engineering for a better world GEA Mechanical Equipment
Mechanical Separation Solutionsfrom GEA Westfalia Separator
The know-how for over 3000 processes and procedures makes GEA Westfalia Separator Group an approved partner.
We provide solutions for the food industry, chemistry, pharma ceuticals, biotechnology, energy, shipping and environ-mental technology.
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4 LiquidstoValue
6 GEAMechanicalEquipment
8 GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroup
10 ExcellentEngineeringforFuture-Proof
SeparationTechnologySystems
12 SeparatorsandDecantersfrom
GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroup
14 AsSimpleasPossible,
asComplexasNecessary
16 BusinessAreaSales
18 BusinessLineBeverageTechnology
20 BusinessLineDairyTechnology
22 BusinessLineRenewableResources
26 BusinessLineChemical/PharmaceuticalTechnology
28 BusinessLineMarine
30 BusinessLineEnergy
32 BusinessLineOil&Gas
34 BusinessLineEnvironmentalTechnology
36 BusinessAreaService
38 WestfaliaSeparator®capitalcare–
OriginalManufacturerService
40 CustomizedServicePackages–
24/7–AroundtheWorld
42 BusinessAreaProduction
44 CentreofCompetenceinOeldeAssures
First-ClassQualityWorldwide
46 TechnologyCentreforProcessEngineering
48 EngineeringMadeinOelde–
PlantandControlfromaSingleSource
50 Sales,EngineeringandServiceWorldwide
Contents
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Our Answer to the Global Challenges: Liquids to ValueGEA Westfalia Separator Group is the leading company in the world in the field of mechanical separation. With the efficient processing of liquids and liquid mixtures, this technology ensures considerable added value: more quality of life for mankind. More sustainability for the earth. And more efficiency for your company.
separators or decanters: the process lines of
GEA Westfalia Separator Group combine high se-
parating efficiencies, clarifying efficiencies and
throughput capacities with maximum savings in
termsofenergy,water,productionanddisposalcosts.
Based on the experience gained with more than
3000processapplicationsandaprocedureforrapidly
translatinginnovationsintomarketableprocesses,we
provideprofitableanswerstosomeofthemosturgent
questionsofourtime.LiquidstoValue.Thismessage
hasmadeusoneoftheleadingcompaniesintheworld
inthefieldofmechanicalseparation.
Theglobalpopulationisexpandingrapidly.Almost
sevenbillionpeoplenowadayshavetobesupplied
withwater,energy,foodandmedicalproducts.Atthe
sametime,therequirementsforsustainablemanage-
mentarebecomingmoreandmorestringent.Only
efficienthandlingofvaluableresourceswillensure
ourqualityof lifewithoutendangering the funda-
mentalbasisoffuturegenerations.Healthygrowth–
this is the objective of mechanical separation of
GEA WestfaliaSeparatorGroup.
Since1893,wehavebeenbuildingcentrifugesused
forseparatingliquidsandliquidmixtures.Whether
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Liquids to Value
TheGEAMechanicalEquipmentsegmentcombines
GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroupaswellasothercom-
paniesintheGEAGroupwhichhandleandprocess
liquids. In addition to mechanical separation, this
includes products such as homogenizers, pumps,
valvesandtankcleaningsystems.Theclosecombi-
nationofthesecompaniesintheworldwidenetwork
offersadirectpracticalbenefittocustomers.
The integration in a segment permits coordinated
researchanddevelopment.Thecontinuousknow-how
transferandjointinnovationcompetitionencourages
theoptimizationoftechnologiesandthedevelopment
ofnewmarkets.
Synergiesareutilizedinordertoenabletheservices
ofallaffiliatedcompaniestobeadaptedevenbetter
toindividualcustomerwishes.
Liquids to Value is the promise of success of
GEA Mechanical Equipment. Suitably qualified
employees,ahighqualitylevel,decadesofknow-how
and far-reaching knowledge of the market always
guaranteethebestsolutionforawiderangeofrequire-
ments.Ourhandlingof liquidsformsthebasisfor
considerableaddedvalue.Atthesametime,wealso
enableproductioncoststobereducedandthestrain
ontheenvironmenttobereducednoticeablyandin
asustainablemanner.
TheBusinessUnits
GEAMechanicalSeparation
(GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroup,Oelde,
Germany)
GEAHomogenizers
(GEANiroSoavi,Parma,Italy)
GEAFlowComponents
(GEATuchenhagen,Büchen,Germany)
standfortheGEAMechanicalEquipmentsegment.
Themarketofliquid-processingcomponentsreceives
very broad regional as well as application-related
cover as a result of a global network of sales and
servicebranches.
GEA Mechanical Equipment – Pooled Competence for Flowing ProcessesWithin the GEA Group, GEA Westfalia Separator Group is allocated to the segment GEA Mechanical Equipment. It pools and coordinates the services of leading specialists in the treatment of liquid substances. Cooperation in the worldwide network releases synergies and promotes the identification of customized high-end solutions for complex tasks.
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EngineeringmadeinGermany
ThestrategyheadquartersofGEAWestfaliaSeparator
GroupisbasedinOelde.Fromhere,weprovideyou
withengineeringmadeinGermany–withastrong
focus on innovation and maximum quality aware-
ness. The company is organized in business areas
andsubordinatebusinesslines.Thesystemforallo-
catingpowerstothevariousbusinessareasconsis-
tentlyreflectspracticalrealities.Thisisalsoreflected
intheeasy-to-understandnamesoftheseareas.
BusinessAreaSales
TheBusinessAreaSalessupportsyouwithcompetence
and experience in all phases of thepreparation and
realizationofyourinvestmentdecision.Backedupby
thecomprehensivespecialistexpertiseofthebusiness
lines, customized centrifuges and process lines are
availableforabroadapplicationspectrum.
Our process-oriented business lines are dedicated
primarily to complexprocesses.Our specialistsplan
and realize procedures and processes for the most
stringentseparatingrequirements.
Suchapplicationsarecoveredbythebusinesslines:
• BeverageTechnology
• DairyTechnology
• RenewableResources
• Chemical/PharmaceuticalTechnology
Our system-oriented business lines are primarily
involved with the purification and treatment of
largevolumestreams.Theysupplyhigh-performance
machines,systemsandmodulesthatareseamlessly
integratedinyouroperations.
