GF signs agreement to divest its iron foundry operation as part of strategic transformation
As one of the final steps in its strategic transformation into a pure-play Flow Solutions company, GF has signed an agreement to divest its iron foundry in Leipzig (Germany) to Linamar Corp., a global manufacturer of advanced mobility and industrial solutions based in Canada. Closing is expected by the end of 2025.
The iron foundry, with its 300 employees, specializes in complex, large-scale components for off-highway vehicles and enjoys an excellent reputation among customers in the construction, agricultural and forest machinery industry. It was originally part of the GF Casting Solutions division, for which a divestment agreement covering most of its business was signed on 30 July 2025.
Linamar, founded in 1966, today operates 75 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries with a workforce of about 34’000. The transaction value is approximately EUR 45 million.
"This divestment marks another milestone in GF’s transformation into a Flow Solutions company," says Andreas Müller, GF CEO. "It underscores our commitment to focus on our core business, while securing continuity for employees and customers of the iron foundry under Linamar."
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Beat Römer, Chief Communications Officer
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Key dates:
4 November 2025: Capital Markets Day in Schaffhausen (Switzerland)
25 February 2026: Year-End Results 2025 media and analyst conference in Zurich (Switzerland)
GF, with a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. 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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