates its 50th anniversary as a high-tech plastic valve and actuator manufacturer. The team...

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