• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

GEA acquires stake in heat storage provider Caldera

Asia Food Journal
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Channels
    • Packaging
    • Processing
    • Ingredients
    • Industry
    • Automation
    • Guest Posts
    • Market Trends
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Event Calendar
  • Contact Us
    • Submit Guest Posts
Share
Leaderboard of Asia Food Journal




GEA acquires stake in heat storage provider Caldera

April 2, 2025 by Asia Food Journal

GEA acquires stake in heat storage provider Caldera

James Macnaghten, CEO of Caldera (left) and Kai Becker, CEO of GEA's Heating & Refrigeration Technologies Division (right), seal GEA's investment in Caldera. (Photo: GEA/Mike Henning)

GEA is investing twelve million euros in the British company Caldera. Caldera has developed electric Storage Boilers that can store electricity in the form of heat that can be extracted on demand. The product is suitable for a wide area of applications. GEA sees it as an important element within holistic concepts for decarbonizing process heat demand between 100 and 200°C, which is typical for many industrial processes.

Decarbonization of industrial process heat: GEA heat pumps and Caldera Storage Boilers are complementing each other 

Decarbonization of industrial process heat: GEA heat pumps and Caldera Storage Boilers are complementing each other. (Graphic: Caldera)

GEA combines its process and heating expertise to develop systems to reduce energy consumption, reuse energy, and upcycle waste heat streams in customer sites. Heat pumps are a key enabler for the decarbonization of process heating in industries such as food manufacturing, dairy production, breweries, distilleries, and the pharmaceutical sector. 

Leaderboard of Asia Food Journal

By combining GEA’s heating solutions with Caldera’s innovative storage boilers, it is possible to offer an affordable and reliable way of providing industrial customers with all-electric – and therefore low-carbon – heat. A combined system joins the benefits of a highly efficient heat pump with the flexibility and fast response time of a storage boiler. This allows for the efficient decarbonization of steam networks with varying demand profiles that are typical across a broad range of industries. 

“We are seeing major benefits in electrification and using thermal storage to deal with supply and demand volatility in generating heat throughout our end-markets. At GEA, we are committed to leading this transition. That’s why we have invested in Caldera,” says Kai Becker, CEO of GEA’s Heating & Refrigeration Technologies Division.

Becker continues: “Caldera’s storage boiler is a milestone. It bridges the gap between variable renewable electricity generation and industrial process heat demand and offers a scalable, economically viable alternative to fossil fuel boilers.” 

Becker concludes: “Caldera storage boilers in combination with GEA heat pumps are ideally suited to decarbonize fluctuating industrial heat demand between 100 and 200°C. With GEA’s global reach, process and industrial heating expertise, we can accelerate the deployment of such complementary solutions to industries worldwide.”

GEA is investing twelve million euros in the British company Caldera. (Photo: Caldera)

“The investment from GEA is a game-changing opportunity for our company and a strong endorsement of our technology,” says James Macnaghten, CEO of Caldera. “Having just started to sign early orders we know that we are on the right track. I believe that working with GEA and especially leveraging GEA’s vast experience will help deploy our Storage Boilers into even more companies such as breweries, distilleries, the dairy industry as well as the food and pharmaceutical industries, with the ultimate goal of reducing carbon emissions for the benefit of all,” Macnaghten concludes.

About GEA

GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components, and comprehensive services. For instance, every second pharma separator for essential healthcare products such as vaccines or novel biopharmaceuticals is produced by GEA. In food, every fourth package of pasta or every third chicken nugget is processed with GEA technology.

With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated revenues of about EUR 5.5 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2024 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components, and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customers’ production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage, and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world.”

GEA is listed on the German MDAX, the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also a constituent of the leading sustainability indices DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability and Dow Jones Best-in-Class World. More information can be found online at gea.com.

Other Topics: Caldera, decarbonization, GEA, Heat Storage Provider, Processing, Stoeage Boilers

Related Articles

  • Meatable joins London Climate Action Week 2025

    Courtesy of Meatable

    Meatable joins London Climate Action Week 2025 with strong commitment to a sustainable future
  • biotech partnership

    Cargill and Biotech leaders mark the beginning of a shared commitment to advancing animal nutrition in Mindanao, officially launching their partnership with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Tantangan Plant within the Biotech Agro-Industrial Complex in South Cotabato. From left to right: Erwin Saballa, Biotech COO; Rey Chiang, Biotech CEO; Sonny Catacutan, Cargill Senior Managing Director; and Carlito Fernando, Cargill Director for Manufacturing and Supply Chain/Courtesy of Cargill

    Cargill strengthens feed production in Mindanao with biotech partnership
  • Fungu'it

    Courtesy of Fungu'it

    Fungu’it raises €4 million to industrialize its fermentation-based natural flavor technology
  • New Food Technology Development Centre

    Courtesy of Tetra Pak

    Tetra Pak New Food Technology Development Centre is open for business
  • Vertis PB Pea

    Courtesy of DiTales Studio

    Meala partners with dsm-firmenich to commercialize texturizing protein for meat alternatives
  • food upcycling

    Courtesy of Upcycled Food Association

    Turning waste into worth: How food upcycling is revolutionising sustainability 
Leaderboard of Asia Food Journal

Primary Sidebar

Stay Connected

Your browser does not support the video tag. Learn More




🔥 Trending News

Blue Bottle Coffee announces opening of first Southeast Asian outlet in LUMINE
Farmlore in Bengaluru is unveiled as the winner of the American Express One to
Syensqo achieves breakthrough in mechanical recycling of PVDC multilayer
Blue Bottle Coffee announces opening of first Southeast Asian outlet in LUMINE

Trending News

Subsribe to Our News Letter

Subscribe To
Our Newsletter


By submitting this form, you consent to receive marketing emails from Asia Food Journal. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email.

© 2025 Harvest Information. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

Become an F&B industry insider

Your go-to resource for all the latest trends, innovations, and news about the food and beverage industry!

 

By submitting this form, you consent to receive marketing emails from Asia Food Journal. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email.

Disclaimer: Translations on this website are automated using Google Translate. While we strive for accuracy, please be cautious, as machine translations may contain errors. For critical or sensitive content, consider seeking professional human translation. We are not liable for any reliance on the translated content.