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.