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Georg Fischer is a leading industrial group that focuses on its three core businesses; GF Automotive, GF Piping Systems and GF AgieCharmilles. Founded in 1802 and headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, the Corporation generates annual sales of 4.5 billion Swiss francs and employs some 13,000 people worldwide. Georg Fischer is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SWX Swiss Exchange).

GF Piping Systems meets this worldwide demand by providing safe, corrosion-free plastic piping systems.

One-stop shopping at GF Piping Systems with over 40,000 products for diverse applications and specialized markets: jointing technology, fittings, valves, measuring devices and pipes are used for water conveyance and treatment as well as the transport of liquids and gases for industrial purposes.

Our own sales companies and representatives ensure competent customer support worldwide. We strive to work with the best distributors in every country, who are our key partners when it comes to the fast availability of our products.

Manufacturing sites in Europe, Asia and the US are near the customers and meet local requirements. All components and systems comply with the applicable standards in each market area and are tested in an accredited test laboratory.

Plastics can do more for Ship Building and Offshore

• Material weight savings drastically reduces the total deck weight.
• Faster, safer and secure installation, eliminating the need for hot work certificates.
• Plastic prefabrication capabilities radically reduce installation time on board.
• Enables installations with a minimum amount of tools especially in small or in difficult access areas.
• Service and maintenance costs are reduced significantly due to speed of installation, portability and easy

Ships are not only floating cities but are also essential for the worlds economy. Preventing corrosion is more important here than anywhere else. With GF Piping Systems, corrosion is no longer an issue. Costeffective and high-quality, plastics are your right choice. We will help you increase production by reducing maintenance time and overall operational cost.

Hot and cold water distribution
Our INSTAFLEX (PB) and AQUASYSTEM (PP-R) systems in combination with iFIT are ideally suited for drinking water distribution on all types of ships. Cabins, kitchens, restaurants and bars are optimally supplied with fresh water. The high flexibility of the PB material and the easy installation technology cut time and costs to a minimum.

Pre-fabrication provides shorter building time
With INSTAFLEX (PB) it is possible to pre-fabricate pipelines in coils, up to 70 m including all the outlets. Flexibility branch positioning with welding saddle of AQUASYSTEM (PP-R). These are then installed in the decks and connected to the cabins with the iFIT system. Our hot and cold water distribution solutions are systemrelated and therefore ideal for newbuilds, renovation projects and the repair of conventional systems. The high quality plastics PB, PP-R and PPSU are guaranteed corrosion-free and have a very long service life.

Hot and cold water distribution is only one of the system onboard a ship or oilrig that we have a solution for. As shown on the picture we have certified systems for hot & cold water, grey & black water, water treatment, aircon etc.

If you have any questions pertaining to Plastic Piping Systems, don't hesitate to contact Georg Fischer +GF+.