GF closes divestment of iron foundry in Leipzig (Germany)
GF has completed the divestment of its iron foundry in Leipzig (Germany) to Linamar Corp., a global manufacturer of advanced mobility and industrial solutions headquartered in Canada, effective end of day on 31 December 2025. The successful closing represents one of the final steps in GF’s transformation into a pure-play Flow Solutions company.
The transaction value amounts to approximately EUR 45 million. With the closing, the iron foundry’s around 300 employees and operations in Leipzig transfer to Linamar. The foundry was previously part of the GF Casting Solutions division, for which a divestment agreement covering most of its business was signed on 30 July 2025.
“This divestment marks another key step in aligning the Group fully with its strategic focus on Flow Solutions for Buildings, Industry and Infrastructure,” says Andreas Müller, GF CEO. “We thank the Leipzig foundry team for their dedication and are pleased they will continue their journey with Linamar.”
Key dates:
25 February 2026: Year-End Results 2025 media and analyst conference in Zurich (Switzerland)
15 April 2026: Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Schaffhausen
For further information please contact
Beat Römer, Chief Communication Officer
+41 (0) 79 290 04 00, media@georgfischer.com
Anna Engvall, Head of Investor Relations
+41 (0) 76 795 6871, ir@georgfischer.com
With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Buildings, Industry and Infrastructure. GF delivers Excellence in Flow through essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. As part of its strategic transformation, GF divested GF Machining Solutions on 30 June 2025 and has signed an agreement to divest its GF Casting Solutions division. Headquartered in Switzerland, GF employs about 15’700 professionals and is present in 46 countries. GF generated sales of CHF 4’776 million in 2024. GF is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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