GEA Pavan - Extrusion Food Technologies

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GEA Pavan is a specialized division of the GEA Group that provides integrated extrusion and milling technologies for processing pasta, snacks, breakfast cereals, and pet food, supporting the entire chain from raw materials to final packaging.

Company size
~19,000 employees
Revenue
~EUR 5.5B (2025)
Portfolio summary
Industrial production technologies, machinery, and integrated lines for dry and fresh pasta, extruded snacks, breakfast cereals, couscous, and dry pet food, as well as dies, cutting systems, die washing equipment, packaging lines, and raw material handling systems
Markets served
NA · EMEA · APAC · LATAM
Manufacturing locations
Production facilities in Galliera Veneta (Padova), Uzzano (Pistoia), and Manfredonia (Foggia) in Italy, as well as sites in China
R&D locations
Galliera Veneta, Italy (GEA Pavan Pasta & Snack Tech Center and Pet Food Experience Center)

GEA Pavan, now integrated as a division within the GEA Group, specializes in the design and engineering of advanced extrusion, milling, and processing technologies for the food industry. The company provides comprehensive industrial solutions that cover the entire production cycle, from the initial handling of raw materials to final packaging. Their core technical expertise lies in processing cereal-based products, including all types of dry and fresh pasta, pelleted snacks, breakfast cereals, and dry pet food. By utilizing specialized temperature and pressure-controlled extrusion processes, they enable manufacturers to produce consistent food products at an industrial scale. Headquartered in Italy, the division operates modern production and research facilities to drive continuous technological innovation in manufacturing efficiency.

For customers and partners, GEA Pavan serves as a vital provider of turnkey process solutions that address evolving market demands for variety, nutritional quality, and production precision. Their expertise is supported by extensive research and development capabilities, including dedicated pilot plants where manufacturers can test and refine new recipes, formulations, and product formats. This collaborative approach helps food producers achieve high-quality industrial outcomes while leveraging GEA’s global sales and service network for ongoing operational support. By combining their legacy of extrusion know-how with GEA’s large-scale engineering resources, they assist clients in optimizing their production KPIs, reducing waste, and strengthening their competitive position in the global food and pet food markets.

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