GEA at 2009 INTERPHEX

The GEA Group will exhibit on booth #1629. The common GEA stand will feature technologies from GEA Pharma Systems, GEA Process Engineering and GEA Tuchenhagen. Our sister company GEA Westfalia Separator will exhibit separately on booth #1779.

INTERPHEX is the world's most trusted source for leading-edge technology, education, and sourcing of the products and services that drive scientific innovation for Life Sciences manufacturing from drug development to market - accelerating regulated products for patient care globally.

INTERPHEX is the best place to see and evaluate the products, technologies and services you need. Thousands of pharmaceutical industry professionals gather annually at INTERPHEX to:

• meet one-on-one with technical experts
• see the newest products and equipment
• view live demonstrations
• network
• get expert advice to specific challenges
• find resources and source new products
• learn about emerging or changing trends
• stay on top of every issue surrounding pharmaceutical manufacturing

At INTERPHEX, you will find technology solutions and education for every aspect of drug manufacturing from process development through delivery to market.

GEA Pharma Systems

GEA Pharma Systems supplies pharmaceutical companies with state-of-the-art solutions for the processing of active pharmaceuticals, ranging from the processing of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) to the production of solid dosage forms and sterile liquids finishing.

The GEA Pharma Systems portfolio of leading industry brands includes:

• Aeromatic-Fielder and Collette granulation/drying systems
• Buck contained materials handling systems
• Courtoy advanced tablet presses
• Niro spray drying technology
• Lyophil freeze drying systems including automatic loading and unloading

The combination of these strong brands with a deep commitment to research and development has resulted in GEA Pharma Systems establishing a leading global market position. GEA Pharma Systems provides global technical support to the Pharmaceutical industry through a network of Pharmaceutical Technology Centers in Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, UK, Singapore, and USA. These centers of excellence provide access to a range of test facilities, supported by expert teams with technical and process know-how, which enable our customers to achieve their process and production goals.

The division's activities range from customer R&D partnerships via the supply of development equipment and stand alone machines to the installation of fully integrated production systems.

GEA Process Engineering - your guarantee for headache-free delivery, installation, commissioning

Process Engineering supplies stand-alone installations and processing lines for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutraceutical, personal care and cosmetics industries (as well as to the dairy, food, and beverage).

At 2009 INTERPHEX, GEA Process Engineering will feature two business groups, namely:

Decades of experience, innovation and dedication to testing and development enable the GEA Process Engineering to offer the market's widest range of technologies and applications. A full range of engineering services supports the vision's activities. GEA Process Engineering supplies a complete range of process systems and services based on the following technologies:

• Liquid processing
• Concentration and pre-treatment
• Drying
• Powder processing and handling
• Bottling and aseptic filling systems

Every single technology solution is carefully designed to meet individual product specifications and comply with official standards. With project management one of the division's core competencies, efficient planning and contract execution is also a given.

When a project is ready for installation, supervisors from GEA Process Engineering inspect the individual plant components and are on site to ensure a smooth start - and finish.

GEA Process Engineering project engineers are present during mechanical commissioning and startup to optimize operating conditions, demonstrate guaranteed performance and train plant operators. GEA Process Engineering companies are all committed to and known for staying with a project until it meets the customer's expectations in every respect.

Designing the optimal processes for manufacturing specific products and developing new products or production methods is the job of GEA Process Engineering product and process specialists. Pilot plant facilities are also available for test processing and manufacturing product samples.

GEA Tuchenhagen

GEA Tuchenhagen is the global leader in the manufacturing of a wide range of sanitary flow components for the dairy, food/beverage, brewing, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. GEA Tuchenhagen offers a large range of sanitary mixproof, VESTA® sterile, single-seat, divert, sample, ASME pressure relief and control valves. In addition, we offer a range of pocket free inline instrumentation, cleaning devices and product recovery systems.

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