Former Uponor Chair Nominated for Election to the GF Board of Directors

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.

The new Combi Port E-Hybrid flat station (HIU) represents the next generation of drinking water hygiene solution for low temperature systems, the need for a hot water circulation line. Incorporating an electrical booster on the heating side, it features a 25 % increased maximum flow rate (compared to previous 12 l/min).

Ecoflex VIP already combines the best heat loss performance and flexibility for foam insulated pipes on the market. At ISH 2025, GF Building Flow Solutions introduced a high-flexible version, tailored to medium to large sized local heat distribution network applications, where the pipe size reduction is critical.

Fluctuating weather conditions in combination with architectural preferences create energy and comfort challenges. With Uponor Smatrix AI, GF Building Flow Solutions introduces a solution pioneering Artificial Intelligence in radiant control software to increase comfort while reducing energy. Integrating AI into the latest Smatrix control for underfloor heating systems, it enables fast response, keeping the building at ideal temperatures throughout seasons.

GF Building Flow Solutions’ new business model GF EcoMate is a 24/7 heat source management, combining intelligent software and IoT sensors to optimize heating systems. The solution achieves an average of 30% energy savings, leveraging real-time building occupancy insights and weather forecasting for precise energy adjustments.

For five days, the Frankfurt exhibition grounds became the global hub for the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning industry under the motto ‘Solutions for a Sustainable Future’. The sector showcased a wide range of cutting-edge technologies – from highly efficient heating and cooling systems to eco-friendly ventilation solutions, intelligent water management and contemporary bathroom design.