GEA Group, Düsseldorf, Germany, has implemented a basic revamp of its internal structure, with the division of activities into two business areas both of roughly equal strength: one specialising in development and manufacturing of products; the other focused on providing process solutions. For GEA’s customers this will offer a single national organisation per country as a central point of contact covering the entire product portfolio and offering all services on a local basis. This initiative is expected to enable the company to generate substantial savings while supporting further growth.

“The new structure is designed to help us develop from a very good to an outstanding company based on a simplified, harmonised, and more streamlined organisation. This means the maximum possible focus within each unit, with clearly defined responsibilities in terms of applications, products, technologies, and services,” said Jürg Oleas, CEO of GEA.

 

The most visible indication of the changes is the group’s new website, which was launched at the same time. Customers are only a few clicks away from both the entire GEA portfolio and the relevant contacts at the affiliates. The new web presence replaces more than 200 separate group company websites that had previously existed. In 2014 GEA generated consolidated sales of some €4.5 billion, with more than 70% of revenue derived from the food industry. As of 31 March 2015 it employed more than 18,000 people worldwide.  www.gea.com 

 

 

 

 

 

Jürg Oleas, CEO of GEA