GA Industries
Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1895 by Edward Golden and Charles Anderson as "Golden-Anderson Valve & Specialty Company", its earliest products were valves for boiler works.
The company grew by adding products and expanding into other markets. By 1956 the founders were deceased, and the company was acquired by a small group of executive management who focused GA on the specialized needs of the growing municipal water and wastewater market.
In 1974 the company was re-named GA Industries, Inc. and in 1979 moved into new facilities in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Pittsburgh.
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Over the next 25 years GA expanded its Cranberry facility several times, added second manufacturing plant 5 miles (8 km) away in Mars, Pennsylvania and converted virtually all of its production to computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery. GA Industries, Inc. also established manufacturing licensees to serve certain international markets and expanded its product offering through new product introductions and acquisitions.
On February 1, 2008, GA Industries, Inc. was acquired by Rexnord Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, WI. The acquisition not only expanded Rexnord's presence in the water and wastewater market but also strengthened GA Industries' position as a world leader in the engineering, manufacturing and delivery of high-quality products to meet the challenging needs of the municipal and industrial water and wastewater market.
In December 2011 Rexnord acquired VAG Armaturen GmbH of Mannheim, Germany, an internationally renowned manufacturer of highly engineered water control valves with a primary focus on dam and hydropower applications. VAG, GA Industries and Rodney Hunt formed Rexnord's "Valve and Gate Group."
A change in Rexnord’s business philosophy resulted in the divestiture of Rodney Hunt in 2016. Coincident with the divestiture, GA Industries name changed to VAG USA, LLC and operated as the US based subsidiary of VAG GmbH. Subsequently in 2018 Rexnord divested VAG GmbH and its subsidiary VAG USA to Aurelius Equity Opportunities, based in Munich, Germany.
VAG USA, LLC an ISO-9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified facility, continues to manufacture GA Industries brand valves. For improved manufacturing and warehousing efficiency, in December 2019, VAG USA, LLC consolidated its operations into its Mars, Pennsylvania facility.
GA Industries brand valves are backed by a competent team of problem solving application engineers and network of sales representatives who work closely with consultants and specifiers to assist in the application of GA Industries products.
When you specify and buy GA Industries brand automatic valves, you are investing in a product designed to provide many decades of dependable service. To make sure, VAG USA, LLC’s service parts department maintains detailed records and a substantial inventory of repair parts, even for valves that have been in service for 50 years or more!
GA Industries…the single source for water and wastewater valves for over a hundred and twenty years!
Georg Fischer (GF), through its GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions division, has successfully closed the acquisition of VAG-Group, a renowned global manufacturer and supplier of water utility metal valve solutions based in Mannheim (Germany). The transaction value is approximately CHF 200 million. The acquisition strengthens GF's market presence in the infrastructure sector, particularly in Europe and the Middle East.
VAG-Group's offering of metal valves, which are a vital component of utility water networks, strongly complement GF's existing capabilities, while offering further opportunities in new industrial segments. VAG-Group will be part of the GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions division, completing GF's comprehensive portfolio for infrastructure projects with pipes, fittings, valves, connection technology, stormwater management and repair solutions.
"The acquisition of VAG-Group is an important step in making GF a global leader in Flow Solutions, delivering end-to-end solutions that help customers renew aging infrastructure and build resilient water networks for the future," says Andreas Müller, GF CEO. "We are delighted to welcome the VAG team to GF as we continue to build innovative, sustainable flow solutions for our existing and new customers worldwide."
VAG-Group will be included in the consolidated financial statements of GF from 1 October 2025. The acquisition was financed through operating cash flow and proceeds from the divestment of GF Machining Solutions.
We are pleased to share that GA Industries and VAG are now part of GF Industry and Infrastructure Flow Solutions.
This brings together trusted regional valve expertise with GF's global strength in flow solutions for water, wastewater, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
For customers, continuity remains our priority. You will continue to work with the same teams, contacts, products, and service channels you know today. At the same time, you will gain access to a broader portfolio, deeper technical capabilities, and the long-term support of GF.
In North America, GA Industries will continue as the trusted valve brand serving municipal and industrial customers. Going forward, you will see our communication become simpler and more consistent:
GA Industries, a GF brand
VAG, a GF brand
Our commitment remains unchanged: dependable products, responsive service, and strong technical support - now as part of one GF flow solutions platform.