Gulfood Manufacturing 2018

• To get close to the most advanced food processing technology that represents the future of your business
• To talk with experts who really understand your industry and applications
• To get access to some of the finest test facilities in the world
• To be inspired

•  GEA PowerGrind; the new generation of GEA Grinders with improved capacity, hygiene and safety performance, for fresh and frozen materials
• GEA PowerPak; the high-capacity thermoformer that perfectly satisfies all food sector requirements, ideal to pack dates, poultry, seafood or cheese products 
• GEA Nozzle Separator SDA Series in 2-Phase Design; for continuous clarification and thickening of cheese, yoghurt, starch, bakers’s yeast and algae suspensions
• GEA Piston V compressor; the most efficient reciprocating compressor series with electronically controlled service intervals for the industrial refrigeration market
• GEA SmartPacker SX400; the vertical packaging machine suitable for a wide variety of convenience goods, mainly protein, fresh, shredded cheese, frozen vegetables, French fries, confectionery and snacks
• GEA MultiFormer; the flexible former designed to add appeal to food by forming red meat, pork, poultry, seafood, cheese, vegetables and meat replacement products into virtually any shape
• GEA MultiJector; the versatile multi-purpose brine injector that ensures product quality through the proven reliability of GEA technology
• MOBILE MINOR®; the R&D spray dryer trusted by R&D departments, laboratories and independent research institutions all over the world to produce small-volume powder samples that can be scaled up to production volumes
• GEA Ariete Homogenizer 3011 equipped with OpenXFLO^TM; the tailor made solution that guarantees excellent process performances at very high pressure, representing the first choice for a wide range of industries.

Based on an intermittent machine action, the GEA SmartPacker SX has an excellent price/performance ratio. Reliable and user-friendly, the machine is easy to operate and clean, while its advanced technical design keeps maintenance costs to a minimum. The GEA vertical packaging machines offer a convenient and inexpensive means of packaging a wide variety of convenience goods, mainly protein, fresh, shredded cheese, frozen vegetables, French fries, confectionery and snacks.

• Creates a wide variety of bag shapes (pillow bags, quarto seal, block bottom, quatro box, envelope, doypack style and zipper bags)
• 400 mm maximum bag width for pillow bags
• Maximum bag length 550 mm
• Hygienic design with easily exchangeable parts
• Option to combine a ZipTrick or in-line zip system to the machine for re-closeable packs.

The GEA MultiFormer adds appeal to food by forming red meat, pork, poultry, seafood, cheese, vegetables and meat replacement products into virtually any shape. The simple design delivers high production capacities, and it comes with a programmable PLC to optimize the forming cycle for every individual product. Easily exchanged forming plates guarantee fast product changeover times. There are three line widths: 400, 600 and 900 mm.

• The versatility to form products in a wide market range 
• From mid to high end range production capacities 
• Option for products with paper in between the products 
• Accurate portioning with minimum waste 
• Fast time to market for new products 

The GEA MultiJector is a multi-purpose brine injector that does not compromise on the accuracy or performance you can get from an application-specific machine. It sets new standards for hygiene, food safety and cleanability. It is a flexible solution for injecting bone-in, boneless and delicate products, and is packed with cutting-edge technology that adds value to your products and processes.

• Linear movement ensures consistent brine distribution throughout the whole depth of the product
• All parameters programmed in recipe programs including stroke height and needle depth
• Easy access for inspection and cleaning
• Fast needle changeover with partial manifold cassettes

The cross-application MOBILE MINOR® spray dryer is robust, reliable and versatile and has been installed in almost 2400 plants worldwide. It is easy to use, clean and move, and is an ideal basis for up-scaling a new process.This machine has been trusted by R&D departments, laboratories and independent research institutions all over the world to produce small-volume powder samples that can be scaled up to production volumes. It’s a clear example of how the merging of our engineering expertise and processing experience has helped customers design and create new products that have left their mark on the industry for many years.

For GEA safety is of the essence so the MOBILE MINOR® comes in special standard versions e.g. for powders prone for dust explosion or for feeds based on organic solvents.

Further special features of the MOBILE MINOR®:

• Designed for process gas flow of 100 kg/h at 200°C 
• Accurate gas disperser with laser-cut guides to minimize powder deposits (patent pending)
• Powder collection glasses in sizes from 250-3500 mL
• Powerful supply blower with flow indication

Freeze dried foodstuffs have many advantages: they’re easy to ship and store, need no refrigeration, have an extended shelf-life and can be consumed with a minimum of preparation. This makes them ideal for use in many convenience foods. Spray dried products benefit from even particle size distribution; controlled moisture content, bulk density and particle shape; and excellent dispersibility.

At Gulfood Manufacturing GEA will exhibit a wide variety of freeze dried and spray dried product samples from frozen shrimps and strawberries to spray dried flavors and milk powder.

GEA offers industry-leading equipment and complete production lines for cakes, pies, cookies, soft and hard biscuits, layer cakes, pastries, pizza, crackers, snacks and selected bread applications. GEA blends its proprietary technologies with its full line integration capabilities to provide turnkey systems for a wide range of products, from a single source. 

The stand at Gulfood will showcase a range of bakery products that have been made on GEA equipment. 

Our customers supply the world with every type of goods. Working with GEA Service means partnering with a dedicated team of service experts. We build, maintain and improve our customers’ equipment, process lines and production plants so that every changing requirement is met, and every aspect of their production processes is optimized. Our customers can feel confident that their processing and manufacturing infrastructure will work to help ensure their continued business success throughout the entire life cycle.

• Getting you started ‒ Beginning of Life Services with seamless support for instant productivity and performance
• Keeping it running ‒ Lifetime Services with the cost-efficient way of ensuring safety and reliability
• Constantly improving ‒ Extended Life Services by sharing our knowledge to safeguard our customers’ investment
• Together with you ‒ Consulting & Enhanced Operations by enduring commitment to our customers and their business

Our seamless service offerings will ensure that our customers can meet the ever-changing demands of their global consumers and markets, not just today, but tomorrow and in the future.