The World of Plastic Piping Systems

Portrait of a Company

GF Piping Systems

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and their versatile application

At Georg Fischer DEKA, people of different educational back-

grounds have been involved with plastic pipes for more than

fifty years.

Some 110 employees make sure that the once revolutionary

discovery of plastics remains a topic of conversation

because of the development of superlative plastic piping.

In this way the world of plastics – for us plastic pipes – has

become larger.

There is hardly an industrial sector which has not taken

advantage of plastic materials or components.

Nowadays, modern plastic piping systems can be found in

the chemical industry, in medical technology, air and

aeronautical engineering, the automotive industry,

clean-room environments, ventilation systems (for example

in hospitals) and in sanitary installations.

Modern Plastic Pipe Systems

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Application

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Aside from standard pipe applications the small market of

industrial piping follows its own peculiarities, that have

to be considered when acting as a supplier:

• Highlyindividuallistofrequirements

• Centralimportanceofthechemicalresistance

• Versatilityofrelevantpolymers/products

and dimensional range

• Stronglydevelopedattitudeoftheend-

customerconcerningaspectslikequality,

safety issues, service and technical background

• Highestqualitydemandalongtheentire

supply chain

• Importanceofcontinuouspracticalexperience

and market-orientation of the processor

• Highpotentialforinnovation

It is not worth mentioning that negative and somewhat

simple connotations of the word ”plastic“ are merely a

historical issue.

High-techplasticslikePPS,PEI,PSU(andmanyothers)are

so versatile that they have become economically,

ecologically and technically irreplaceable.

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The History

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History

1960 FoundedinBiedenkopf/Lahn,Germany,toproduce

plasticpipes(PE,PP,PVC-U,PVC-C,etc.)forindustrial

engineering in the chemical process industry

1986 ExpansionoftheLiner-andventilationpipesportfolio byacquisitionoftheDynamitNobelTROVIDURpiping

segment(PVCandPVC-C)uptoØ600mm

1994 CertificationaccordingtoDINISO9001 Launchofthehigh-techmaterialpipe-production

outofPSUandPEI

1998 IntegrationintotheGeorgFischerCorporation as„GeorgFischerDEKAGmbH“

2002 CertificationaccordingtoDINISO14001 Integration of the ABS pressure pipe production

uptoØ110mmintotheproductportfolio

2003 LaunchofthePVC-Csheet-production

2004 LaunchofthePPS-High-Techpipesproduction for exhaust-gas applications

2006 CertificationaccordingtoDINISO9100 ExpansionoftheABSproductrangeuptoØ225mm

2008 New flexible high level - storage system

andlogisticsforABSCoolFit

2009 OHSAS(work-safety)certificationaccording

toDINISO18001

Production of housing pipes for electric components

(PPO–Noryl)

2010 FM – Approval for PE 100 pipes

50thCompanyAnniversary

Solvin Innnovation Award in Gold for Photobioreactor

pipesbasedontransparentPVC-U

2012 Launchofthehalogen-freepneumaticdispatch

systemsandhollowbarproductionuptoØ500mm

for PE and PP

2013 Enlargement of the PE 100 portfolio

uptoØ450/500mmforSDR11andSDR17,6

2014 EnergyManagementCertification

accordingtoDINISO50001

MarketlaunchofDEKADURPluslinerprogram

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ThePhilosophy“We are the competent and globally acting partnerin fabrication of high quality pipes for applicationin industry and chemical engineering as wellas custom-oriented solutions and commercializationof pipes.“

Gerhard WewiorManaging director

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Research and Development

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Manufacturingstandardpartsofconstanthighqualityisone

thing. Making the right decisions about the best applications

for specific new materials is another.

Scrutinizing of existing concepts and material-approaches

as well as their active improvement to shape the next

generation of products and innovative applications is the

key-mission of our development staff.

It is a major concern of ours to do this kind of work in steady

coordination with the respective lead-users and selected

suppliers. In the course of this we also rely on our

welldeveloped network to universities, institutes and the

strategic partnerships within the polymer-processing

industry.

Proceeding this way also ensures that Georg Fischer DEKA

isalwaysinvolvedinbothsolvingactualmarketquestionsas

well as novel material trends in industrial piping.

Our activities to stepwise integrate the class of high-

temperature-resistantpolymers(e.g.PPS,PAI,PEI;PSU)in

novel applications into our product portfolio is a well-suited

example for this kind of activity.

