01-10-09: The GEA Group will streamline the group structure

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest solution providers for food and energy processes with more than EUR 5,2 billion in 2008 revenue.

As an internationally operating technology group, the company focusses on process technology and components for demanding production processes in various end markets. The group generates about 70 percent of its revenue from the long-term growing food and energy 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).

New structure of the GEA Group with effect from January 2010

With effect from January 1, 2010, the businesses of the existing nine divisions, which are reported as two segments, will be regrouped into five segments without altering the overall portfolio of the group.

The new structure provides a clear alignment of technologies and applications within the group.

The GEA Group segmentation valid untill December 2009

From January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2009, the activities of the GEA Group are managed in the two segments of Energy and Farm Technologies as well as Process Technology.