Vision and Strategy

As GF enters the final year of its 2025 strategy cycle, it has already embarked on implementing components of its Strategy 2030. GF is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. As part of its strategic transformation, GF is divesting its GF Machining Solutions division and is evaluating strategic options for its GF Casting Solutions division. 

With its divisions, GF Piping Systems and GF Building Flow Solutions, GF is well positioned to capture growth and seize the opportunities offered by its new strategic focus on providing innovative and sustainable Flow Solutions for the industrial, infrastructure and building sectors. GF will accelerate growth by capitalizing on attractive long-term global megatrends and take an active part in the consolidation of the industry. At the same time, the company remains committed to an ambitious ESG (environmental, social and governance) agenda to continuously build its sustainability and innovation leadership. 

Embarking on the journey to become the global leader in Flow Solutions

GF’s ambition is built on four strategic thrusts:

• Maximize the core business with superior solutions, end-to-end services and execution excellence
• Grow with new opportunities in high-potential regions, segments and applications
• Lead with innovative solutions unlocking above average growth in core and in new business opportunities
• Foster a “One GF” performance culture by promoting a growth mindset and entrepreneurial teamwork building on streamlined structures

Upon completion of its transformation, GF expects an average organic growth range of 4-6% per year over the new 2026-2030 strategy period, with an EBIT margin gradually increasing to the 13-15% range, an EBITDA margin between 16-18%, a free cash flow/ EBITDA conversion above 50% and a ROIC between 21-26%.

The complete Strategy 2030 is set to be released in the second half of 2025.

The vision of GF

GF is a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value. 

With its four divisions, it is the preferred partner for:

• solutions enabling safe transport of liquids and gases
• lightweight casting components
• high-precision manufacturing technologies

GF's Strategy 2025 builds on the promising path pursued over the last five years and addresses profitable growth, portfolio resilience, and a "go for the full potential" spirit within the organization. This is in line with GF's overall strategic objective to grow through superior customer value and its vision to be a sustainability and innovation leader. The GF Culture Movement was launched to support the Strategy 2025. 

GF Piping Systems is the leading flow solutions provider enabling safe and responsible transport of fluids.

The three focus areas of the Strategy 2025 are the way for GF Piping Systems to:

• grow with high-value solutions
• increase customer proximity
• strengthen global set up and collaboration.

GF Casting Solutions is the innovative partner for sustainable mobility solutions.

The three focus areas of the Strategy 2025 are the way for GF Casting Solutions to:

• drive growth in key segments with innovative solutions for sustainable mobility
• leverage our global footprint to grow in US, Romania and China
• manage the turnaround and set world class standard in operational excellence

GF Machining Solutions sets the standard for customer experience in intelligent machining solutions.

The three focus areas of the Strategy 2025 are the way for GF Machining Solutions to:

• grow faster by focusing on key segments with innovative & intelligent solutions
• improve profitability by resolving underperforming situations and applying best-in-class processes
• enhance customer experience by stepping up quality and developing service business