Thesedutiesarecoveredbythebusinesslines:
• Marine
• Energy
• Oil&Gas
• EnvironmentalTechnology
BusinessAreaService
TheBusinessAreaServicecombinesallservicesofthe
companyunderasingleroof.Worldwide,customers
benefit froma tightly-knitnetwork, rapid response
timesandhighflexibility.Theproactiveservicecon-
ceptWestfaliaSeparator®capitalcareensuresthatthe
specialistknowledgeofthemanufacturerisavailable
onaround-the-clockbasis.
BusinessAreaProduction
This business area is responsible for all worldwide
productionactivitiesforseparatorsanddecanters.The
Oeldeheadquartersandalsoallotherproductionfacili-
tiesarecertifiedaccordingtoDINENISO9001:2008
andDINENISO14001:2004.
Morethan50salesandservicecompanies
worldwide
TheinternationalnetworkofGEAWestfaliaSeparator
Groupcomprisesmorethan50salesandservicecom-
panies.Theyofferexcellentcustomersupportaround
theglobe,rangingfromadvicerightthroughtoensuring
the permanent availability of specified machine
capacities.
Our Organization is Optimum. For You.We want to make everything as simple as possible for you. This is shown by the organization of our business lines already. Flat hierarchies, practical structures and easy- to-understand designations are designed to promote proximity to our customers.
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Thespeedofimplementationofnewprocessandsys-
temdevelopmentsinlinewithmarketrequirements
isasignificantfeatureofGEAWestfaliaSeparator
Groupsolutions.Thisismadepossiblebycomprehen-
siveexperienceandprocessknowledge.
GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGrouprealizesprocesssolu-
tionsfromonesupplier–withnointerfaceproblems.
Technologicalknow-howandcomprehensiveunder-
standingofprocessesenableustoreliablysolvecriti-
calissuesevenattheplantplanningstage.Assuch,
wecanharmoniouslyalignallprocessandsystem
unitstoeachother,fromthemulti-cycloneforpre-
cleaningtoclassicseparationsolutionswithsepara-
torsordecanters.
Completesolutionsfromonesuppliereliminatetime
delays and expensive coordinationprocesses right
from the start. Instead, they ensure constant high
performance in terms of flow rate and separation
efficiency–atminimalexpense.Thisexcellentprocess
economysecuresyour investmentdecisions in the
longterm.
Highlyproductiveprocesslinesfromasingle
source:
• Competenceandclearresponsibility
• Reliablecommunication
• Reliableplanning
• Optimumplantandprocessconfiguration
withoutbarriers
• Highleveloffunctionalityandinvestment
reliability
Excellent Engineering for Future-ProofSeparation Technology SystemsSpeed to market – under this premise, we concentrate our experience on one objective: strengthening the value added chains of our customers with no time delay. Complete solutions from a single source minimize the time required for process integration and strengthen investment security.
Separators and Decanters from GEA Westfalia Separator
Separatingandclarifyingliquids
Ourseparatorsaredesignedespeciallyforliquid-based
applications.Usingcentrifugalforce, theyseparate
substancesandsolidsfromliquids.Theyareequally
aseffectiveatseparatingliquidmixturesatthesame
timeasremovingsolids.
Thefieldsofapplicationrangefromseparatingproc-
essesinthechemicalandpharmaceuticalindustries
through oil and fat recovery to the production of
dairyproducts,beer,wine,fruitandvegetablejuices,
aswellastheprocessingofmineraloilandmineral
oilproducts.
Discharge
Feed
Product
Solids discharge
Separatordesigns:
• Solid-wallseparatorsfortheseparation
ofliquids
• Chamberseparators,alsoincoolable
design,forexampleforthefractionationof
humanbloodplasma
• Self-cleaningdiskseparatorsfor
clarificationandseparatingprocesses
• Nozzleseparatorsfortheconcentrationand
washingofsuspensions
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Separatingsolidsandclarifyingliquids
Insolid-basedapplications,ourdecantersensureopti-
mum separation efficiency, particularly in the case
ofsuspensionswithaveryhighproportionofsolids.
Theyarealsousedfortheextractionofconstituents
from liquidsandforconcentrating,dewateringand
classifyingsolids.
Applicationareasincludethecleaningofwashwater
andthetreatmentoffruitandvegetablesinthefood
industry,therecoveryofanimalandplantoilsandfats,
theproductionofherbalmedicines,copperextraction,
chemicalextractioninthepaperindustry,thetreat-
mentofwasteoilforpowergeneration,wastewater
treatmentinwastewatertreatmentplants,anduseon
oilplatformsfortheextractionofcrudeoil.
Decanterdesigns:
• Clarifyingdecanterforclarifyingliquids
• Dewateringdecanterformaximum
concentrationofsolids
• Concentratingdecanterfortheconcentration
ofsolids
• Separatingdecanterfortheseparation
ofliquidmixturesandthesimultaneous
separationofsolids
• Classifyingdecantersfortheextractionof
differentsolidfractions
• Extractiondecantersfortheextractionof
reusablematerials
Discharge
Feed
Solids discharge
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vinexWestfalia Separator ®
wewatch ®Westfalia Separator ®
directdriveWestfalia Separator ®
WestfaliaSeparator®vinex:thisprocessusesacontinuoussepa-
rationprocesstoextractthejuicefromgrapes.Highjuiceyield
andoutstandingqualityproperties increasetheprofitsof the
producers.
WestfaliaSeparator®wewatch®: theconditionmonitoringof
separators and decanters, which can be used to evaluate the
relevantparametersonlineoroffline,bringstransparencyand
reliabilitytotheproductionprocess.
PROFI: the innovative beer filtration with the intelligent
combinationof ahigh-performance centrifuge andmembrane
filtration improves clarification and eliminates the need for
kieselguhrhandling.
Westfalia Separator® directdrive : separators use the power
transmissionwithalmostnolossofefficiencyandtheresultis
good:minimizedenergyconsumption,lowerwearandmainte-
nancecosts,plusareducedspacerequirement.
