Process Automation Stories

Discover our success stories from customers all around the world. Dive into a wealth of reference cases for insights and best practices in process automation for water treatment and chemical processing.

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Success Story

Precise control of key parameters helps maintain the balance of marine life at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Over 250 GF measuring systems operate 24/7 to help ensure optimal conditions for a diverse array of exhibits. The aquarium features over 20 large exhibits and 60 smaller ones, each with unique water quality requirements. With a total volume exceeding 1.2 million gallons, sustaining these conditions is critical for the health and well-being of the animals.

Carbon Capture and Storage

Removing CO2 through indirect mineral carbonation

Swiss company neustark selected Process Automation solutions by GF Piping Systems for a carbon capture project with the future goal of absorbing as much CO2 as 100,000 trees per year.

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RC-OMZ

Water Treatment - Ion Exchange

Revolutionizing production of L-lactic acid

Qinggang County is often referred to as the “Land of Chinese Corn”. It is also the place where Tianjin OMZ and GF Piping Systems realized a super project improving the production of L-lactic acid. This powerful compound serves as a key raw material for biodegradable products like polylactic acid (PLA), which is used in the production of biodegradable plastic bags, straws, and other eco-friendly products. The 5,000 m2 facility primarily engages in the production of L-lactic acid through corn starch fermentation, with an annual output of 50,000 tons.

RC-GALVABAU

Surface Treatment

Cutting-edge surface equipment technologies

Surface coating is an important step in the production of components for demanding industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical technology, or the manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs). During the electroless plating process, a surface layer of metal is applied to a non-conductive base material to Prevent corrosion, improve hardness and solderability, or reduce friction. GALVABAU AG, a Swiss OEM based near Lucerne, specializes in turnkey coating systems and offers services ranging from planning and engineering to construction and maintenance.

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Water Treatment - Reverse Osmosis

Decentralized water treatment solutions

Ekopak partners with GF Piping Systems to automate its container-based 'water as a service' offering, ensuring consistent water quality. With fluctuating inlet quality, Ekopak relies on continuous monitoring and automation for consistent results. Together, they address Ekopak's challenges, fostering a sustainable future.

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Wastewater Treatment

Future-proof water treatment

In a sustainability initiative, De Halve Maan brewery inaugurated a new water treatment plant at its Bruges bottling facility in 2022. Veolia Water Technologies Belgium selected GF Piping Systems' innovative plastic Butterfly Valve 565 for the project. These valves, corrosion-resistant and significantly lighter than metal ones, offer easy installation and durability, enhancing system longevity.

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Water Treatment - Swimming Pool Kaskad

Ensuring precise flow for indoor swimming pools

Swimming pools are crucial for public health and social engagement, demanding top-notch water quality maintenance. Operators rely on piping systems to regulate processes like temperature, tank levels, and chemical dosing. When Swimtec AB took on the renovation of Kaskad indoor swimming pool in Kinna, Sweden, they opted to upgrade the filtration system with 200 Butterfly Valve 565s from GF Piping Systems, a leading Swiss flow solutions provider.

Reference caramba bremen GmbH

Chemical Process Industry - Chemical Mixing

Chemical mixing and dosing for 800 products

Caramba Bremen GmbH, specializing in chemical solutions for industrial applications and vehicle cleaning, relies on thermoplastic piping systems, such as the Ball Valve 546 Pro and Smart Actuators from GF Piping Systems, to mix and dose 8 million kilograms of 18 raw materials annually for 800 different products.

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Chemical Process Industry

Dedicated plastic installations

Across industries, many applications require thermoplastic piping systems to safely and reliably transport various media. Teblick, a family-owned business based in the Belgian city of Antwerp, has decades of experience designing and manufacturing plastic constructions to meet the demands of modern industries. In order to provide the best possible products, Teblick has selected GF Piping Systems as a supplier that not only offers components for Process Automation but also full project support.

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Chemical Process Industry - Air treatment

Reliable air treatment for gas facilities

Gases are needed for a wide range of industries, from medical applications to the production of semiconductors. But in order to comply with increasingly stringent regulations and work towards a carbon neutral world, industrial gas manufacturers such as Nippon Gases Belgium rely on cutting-edge solutions to reduce their impact on the environment. Teblick, a Belgian specialist for plastic constructions, was therefore tasked with designing and building the new scrubber park for the company’s Oevel facility. 

