GEA at 2008 BIO International Convention

2008 BIO International Convention deliver the solutions that will help heal, fuel and feed the world.

Experience the BIO Exhibition-we have the hottest showcase for technology and biotechnology innovations. The BIO International Convention also features the most advanced processing equipment and systems suppliers. The BIO Exhibition is designed to connect the best innovators with the finest machinery and equipment as well as all the associated services.

2008 BIO Exhibition Schedule

Monday, June 16, 2008
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m Biotechnology Education Banquet

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. BIO Exhibition Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open

Thursday, June 19, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open

Friday, June 20, 2008
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. BIO Exhibition Open

2008 BIO Exhibition Features

• Around 2,200 exhibitors will showcase the latest in their products and services!
• More than 60 U.S. Regional/State and International Pavilions represent every aspect of the biotechnology industry.
• 12 Product Focus Zones showcasing the latest in drug delivery, BIO IT, BIO Process, Clean Rooms, and more!
• Emerging Technologies Area offers entrepreneurs and start-ups a unique opportunity found only at BIO's Exhibition.

We will be exhibiting at booth #3249. Our booth will feature four GEA (formerly known as Niro Inc.) business groups, namely:

• GEA Liquid Processing - cell rupture systems, fermentors & bioreactors, CIP systems and process integration and automation services;
• GEA Pharma Systems - aseptic Niro spray dryers, GEA Lyophil LYOVAC® lyophilizers, and Courtoy rotary tablet presses;
• GEA Filtration - membrane filtration plants and replacement membranes and service;
• Barr-Rosin - DDGS dryers and coolers

The BIO International Convention has been recognized as one of Tradeshow Week's Top 200 Tradeshows in the U.S. and one the 50 fastest growing shows in North America.

For further information about GEA's participation at the 2008 BIO Exhibition please contact:
Mads Skaarenborg, Marketing Manager
e-mail mads.skaarenborg@geagroup.com, tel. 410 997 6617

The GEA Group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, is a globally successful technology group with more than 250 companies in 50 countries. The company now focuses on specialty mechanical engineering - especially process engineering and equipment. GEA Group technologies are applied in the food, chemical and petrochemical industries, the energy sector, air treatment and shipbuilding as well as the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

The GEA Group is one of the world`s market and technology leaders in 90 per cent of its businesses. In 2007 the GEA Group employed some 19.500 people who generated sales of EUR 5.2 billion.

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