GEA launches GEA AWP portfolio in North America to serve growing market demand
Trade press release - September 1, 2026
GEA Systems North America has introduced the GEA AWP portfolio to the North American market, expanding access to proven valves and components for industrial heating, refrigeration and related applications. GEA AWP designs, develops, and manufactures a broad portfolio of valves, oil regulation systems and similar components at their factory in Prenzlau, Germany.
GEA Systems North America has introduced the GEA AWP portfolio to the North American market. (Photo: GEA)
The expansion reflects steadily growing demand for reliable industrial refrigeration and heating components, especially for higher pressure and temperature applications, across food processing, cold storage, industrial manufacturing, and marine sectors in North America. Customers in North America now have access to local sales, application support and service through GEA Systems North America's established network of refrigeration and heating experts.
For more than 60 years, GEA AWP has been a specialized leader for industrial valve and regulation equipment, specifically built to reliably withstand demanding industrial operating conditions. Their portfolio includes a wide range of valves and components available in national pipe sizes from 1/8 to 20 inches, pressure ratings up to 2,320 psi and temperatures from -76°F to +392°F. Products are manufactured in stainless steel, carbon steel, and low-temperature carbon steel to meet a variety of application requirements. With GEA AWP’s proprietary ValveCalc tool, customers can enter their operating conditions to identify the right valve for their application. Additional information about the product portfolio can be found at awpnorthamerica.com.
The modular manufacturing system at GEA AWP provides a flexible environment to meet specific customer needs. In cases where standard products do not meet application requirements, GEA AWP can provide customized valve solutions with the required dimensions, connections, flanges, outlets, pressure ranges, temperature ranges, and installation lengths. GEA AWP can provide different packing materials to meet specific application needs and support customer traceability requirements. Valves can also be combined into one component, which is factory tested and validated prior to delivery.
GEA AWP components are used across a range of industries, including food and beverage, cold storage, chemical, concrete cooling, oil and gas, marine, ice rinks and indoor ski facilities. They are certified by many of the world’s leading certification and accreditation organizations, meeting regional and national standards of safety and performance reliability.
Dr. Michael Golek
About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German DAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
