GEA REFRIGERATION CANADA INC .
CANADA food safety is a top priority . From processed foods to raw fruits and vegetables , there is always a concern for foodborne pathogens and bacteria making their way from the farm or facility to a consumer ’ s plate . Through innovation and technology , GEA works to provide machines that offer the ultimate in food safety and protection to ensure that its clients ’ frozen products stay safe for consumers .
One of our core technologies is the hygienic design of our products ,” said Sascha Poteralla , President / CEO . “ Moisture is a fantastic ground for bacteria to grow , so we avoid bolted structures inside our freezers and fully weld our structures and enclosures for that reason . As moisture has a chance to grow bacteria in any tiny corners finding its way onto the frozen the product , we are using open profiles and open structures in our designs ” he said .
A custom fit and custom testing A large part of GEA expertise comes from its years of experience in serving and innovating food freezing solutions for customers .
“ With its foundations back in 1979 up to today , we have more than 1,000 chillers and freezers installed worldwide and more than 35 years ’ experience in food freezing and chilling ,” said Poteralla . “ There is a huge amount of experience behind us , and we have a huge database available on products we have handled successfully in the past .”
Though past experience cannot always prepare a business for customer needs in the future , GEA is always ready for new challenges — and new challenges come along often . “ Even in the food industry , we always get new products on the market ,” explained Sascha Poteralla . A state-of-the-art test lab allows our customers and engineers to use a combination of past experience and new tests to determine the best way to process new products .
“ We have a test center here in Richmond , so customers come to see us quite a lot ,” he said . “ They may bring their product prototypes and we carry out tests together with them to measure freezing and retention times . Further design criteria in terms of airflows and temperatures which determines how big the machine needs to be , we can
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