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Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes - delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe.\nWith operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do.\nTogether, we make life flow - and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey.\nWHAT WE'RE WORKING TOWARDS\nWe're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. 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