GEA Process Engineering Inc. has been retained by BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. for scale up studies

Press Release
January 30, 2012

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has been retained by BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. for scale up studies.

Having worked with BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd. in early development of their different process steps, we are pleased to announce that we have been retained as their engineering and process partner for existing plant optimization and scale up studies. Immediate tasks include:

• scalability of the current protein processing technology
• process recommendations and scale-up of the Saskatoon plant
• sustainability with regards to water and energy consumption
• feasibility of a new greenfield processing facility

"We always take great pride in working with progressive organizations which push the boundaries of conventional processing. Their research enables us to showcase our ability to transition the latest technology of the GEA Group into commercial achievements."

Steven Lancos, Executive Vice President - GEA Process Engineering Inc.

BioExx Specialty Proteins Ltd.

BioExx is a technology and processing company focused on the separation of oil and high-value proteins from oilseeds for global food, beverage, nutrition, and other markets. BioExx employs trade secret, patented and patent-pending technologies that utilize significantly lower temperatures than conventional oilseed processing, in order to enable the improved separation of proteins from oilseeds. BioExx believes that these processes cumulatively have the potential to make a valuable contribution to global food and protein supply while maintaining an environmentally sustainable footprint.

GEA Process Engineering Inc.

GEA Process Engineering develops, designs, and markets production plants, systems and processes for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. With a turnover of approx. EUR 1.3 billion in 2010 and close to 4,600 employees working in 40 countries, GEA Process Engineering is recognized as a world leader in industrial drying, concentration, liquid processing, powder processing and handling, emission control, aseptic packaging and solid dosage forms & sterile products.

GEA Process Engineering is a business segment in GEA Group, headquartered in Germany.