Georg Fischer GmbH

Georg Fischer Piping Systems (GFPS), founded in 1802 by Johann Conrad Fischer in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, is the global market leader in plastic piping systems for the safe transport of liquids and gases. Operating across 34 countries with brands including GF Signet, GF JRG, GF Waga, GF Harvel, VAG, and others, GFPS delivers integrated solutions spanning pipes, fittings, valves, measurement instrumentation, and automation. Their piping product families include SYGEF (PVDF high-purity and chemical-resistant systems rated to 140°C), PROGEF (polypropylene systems in Standard, Plus, and Natural variants for chemical and life science applications), COOL-FIT 4.0 (pre-insulated chilled water piping), CONTAIN-IT Plus (double containment for hazardous media), ecoFIT (PE100 pressure piping), ELGEF Plus (electrofusion systems), and iFIT/Sanipex MT (multilayer domestic water piping). The valve portfolio encompasses diaphragm valves (Type 604, DIASTAR series), butterfly valves (Type 039 up to DN1200), and ball valves (Type 546 Pro, Type 542), all available in PVC-U, PVC-C, PP-H, and PVDF. The Signet measurement division provides flow sensors (paddlewheel, electromagnetic, ultrasonic), liquid analysis instruments (pH/ORP, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, chlorine), level measurement, and pressure/temperature transmitters. GFPS also acquired VAG Group (Mannheim, Germany), adding metal industrial valves and automation to the portfolio.