As Simple as Possible, as Complex as Necessary Innovations from GEA Westfalia Separator set the standard for efficiency around the world
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unitrolplusWestfalia Separator ®
varipond ®Westfalia Separator ®
seaprotectsolutionsWestfalia Separator ®
Westfalia Separator ®
Original Manufacturer Service
capitalcare
Westfalia Separator® varipond®: identifies the automatic
regulationofdecanterponddepths,e.g.forwastewatertreatment.
Evenwithafluctuatingfeedconcentration,aconstantdischarge
concentrationisregulated.
WestfaliaSeparator®unitrolplus:monitorsandcontrolsauto-
maticseparatorsforthetreatmentoffuelandlubeoil.Concepts
fortheunmannedmachineroomaremonitoredreliably.
WestfaliaSeparator® seaprotectsolutions:bilgewater andoil
sludgearetreatedwiththegreatestefficiencyinseparation.The
resultisthatIMO-compliantclearwaterwith<15ppmcanbe
dischargedbackintothesea.
Westfalia Separator® capitalcare: these tailor-made products
offerthebenefitfromtheservicecompetenceofthetechnology
leader throughout the entire life cycle of the centrifugal
technologyfromGEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroup.
As Simple as Possible, as Complex as Necessary Innovations from GEA Westfalia Separator set the standard for efficiency around the world
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Business A reA sAles
Business A reA sAles
In production, slim, fluent processes and high
yield from the raw materials used are gaining as
muchinimportanceastheconservationoftheenvi-
ronment and resources. The efficient separators,
decanters,filtrationsystemsandprocesslinesfrom
GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGrouparecompletelycom-
pliantwiththesedemands.Theyachievefirstclass
productresults,allowproductdifferentiationinline
withmarket requirements, andminimize environ-
ment-relatedmaterialflowsaswellastheconsump-
tionofwater,naturalingredientsandenergy.Exam-
plesofthisincludethefollowingprocessinnovations,
withwhichGEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroupsustaina-
blystrengthensthecompetitivenessofitscustomers:
PROFICombines the specific advantages of centrifugal
separationtechnologyandmembranefiltrationinthe
productionofbeer.Thiseliminatestheneedtouse
kieselguhr.Thebeerfiltrationiscontinuous–with
maximumyieldandsimplechangingoftypes.With
thisnewprocess,breweriesareabletoensurehigh
beerqualityandefficientprocessingwiththemaxi-
mumpossibleconservationoftheenvironment.
WestfaliaSeparator®vinex Facilitatescontinuous,gentleandrapidjuiceextrac-
tionfromthegrapesinwineproductionbymeans
ofdecanters.With theWestfaliaSeparator®vinex
process,wineriesachieveconstanthighqualitywith
a significantly greater yield from the grapes and
reducedmashstandingtimes.
WestfaliaSeparator®frupex®Replacesthepressingprocesspreviouslyusedinthe
production of fruit juice by the use of a complete
processinglineofseparatorsanddecanters.Thismeans
thatproducersareabletohandleallsortsoffruitand
vegetableseveninsmallbatches,withgoodresults:
sparinguseofrawmaterials,significantincreasesin
yieldandconsistentlyhighjuicequality.
Maximumextractyieldwithinstantcoffee
andtea
Ensuresanefficientprocess,inwhichGEAWestfalia
SeparatorGroupusesspeciallydesignedseparators
anddecantersintheareasofflavourseparation(de-
oiling),clarification,extractionfromsolidsandpro-
cesswatertreatment.
Withthesimplestintegrationintoexistingproduc-
tionlines,producersachieveahighyieldfromtheraw
materialsusedandfirstclassresultsinthequalityof
theirinstantcoffeesandteas.
Examplesofapplicationareasinclude
theproductionandextractionof:
• Beer
• Wine,sparklingwineandchampagne
• Citrusjuice
• Premiumjuicefromfruits,berries,
vegetablesandherbs
• Exoticjuices
• Basematerialsforsoftdrinks
• Essentialoils
• Coffee
• Tea
• Soydrinks
• Cerealdrinks
• Phytochemicalsfromnatural
rawmaterials
Business Line Beverage Technology Beer, wine, fruit and vegetable juices, coffee, tea, soy drinks… the demands made by our customers with respect to quality and variety are increasing with the international growth in the beverage markets.
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With the mechanical separation technology from GEA Westfalia Separator Group, beverage manu- facturers are able to achieve a decisive competitive advantage.
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Incooperationwithourcompany,dairiesbenefitfrom
overacenturyofsuccessfulexperienceinallareasof
milkprocessing.Tailoredtothesometimesextreme
differences inpreferencesof the internationalmilk
market, GEAWestfalia Separator Group has deve-
lopedaseriesofforward-lookingprocesses.
WestfaliaSeparator®directdriveWith this innovation, the company has achieved
amajoradvance in termsof separator technology.
WestfaliaSeparator®directdrive isthefirstseparator
withanintegrateddirectdrivetobeusedforremov-
ingbacteriafrommilk.Thisnewdriveconsiderably
booststheefficiency.Theresult:lowerenergycosts,
lower infrastructurecostsand leanerprocesses. In
conjunctionwiththeproactiveservicesofWestfalia
Separator® directcare, the dairy industry benefits
fromhigheravailabilitywithfullbudgetcertainty.
WestfaliaSeparator®hyvol®proplusWestfaliaSeparator®hyvol®propluscharacterizes
the new generation of separators which combines
theexcellentperformancefeaturesoftheWestfalia
Separator® hyvol® with the Westfalia Separator®
proplus systems. The features are a considerable
increase in protein yield and a significant cost
reduction.Theresultsthatcanbeexpectedrightfrom
thestartincluderapidamortizationandgreaterprofit
fromtherawmilkused,overtheentirelifetime.
WestfaliaSeparator®procoolThisprocessadvancesdairiesintheareaofcoldmilk
skimming. The innovative Westfalia Separator®
procoolprocessmaintainsoptimumproductquality
andprovideshighmicrobiologicalsafetyforcoldmilk
separation.
