GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is a leading global provider of process technology and components for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company designs, manufactures and services equipment and systems that enable efficient production, processing and packaging of products ranging from dairy and soft drinks to pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. GEA’s solutions span the entire value chain, helping customers enhance productivity, reduce waste and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.
The company’s product portfolio includes separators and decanters for liquid-solid separation, evaporators and membrane filtration systems for concentration and purification, homogenizers and spray dryers for particle size reduction and powder formation, as well as heating and cooling technologies such as plate heat exchangers and thermal systems. GEA also offers hygienic pumps, valves, compressors, mixers and powder handling equipment, along with turnkey processing plants and engineering services. Its packaging and bottling systems cater to a wide array of formats, from bottles and cans to aseptic cartons and pouches.
With origins dating back to 1881, GEA evolved from the Metallgesellschaft group into an independent entity focused on process engineering. Over the decades, it has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic innovation to establish a presence in more than 50 countries. The company remains committed to research and development, operating multiple technology centers where new solutions are tested and optimized in collaboration with customers and research institutions.
GEA serves a diverse global customer base across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Hans-Christian Schneider and a management team with deep industry expertise, the company continues to expand its footprint in emerging markets while reinforcing its position in established regions. GEA’s emphasis on sustainability, digitalization and service excellence positions it to support long-term growth in the industries it serves.
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