GEA expands and modernises Parma site to raise standards in homogenisation
GEA in Parma new production site and testing bays.
GEA has inaugurated its extended and modernised homogeniser production site in Parma, Italy.
This investment, driven by growing demand in various sectors, including food and biotech, will enable production capacity to be expanded by up to 50 per cent.
The new facility is equipped with advanced testing capabilities and additional assembly areas aimed at accelerating delivery times. GEA Parma’s new site focuses on sustainability through environmentally friendly practices such as photovoltaic panels, water reuse systems and innovative air conditioning technology.
“This investment marks a significant leap forward for GEA’s homogeniser business, combining enhanced efficiency with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility,” emphasised Domenico Gambarelli, senior vice president of the GEA Homogeniser business unit.
“It underlines the importance of GEA’s historic site in Parma. Drawing on over 75 years’ experience, it has become one of the world’s key centres for research and innovation in homogenisation. With this strategic upgrade, we are proud to continue the success story together with our dedicated employees.”
The centre piece of the expansion is a new 4,000 square-metre production unit. Alongside the assembly area, a new dedicated testing area with state-of-the-art test bays has been implemented for factory acceptance tests (FAT) can also be performed in the presence of customers.
“In practical terms,” comments Alberto Pisseri, GEA vice president finance and supply chain & production in Parma, “it is about breaking free from the concept of a fixed workstation and considering spaces according to the purposes and needs of the moment. Depending on the task, you can choose between individual or collaborative, and formal or informal environments for planning or exchanging information. This breaks up the routine, making the hours spent in the office enjoyable, dynamic and productive.”
