GF becomes Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe

WorldSkills Europe is delighted to announce that Georg Fischer AG (GF), a global leader in sustainable water and flow technologies, has become its newest Premium Sponsor.

With a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, GF is reshaping the future of Flow Solutions by delivering Excellence in Flow through mission-critical products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of water and other fluids for Buildings, Industry and Infrastructure. Headquartered in Switzerland, GF employs around 13,300 professionals across 46 countries. In 2025, GF’s Flow Solutions business generated sales of CHF 3 billion. GF is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

As a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe, GF will support the organisation of the Plumbing and Heating competition at the 10th edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe – which will take place in Düsseldorf from 22-26 September 2027.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will welcome around 850 skilled young professionals from 36 countries to compete in 45 different skill competitions for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen skill. 150,000 visitors from across Germany and abroad are expected to attend the event.

Gerrit Schmidt, Head of Commercial, Europe, Georg Fischer, said “We are proud to become a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe and support the next EuroSkills competitions, including Düsseldorf 2027 and Geneva 2029. As our industry faces a growing need for skilled professionals, investing in education and young talent has never been more important.

“WorldSkills Europe showcases the passion, excellence, and craftsmanship of the next generation. Through this partnership, GF is reinforcing its commitment to vocational education and helping build the skilled workforce that will shape the future of our industry.”

Ben Blackledge, Chair of the Board, WorldSkills Europe, said: “We are excited to welcome GF as a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe. GF’s support of WorldSkills Europe will be invaluable in helping us prepare young, skilled talent for their future careers in the plumbing and heating industry. Our collaboration with GF will help us raise the profile of skilled professionals and highlight the important role skills play in building a sustainable future for Europe.” 

The partnership between WorldSkills Europe and GF was announced at the WorldSkills General Assembly 2026 which took place in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday 11 June. The General Assembly brought together representatives from all 36 WorldSkills Europe Member Countries, as well as Sponsor and Partner organisations, for a series of meetings and discussions on the future direction of WorldSkills Europe and key policy-making and organisational strategies. 

Ville Ruohio, Managing Director, Uponor Suomi Oy, represented GF at the General Assembly and met with the WorldSkills Europe Board and EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 leadership team, adding:

“We are pleased to be a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe for the next four years, supporting EuroSkills in Düsseldorf 2027 and Geneva 2029. This long-term commitment allows us to help prepare the next generation of Plumbing and Heating professionals for working life and to support high-quality training for innovative, energy-efficient installations.”

GF is one of 10 WorldSkills Europe Sponsors and Partners and 36 Member Countries that are committed to helping young people change their lives, and the fortunes of their communities and countries through skills.