GEA VARIVENT® turns 50
Discover the valve system with unmatched modularity and proven performance
From flexibility to excellence – 50 years of VARIVENT® innovation.
For dairy, food, beverage and pharma manufacturers, equipment flexibility and reliability are essential. GEA VARIVENT® has delivered unmatched customization, efficiency, and sustainability for five decades. As we seal our legacy of excellence and flow into the future, our modular valve system continues to set the industry benchmark.
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50 years of GEA VARIVENT® – more than a celebration.
Together with colleagues from around the world, we’ve captured memories, insights, and perspectives in a time capsule. Because VARIVENT® is more than technology – it’s a community shaped by quality, experience, and teamwork. The time capsule stands for what we’ve achieved – and what lies ahead.
Thank you to everyone who’s helped shape the VARIVENT® story – then, now, and tomorrow.
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Unmatched flexibility with a modular system
The GEA VARIVENT® system is a pioneering standard in valve technology, offering over a million combination and customization options. Whether you're planning a new system, expanding an existing one, or modifying a current setup, the VARIVENT® modular design ensures perfect adaptation to any process challenge.
Modular design:
Standardized forms and connections across all valve types make it easy to remove, replace, combine, and expand components without any issues.
Scalable solutions:
Adapt to changing production requirements with ease, all while maintaining the integrity of your system.
Reduced costs:
Streamlined spare parts logistics and reduced parts diversity mean lower maintenance and operating costs.
Exceptional hygiene and performance
Every VARIVENT® valve and its components go through countless production steps before completion. Without exception, each part must meet the strictest standards for quality and functionality.
In addition to the precise dimensions of the individual components and the optimal material properties for reliable use, the hygienic safety of all surfaces that come into contact with the product is a decisive advantage in every application of our valve units. This ensures perfect cleaning of the valve chamber and maintains the integrity of the final product.
Every valve component that leaves our company, and every part built into it, is carefully checked to ensure it meets all of our stringent requirements.
Our engineers’ unmatched expertise, combined with the vast number of installed valve units in global markets, provides the best possible assurance of safe operation and absolute reliability.
Sustainability at the core
At GEA, sustainability is a priority. Our VARIVENT® valves help you save on materials, water, CIP and energy, reducing waste and driving down costs and environmental impact.
Efficient processes:
Optimized switching operations lead to minimal product loss and reduced consumption of water and cleaning fluids.
Eco-friendly solutions:
Our valves support sustainable production, helping you meet your environmental goals without compromising performance.
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Highest cleaning efficiency, saving CIP to protect our environment
Customization for any application
Your products are unique, and so are your processes. The GEA VARIVENT® system adapts to your needs, offering tailored valve solutions for everything from yogurt to juice or toothpaste. With VARIVENT®, your innovation knows no limits, giving you the tools to succeed in any market.
How Carlsberg keeps 10,000 valves in play
At Carlsberg’s Fredericia brewery, GEA VARIVENT valves are part of a long-game strategy. By reusing core valve bodies, retrofitting actuators and control tops, and planning maintenance around brewing seasons, Carlsberg extends asset life, reduces downtime and supports its ambitious water and sustainability targets.
Krombacher: from pilsner tradition to beverage future
Krombacher and GEA have worked hand in hand since the 1980s. What began with supporting one of Germany’s iconic pilsner brewers has grown into a future-focused partnership that powers more than 30 beverages today.
Zentis Polska applies versatile GEA VARIVENT® valve technology
When was the last time you picked your own fruit for breakfast? Chances are the delightful slush of berries in your favorite yogurt comes from the leading specialist Zentis Polska and has gone through sophisticated GEA valves in the process.
GEA VARIVENT® | Schneider Weisse - consistent hygienic plant concept
Master brewer Hans-Peter Drexler and his team are pioneers in perfecting a modern hygienic system concept with GEA VARIVENT® for the traditional Schneider Weisse wheat beer.
