Rethinking Beverage Production

Hydraulic valve technology is designed to rethink valve actuation in the beverage and food industry. By using water hydraulics to operate the valves, the system achieves precise control with minimal energy use. As a complement to GEA’s already existing pneumatic valve technology, hydraulic valve technology supports production that is more efficient, flexible, and safe, offering an alternative to processes driven by compressed air.
“With the acquisition of Hydract, we are expanding our valve portfolio with water-hydraulic actuation technology that can significantly reduce the energy demand for operating our process valves. We will offer our customers both pneumatic and hydraulic actuation technology for our modular valve program – with uniform interfaces to engineering, automation and service.”
Sören de Boon, Senior Vice President of the Valves & Pumps Business Unit at GEA



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.

Van de boomgaarden aan de Kaap naar de schappen in 40 landen: het Zuid-Afrikaanse pakhuis Betko heeft een bedrijf opgebouwd dat draait om versheid, timing en betrouwbaarheid. Dankzij koeltechnologie met gecontroleerde atmosfeer van GEA, kan het bedrijf nu appels en peren tot wel 14 maanden bewaren en het energieverbruik met 20% verminderen, met een partnership dat al meer dan 30 jaar duurt.