45 years of GEMÜ France

An international company with a local touch since 1981

GEMÜ France is celebrating 45 years since its establishment. The valve, measurement and control systems specialists have been active on the French market since 1981. As one of the GEMÜ Group’s first overseas subsidiaries, the French branch grew to become an integral part of the international corporate network. With the expansion of the Altorf site in France, GEMÜ is paving the way for further growth in the future.

France was one of the first markets the family-owned enterprise entered outside of Germany, heralding the start of its international expansion. Over the past 45 years, GEMÜ France has steadily strengthened its market position, building up long-term customer relationships in the process. Today, the subsidiary, based in the Alsatian village of Altorf, serves customers throughout France. In addition to a wide range of valve, measurement and control systems, GEMÜ offers technical consultation services and application-specific solutions. Regional partners help to ensure the customer service provided locally is personalized. “France was one of the first steps we took in our international expansion and has been a vital part of our group for 45 years. We owe this success above all to those people whose dedication has shaped GEMÜ France. I would like to express my most sincere thanks to our employees, as well as to our customers and partners,” says Gert Müller, CEO and Managing Partner of the GEMÜ Group.

The Altorf site represents an investment in the future

GEMÜ marked an important milestone in 2024 when it moved into a new production and administration building in Altorf, near Strasbourg, together with INTERCARAT, a company belonging to the same group. In doing so, GEMÜ has doubled its production space within France to more than 3500 square metres, providing additional capacity for future growth. INTERCARAT specializes in the development and manufacture of diaphragms, which are used in GEMÜ diaphragm valves for instance. The company also produces moulded and composite parts made from elastomers and PTFE for industrial applications. “With this new site, we are consolidating our expertise in membrane technology and opening up further opportunities to increase our manufacturing operations,” emphasizes Gert Müller.

Creating the future together

The ongoing development of GEMÜ France is fundamental to the Group’s international sales strategy. Global technological expertise, local market knowledge and personalized customer service underpin long-term partnerships. “Our customers benefit from our international strength and close regional collaboration. Our experienced team, our strong network of partners and our state-of-the-art site in Altorf put us in an ideal position to build on our presence in France,” explains Stephan Gehrig, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (CSMO) of the GEMÜ Group. With 45 years’ experience, technological expertise and a strong local presence, GEMÜ France is continuing on its growth trajectory – cementing its position as a reliable partner for valve, measurement and control systems.