Georg Fischer (abbreviated GF) comprises four divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Building Flow Solutions (since November 2023), GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions. Founded in 1802, the corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and is present in 45 countries, with 187 companies, 76 of them production facilities. Its over 19 800 employees generated sales of over CHF 4 billion in 2018. GF offers pipes for the safe transport of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components in vehicles, and high-precision manufacturing technologies.
Divisions
GF Piping Systems
GF Piping Systems supplies is piping systems made of plastics and metal as well as solid and hollow bar stock for machining. The division makes components for the transport of water and gas in industry, utilities, and buildings. Its product line includes fittings, valves, pipes, automation and jointing and covers all water cycle applications. GF Piping Systems has its own sales companies and representatives in over 100 countries. The division is present in Europe, Asia and the Americas with more than 30 manufacturing sites and research and development centers, which also support energy-saving use of raw materials and resources.
GF Building Flow Solutions (formerly GF Uponor)
Building on Uponor’s solutions that efficiently and effectively move water through cities, buildings and homes, the division provides safe drinking water, energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling systems as well as reliable infrastructure solutions. GF Uponor helps customers in residential and commercial construction, as well as municipalities and utilities to be more productive – and continuously find new ways to conserve, manage and provide water responsibly, unlocking the potential to provide comfort, health and efficiency.
GF Casting Solutions (formerly GF Automotive)
GF Casting Solutions is a development partner and manufacturer of lightweight cast components made of ductile iron, aluminum and magnesium for the automotive industry as well as a variety of industrial applications. GF Casting Solutions manufactures at 14 production sites in Germany, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, China and the USA. In those countries as well as in Switzerland, Korea and Japan it operates sales offices. The research and development centers are located in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) and Suzhou (China).
GF Machining Solutions
GF Machining Solutions' electrical discharge, high-speed milling, laser texturing machines, additive manufacturing machines as well as automation and clamping solutions make it a provider to the tool and mold making industry and to manufacturers of precision components. Most important customer segments are information and communication technology, aerospace, and the automotive industry. The division has its own sales companies in more than 50 countries and production plants in Switzerland, Sweden, and China. GF Machining Solutions operates research and development centers in Meyrin, Losone, and Biel (Switzerland), Vällingby (Sweden), Beijing, and Changzhou (China).