Thefocusofthisprocessisonenergysaving,lower
operatingcosts,andhigherproteinquality.Thesepa-
ratorsusedforthisstandoutforperformanceand
skimmingefficiency,whicharecurrentlyrivalledby
noothercoldmilkskimmingmachine.
Completesystemsolutions
In addition to supplying individual separators
and decanters for integration into existing plants,
GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroupalsoimplementscom-
pleteprocesslinesfortheproductionofvariousmilk
products, e.g. for the production of quark and soft
cheese.
Exampleofapplicationareasinclude:
• Skimmingofmilkandwhey
• Clarificationofmilkandwhey
• Bacteriaremovalfrommilkandwhey
• Concentrationofcream
Productionandextractionof:
• Casein
• Cheesefines
• Quark
• Softcheese
• Lactose
• Wheyprotein
• Phospholipids
• Butter
• Butteroil
• Calciumphosphate
Business Line Dairy Technology Milk is one of the most important and versatile foodstuffs in the world.Consumers no longer expect only naturalness and freshness in milk products;they now also increasingly demand variety of flavor as well as maximumfunctionality.
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Renewablerawmaterialsoffermanyopportunities
forsecuringfoodforthepeopleaswellassubstitut-
ingfossil-basedrawmaterialsandthusintroducing
completelynewproductsand industrialprocesses.
Efficienthandlingofnaturalresourcesistheorder
oftheday.Withtheconcentrationofourknow-how
intheBusinessLineRenewableResources,wegive
theserequirementsaplatformfor forward-looking
solutions.
TheBusinessLineRenewableResourcesremainsyour
marketaidefortriedandtestedprocesses,e.g.inthe
extractionofcookingoilandstarch,atthesametime
asformingacentreofcompetencefornew,innovative
ideasandvisions–particularlyinthedevelopment
and exploitation of renewable energy sources.We
supporttheforward-thinkersofourtimebyproviding
thelatestprocesstechnology,fromlaboratorytesting
toindustrialimplementation.
Business Line Renewable Resources Conservation of resources and sustainability both play a key role in the futureprovision of basic supplies. Pioneers and researchers focusing on solutions withrenewable resources will find us to be a technically accomplished and committedpartner.
BuSINESS LINE RENEWABLE RESOuRCES:
Tradition and Innovation The Business Line Renewable Resources is the competence and development centerfor new visions and future markets. At the same time, we remain your market aidefor tried and tested processes, with core competences in the following areas:
Starchandprotein
Internationaldemandforcustom-madestarchprod-
uctsandhighpurityproteinsisconstantlyincreasing.
Centrifugalseparationtechnologyisakeytechnology
withconsiderablepotentialforimprovingproducts
andproductionprocessesintheextractionofreusable
plantmaterials.
Examplesofapplicationareasofourcentrifugesand
processlines:
• Cornstarchandcorngluten
• Wheatstarch(AandBstarch),wheatgluten,
pentosansandproteincoagulate
• Tapioca/maniocstarch
• Potatostarch,pulp,gratingsandprotein
• Ricestarch
• Peastarch
• Proteins(e.g.fromsoy),proteinconcentrate,
proteinisolate
Biofuelsandthefermentationindustry
TheBusinessLineRenewableResourcessupportsthe
productionofhigh-qualitybiodieselfromsustainable
rawmaterialsbywayofimplementingcompleteproc-
esslinesandoptimizestheextractionofbioethanol
withseparatorsanddecantersconstructedespecially
forthestringentdemandsintheseprocesses.
SolutionsoftheBusinessLineRenewableResources
fortheproductionofbiodiesel:
• CompleteprocesslineswiththeConnemann–
ADMSystemCDprocess
• Glycerinecleaning,separationofglycerineand
catalystfrombiodiesel,separationofsalts
fromglycerine,andforseparationoffatty
acidsandglycerine
Applicationareasofourseparatorsanddecantersin
theproductionofbioethanol:
• Drymillingprocess
• Wetmillingprocess
• Extractionofethanolfrommolasses
• Extractionofethanolfrombiomasses,
e.g.suchasyeastorcellulose
Examplesofapplicationareasofourcentrifugesand
processlinesinthemodernfermentationindustry:
• Processingofbioproductssuchasmolasses,
stillage,vinasse,sugarjuice
• Processingofextra-cellularproductssuch
asaminoacids,aceticacid,L-Lysine,
monosodiumglutamate,threonines,
tryptophan,citricacid
• Processingoffermentationproductssuchas
algae,baker’syeast,single-cellproteins,
fodderyeast
• Processingofintra-cellularproductssuchas
yeastextract,ribonucleicacid
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Oilsandfats
Highlyreliable,energy-savingandextremelyproduc-
tiveinthesmallestofspaces–separatorsanddecanters
fromtheBusinessLineRenewableResourcesrecover
oilsandfatsinanyqualityrequired.
Ourseparationtechnologysystemsandplantsareused
bothfortheextractionofrawoilsandfatsandinthe
refiningofoilsforpressoilclarification,de-gumming,
neutralization, washing, wax removal, fractionation
andsplittingsoapstock.Here,examplesofapplications
include:
• Extractionofoliveoil,avocadooil,nutoils,
cocoabutter,jojoba,linseedandothers
• Extractionofanimalfats,bloodmealand
plasma,gelatineandothersfrommeat
by-products
• Extractionoffishmeal,fishandliveroil,
proteinhydrolysatesandsurimi
• Processingofflotationsludgesinthefishand
meatindustry
• Cleaningoffryingandcookingfats
• Refiningrawoilstocookingoils,e.g.suchassoy
oil,rapeseedoil,palmoil,sunfloweroil,cotton-
seedoil,cornoil
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Business Line Chemical / Pharmaceutical Technology The preservation of fragile cell cultures, processing with the highest CIP and SIP requirements, comprehensive safety e. g. in the handling of concentrated acid com-pounds or explosive mixtures – the separation technology solutions of the Business Line Chemical / Pharmaceutical Technology represent engineering at the highest level.
