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GEA steps up its approach to innovation as a founding partner of MassChallenge Switzerland
DGAP-Media / 10.06.2016 / 12:00
GEA steps up its approach to innovation as a founding partner of
MassChallenge Switzerland
Düsseldorf (Germany), June 10, 2016 - Today, GEA joined as a founding
partner of MassChallenge Switzerland. MassChallenge is a non-governmental
organization (NGO) enabling startups to gain access to a global network of
mentors and venture capital investors without actually acquiring stakes in
these startup companies. By offering mentoring schemes and access to other
resources, the organization supports select young entrepreneurs that harbor
a potential for the future.
GEA steps up its approach to innovation as a founding partner of
MassChallenge Switzerland
Düsseldorf (Germany), June 10, 2016 - Today, GEA joined as a founding
partner of MassChallenge Switzerland. MassChallenge is a non-governmental
organization (NGO) enabling startups to gain access to a global network of
mentors and venture capital investors without actually acquiring stakes in
these startup companies. By offering mentoring schemes and access to other
resources, the organization supports select young entrepreneurs that harbor
a potential for the future.
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"The MassChallenge initiative is fully in line with GEA's approach aimed at
providing innovative solutions for the food processing industry", said Jürg
Oleas, GEA's CEO. "Within the framework of our strategic realignment, we
commenced by restructuring and further strengthening our internal
innovation management. Our partnership with MassChallenge and the exchange
with other companies will allow us to benefit from further ideas we can
harness for the benefit of our customers in Switzerland and all around the
globe."
Along with GEA, the MassChallenge Switzerland founding partners include
Bühler Group, Givaudan, Nestlé, Inartis Foundation as well as the Swiss
Economic Forum.
Corporate Media and Press:
Marc Pönitz
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel. +49 (0)211 9136-1500
marc.poenitz@gea.com
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a
wide range of process industries that generated consolidated revenues of
approximately EUR 4.6 billion in 2015. As an international technology
group, the Company focuses on process technology and components for
sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets. The Group
generates more than 70 percent of its revenue in the food sector that
enjoys long-term sustainable growth. As of March 31, 2016, the Company
employed over 17,000 people worldwide. GEA is a market and technology
leader in its business areas. The Company is listed in Germany's MDAX (G1A,
WKN 660 200). In addition, GEA's share is a constituent of the MSCI Global
Sustainability Indexes. Further information is available on the Internet at
gea.com.
If you do not want to receive any further information from GEA, please send
an email to pr@gea.com.
Contact:
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Phone +49 (0)211 9136 1492
Fax +49 (0)211 9136 31087
www.gea.com
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Language: English
Company: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Peter-Müller-Straße 12
40468 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)211 9136-0
Fax: +49 (0)211 9136-31087
E-mail: ir@gea.com
Internet: www.gea.com
ISIN: DE0006602006
WKN: 660200
Indices: MDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard), Hamburg, Munich; Regulated Unofficial Market in
Hanover, Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX
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providing innovative solutions for the food processing industry", said Jürg
Oleas, GEA's CEO. "Within the framework of our strategic realignment, we
commenced by restructuring and further strengthening our internal
innovation management. Our partnership with MassChallenge and the exchange
with other companies will allow us to benefit from further ideas we can
harness for the benefit of our customers in Switzerland and all around the
globe."
Along with GEA, the MassChallenge Switzerland founding partners include
Bühler Group, Givaudan, Nestlé, Inartis Foundation as well as the Swiss
Economic Forum.
Corporate Media and Press:
Marc Pönitz
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
Tel. +49 (0)211 9136-1500
marc.poenitz@gea.com
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a
wide range of process industries that generated consolidated revenues of
approximately EUR 4.6 billion in 2015. As an international technology
group, the Company focuses on process technology and components for
sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets. The Group
generates more than 70 percent of its revenue in the food sector that
enjoys long-term sustainable growth. As of March 31, 2016, the Company
employed over 17,000 people worldwide. GEA is a market and technology
leader in its business areas. The Company is listed in Germany's MDAX (G1A,
WKN 660 200). In addition, GEA's share is a constituent of the MSCI Global
Sustainability Indexes. Further information is available on the Internet at
gea.com.
If you do not want to receive any further information from GEA, please send
an email to pr@gea.com.
Contact:
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Phone +49 (0)211 9136 1492
Fax +49 (0)211 9136 31087
www.gea.com
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Issuer: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Key word(s): Enterprise
10.06.2016 Dissemination of a Press Release, transmitted by DGAP - a service
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Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
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Language: English
Company: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Peter-Müller-Straße 12
40468 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)211 9136-0
Fax: +49 (0)211 9136-31087
E-mail: ir@gea.com
Internet: www.gea.com
ISIN: DE0006602006
WKN: 660200
Indices: MDAX
Listed: Regulated Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime
Standard), Hamburg, Munich; Regulated Unofficial Market in
Hanover, Stuttgart; Terminbörse EUREX
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