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The market for dairy processing equipment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% to reach USD 14.4 billion by 2028 from 10.7 billion in 2023. The dairy processing equipment market is experiencing substantial growth for several interconnected reasons. As consumers seek a wider variety of dairy-based products, manufacturers are compelled to invest in advanced processing equipment to meet these evolving preferences. Additionally, there is a growing awareness of the health benefits associated with dairy consumption, further boosting demand. Technological advancements play a pivotal role, with modern processing equipment enhancing efficiency, ensuring product safety, and meeting stringent quality standards. Moreover, the trend towards automation in dairy processing not only improves productivity but also reduces operational costs. The emergence of new dairy markets and the demand for value-added products further contribute to the expansion of the dairy processing equipment market, making it a dynamic and thriving industry.

Major manufacturers in this market are based in Europe and North America. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), SPX Flow (US), Tetra Laval (Switzerland), ALFA LAVAL (Sweden), JBT (US), Bucher Industries AG (Switzerland), Krones AG (Germany), and The Middleby Corporation (US) are among a few leading players operating in the dairy processing equipment market. These players have adopted various growth strategies including acquisitions and new product development activities to further expand their dairy processing equipment market presence.

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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft stands as a prominent manufacturer and supplier in the realm of food processing technology and its associated industries. The company is deeply involved in the manufacturing, development, and production of process technology and components tailored for the food processing sector and various related industries. GEA Group extends its products and services to a diverse range of industries including Beverage, Chemical, Dairy, Dairy farming, Environment, Food, Heating and refrigeration, Home & personal care, Marine, Oil & gas, Energy, and Pharma & healthcare on a global scale. This extensive reach solidifies the company's position as a key player in the realm of processing technology suppliers.

Operating in over 62 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, GEA Group has established itself as a global entity. The company's business operations are strategically divided into five divisions: Separation and flow Technologies, Liquid and powder Technologies, Food and healthcare Technologies, Farm Technologies, and Heating and refrigeration Technologies. Each of these segments contributes specialized products to the food and beverage processing equipment market, further reinforcing GEA Group's impact and influence in the industry.

The organization provides a vast portfolio of machinery, which further meets the requirements of end-use industry players. These include machines such as: Separators, decanters, homogenizers, valves, and pumps under its separation & flow technology division. Under its liquid & powder technologies division the company has processing & filling, concentration, crystallization, purification, drying, powder handling & packaging equipment. Under its food & healthcare technologies division the company has food processing equipment such as covering preparation, marinating & further processing of meat, poultry, seafood & vegan products, pasta production, baking, slicing, packaging, confectionery as well as frozen food processing equipment. The dairy processing equipment market related products are catered in all the business segments.

In October 2023, GEA officially opened its upgraded homogenizer production facility in Parma, Italy. This substantial investment, prompted by the escalating demand in the food, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors, has significantly enhanced the company's production capabilities. At the heart of this expansion is the newly added 4,000 square-meter production unit, which is anticipated to bolster production capacity by up to 50 percent in the coming decade. Complementing the assembly area, a new specialized testing zone equipped with cutting-edge test bays has been established. This innovation allows for the efficient conduct of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), even in the presence of customers. This strategic upgrade is poised to provide GEA with a competitive edge, fostering enhanced production efficiency and customer engagement through on-site testing capabilities.

SPX Flow (US)

SPX Flow is a leading provider of process solutions for the nutrition, health, and industrial markets across the globe. The company particularly serves the industries of beverage processing, chemical processing, dairy processing, fats and oils, food processing, marine, oil and gas, personal care, pharmaceutical, plant-based processing, water and wastewater treatment, and horticulture. The solutions provided by the company include automation, heat transfer, homogenization, hydraulic technology, membrane filtration, mixing & blending, separation, and thermal Processing – UHT. SPX Flow owns over 550 patents and offers more than 1,40,000 products. The company operates through various brands including Anhydro, APV, Bolting Systems, Bran-Luebbe, Delair, Deltech, Gerstenberg Schroder etc. In April 2022, SPX FLOW became privately held company after its complete acquisition by Lone Star Funds, a leading private equity firm based in the US.

SPX Flow has a wide geographical presence with operations in over 25 countries and has its footprints in the regions of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and others.

In April 2021, SPX Flow announced its acquisition of Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Ltd. from Thunder Basin Corporation. Philadelphia Mixing Solutions holds more than six decades of industry experience in multi-industry mixing products and services, along with a reputation for world-class innovation, technical support, testing, analysis, and field service. This strategic acquisition strengthened the company’s foothold in the dairy equipment market in US.

Tetra Laval (Switzerland)

Tetra Laval consists of three primary groups, namely, Tetra Pak, Sidel, and DeLaval. All three groups are focused on technologies for ensuring efficiency in production, packaging, and distribution of food. Tetra Pak develops and manufactures processing, distribution, and packaging systems for food and liquid.

 DeLaval is active in developing and producing systems for milk production and animal husbandry. Sidel develops and manufactures plastic packaging and complete bottling lines. Tetra Pak contributes to a major portion of the revenue, providing a broad array of processing equipment, processing lines, filling machines, distribution equipment, and aseptic solutions to various sectors of food applications, such as dairy, soy & dairy alternatives, juice & drinks, wine & spirits, cheese, ice cream, pet food, and whey powders. The company provides dairy processing services through Tetra Pak and DeLaval.

Tetra Pak has operations in more than 160 countries across regions, including Asia Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Americas, and Greater Middle East & Africa. It has 52 production plants, 6 R&D centres and six customer innovation centres.

In July 2022, Tetra Pak announced its exit from its remaining operations in Russia, a decision prompted by the cumulative impact of export restrictions, rendering the supply chain unsustainable. This move was necessitated as the company found itself with no alternative, given the challenging circumstances.

The company successfully reached an agreement to divest its Russian business to local management. The primary goals were to facilitate business continuity for customers, minimize the impact on employees, and uphold consumers' access to essential food. Following the transfer of ownership, the new entity would operate independently with a new name, completely separate from Tetra Pak. This marked the conclusion of Tetra Pak's 62-year presence in Russia.

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