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SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

With the new Ball Valve 546 Pro, piping systems specialist GF Piping Systems

has successfully relaunched a proven classic. The many months of development

efforts have paid off – gaining the prestigious iF Design Award and Red Dot

Design Award underlines the successful implementation of the highest design

standards. The international jurors were particularly impressed by the

ergonomically shaped lever.

The iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award are among the oldest

independent seals of quality for design. Established in 1953 (iF Design Award)

and 1955 (Red Dot Design Award), the internationally renowned awards recognize

outstanding product designs in various categories.

This year was no exception – at the iF Design Award Days in Hamburg, Germany,

78 independent international design experts selected the best designs among the

7,300 submitted applications. Similarly, this year once again, 40 international

experts gathered to grant the Red Dot Design Award to distinguished designs.

The winners of the award may, from now on, feature the prestigious Red Dot

winner label on their products.

"We're especially pleased to receive awards for four of our product designs at

this year's prestigious iF Design and Red Dot awards," said Thomas Kuessner,

Head of Product Management – Valves. "Throughout the design thinking process,

our customers have been central to the development of the new Ball Valve 546

Pro, and these awards reaffirm GF Piping Systems customer-centric approach to

product and system design."

Ready for the digital future

Developed to make the replacement and retrofitting of valves in piping systems

even more cost-effective and efficient, the new platform of the Ball Valve 546

Pro enables retrofitting during ongoing operations without costly production

interruptions.

The modular platform design allows operators of piping systems to simply and

cost-effectively match the ball valve to their current needs. Accessory parts

and actuators can be retrofitted during ongoing operations without having to

adjust the lengths of the piping system or commission time-consuming and

expensive installation services. Also, the retrofit electrical position

feedback allows piping system operators to seamlessly integrate the component

in the upstream process control system. Given the increasing digitization of

processes, this opens up many opportunities for efficiency increase and life

cycle optimization.

The resistance capacity of the 546 Pro equals that of its predecessor – the

component withstands extreme conditions including high resistance to aggressive

chemicals. Therefore, the Ball Valve 546 Pro can be used in a wide range of

industries with the highest demands on quality and reliability, ranging from

chemical processing via industrial production, surface treatment, and the

semiconductor industry, to municipal water treatment, drinking water treatment,

and energy technology.

Ergonomic and safe lever

The international jury members considered the ergonomic lever of the ball valve

to be the standout feature for granting the award. The lever is very

user-friendly, ensuring effortless and precise handling, while also meeting the

highest safety standards. Küssner explains the two-stage safety precautions:

"With the lever of the Ball Valve 546 Pro we have doubled the safety features

compared to its predecessor. By pressing down the locking ring, the valve is

protected against unintentional actuation. Additionally, a padlock can easily

be fitted as standard."

Four awards in the product design category

Alongside the Ball Valve 546 Pro with its ergonomic position lever, three

additional product designs from GF Piping Systems were honored with the design

awards. The international jury members also recognized the designs of the

manual lever Ball Valve 542 series as well as the PPA FC/FO and PPA DA

pneumatic actuators.

Further information can be found on our website.

About GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems is the global expert for the safe and reliable transportation

of water, chemicals and gases. The company specializes in plastic piping

systems and system solutions plus services in all project phases. GF Piping

Systems is active with its own sales companies in 34 countries and more than 30

production locations around the world. In 2019, GF Piping Systems generated

sales of CHF 1.802 billion and employed 6,892 people. GF Piping Systems is a

division of Georg Fischer AG, which was founded in 1802, and is headquartered

in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

www.gfps.com

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