GEA Process Engineering champions food safety
Australia enforces one of the world's most stringent policies on food standards, earning a well-deserved reputation for its safe and clean food supply. The country also leads in dairy food processing safety, thanks largely to diligent collaboration between consumers, health specialists and the government, but also in part to hidden champions such as processing plant builder GEA Process Engineering.
Australia enforces one of the world's most stringent policies on food standards, earning a well-deserved reputation for its safe and clean food supply. The country also leads in dairy food processing safety, thanks largely to diligent collaboration between consumers, health specialists and the government, but also in part to hidden champions such as processing plant builder GEA Process Engineering.
Contributing to Australia's robust dairy and food industries, GEA provides customised turnkey engineering services and process systems that promote safety and minimise waste for manufacturers. Its flexible solutions span the whole plant life cycle - from consultation and conception, to maintenance and upgrades - to give clients a competitive edge.
"Most clients want a niche, so no two designs are exactly the same," says Kim Henriksen, managing director. "We sit down with clients and put the technologies together to bring something new to the market."
Supported by the group's global network, GEA in Australia spearheads the implementation of GEA's latest technologies. One example of this is the handling of the whey and permeate by-products from cheese processes.
This technology significantly increases the yield of high-quality lactose and whey by-products used in infant formula milk, while reducing water and energy consumption.
GEA in Australia supports its Asian counterparts through its expertise. The group works seamlessly to provide qualified engineers and assistance in setting up factories on the mainland and around Asia for various clients.
GEA also links Australian food producers to clients in Asia, helping them identify mutually beneficial opportunities and regularly hosting delegations from the region.
With demand for high-quality infant formula and raw milk surging in the region, the Australian subsidiary anticipates even closer co-operations to guide producers as they set up safe, sustainable food processing plants in Asia.
"We sell a solution that helps clients, improves the industry and benefits society," Henriksen says. "We bring our local expertise and strengthen our industry and customer links to support more companies in Asia."
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