A compass to steer by

At GEA, our company values begin with our own people. We hold ourselves to a high standard in how we treat one another, our customers and partners and our world.

Collectively, the GEA values serve as a compass to guide our day-to-day activities and interactions.

Our values

Responsibility

GEA takes its responsibility as an internationally active company seriously. Locally and globally, we strive to be a good employer, neighbor and steward in all our activities and partnerships.

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"Responsibility means making a positive contribution to society, supporting the communities we operate in and caring for the environment. GEA is committed to making a difference. We are involving everyone, including our suppliers, to achieve our target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040."

Stefan Klebert

CEO, GEA Group

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Integrity

Our stakeholder relationships depend on the honesty and trustworthiness of our people. Strong corporate governance and unwavering commitment to our customers, along with maximum transparency, are key to upholding the high standards we set for ourselves.

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Diversity

Our people greatly appreciate and benefit from working in diverse teams. This is often cited as a reason people want to join GEA in the first place. Promoting increased diversity and inclusion is so important that we made it a key component of our ESG goals and strategy.

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Passion

When it comes to hiring new people at GEA, passion is a quality we insist on. We are proud of the energy and drive our employees bring to their jobs every day. Our customers rely on this can-do attitude and entrust our teams with some of their most difficult challenges.

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Excellence

GEA is known for delivering high-quality solutions and services. This requires outstanding engineering, craft, knowledge and dedication from our teams to ensure customers meet their goals and commitments.

GEA values: a strong foundation for the future

Wherever you meet GEA in the world, you can count on experiencing our company values as well – through our people, solutions and services. Our values are fundamental to who we are and provide the perfect foundation for our purpose: Engineering for a better world.

Engineering with purpose

About us

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. With the support of our five business divisions and more than 18,000 dedicated employees, GEA generates over five billion euros in revenue in more than 150 countries.

Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

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