History of GEFA Processtechnik GmbH
From a small trading company to a global valves manufacturer
Every successful story has its beginning - ours started in a small backyard. What once started out as a small trading company is now an internationally active manufacturer of industrial valves with a wide-ranging product portfolio and satisfied customers all over the world.
Over the past six decades, we have continued to develop - with passion for innovation, technical expertise and the ambition to always deliver the highest quality. Our journey has taken us from the first regional trading businesses to the development of our own product lines and the realization of demanding projects in a wide spectrum of industries worldwide.
Join us on a journey through the most important milestones in our company history - defined by drive, progress and our passion for reliable valve technology.
Sustainability at GEFA - a development with a future
Sustainability as a company principle
Sustainability is not a short-term trend - it is a long-term promise. At GEFA, a profound awareness of sustainable action has developed over the years. What once began with initial measures to optimize manufacturing has now developed into a integrated approach across all areas of the company. In the context of our company history, we would like to show how we at GEFA have continuously developed in order to make an active contribution to environmental protection and resource preservation.
Overview of sustainable milestones
Durability through intelligent product development
Our products represent quality - and therefore also sustainability. A key aspect of this is the continuous further development of our valves with the aim of making them more durable and simplifying maintenance. The two-part design of our butterfly valves, which enables efficient maintenance and an extended life cycle, is particularly noteworthy. This optimization of our products reduces waste of resources - both for the customer and in our own production.
More environmentally friendly production processes
A significant step towards sustainability was the switch to environmentally friendly powder coating in 2011. This form of surface treatment is more sustainable than conventional paints, as powder coating is completely solvent-free and does not release any volatile organic compounds - substances that can be harmful to health and contribute to air pollution.
Sustainable energy supply
We have also implemented important measures in the area of energy supply over the past few years. A photovoltaic system was installed on the roofs of our company building back in 2019 and expanded in 2023 so that we can cover our yearly electricity requirements with self-generated solar power.
If there is not enough sunlight to cover our energy requirements, we will purchase additional green electricity to ensure that we can rely on renewable energy even in these times. In addition, our employees and visitors have access to modern e-charging stations for electric cars and bikes - another step towards sustainable mobility.
The Green Team: Helping to shape our sustainable future
Sustainability is more than just technology and processes for us - it is part of our corporate culture. Our internal “Green Team”, which includes employees from different areas of the company, plays a central role in our sustainable development. It is constantly developing new ideas and measures to reduce our carbon footprint and promote the responsible use of resources throughout the company.
Sustainability through international standards
Our commitment is also demonstrated by various ISO certifications, which prove our sustainable orientation in the areas of environmental management and quality. They not only serve as proof, but also as motivation to continuously develop our standards.
In addition, we have been awarded with the bronze medal by EcoVadis in 2024, which evaluates the quality of our sustainability management system.
On the path towards a sustainable future
What began with individual measures is now an integral part of our corporate strategy: Sustainability accompanies us at all levels. But we are not resting on our achievements - we also want to master further challenges in the future and make our processes, products and structures even more sustainable. Because we are convinced that only those who act responsibly today can be successful tomorrow.
