Company

GEA Group

Publicly listed Düsseldorf systems supplier founded in 1881 (GEA name from 1920); its Filling & Packaging unit builds SmartPacker VFFS and PowerPak thermoforming FFS lines.

By Global Machinery Hub · Published August 27, 2026 · Updated August 27, 2026 · 1 min read

At a Glance

GEA Group is a publicly listed German systems supplier headquartered in Düsseldorf, founded in 1881 (the GEA name itself dates from 1920). Its Filling & Packaging unit builds vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) SmartPacker machines and horizontal PowerPak thermoforming FFS lines for food, beverage and pharma.

Core product lines

  • SmartPacker VFFS (CX250-S, CX250-H, CX400, CX400 D-Zip, SX400, TwinTube)
  • PowerPak thermoforming FFS (PowerPak 1000, PowerPak PLUS)

Applications

Applications span confectionery, snacks, nuts, coffee, bakery and fresh food, with gentle product handling on the vertical baggers and thermoforming lines for trays and MAP packs. Core form-fill-seal equipment is listed in the Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) equipment category. Last verified: August 25, 2026.

Products by GEA Group

GEA SmartPacker CX250-S VFFS Machine

GEA SmartPacker CX250-S VFFS Machine

Continuous-motion vertical form-fill-seal machine for high-speed pillow packs, up to 250 bags/min with 70–250 mm bag width, from GEA.

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