The storage silo is an autonomous and self-supporting cell that is usually installed in series.
It features a strong painted carbon-steel frame that houses plastic-laminated plywood or stainless steel panels. The silo has a variable volumetric capacity depending on the model, and is set up according to the client’s requirements. Walkways and ladders complying with relevant safety standards provide access to the top for inspection.

The new GEA Application and Technology Center (ATC) in Sarstedt, south of Hannover, is neither a showroom nor a substitute for a lab. It is a place for testing, data collection and early decisions. This is where it becomes clear whether a biological concept can become a robust industrial process. That step is bigger than it may seem.

Thermoforming has long played a central role in food packaging. Now it is facing a major shift. As regulations tighten, materials evolve and costs rise, form fill seal lines must do more than run reliably – they now shape how food stays fresh, affordable and recyclable. Take a look at the key thermoforming trends informing the food packaging and delivery landscape.