Thecentrifugesthatwedevelopspecificallyforthese
industries are compliant with exceptionally high
standardsintheareasofsafety,hygieneandproduct
quality.Examplesoftheseinclude:
• Steam-sterilizableseparators–whichwork
extremelysparinglywiththeproductusingtheir
hydrohermeticfeeds–areproducedentirelyin
GMPdesignandreliablyeliminatetheriskof
productcontaminationbythesterilizabilityofall
plantcomponents(includingseparators)
• Separatorsinvariouscorrosion-resistantspecial
materialsforuseinthechemicalindustry.
Here,oneparticularspecialityofGEAWestfalia
SeparatorGroupistheliningofsolid-wallbowls
e.g.withIncoloy825ortitaniumpalladium.The
resultforourcustomers:manageableinvestment
costsatthesametimeasahighdegreeofrelia-
bilityandperformancefromtheseparatorsused
• Classifyingdecantersforuseintheareaof
mineralprocessing,withspecialdrivesystems
forhightorques
• GastightdecanterscompliantwithATEX
regulations,designedforsystemswithexcess
pressureandwithelectricalcomponentsthat
areespeciallysuitableforoperationin
explosion-hazardedzones
Inthisbusinessline,wecombinethecomplexsafety
requirements of chemistry, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology with high separation performances
andasignificantreductionintheoperatingcostsof
separationtechnologyplantsinthefollowingapplica-
tions:
Organic,inorganicandpetrochemicals:
• Aldehydes,alcohols
• Aluminumhydroxide
• Bariumsulphate
• Recoveryofalkalisalts
(boilerash)
• Celluloseandderivatives
• Printingcolours,ink
• Paints,lacquers,resins
• Gumarabic
• Catalystseparation
(aswellasliquidgas)
• Cosmeticandhygieneproducts
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• Lyes
• Phosphors
• Solventrecovery/clarification
• Nitrationofaromaticcompounds
• Nylon,caprolactam
• Petrochemicaladditives
• Pesticides
• Peroxides
• Phosphoricacid
• Polyacetates
• Polyethylene
• Acids(inorganicandorganic)
• Terephtalicacid
• Viscose,celluloseacetate
• Xanthan
Pharmaceuticalbiotechnology
• Humanvaccinesandveterinaryvaccines
• Insulinfrombiomass
• Enzymes
• Startercultures(bacteriacultures)
• Humanbloodproteins
• Syntheticpharmaceuticalproducts
• Animalcellcultures
Extraction
• Essentialoils
• Alkaloids
• Antibiotics
• Aromaticsubstances
• Fragrances
• Medicinalteas
• Organextracts
• Pectins
• Herbalmedicines
• Statins
• Steroids,hormones
• Vitamins
• Polycarbonate
Mineralprocessing
• Industrialminerals
·Calciumcarbonate
·Kaolin
·Bentonites
·Titaniumdioxides
• Metalores
·Copper
·Nickel
·Zinc
·Cobalt
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Business Line Marine The greater the reliability, economy, cleanness and strength of the drive and supply systems, the quicker, more efficient, safer and more environmentally friendly the ship. The separators and the cooling and supply systems from the Business Line Marine give equal consideration to the economic challenges of maritime logistics and the increasingly stringent regulations for the protection of the sea as well as progress in shipbuilding technology.
The system solutions of this business line reliably
ensurehighperformanceandeconomicaloperation
ofdieselengines,increasingtheirlifeexpectancyeven
underextremeconditions.Examplesofthisinclude:
• WestfaliaSeparator®eagleclass:withtheirhigh
g-force,theseseparatorssetthenewstandard
aroundtheworldforthetreatmentoffueland
lubeoilsformaritimeuse.Theyaredesignedfor
unmonitoredcontinuousoperationandcomply
withalltheregulationsoftheclassification
societies.
• WestfaliaSeparator®dtypeseparatorscost-effec-
tivelytreatbilgewaterandsludgescontainingoil,
underthebrandofWestfaliaSeparator®
seaprotectsolutions,andarefullycompliant
withtheIMOandUSCGrequirements.
• WestfaliaSeparator®BilgeMaster®cleandesign
systemsforprocessingbilgewater.Capacitiesof
upto4000lperhourcanbereducedtoachievea
residualoilcontentof<5ppm.Allrequirements
relatingtoenvironmentalprotectionarealso
satisfiedinparticularlysensitivemarineareas.
• Modularcompactunitsconsistofabase
module,whichisadditionallycompletelypre-
assembledwiththerequiredunits.Suchcom-
pactunitscanbeeasilyinstalledintheshipyard,
asplugandplaydevices.Alternatively,the
WestfaliaSeparator®centripacksconceptoffers
theoptionofcombiningalloftherequiredsepa-
ratorsinasingleunitanddeliveringthistothe
shipyardpipedandpre-fittedwithallcontrol
modules,whereitcanbequicklyinstalled.
• WestfaliaSeparator®ViscoBoosterUnitsforthe
treatmentofheavyfueloilformarineengines.These
adjusttheviscosity,temperatureandpressuretobe
optimalfortherequirementsoftheenginemanufac-
turer.
• FreshwatergeneratorsfromGEAWestfalia
SeparatorGroupcontinuouslyextractdrinking
waterfromseawaterandeliminatetheneedfor
freshwatersupplytanks.
• Performance-enhancingretrofitunitsareeasyto
installandusedtoreplaceexistingprocesseswith
themoreefficientcentrifugalseparationtechno-
logy,toextendperformancelimits,toincrease
capacities,toautomateprocesses,andtoreduce
serviceandmaintenancecosts.
From the perspective of GEA Westfalia Separator
Group,alloptionsareavailableforthemarinearea,
fromindividualcomponentstocompletesystemsolu-
tions.Theconceptissetupforourcustomersinsuch
awaythattheinterfacesandplanningexpenditure
arereducedandsubstantialsavingscanbeachieved
intermsofweightandspacerequirement.
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The outstanding separation efficiency of the high- performance Westfalia Separator® eagleclass centri fuges sustainably optimizes the reliable operation of turbines and diesel engines in power stations.
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Theconceptofourtreatmentplantsisprecisionwork,
whichweadjusttothenatureoftherespectivefuels
andoilsused.Here– inadditiontodemand-based
dimensioning–thedesignisinfluencedbyaspects
includingviscosity,densityandlevelofcontamina-
tion.
