GEA unveils ‘Add Better’ Labeled product portfolio at Inter Dairy Expo 2024

GEA, a global leader in process technology and equipment, proudly showcases its innovative and sustainable ‘Add Better’ labeled product portfolio at Inter Dairy Expo 2024, taking place from 5 to 7 December at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. This new certification highlights GEA’s commitment to sustainability, offering a portfolio of resource-efficient products that promise maximum savings for its customers while advancing operational efficiency in the dairy industry.

Introducing the ‘Add Better’ Label

The ‘Add Better’ label identifies GEA’s cutting-edge range of dairy processing equipment and technologies designed to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact. Products bearing this label, including separators, homogenizers, automated valves, and environmental decanters, offer significant reductions in power consumption, water usage, and waste production.

The ‘Add Better’ certification adheres to the strict ecolabel requirements of ISO 14021. GEA has gone a step further by collaborating with TÜV Rheinland to develop a rigorous process for data collection, evaluation, and documentation. This ensures that the labeled products meet the highest standards of transparency and reliability, reaffirming GEA’s dedication to sustainability.

Innovative solutions for the dairy industry

At the Inter Dairy Exhibition 2024, GEA proudly showcases its comprehensive range of innovative solutions customized for the dairy processing industry, emphasizing sustainability and operational efficiency. This includes:

1. GEA Centrifuge Water Saving Unit

Overview:
A compact, efficient solution to reduce water consumption for separator cooling by 99.9%. This unit recycles cooling water by transferring heat emissions to glycol or iced water, conserving approximately 1 million liters of fresh water annually.

Applications:
Compatible with all GEA separator types, the unit is available for both new installations and retrofitting existing systems.

Features:

• Dramatic reduction in cooling water usage.

• Available as a retrofit or for new installations.

2. GEA coneVerge® Homogenizing Valve

Overview:
An ultra-efficient, low-pressure homogenizing device that reduces energy consumption while enhancing performance for dairy and beverage products.

Features:

• Up to 20% reduction in homogenization pressure compared to other market devices.

• Improved particle size distribution for enhanced product stability and shelf life.

• Simplified design with fewer wear parts, extending maintenance intervals and product lifespan.

The portfolio also featured the NanoVALVE 3G and standard valves, engineered for optimized performance even at ultra-low working pressures, and other cutting-edge technologies designed to minimize resource consumption, reduce waste, and ensure maximum productivity.

GEA’s display underscored its commitment to delivering sustainable solutions that add value to dairy processing operations while reducing environmental impact.

A future of sustainable dairy processing

GEA’s new ‘Add Better’ label represents a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainability, offering dairy producers a suite of solutions that deliver not only enhanced performance but also measurable environmental benefits. As GEA continues to expand its product portfolio under the ‘Add Better’ label, customers can be confident that they are choosing technologies that align with their sustainability goals and contribute to a more resource-efficient future.

Visit GEA at the Inter Dairy expo

The team of experts at GEA cordially invites you to visit their Booth (C11, Hall 3) at the Inter Dairy Expo 2024, taking place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. Grab this opportunity to explore GEA’s latest innovations and sustainability-driven dairy processing technologies.

For more information on the ‘Add Better’ portfolio and its certified solutions, visit:

Add Better | Ecolabel for resource efficient GEA solutions | GEA Centrifuge Water Saving Unit – Sustainable add-on unit for separator cooling | coneVerge® homogenizing valve |

 About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Its portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

GEA is listed in the German MDAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.