GF Piping Systems and Gradiant partner
Partnership to drive innovation for sustainable water treatment.
GF Piping Systems, a leading flow solutions provider, and Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment, have formed a strategic partnership, sealed with the symbolic hand-over of the 100th produced IR-63 M unit – GF’s state-of-the-art infrared welding machine – dedicated to Gradiant’s R&D efforts. The collaboration aims to address the growing demands of the microelectronics and water industry, where precision, sustainability, and innovation are critical to success.
GF Piping Systems brings over 30 years of expertise in advanced materials, leading prefabrication capabilities, and rapid delivery to meet the complex demands of large-scale water treatment projects across the globe. GF Piping Systems’ high-performance materials, automation systems, and global services for the entire water cycle are designed to optimize efficiency and reliability, ensuring that critical infrastructure performs to the highest standards.
Gradiant is driven by a mission to tackle one of the most pressing global challenges: the increasing scarcity of water resources. With the world’s water supply under growing pressure, Gradiant’s technologies and chemical solutions are designed to make industrial water usage sustainable, engineering a greater balance between human needs and the planet. This shared commitment to sustainability and innovation forms the foundation of the partnership.
“Our partnership with Gradiant is a natural fit,” states Wolfgang Dornfeld, Head of Business Unit Asia at GF Piping Systems. “We are both committed to driving technological advancements for sustainable water treatment through collaborative research and development. Thanks to our global footprint, we can support Gradiant’s projects around the world with our reliable and innovative piping solutions and service portfolio.“
"This partnership combines Gradiant's advanced water treatment technologies and process expertise with GF Piping Systems' experience in precision flow solutions,” said Govind Alagappan, President of Gradiant. “Together, we are empowering the world’s essential industries that rely on us to achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in their water operations."
Under the terms of the non-exclusive agreement, GF Piping Systems will provide Gradiant with defined products and services, ensuring smooth project execution at key facilities worldwide. Additionally, GF’s international support matrix will offer Gradiant access to around-the-clock technical expertise and on-site assistance, bolstering the reliability and performance of Gradiant’s water treatment systems in key regions.
In line with this strategic partnership, GF Piping Systems is proud to mark an important milestone with the handover of its 100th IR-63 M infrared welding machine to Gradiant. This machine, renowned for its precision and reliability, is a cornerstone in GF Piping Systems’ offering for the microelectronics industry. The infrared welding machine will complement Gradiant’s Global Innovation Center in Singapore – a recognized hub for water technology innovation – driving groundbreaking advancements in industrial water treatment to address the world’s most important water challenges.
The handover took place during a special event at GF Piping Systems’ Customer Experience Center in Singapore, underscoring the significance of this partnership in advancing water treatment solutions for the microelectronics industry.
