Fabrizio Vagli Becomes Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems

09.04.2025
With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling.
Fabrizio Vagli Becomes Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems

Fabrizio Vagli, new Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems (Image source: GF Piping Systems/ Georg Fischer AG)

Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens where he worked in areas such as Energy Performance Contracting as well as OEM HVAC Controls. Before his appointment as Head of Industrial Cooling at GF Piping Systems, he also gained valuable experience in the world of start-ups and SMEs. Fabrizio Vagli completed a bachelor’s degree in HVAC and holds an EMBA in International Management & Affairs.

At GF Piping Systems, he will develop and implement strategies for the Swiss flow solution provider’s cooling business that drive innovation and address the needs of customers – with the aim of achieving sustainable growth while enabling long-term efficiency increases.

Fabrizio Vagli comments on his new position: “From the very beginning of my HVAC career, I have been fascinated by the challenge of increasing the efficiency and sustainability of complex systems. I am delighted that I will be able to do exactly that in my new role at GF Piping Systems. It is our goal to set new standards for energy-efficient and resource-saving cooling systems.”

GF Piping Systems offers an extensive portfolio of cooling solutions, including factory pre-insulated thermoplastic piping systems that consist of pipes, fittings, valves, flexible hoses, and tools for industrial refrigeration installations. The use if thermoplastic materials results in corrosion- and maintenance-free components that are designed to operate with maximum efficiency while minimizing maintenance and operating costs. These advantages are especially relevant in data centers, breweries, wineries, food & beverage and industrial process cooling industries.

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