Westfalia Separator

In 1941 Westfalia Separator develops the first continuously operating buttermaking machine. In 1946 post-war reconstruction begins. As from 1951 separators and milking and feeding equipment establish themselves world-wide. In Germany Westfalia Separator becomes the market leader in the milking technology sector. In 1955 the first decanter is built... and supplied to a German fish meal and train oil factory. Fields of application include animal and vegetable oils and fats, protein, starch, fish press water, coffee and tea extract, lactose, casein, caseinate, penicillin and waste water. In 1967 sales exceed 100 million deutschmarks for the first time and top the 200 million mark in 1973. Exports climb to 59% . Between 1976 and 1992, Westfalia Separator steadily evolves to a supplier of installations and system solutions. In 1989 the company posts a turnover of 530 million deutschmarks. In 1993 Westfalia Separator can look back on 100 years of tradition and innovation. Since 1994 Westfalia Separator belongs to the GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Bochum. In 2006, around 17,500 employees generated a Group sales of EUR 4.3 billion. In ten decades the company has advanced to a key global manufacturer of machines and process technology in the field of mechanical separation technology with a commitment to quality and growth.Read More