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Water Treatment - Filtration

Sustainable agricultural technology

The agricultural industry faces the challenge of feeding a growing population sustainably. Pure Life Carbon Inc. tackles this with carbon-based growing mediums for indoor farming, which are carbon-negative and require up to 50% less volume than traditional mediums. GF Piping Systems assists in their automated production solutions.

Reference Rochem

Water Treatment - Filtration

Mobile water treatment

Rochem Separation Systems, adhering to its motto Recreate, rejuvenate, retrieve," develops mobile water treatment solutions. Processing up to 200,000 liters of water daily through processes like reverse osmosis or nanofiltration, Rochem has relied on GF Piping Systems' products for 20 years to ensure high and reliable water quality.

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Water Treatment - Filtration

Designed for water applications

Established in 1975, the Europa Park in Rust is Germanys biggest theme park spanning 950.000 m2, including 18 subject areas and more than 100 fun rides. The constructors were looking for an easy to install and a permanently reliable solution for the Valves within the filter system of the attraction “Jungle Rafts”. GF Piping Systems Butterfly Valve 565 is the perfect solution for Europa Parks needs. 

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Water Treatment - Ion Exchange

Sustainable engineered solutions for water recovery

As water becomes scarcer, Water Innovations specializes in ion exchange and recycling to produce deionized water, benefiting industries like printed circuit board manufacturing and aerospace engineering. With GF Piping Systems as a strategic partner, they employ a variety of process automation products to help clients recycle vast amounts of water reliably.

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Water Treatment - Swimming Pool Sofitel

Reliable water treatment in a luxury resort

As part of a network consisting of 120 resorts and hotels around the world, the Sofitel in Quiberon offers visitors a luxurious experience of the picturesque peninsula located in Brittany, France. A particular highlight is Thalassotherapy – a treatment that focuses on the health benefits of seawater. In order to reliably manage the flow of seawater, Sofitel has implemented flow meters as well as the Butterfly Valve 565 by GF Piping Systems.

Reference Obwalden

Water Treatment - Swimming Pool Obwalden

Effortless operation for swimming pools

Swimming pools fulfill a number of different purposes, from family relaxation to athletic training. However, all visitors have one thing in common: They want an enjoyable and uninterrupted experience. Aquacenter Obwalden, a facility based in Kerns, Switzerland, therefore uses modern piping technology to reliably keep its swimming pools and attractions such as a water slide in continuous operation. During a renovation, the operators decided to improve the control loop by installing Process Automation solutions  by GF Piping Systems.

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Water Treatment - Swimming Pool Appenzell

Reliable lightweight for swimming pool technology

In Appenzell in Switzerland, a new indoor swimming pool and wellness area was opened in summer 2022. Impeccable water quality is the prerequisite for fun and carefree swimming. Durable plastic Butterfly Valves 565 from GF Piping Systems ensure a level of reliability and economy unseen to date.

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Wastewater Treatment

Sustainable Lithium extraction

The Canadian company Saltworks Technologies Inc. specializes in industrial wastewater treatment and lithium refining. Its modernized thermal, membrane, and chemical process skids can treat industrial wastewaters, process brines for lithium refining to battery-grade solids, or extract valuable raw materials such as lithium, nickel, or cobalt. To ensure consistently high quality, Saltworks chooses to install complete Process Automation solutions by GF Piping Systems in their skids and containers.

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Food & Beverage - Irrigation

High-tech irrigation

With its mild climate and mineral-rich soil, the Italian island of Sicily is ideally suited to produce high-quality and flavorful oranges. However, in order to ensure consistent results, farms need a reliable and effective irrigation system. When IDEA Srl, an Italian specialist for industrial plant design and installation, was tasked with an overhaul of an aging irrigation system, Ivano Midulla, the CEO of the company, made the decision to implement a complete solution for Process Automation by GF Piping Systems.

RC-Kilter

Food & Beverage - Agriculture

Automating sustainable agriculture

Feeding 10 billion people while simultaneously becoming more sustainable requires big changes to the current agricultural industry. This means that the entire sector must protect the environment by maximizing the yield on smaller fields. To meet these challenges, Norwegian company Kilter has created a solution: Their AX-1 weeding robot is the first fully autonomous robot to use a Deep Learning Neural Network to ensure healthy plants and enable a more sustainable food production. For optimal results, the AX-1 relies on ball valves by GF Piping Systems to operate the tank system.