GF Piping Systems’ cleanroom at the Ettenheim site (Germany).
GF Piping Systems
at a glance
GF Piping Systems is a leading supplier of piping systems made of plastics and metal. The division focuses on system solutions and high-quality components for the safe transport of water, chemicals and gases, as well as corresponding services. The product portfolio of fittings, valves, pipes, automation and jointing technologies covers all applications of the water cycle.
Global presence
GF Piping Systems supports customers in the fields of utility, industry, and building technology in over 100 countries through its own sales companies and representative offices. The division operates more than 30 production sites in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Key figures
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CHF million |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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|
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Order intake |
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1’788 |
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1’865 |
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Orders on hand at year-end |
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119 |
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134 |
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Sales |
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1’802 |
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1’821 |
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Sales growth % |
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–1.0 |
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8.5 |
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Organic growth % |
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1.3 |
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8.2 |
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EBITDA |
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264 |
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269 |
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EBIT |
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214 |
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217 |
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Return on sales (EBIT margin) % |
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11.9 |
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11.9 |
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Invested capital (IC) |
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676 |
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688 |
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Return on invested capital (ROIC) % |
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26.1 |
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27.2 |
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Number of employees |
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6’892 |
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6’852 |
Employees
6’892
Sales per region
in CHF
Sales per segment
in CHF
Joost Geginat, President of GF Piping Systems, with the Hycleen Automation System.
Groundbreaking customer solutions
GF Piping Systems sees digitalization as a key pillar in developing innovative products and solutions for its customers. The Hycleen Automation System is an excellent example of this and the drive to accelerate the development of pioneering technologies.
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The showcase solution
The Hycleen Automation System prevents harmful bacteria from multiplying in the piping installation, and ensures perfect drinking water quality. This is a revolution for water installations in hotels, hospitals, and residential buildings, as well in the marine segment. Hycleen ensures safe water supply and the automated operation of drinking water installations. The state-of-the-art circulation control system is quick to install and operate. It allows all customer data to be logged, evaluated, and displayed. Hycleen offers GF Piping Systems exciting growth opportunities worldwide.
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Strategy 2020 recap
The key pillars of GF Piping Systems’ strategy are strengthening the existing market segment organization, linking the innovation process to identified customer needs, expanding the global presence and adapting the footprint, as well as shifting portfolio towards higher margin businesses and services. GF Piping Systems is well on track in the implementation of these thrusts.
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Innovation strategy
Customer centric innovation is essential for the future differentiation of GF Piping Systems. To further increase its competitive advantages, the division’s innovation initiatives depend on listening to and quickly acting upon customer needs. The innovation strategy is built on four core elements:
- Empower all regions to innovate
- Open organization for internal and external collaboration
- Focus on strategic innovation fields
- Improve learning culture and decision making velocity
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