GEA Filtration at 2009 BIO International Convention

Innovate. Heal, Fuel, Feed the World - More than 20,000 business leaders, scientists, executives, engineers, investors and industry leaders who are the drivers behind new medicines, fuels, materials, foods, processes, etc. are expected at the 2009 BIO International Convention. GEA Filtration can be found on stand #3805.

GEA Filtration will exhibit at the 2009 BIO International Convention. The 2009 BIO International Convention will take place in Atlanta GA from May 18 to May 21, 2009. GEA Filtration will exhibit together with the following GEA business groups:

• GEA Liquid Processing - fermentation systems, homogenizer cell rupture systems, CIP systems, mixing and blending systems as well as process integration and process automation.
• GEA Pharma Systems - lyophilizers, spray dryers, batch fluid bed processors, tablet presses, high-shear granulators, and containment interfaces and systems.
• GEA Evaporation Technologies - evaporators, crystallizers, and distillation plants

GEA Filtration is part of GEA Group AG, an international process engineering leader in the life sciences industry with more than 150 companies operating worldwide. As a team member with technology leaders like GEA Niro, GEA Westfalia Separator, GEA Wiegand and GEA Tuchenhagen specializing in liquid and powder processing systems, GEA Filtration is uniquely positioned to provide both customized membrane filtration plants as well as complete process lines specifically tailored to each customer's specific needs and requirements. GEA Filtration is world renowned for its design of the most advanced cross-flow membrane filtration systems available. The multi-disciplined teams at these centers provide the following value-added services:

• Pilot trials and application development
• System scale-up
• Project engineering
• Process integration
• Controls and automation
• System fabrication
• System installation and start-up
• Service and plant audits
• Replacement membrane inventory

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities, and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. Only the 2009 BIO International Convention will deliver the partnering tools, licensing tips and other industry resources you need to meet current economic challenges and to strengthen your biotech business for the future.

At GEA Filtration we know that there is no substitute for face time and one-on-one interaction with scientists, plant operators, process experts, engineers, business leaders and other industry experts - and we look forward to meet all of them at the 2009 BIO International Convention.

For further information about our participation please contact:

Bruce Blanchard, Sales Manager
GEA Filtration
715 386 9371 / bruce.blanchard@geagroup.com

Engineering Excellence.