GEA Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 1881 and headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, GEA's portfolio includes machinery, plants, process technology, and services that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally. The company's solutions are utilized in various industries, including dairy farming, food processing, chemical, marine, and utilities. With a presence in over 50 countries and approximately 18,500 employees, GEA focuses on innovation and digitalization to deliver value to its customers while contributing to a sustainable future.
The treatment of bilgewater plays a critical role in protecting the oceans. Bilgewater, is a fuel, chemical, oil, lubricant, wash water, soot and pollution "cocktail". To protect the fragile marine ecosystem, bilgewater must be treated before the purified water portion can be returned to the sea.
"Better is the enemy of good" - this quote by Voltaire applies without any ifs and buts to an innovation of the machine and plant manufacturer and solution provider GEA.
In recent months, a major European chemical company has modernized and optimized several existing GEA steam jet vacuum pumps used to extract aggressive gases and vapors.
Lithium hydroxide is one of the key raw materials for the battery industry world-wide. Producers of lithium-ion batteries require the raw material in the highest quality as "battery grade" for the production of cathode materials.
At this year’s virtual ACHEMA Pulse (15–16 June), GEA, the globally active engineering company, will launch a number of world firsts and deliver a program of expert-led events.
With the new, advanced vaculiq 100 vacuum spiral filter skid, GEA is setting high standards in industrial juicing for small to medium-sized beverage and food producers.