Assuch,traceelements,whichcausecorrosiondam-
ageathighexhaustgastemperatures,areseparated
e.g.fromthecombustiblefuelsbyourseparators.The
reliabledesalinationoffueloilandtheseparationof
solidsbyourseparatorsreducecorrosionproblemsto
theminimumlevelthatistechnicallypracticaland
ensurefault-freeoperationoftheseplants.
Water,wearandother impuritiesmayhaveacon-
siderableeffectonperformance,e.g. inthecaseof
steamturbines.Inseverecases,unplannedstoppages
orcompletefailuresthreatenconsequencesthatcan
quicklybecome“unaffordable”.Heretoo,ourtreat-
mentsystemsensurecontinuousreliabilityandcon-
stanthighperformance.
Thisappliesequally forself-cleaningseparators in
continuousoperationandforready-to-connecttreat-
mentsystemswithahighlevelofautomationinany
performanceclass.
Inordertoreplaceexistingsystems,extendperform-
ance boundaries, automate processes and – at the
sametime–reducemaintenanceandservicecosts,the
BusinessLineEnergysuppliesretrofitunits,which
areeasytoinstallandfacilitateconsiderableincreases
intreatmentefficiency.
Ourseparatorsandsystemsolutionsforthe
energyindustrycarryout:
• Thetreatmentandmaintenanceofcombustible
fuelsfordieselandgasturbines
• Thetreatmentandmaintenanceof
lubricatingoils
• Thetreatmentofoil,waterandsolidmixtures
• Thetreatmentofwastewatercontainingoil
Business Line Energy Reliable, economical and resource-saving energy supply ensures quality of life and economic growth. It is largely based on fault-free, efficient and clean systems working in all load ranges. With the work-related treatment and maintenance of fuel oils, lube oils and combustible fuels for turbines and diesel engine power plants, the Business Line Energy makes a decisive contribution to future-proof energy supply.
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Our new generation of separators and decanters
carriesoutcontinuousliquid-liquid-solidseparation
in many different application areas, reliably meet-
ingthedecisiveparametersoftheoil,gasandmetal
industries:
• Safetyforpeopleandtheenvironment
• Continuousavailabilityofconstanthigh
performanceevenunderextremeusage
conditions
• Weightandspace-savingstructuresand
processefficiency
Withtheirmodularstructurebasedontheplugand
playprinciple,beingsimpletooperateandextremely
easytomaintain,thecentrifugessafelyandeconomi-
callymanageevenlargevolumeflows.
Wesupportextremeoperatingconditions,forexample
withtheuseofhighlycorrosion-resistantmaterialsand
technicalsolutionsthatarecompliantwithapplications
whichrequiregastightandexplosion-proofdesigns.
Alignedtoyourambientandapplication
conditionsonsite,ourcentrifugesensureoptimum
processesandprocessresultsinthefollowing
applicationareas:
• Treatmentofdrillingfluids
• Separationofoilfrom“producedwater”and
“drainwater”
• Dewateringofcrudeoil,alsoheavycrudeoil
• Cleaningandtreatmentoffuel,lubricatingand
hydraulicoil
• Separationofcatfinesfromresidualoil
• Cleaningof“slopoil”andoilpits
• Monoethyleneglycolclarification
Saveprocessmedia–protecttheenvironment
Ourseparatorsanddecanterscanalsobeprofitably
usedforprocessingindustrialfluids.Theyextendthe
operating life of the fluidsby a factor ofbetween
fourandfive;theyreducethewearoftheproduction
systemsandreducedisposalcosts.
Fieldsofapplicationforindustrialfluids:
• Maintenanceofcoolinglubricants,clarifying
liquids,fountainsolutionsandprocessliquids
• Clarifyinganddewateringoflubeoil,
hydraulicoilanddieseloil
• Treatmentofwasteoil,usedemulsion,
MARPOLoilandwater-containingoil
Business Line Oil & GasThe high-speed centrifuges of the Business Line Oil & Gas are used in the exploration, production and processing of oil and gas. Efficiency, safety and environmental protection in a wide range of extremely specialized applications mean that these are first-choice developments. The processing of the industrial liquids is a further area of application. The centrifuges from GEA Westfalia Separator Group make a contribution towards considerably reducing operating costs and the consumption of resources.
The market launch of the Westfalia Separator® eagleclass separators pro-vides new options for increased flow rates with
minimum weight and space requirements.
Theseparametersmeanthatthetechnologyiscom-
pliantwiththerestrictivecostmanagementbothin
industry and in municipal waste water treatment
plants.
Versatileapplication:
• Treatmentofprocesswater
• Dewateringofsewagesludge
• Thickeningofsewagesludge
• Treatmentofdrinkingwater
• Treatmentofmunicipalandindustrial
wastewater
• Recoveryofreusablematerialsfrom
productionflowsandsewagesludge
• Stationaryormobilesolutions
Itisnotonlyoildepositsbutalsoglobalreservesof
freshwaterthatarelimited.Thefocusisincreasingly
ontheeconomicaluseofwaterandparticularlyon
more efficient ways of extracting drinking water.
Installation operators have to face the challenge
of carrying out these and other tasks such as the
treatment of sewage sludge or process water with
minimumcosts.For thesechallenges, theBusiness
Line Environmental Technology provides answers
whichareconvincingfromtheeconomicaswellas
ecologicalpointsofview.
Formanyyears,GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGrouphas
beendevelopingsuccessfulsolutionsforthesustain-
ableuseofpreciousresources:over3500stationary
andmobileplantsimprovedrinkingwaterandwaste
watertreatmentaroundtheworld.Themechanicalse-
parationtechnologythathasthehighestflowrateswith
thelowestenergyconsumptionandlow-maintenance
operationstandsoutparticularlyinthedewatering
andthickeningofsewagesludge.Thefiguresareself-
explanatory:decantersfromGEAWestfaliaSeparator
Group for instance thicken sewage sludge in such
away that thevolumeof surplus activated sludge
whichisproducedisreducedbyupto90percent.
