Where values make the difference
Over 60 years ago, an industrial adventure began in Denmark. One man started a business in the small town of Bjerringbro, infusing a strong technical interest and will to achieve that continue to characterise the company. The endeavours of Mr. Poul Due Jensen have since grown beyond the rural landscape of Central Jutland, becoming one of the world’s leading producers of pumps and pump systems: Grundfos. The Grundfos Group, based in Denmark, is a global market leader within the pump industry.

The group employs over 17,000 employees in 80 companies in 45 countries worldwide. In 2007, turnover reached EUR 2.3 billion, with a profit before tax of EUR 184 million. Production exceeds 16 million pump units annually. Grundfos pumps and pump systems are used with a number of applications including: Water supply, wastewater, air con-ditioning, dosing, heating, pressure boosting, fire fighting, and water treatment.

Grundfos’ headquarters in Bjerringbro, Denmark

Unchanging values
We have changed as the world has, but our fundamental values of Be responsible-Think ahead-Innovate have remained constant: that’s what we founded the company on, and we intend to keep it that way long into the future.

Our values are not merely wellintentioned words on a piece of paper. They are an integral part of the day-to-day work for every Grundfos employee around the world.

Be responsible
We take our responsibilities seriously. We work continuously to create sustainable solutions that make the world a better place to live. As approximately 85% of a pump’s life cycle costs are incurred by power consumption, we strive to produce pumps that are as energyefficient as possible. Reducing this consumption helps the end-user save money and brings down the global demand for electricity.

The wide range of Grundfos pumps

Think ahead
The company encourages a central way of thinking based on the belief that everyone must contribute by using his or her judgement and foresight. Together with our customers, we develop the best possible long-term solutions. On a company level, all employees are encouraged to contribute to the generation of new ideas. We also look after the ongoing education of everyone in the organisation.

Innovate
It is innovation that makes Grundfos unique. We are committed to staying at the forefront of technological development. Grundfos has one of the largest R&D departments in the pump industry, employing nearly 500 engineers and technicians. Investments in research, product development and equipment embody our long-term commitment to new products and continued globalisation.