GF管路系統日前完成了對Urecon公司49%股權的收購。Urecon是一家位于加拿大魁北克的生產預保溫管道系統和冷卻水防凍保護的，這次收購將加速GF在北美的擴張，并在預保溫及防凍保護方面為客戶提供更多高品質產品選擇。

Urecon Ltd. was founded in 1969 and is privay owned. The company holds a strong market position with a focus on high-quality pre-insulated piping systems for freeze protection, chilled water and district heating markets. 

In 2016, the company generated sales of about CAD 27 million (CHF 20 million) with a workforce of approximay 100 employees. Its two state-of-the-art production sites are located in the provinces of Quebec (Coteau-du-Lac) and Alberta (Calmar). Both parties agreed that GF will take the commercial and operational lead and will acquire the remaining shares of the company not before 24 months after the transaction has been closed. Closing of the deal is anticipated for the end of July 2017. 

Yves Serra, CEO GF, says: “We are pleased to welcome Urecon in the GF family. Both companies complement each other very well to serve the fast growing freeze protection and cooling business in the NAFTA region.” 

Urecon Ltd’s president Nicholas Nickoletopoulos states: “This transaction with Swiss-based Georg Fischer will derive positive synergies and will provide a stronger foundation to support accelerated growth within numerous markets and product segments”. 

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, gas and chemicals as well as on the corresponding services. Its product range includes fittings, valves, pipes, automation and jointing technologies and covers all water cycle applications. The division operates worldwide more than 30 production facilities, and supports its customers in over 100 countries through its own sales companies and representative offices.