GEFRAN at SPS Italia 2026: Process Efficiency in Focus

<p>Italian automation specialist GEFRAN is embarking on a busy trade show season: With appearances at multiple international trade fairs, the company is positioning itself as a trendsetter for process efficiency in industry. At the center are new generations of power controllers, high-precision sensors, and a clear commitment to sustainability and investments in its own production.</p><h2>Three fairs, one common denominator</h2><p>GEFRAN showcases its expertise in process control and automation for different industry applications across multiple platforms: At <strong>SPS Italia 2026</strong>, industrial thermal process technology takes center stage, at <strong>IVT Expo</strong> the company presents sensors for mobile machines, and at <strong>PLAST 2026</strong> it's about integrated, smart technologies for the plastics industry. Despite the different target audiences, the common thread remains the same: precision, efficiency and sustainability in industrial processes.</p><h2>SPS Italia 2026: New Generation of Power Controllers</h2><p>At SPS Italia, GEFRAN welcomes professional visitors in Hall 3 at booth F007 under the motto "From sensors to the cloud: measurement, insight and control". The centerpiece of the presentation is a revised generation of power controllers designed for maximum precision, reliability and operational continuity in critical industrial heat processes.</p><h3>GRC Series: Compact and intelligent</h3><p>The new <strong>GRC Series</strong> stands out with more compact models available in single, two and three-phase designs up to 150 amps and flexibly adaptable to different application contexts. A central feature is the integrated <strong>Smart Load Management</strong> system, which optimizes energy consumption by reducing peak loads and thereby improving the overall efficiency of the system.</p><h3>GPC Series: Scalable up to 900 Amps</h3><p>In parallel, GEFRAN is expanding its range of electrical heating solutions with a new 900-amp model of the <strong>GPC Series</strong>. The series now covers a complete range from 10 A to 900 A and offers a highly scalable, modular solution. Available in single, two and three-phase configurations, it enables precise and stable temperature control – for example in the heat treatment of glass and metal. With this expansion, GEFRAN counts among the few companies that can cover such high power ranges – a step that underscores the strategic focus on increasingly higher current ratings and strengthens the market position in this industrial segment.</p><h2>IVT Expo: Sensors for Mobile Machines</h2><p>At IVT Expo, both in Europe and the USA, GEFRAN positions itself as a leading partner for sensor technology in the field of mobile machines. The solutions guarantee maximum control over movements and critical parameters while maintaining high functional safety. The portfolio is complemented by the new, safety-certified version of the <strong>GSH Series</strong> – cable extension sensors that are now also available in SIL2 and PLd-compliant versions, meeting the highest safety standards for mobile machines.</p><h2>Investments in Future Technologies</h2><p>In addition to new products, GEFRAN is also underlining its growth momentum beyond trade show floors. With an investment of <strong>20 million euros</strong>, a new production and technology hub is being created in Provaglio d'Iseo (BS) to further strengthen the company's manufacturing capacity and technological expertise. On sustainability issues, GEFRAN is also setting clear goals: The company's Sustainability Report aims for a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030. That this commitment is also reaching the supply chain is demonstrated by Supplier Day 2025, where ESG projects from suppliers have increased by 77 percent.</p><p>Digital progress is rounded out by new automation solutions such as the modular automation controller <strong>P6</strong>, the <strong>MAX Base Modules</strong>, and the AI-powered Conversational Assistant <strong>GAIA</strong> for Industry 5.0 – an indication that GEFRAN is increasingly linking digitalization and classical process control.</p><h2>Conclusion and Outlook</h2><p>With its extensive trade show presence, GEFRAN makes it clear that process efficiency, safety and sustainability are no longer separate topics, but interconnected. The new power controller generations GRC and GPC show how flexible and scalable modern thermal process technology must be today, while sensor innovations for mobile machines and the investment in the new production facility demonstrate that GEFRAN is also betting structurally on growth. For industry, this should be a clear signal: Those who rely on precise process control, energy efficiency and digital networking will find in GEFRAN a partner that actively shapes these trends – and does so across industries from plastics processing to agricultural technology.</p>