Engineering with purpose
Statement of the third quarter (January 1 - September 30, 2026)
Engineering for a better world
The breakthrough that changed spray drying
In 1976, NIRO engineers responded to a competitive challenge by rethinking what spray drying could do. Their idea became the multi-stage dryer MSD. Fifty years later, the same fundamental principle helps turn liquids into the...
Beyond the machine: unlocking better plant performance
An efficient machine does not automatically make an efficient factory. Real improvement often starts by looking beyond individual equipment and understanding how processes, energy systems and operating decisions affect one another. It’s a holistic approach...
How a valve reshapes the way food and drinks are made
In food and beverage plants, valves are commonly operated using compressed air. GEA Hydract® Actuation Technology moves valves with water instead, in a closed, digitally controlled circuit. The result is a valve that can be held...
What Europe gets wrong about China
For decades, many international companies saw China mainly as a low-cost manufacturing base and fast-growing market. In this interview, Richard Zhang, who leads GEA's business in China, explains why that view is outdated and why...
Building resilience into the olive oil industry
Learn how GEA supports the olive oil industry in times of climate change and sustainably improves the profitability of producers with innovative technologies.
GEA delivers strong third quarter: order intake rises substantially, revenue and profitability further improved
GEA continued its positive business performance in the third quarter of 2026. Order intake developed particularly strongly, growing organically by 19.5 percent. This was driven by both a strong base business and large orders totaling EUR 294.8 million. GEA also further increased revenue and profitability. The Group confirmed its outlook for fiscal year 2026, which had been raised in July.
GEA receives Top Employer seal for Asia-Pacific and is now certified in 21 countries
GEA is now certified as a Top Employer in 21 countries across four continents. With eleven new certifications in the Asia-Pacific region, the company meets the requirements for the APAC Regional Seal of the Top Employers Institute for the first time – alongside the European Regional Seal GEA already holds.
GEA second quarter figures: Double-digit growth in order intake and revenue, with significantly higher profitability
GEA continued to make progress in implementing its Mission 30 strategy during the second quarter of 2026. The company significantly accelerated its growth momentum while simultaneously delivering a substantial increase in profitability. GEA improved all key financial performance metrics and raised its guidance for the full year.