Business Line Environmental Technology Whether they are used for generating drinking water or treating process water or effluents: the system solutions of the Business Line Environmental Technology set worldwide standards for economy, efficiency and sustainable environmental protection. Companies and municipal institutions are able to considerably reduce their operating costs and consumption of resources.
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Business Ar eA service
Business Ar eA service
Only by using the modularly structured original service from GEA Westfalia Separator Group is it possible to avoid the risk of jeopardizing the investment in the product and process quality – and therefore the success of the entire project – with unquali-fied servicing.
Youexpectthehighestseparationtechnologyperfor-
mance for the best possible results in production.
MachinesfromGEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroupare
amongthebestintheworld,regularlysettingnew
standards in termsof flowvolumeandseparation
efficiency.
Theexcellenceofthemachineiscomplementedby
thecomprehensiveknow-howofthespecialistsinsep-
arationtechnologyprocesses.Wearehappytopasson
thisknowledgetoourcustomersandsupportthemin
theaimofestablishingoptimumproductionprocesses.
Bestmachinesneedthebestservice
Inordertoachievetheperformancelevel,wehave
combinedthebestexpertsandproductiontechnolo-
gieswithdecadesofknow-how.Sothatourmachines
andprocesscomponentscontinuetoprovidemaxi-
mumperformanceevenaftermanyyears,weprovide
ourknowledgetoyouthroughcoordinatedservices.
Here,wekeepinmindthatourcustomersplantheir
repairandmaintenancebudgetstobeasefficientas
possible.Customizedservicelevelagreementsoffer
numerousoptionshere.Thesemaybeagreementsfor
basicservices,althoughpremiumcontractsarealso
available,whichcanbedefinedwithspecifiedservices
fortheframeworkofabudget.
Reliabilityforprocessesandinvestments
Onlywithdetailedknowledgeofthemoderncentri-
fugesandprocesslinesfromGEAWestfaliaSeparator
Groupandwithoriginalsparepartsisitpossibleto
providethereliabilitythattheequipmentwillaccu-
ratelycompleteitsseparationtechnologytaskswith
allofthespecificperformanceparameters,hourby
houranddaybyday.
Allofthemajorservicesareprovidedforyou–
withinamanageablebudget:
• Fieldservice
• Originalspareparts
• Repair
• Conditionmonitoring
• Training
• Servicelevelagreementsareadjustedprecisely
totherequirementsofcustomers’production
processes
Westfalia Separator® capitalcare –Original Manufacturer Service Westfalia Separator ® capitalcare – the service for process applications. There is only one way to ensure the unique service level of our separation technology systems over the entire life cycle: service from the manufacturer.
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• Training
• Servicelevelagreementsareadjustedpreciselyto
therequirementsofapplicationconditions
Supportpointsaroundtheworld–
24/7serviceonsite
Ourproactiveservicesarerunfrommanycentersin
strategicallyimportantports,forexampleinHamburg,
Singapore,TianjinandDubai.Withnumerousauthor-
izedworkshopsandservicestationsaroundtheworld,
weareneverfaraway,sowecanbetherewhenyou
needus.
Thereliableavailabilityofmaximumsystemperform-
anceisaprerequisiteforthehighestlevelofprocess
efficiency.Themachinesmustrunataconstantlevel
of effectiveness, around the clock. Our preventive
servicesandmeasuresaredesignedtocomprehen-
sivelysecurethisperformanceandavailabilityand
toavoidunplannedstoppagetimes.
Here,wekeepinmindthatourcustomersplantheir
repairandmaintenancebudgetstobeasefficientas
possible.Customizedservicelevelagreementsoffer
numerousoptionshere.Thesemaybeagreementsfor
basicservices,althoughpremiumcontractsarealso
available,whichcanbedefinedwithspecifiedservices
fortheframeworkofabudget.
Proactiveservicesforconstantprocessefficiency
Ourmostimportantservicesforindividualalignment
toyourplanttechnologyandyourbudgetframework:
• Fieldservice
• Originalspareparts
• Repair
Customized Service Packages – 24 / 7 – Around the WorldWestfalia Separator® capitalcare: with customized service packages, the 24 / 7 manufacturer’s service concept for system applications ensures the outstanding performance of our separation technology machines and systems. If necessary, our service technicians can be on site straight away – all over the world.
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Business AreA Production
Business AreA Production
Automatedproductionprocessesandcomputer-based
productiontechnologiesensurethatourproduction
enjoysasoundeconomicandecologicalbase.Very
short production times also provide our custom-
erswith clear advantages in termsof time; this is
reflectedparticularlyinproductdevelopmentandthe
developmentofnewmarkets.
Locationinvestmentsaroundtheglobe
Inordertofurtheroptimizeourdeliverycapability
andproductquality,wecontinuouslyinvestinbuild-
ings,installationsandintheideasofouremployees.
This improves our infrastructures for production,
assemblyandfinaltesting.
Specialization is the key to success. In Oelde,
Germany,ourcentreofcompetenceformechanical
separation as well as in the production locations
inNiederahr (Germany),Château-Thierry (France),
WuQing(China)andBengaluru(India),wehavethe
most modern production facilities in the world.
Withtheseproductionfacilities,weprovideeffective
supporttoourcustomersinthemarketsoftodayand
tomorrow.
Qualitymanagementatgloballevel
GEA Westfalia Separator Group is one of the few
companiesintheworldwhicharecertifiedinaccord-
ancewithDINENISO9001:2008andDINENISO
14001:2004inallproductionfacilitiesthroughoutthe
globe.Compliancewithextremelystringentquality
requirements at our company is assured with the
latest measuring technology and test bays in all
productionphases.Bymeansofgoodmanufactur-
ing practice and complete quality documentation,
weensurethatallofour qualitycommitmentsare
implementedinreality.
WestfaliaSeparator®lifecyclebenefit®
Our quality commitment comprises much more
than error-free production and punctual delivery.
All performance criteria are harmonized with the
aim of maximizing the holistic benefit, and are
optimized throughout the entire life cycle. From
planning, installation and commissioning right
through to upgrade and return concepts for used
machines. This makes sure our customers benefit
from maximum performance at minimum cost –
throughouttheentirelifecycleofthemachinesand
systems.
