GEA Group Holding GmbH

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest pure mechanical engineering groups in Germany. As an internationally operating technology group, it concentrates on specialty mechanical engineering with a focus on process technology and components. Group revenue amounted to EUR 5.2 billion in fiscal year 2008. The Group generated about 50 percent of its revenue from the long-term growing food and beverage industries. As of June 30, 2009, a workforce of over 20,000 employees served customers in 50 countries. GEA Group is a market and technology leader in 90 percent of its business areas. GEA Group is listed in the MDAX index (G1A, WKN 660200).