The GEA Business Unit Flow Components within the ME Segment has acquired the British company Breconcherry Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of high efficiency tank washing equipment and cleaning in place (CIP) systems, located in Ledbury, UK. “Breconcherry is a strategically important acquisition, enlarging our product base”, says Markus Hüllmann, President of GEA Mechanical Equipment Segment. “Breconcherry has proven a successful company which is a technological leader in auto-matic tank washer applications for various industries and fits well to the activities of our Business Unit Flow Components.” “Breconcherry is recognized for its flexibility and product quality for applications used in the food, beverage, chemical and pharmaceutical sector. As a part of Busi-ness Unit Flow Components, the company is stronger and better equipped to meet the accelerating and changing demands in the global markets”, says Franz Bür-mann, CEO of GEA Tuchenhagen. Edited by Constanze Schmitz
