GEA has launched the optimized new Group structure developed as part of its “Fit for 2020” initiative, marking a fundamental shift both in its internal structure and organization, and in its external customer relations. Starting immediately, the Group is bundling and reporting the development and manufacturing of products and the provision of process solutions in two new business areas – “Equipment” and “Solutions.” The new bundling into business areas of roughly equal strength promises greater operational synergies spanning technologies and applications, and promotes functional excellence by standardizing processes. For GEA’s customers this means a single national organization per country as a central point of contact covering the entire product portfolio and offering all services on a local basis. The new structure will enable GEA to generate substantial savings while supporting further growth.
In the Equipment business area, GEA brings together all activities that feature standardized and (in part) customer-specific equipment offerings. As a general rule, products are manufactured in large quantities as part of large-scale series production on a standardized and modular basis. The Solutions business area brings together all project-based offerings that extensively cover customer-specific and modular solutions. The business areas tailor their products and services to the specific applications and customer requirements.