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Sign of recognition: GEA pays Corona Bonus worldwide
10 Jun 2021
The Executive Board of GEA Group AG has decided to pay all employees, with the exception of the top three management levels, a one-off Corona Bonus in recognition of the outstanding engagement and flexibility of the workforce throughout the pandemic.
In Germany, the amount of the voluntary payment per employee is EUR 500 and is tax- and social security-free. Any entitlements under collective labor agreements shall remain unaffected by this bonus payment.
"With this bonus payment, we want to send a clear signal of recognition and thanks for the exceptional performance of our workforce during the pandemic," comments Stefan Klebert, CEO of GEA Group AG. "Whether in production, service, sales or engineering - it is largely thanks to the high level of commitment of our employees that GEA is developing very well despite the pandemic."
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About GEA
GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget are processed with GEA technology.
With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated sales of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2025 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”
GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World.
