Packaging plays a key role in ensuring quality and hygiene throughout the food supply chain, from production to the consumer. GEA develops thermoforming packaging machines, labeling, marking and automation equipment to meet the high demands of food manufacturers.

Efficiency, hygiene, sustainability, safety and reliability - these are the key benefits of GEA thermoforming packaging machines. GEA has developed innovative solutions based on an in-depth understanding of customers’ needs, and several decades of technology expertise in form-fill-seal systems.
In addition to thermoforming packaging machines, GEA manufactures equipment for marking, coding, automation and complete packaging lines and types. GEA PowerPak PLUS, GEA LeakCheck and GEA FoodTray are the latest product innovations in thermoforming packaging systems.
As your partner for thermoforming packaging systems, GEA is constantly launching new machine models, functions and line extensions.

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The GEA FoodTray is a sustainable, high-quality MAP food package with only a thin bottom film reinforced by a cardboard tray to allow attractive design, food safety and save up to 80% of plastic materials. The resource-saving package produced by thermoforming packaging machines is a smart solution that provides sustainability without compromising...

GEA LeakCheck is an in-line measurement system on thermoforming packaging machines capable of checking seal and package integrity on all forms of MAP without contact. Residual oxygen content can be measured non-invasively by the quality control system GEA OxyCheck. Both guarantee the protective function and quality of food packaging.

GEA PowerHeat, the missing piece in Thermoforming Packaging: boosts productivity by up to 10%, saves energy by up to 30% and allows the use of monolayer films without compromising on package quality and functionality.

The reliable GEA PowerPak modular thermoforming packaging machine ensures fast, safe and high adaptable horizontal packaging of food products in vacuum and MAP packs of any kind in high-quality and with maximum flexibility.

GEA RemotePartner combines digital machine access and remote support to help you swiftly identify the root cause of any equipment issue and get instant assistance from GEA experts. The result: faster issue diagnostics and resolution, enhanced machine performance, greater efficiency and minimal downtime.

In the food packaging industry, performance is paramount. High-speed slicing and packaging systems must function flawlessly to maximise productivity. Any unscheduled downtime is unacceptable, so it’s essential that you keep your equipment healthy.

By providing instant access to real-time equipment data, InsightPartner helps food processors manage their production better. Our cloud-based solution provides advanced analytics and comprehensive insights based on continuous data monitoring.

Discover how GEA’s advanced technologies and tailored services optimize productivity, sustainability, and automation for your food processing or packaging business.
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