Engineering for a better world

Built to last – 60 years of HYGIA premium hygienic pumps

In breweries, dairies and pharma plants alike, the GEA Hilge HYGIA just keeps on going and going. This single-stage, hygienic centrifugal pump with a divine name and a reputation for robustness celebrates its 60th birthday in 2022. Also to mark the 160th anniversary of the company founded by Peter Hilge, we take a peek into the past – and the future.