GF has signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, headquartered in Mannheim (Germany), a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility valve solutions. The transaction is the next step toward GF’s vision of becoming the global leader in Flow Solutions and allows GF to leverage its market position in the infrastructure sector, especially in Europe and the Middle East.
Founded in 1872, VAG-Group has earned a strong reputation as a global full-service provider of high-quality water utility valves for potable water, wastewater infrastructure, dam/hydro, industrial, and power end markets. The company employs approximately 1’000 people and operates production plants and sales offices across Europe, the Americas, India, the Middle East, South-East Asia, Africa, and China. VAG-Group, which is currently owned by Aurelius Alpha Invest New GmbH, part of the international private equity investor Aurelius, generates annual sales of approximately EUR 200M (approx. CHF 190M).
The VAG-Group specializes in products such as gate valves, butterfly valves, control valves, and check valves, which are used in critical infrastructure, including water pipelines, transmission lines, dams, and power plants, as well as in specific industries such as desalination. Its portfolio also features complementary products that enhance GF’s solutions for stormwater management and help mitigate water loss in distribution networks. VAG-Group’s dedication to sustainable innovation and quality, as well as customer service, is perfectly aligned with GF’s corporate culture and values.