GF has completed its acquisition of VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, a globally recognized manufacturer of metal valves for water and infrastructure applications. With this acquisition, GF will strengthen its ability to deliver integrated, high-performance Flow Solutions to both existing and future customers across industry and infrastructure sectors.
By adding VAG’s advanced valve technologies to its portfolio, GF expands its offering for infrastructure, water utilities, industrial customers, and building technology. Clients can now rely on a single-source partner with strong engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities. Key advantages include:
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A complete system portfolio: GF can now provide a full range of solutions, including pipes, fittings, valves, connection systems, stormwater management, and repair technologies. This reduces the number of required suppliers and simplifies logistics while improving system compatibility.
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Access to deep valve expertise: VAG brings decades of experience in metal valve technologies—including gate, butterfly, control, check, and air valves—used in critical infrastructure such as water networks, dams, hydrants, desalination plants, and power facilities. GF customers benefit from advanced valve solutions and enhanced engineering support.
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Stronger network reliability: Metal valves play a vital role in building resilient utility networks. VAG’s long-standing focus on high-reliability valve manufacturing enables GF to offer more robust systems with reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and minimized leakage risk.
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Global presence and faster delivery: VAG’s established footprint across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia enhances GF’s local market presence, shortens delivery times, and improves service support worldwide.