The journey has started
Dear colleagues,
GF and Uponor have a long-standing legacy of delivering innovation and adding value to people’s lives (we retrace the fascinating histories of our companies in our infographic). The businesses are perfectly complementary, the cultures are similar. We, as leaders, have something in common, too.
When we need to clear our minds and get a new perspective on things, we both take to the mountains. Mountain biking, a sport we are passionate about, encapsulates what we have experienced throughout this journey: start with a steady effort, manage your energy, focus strongly on the end result and reach your goal.
The combination of GF and Uponor is a fantastic opportunity for our business, but also for our people. It’s a chance to enrich our work experience by getting to know new colleagues, learning together and exchanging ideas. A few examples of how this is already happening are featured as Globe XChange reports.
We are creating a new powerhouse that builds on the best of both worlds, and has a strong foundation of partnership and collaboration. In this issue of Globe, we take you on a deeper journey of discovery into what this means for you – guided by the progress we have already made and a common vision for our joint future.
Happy reading!
Andreas Müller
CEO GF
Michael Rauterkus
President GF Uponor
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Connect | Globe XChange Sweden
© Henrik MillAn exchange on equal footing
In his testimonial, Robert Molund from GF Uponor in Sweden describes his experience of Globe XChange Day with his colleague Gustaf Bydell from GF Piping Systems.
Connect | Globe XChange Sweden
© Henrik MillA promising opportunity
Gustaf Bydell from GF Piping Systems visited Robert Molund at GF Uponor in Västerås (Sweden) and was impressed by the site. Read his testimonial to find out why.
Connect | Globe XChange Italy
© Alberto BernasconiIntroduced as a colleague and welcomed with a smile
Giovanna Cereda of GF Uponor in Italy was a little nervous about meeting her Globe XChange partner. Here she explains why – and what it was like to meet Luisa Somalvico from GF Machining Solutions.
Connect | Globe XChange Italy
© Alberto BernasconiA nice way of breaking the ice
Luisa Somalvico of GF Machining Solutions in Italy used Globe XChange Day to meet Giovanna Cereda of GF Uponor and share on their daily experiences on the job. Here you can read about the inspiration she took away from the event.
Connect | Globe XChange Canada
© Robert LowdonCloser than expected
Julie Miller works in customer service at GF Uponor in Canada – just like Heather Newman at GF Piping Systems. When the two exchanged ideas, they discovered even more in common, as Julie Miller reports.
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© Robert LowdonOpen to new encounters
Heather Newman of GF Piping Systems in Canada was surpised how close the GF Uponor office was to her own workplace. Here, Heather reveals what other new insights she gained from the GlobeXchange with her colleague Julie Miller from GF Uponor.
Connect | Globe XChange Germany
© Felix AdlerTalking shop right away
Jan Dömming welcomed René Pyka from GF Casting Solutions to the GF Uponor site in Zella-Mehlis (Germany). Find out more about the exchange and why Jan would be happy to pay René a visit as well.
Connect | Globe XChange Germany
© Felix AdlerAs if we had always known each other
René Pyka from GF Casting Solutions visited the GF Uponor plant in Zella-Mehlis (Germany) and his XChange partner Jan Dömming showed him the special features of their production processes. Read more in his report.
Connect | Quiz
© Getty Images/iStockphoto, Anna Schroll, Tobias Gerber, © Stefan Meyer/MeyerkangangiHow much do you know about GF?
Test your knowledge in our quiz and discover exciting and fun facts about the GF family.
Connect | Quiz
© Getty Images/iStockphoto,How much do you know about Uponor?
Learn more about the new colleagues at GF Uponor and test your knowledge in our quiz.
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