The range of suppliers for the „genuine“ industrial market

for polymer piping systems is very restricted – the responsi-

bilityishighandtheissuestreatedarequitecomplex.

For more than 50 years Georg Fischer DEKA has very

successfully faced that challenge. Based on our develop-

ment and production of high-quality piping products for

chemical industry and industrial engineering Georg Fischer

DEKA has done a lot of pioneer-work thereby gaining

influence over technical development in this segment

(e.g.theuseofC-PVCorbetaPPH).

The versatility of polymers processed at Georg Fischer

DEKA, the continuity of strategy and staff as well as the

steady development of technology applied accompanied by a

deep understanding of the relevant aspects along the supply

chainqualifyGeorgFischerDEKAasacentreofcompetence

uniqueintheglobalmarket.

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ExtrusionProcesses

The name Georg Fischer DEKA is synonymous with high-

quality products, each having special properties designed

for its specific range of application.

Aprerequisiteforallthisarefacilitieswithpowerfulextru-

dingmachines,computer-controlledmixingequipment,and

withthestrictestqualitycontrolandmanagementpossible.

The basis of our long success is our employees’ know-how

and experience, their openness to innovation and their

motivation.

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This involves the choice of the most suitable materials, and

expert understanding of the formulations required, a

discriminating use of the processing machinery and

continuousqualitycontrol. InthiswayeveryGeorgFischer

DEKApipeisauniqueproduct.

Atthemomentover90%oftheplasticwastematerialinour

factory is recycled. The material is used in the company to

make correspondingly labelled pipes and fittings. Alterna-

tively it is processed by external contractors.

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TailoredFormulations,Compounding,Customizing

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TailoredFormulations,Compounding,Customizing

Further Processing / Enhancement / Customizing

A section of the Georg Fischer DEKA company in which

piping systems and fittings can be further processed, i.e.

modified or upgraded, is of particular significance. With the

help of computer-controlled technology, the parts can be

changed in shape, bent, drilled, milled, welded etc. – always

with their specific application in mind.

Parts with special dimensions, profiles, colour, length or

composition can also be made. In this way products can be

put to use faster. There is a cost saving in both time and

transport. Further processing of pipes to highly custom

specific systems, products or entire modules is a peculiarity

and core-competence of Georg Fischer DEKA.

Georg Fischer DEKA – Your reliable option for custom-made

premium but economical products.

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Stock, Logisticsand Presencein theMarketPipesofover500differentsizesarekeptinourwarehouse,

which isunique in size in theentireofEurope, for instant

delivery–safe,dry(UV-)protectedandclean.

Five Georg Fischer DEKA dedicated vehicles, working to a

regular schedule, are able to deliver products reliably and

punctually within Germany, the Netherlands and

Switzerland.

External freight carriers handle the transportation to other

international destinations.

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Georg Fischer DEKA has been a market leader within the

branch for decades worldwide. In certain parts of its large

programme it is the only company which can produce the

goods required. Georg Fischer DEKA pipe systems can be

found all over the world.

For this reason, you will see Georg Fischer DEKA participat-

ing in trade fairs around the world, staying in touch with its

customer base.

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GF Piping Systems

Worldwide at homeOur sales companies and representatives ensure local customer support in over 100 countries

www.gfps.com

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Argentina / Southern South AmericaGeorg Fischer Central Plastics Sudamérica S.R.L.Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPhone +54 11 4512 02 90gfcentral.ps.ar@georgfischer.comwww.gfps.com/ar

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KoreaGF Piping SystemsGeorg Fischer Korea Co., Ltd.Unit 2501, U-Tower120 HeungdeokJungang-ro (Yeongdeok-dong) Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, KoreaPhone: +82 31 8017 1450Fax : +82 31 217 1454kor.ps@georgfischer.comwww.gfps.com/kr

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NorwayGeorg Fischer AS1351 Rud Phone +47 67 18 29 00no.ps@georgfischer.comwww.gfps.com/no

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RussiaGeorg Fischer Piping Systems (Switzerland) LtdMoscow 125047Phone +7 495 258 60 80ru.ps@georgfischer.comwww.gfps.com/ru

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SwedenGeorg Fischer AB117 43 StockholmPhone +46 (0) 8 506 775 00info.se.ps@georgfischer.comwww.gfps.com/se

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TaiwanGeorg Fischer Co., LtdSan Chung Dist., New Taipei CityPhone +886 2 8512 2822Fax +886 2 8512 2823www.gfps.com/tw

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