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GENERATE is published by the GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, an international technology group with operating subsidiaries in around 50 countries. Listed on MDAX stock index, the company focuses on specialty mechanical engineering – especially process engineering and equipment. The principal markets in which it operates are foodstuffs, dairy, beverages, brewery systems, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cosmetics, petrochemicals, biofuels, energy technology as well as marine. The GEA Group is one of the world’s market and technology leaders in 90 per cent of its businesses. The group, headquartered in Bochum, Germany, reported sales of EUR 5.2 billion in 2007 and employed more than 19,500 people as at December 31, 2007. AIR TREATMENT Welcome to the eighth issue of GENERATE, published by the GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft. FARM Technologies Dear Readers, THERMAL ENGINEERING Emission Control REFRIGERATION PROCESS Equipment MECHANICAL Separation PROCESS ENGINEERING PHARMA SYSTEMS Contact GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft Dorstener Straße 484 44809 Bochum Tel: +49-(0)234-980-0 Fax: +49-(0)234-980-1087 www.geagroup.com The crisis that started engulfing the world’s financial markets in 2008 has inevitably spread to most of the world’s major industries. 2009 is going to be an extremely challenging year for most of the planet. Whatever the economic climate, there are key commodities such as energy and food that we need to survive. Our main feature in this issue looks at the global challenges facing the generation and distribution of both in 2009 and beyond. The world is going to need more energy, with much of the predicted future demand coming from China and India. Fossil fuels won’t last forever and governments across the world are exploring renewable energy options to fuel their future. Soaring food prices impacted on us all in 2008 and with the global population rising by 200,000 people a day, food prices and food demand are likely to keep rising. We need to grow more, make better use of what we grow and use new and better food processing technology to feed the world. GEA is a big player in the power and food processing industries, two areas where there is significant growth potential. Our reputation and Engineering Excellence put us in a good position in all the major markets across the world. Whatever challenges we face in the western world, they are of course multiplied in the developing world, where many countries lack sufficient infrastructure and wealth to provide basic commodities. Our pharmaceutical business, in the shape of Niro, is involved in a groundbreaking project to improve the availability of vaccines in Africa. GEA’s innovative technology and engineering solutions are used in a staggering variety of industries: you can read about just a few of them in this issue, including industrial cooling, beer, fish, salt and wine. We will also be among the biggest exhibitors at three of Europe’s largest trade fairs in 2009: ANUGA Foodtec (food and drink technology), ACHEMA (chemical engineering and processing) and Drinktec (brewing and beverages), where we will be showcasing our companies and their products. Jürg Oleas Chairman of the Executive Board GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
FEATURE STORY Global challenges – The race is on to meet the world’s insatiable demands for energy and food Vaccination boost Revolutionizing drug delivery in the developing world HOW TO DO IT Processing salt A pinch of salt The essential raw material with many applications Best in show GEA companies to the fore at ANUGA FoodTec Q&A German wine’s sweet taste of success Chemistry lesson How a little-known compound plays a key role in our lives Perfect partners GEA brewery specialists team up in new business unit FRESH fish Refrigeration helps to keep seafood on the menu DAY IN THE LIFE High flier Dirk Hämling’s incredible journey ART IN ENGINEERING LAST WORD Global news from GEA GENERATE MAGAZINE ISSUE 08 1
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