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The Health & Safety division of GVS designs and manufactures filtration devices, for personal and collective respiratory protection. From the lightweight and compact reusable Elipse and Integra, for industrial use, to the Segre FFP3 disposable mask used in the healthcare sector, as well as a full range of energy-saving Bacticell HVAC or HEPA air adapters. The GVS Group leverages its know-how to offer innovative solutions to ensure health and safety.
GVS is a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly advanced filtration solutions, with more than 40 years of expertise in protecting people, processes, and environments. Originally established as a supplier to the healthcare sector, GVS has evolved into a diversified international group serving industrial, medical, and safety markets worldwide.
Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, GVS combines technological innovation with large-scale manufacturing capability to deliver reliable, high-performance filtration products across multiple industries.
GVS operates a truly global manufacturing and distribution network, with 19 manufacturing plants located across the United Kingdom, United States, Brazil, China, Mexico, Romania, Puerto Rico, and other key regions. In addition, the company maintains 29 commercial offices worldwide, ensuring close customer relationships through a strong “glocal” approach — global reach with local service and support.
This structure allows GVS to respond quickly to market needs while maintaining consistent quality and supply reliability.
Research, development, and innovation are central to GVS’s success. The company operates 9 dedicated R&D centres, where teams focus on continuous product and process improvement.
GVS holds 58 patent families, reflecting its strong commitment to innovation, proprietary technology, and intellectual property protection. These innovations support the development of high-efficiency filtration and respiratory protection solutions that meet evolving safety and regulatory requirements.
GVS’s manufacturing capability is demonstrated by its ability to produce at scale without compromising quality. In 2022 alone, the company manufactured over 3.7 billion filtration components, supporting global demand across healthcare, industrial safety, and specialist applications.
With a global workforce of 4,869 employees, GVS operates seamlessly across its manufacturing plants, commercial offices, and R&D facilities, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and product reliability.
GVS filtration solutions are widely used in applications where protection and performance are critical, including:
Respiratory protection for industrial and workplace safety
Healthcare and medical filtration
Manufacturing and process environments
Specialist and high-risk applications
Their products play a vital role in protecting users from airborne hazards, contaminants, and particulates in demanding environments.
At Norsemen Safety, we supply GVS products to customers who require dependable, technologically advanced filtration and respiratory protection solutions. GVS offers:
Over 40 years of filtration expertise
Global manufacturing and supply capability
Industry-leading innovation and R&D investment
Proven performance across healthcare and industrial sectors
Scalable, high-quality production with consistent standards
GVS products integrate seamlessly with our wider ranges of respiratory protection, PPE, and industrial safety equipment, helping businesses maintain safe, compliant working environments.
With decades of experience, global reach, and a relentless focus on innovation, GVS continues to shape the future of filtration and respiratory protection. By combining advanced technology with manufacturing excellence, GVS delivers solutions that protect people, improve safety, and support critical industries worldwide.