Centre of Competence in Oelde Assures First-Class Quality WorldwideManaged by the Centre of Competence in Oelde, the Business Area Production has established worldwide production capacities in order to ensure that products are manufactured efficiently and in close proximity to customers.
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Quality with a system: GEA Westfalia Separator Group is internationally certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2004.
With the know-how and original spare parts from the manufacturer, authorized workshops
ensure reliable availability.
Whenselectingtherightseparationtechnologysolu-
tion,notonlyarecustomersadvisedwellbyourpro-
cessengineeringcentre,theyalsoreceiveactivesup-
port.Thisisbasedoninvestigationsoftheoriginal/
sample to be produced or processed in large-scale
seriesandoncustomerspecificationswithrespectto
workingtemperature,flowcapacity,degreeofclarifi-
cationorseparationetc.Afterthoroughanalysisofall
thedata,theteamfromtheapplication-specificlabo-
ratoryrecommendswhichmachinetypeandwhich
modelwillbebestsuitedtothetask.Theresultsreport
andthedocumentationprovidethegreatestpossible
securityfortheinvestmentdecision.
Soundsupportfornewdevelopment
andscale-up
Weprovideintensivesupportrightfromthestartfor
companiesenteringintonewterritorybyplanning
thedevelopmentofnewtypesofproductsforpro-
ductionprocesses.Evenforsmallvolumeunits,we
areabletodesignourseparationtechnologysystems
exactlyandtointegratethemeasilyintotheresearch
workandproductdevelopmentofthecustomer.
Thus, in cooperation with the engineers from the
respectivebusinessline,itispossibletoclarifyeven
before product development whether the planned
quality parameters for new formulations are also
achievableintheindustrialapplication–andatwhich
performancedimensionsourseparationtechnology
solutionsmeetthesetrequirements1:1.Fromthis,our
customersknowthesizetoexpecttheinvestmentto
cometo,evenattheinitialstage.
Technology Centre for Process Engineering:Greater Security in the Investment DecisionFrom initial laboratory tests through pilot phases to the large-scale industrial plant, we develop optimally designed process integration in cooperation with our customers. This is based on our broad portfolio of separation technology systems and decades of experience in analysis, advising and construction. From this, our customers gain sound decision-making support and security in investment and production planning.
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One-offtrainingfieldforperformancetests
Otherindicationscanbegainedfromtesttrialson
originalproductsat20to2000litres.Thecentralpro-
cessengineeringtestbaykeepsnumerousmachines
and systems for various performance tests under
conditionsthatcloselyresemblepracticalapplication.
Basicscientificresearch
Incooperationwithvariouscolleges,weacquirethe
basicscientificknowledgetoenableustointegrate
newtechnicalprocessingsolutionsintotheproduc-
tionprocessesofourcustomers.
Whichwayisrightdependsonthetask.Theobjective
isalwaystosupportcustomersintheselectionoftheir
centrifugesandtoplacetheirinvestmentdecisions
onasecurefooting.
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GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroupseeseveryplantasa
whole,tosetitupforthehighestlevelofefficiency
fromthestart.Customer requests,quality require-
ments and the relevant regulations are taken into
considerationhere.Thepackageunitsandprocess
linesdevelopedinthiswayproduceimmediateadded
value.
Serviceandaddedvalue:
whatwesupplytoyou
Thegeneraltrendisgoinginthedirectionofmod-
ulesandpackagestructures–becausethisprovides
numerous benefits; the Business Area Production
takesfulladvantageofthistrendintheinterestsof
itscustomers,bybreakingdownlargerprocesslines
wherepossibleintosensiblemodules.
The advantages are obvious: one package unit
describesaclearlydefinedscope,both in termsof
functionandintermsofmechanicsandtechnicalcon-
trol.Thankstoclearinterfaces,thealignmentworkis
reduced.ThisenablestheBusinessAreaProduction
toboostefficiencyinallareas.
Allmodulesaremanufacturedunderoptimumcon-
ditionsby theBusinessAreaProduction: thecom-
ponentsareassembledona frame, thepipes fully
installed, all electrical and pneumatic connections
fitted, checking carried out, and qualification and
acceptancearecompletedifdesired.
Here,theindividuallyalignedcontrolisalsoofpar-
ticular significance, as without it, even the most
efficientmachineorplantcannotoperatetoitsfull
potential.Themodulesarethenintegratedintothe
ongoingproductionprocessattheminimumpossible
expense.
Forthisreason,systemsolutionsof GEAWestfalia
SeparatorGrouparepackageswhichrelieveourcus-
tomersoftheneedtoworry–becausetheyextend
theirvalueaddedchainwithoutinterruptingit.
Youradvantagesataglance:
• Individualcompletedevelopment
• Higheststandardswithinnovativetechnologies
• Nointerfaceproblems,notimedelay
• Perfectsystemalignmentandcontrol
• Veryeasyoperation
• Onesystempartnerfortheentireprocess
Engineering Made in Oelde – Plant and Control from a Single Source The two essential elements for solving a technical process task are the plant and the control. However, it is only by their individual coordination and combination that they unite to form a useful unit – and thus an efficient technical processing plant.
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GEAWestfaliaSeparatorGroup ispresentallover
theworld,withmorethan50salesandservicecom-
paniesandover20authorizedworkshops.Assuch,
originalsparepartsfromthetechnologyleaderare
alwaysquicklyonsite.Naturally,ourexpertsarealso
thereforyouwhenyouneedus.
Sales, Engineering and Service Worldwide – We are Here, Where You Need usFor us, proximity to the market is more than a catchphrase; it is the fundamental requirement for added value from partnerships and it secures the long-term success of our customers.
Usetheadvantageofknowledgefromthetechnology
leaderinmechanicalseparationtechnologytofulfill
your requirements for production and process
solutions.Theresultisclear:LiquidstoValue!
GEA Group is a global engineering company with multi-billion euro sales and operations in more than
50 countries. Founded in 1881, the company is one of the largest providers of innovative equipment and
process technology. GEA Group is listed in the STOXX® Europe 600 Index.
We live our values.Excellence • Passion • Integrity • Responsibility • GEA-versity
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