The iron foundry, with its 300 employees, specializes in complex, large-scale components for off-highway vehicles and enjoys an excellent reputation among customers in the construction, agricultural and forest machinery industry. It was originally part of the GF Casting Solutions division, for which a divestment agreement covering most of its business was signed on 30 July 2025. Linamar, founded in 1966,…

VAG-Group’s offering of metal valves, which are a vital component of utility water networks, strongly complement GF’s existing capabilities, while offering further opportunities in new industrial segments. VAG-Group will be part of the GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions division, completing GF’s comprehensive portfolio for infrastructure projects with pipes, fittings, valves, connection…

This is exactly where the innovative ‘aluminium-to-iron’ strategy from GF Casting Solutions comes in: the switch from aluminium alloy casting to ductile iron casting for automotive steering knuckles opens up completely new perspectives. International OEMs have already successfully tested the concept, the first applications are in use in series-production vehicles with alternative drive systems – and the…

The divestment of GF Casting Solutions will enable GF to focus on long-term growth and value-generating investments in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure, and Buildings. “With this agreement, GF enters the final stage of its transformation into a pure-play Flow Solutions company,” comments GF CEO Andreas Müller. “We are pleased to have signed this agreement with Nemak, a reputable partner who will…

The successful closing of the divestment of GF Machining Solutions to United Grinding Group, Bern (Switzerland), marks an important milestone in GF’s transformation journey to become the global leader in Flow Solutions. The transaction increases GF’s strategic flexibility to pursue further growth and value generating investments in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. “This is a…

Thomas Hary (44), a German citizen, has held various positions at GF since joining the company in 2005. He began his career in strategic planning at GF Machining Solutions and moved to GF Piping Systems in 2011. In early 2014, he was appointed CFO of the Business Unit Americas. In 2016, he transitioned to GF Casting Solutions as CFO. Since 1 October 2019, he has served as CFO of GF Piping Systems until…

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.…

GF Casting Solutions will return to the U.S. market with a new high-pressure diecasting operation in Augusta, GA, to start production by 2027. The reported $184 million operation was announced by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, which sponsoring an incentives package to the metalcaster estimated at $28 million. The plant will produce cast aluminum parts “with a special focus on aluminum focus…

In the first half of this year, GF's business continued to perform well, despite heavy currency headwinds and geopolitical tensions. Sales of sustainable products and solutions, underpinned by long-term megatrends such as urbanization, energy efficiency and high demand for clean drinking water, continue to sustain performance and profitability. GF's solid financial position and global footprint, as well as…

The plant produces highly complex aluminum and magnesium castings for the automotive industry and is located close to the automotive manufacturers’ (OEM) production sites. With its own local R&D department and in-house tool manufacturing center in Suzhou, the new facility offers strong competencies along the entire value chain – located right on the customer’s doorstep. The inauguration ceremony was held in…