Gericke AG

About Gericke AG

Gericke AG is a Swiss, family-owned multinational with roots dating back to 1894. Originally founded by Walther H. Gericke as a mechanical workshop in Zurich, the company has evolved into a global leader in bulk materials handling technology.

Today, under the leadership of the fourth generation, CEO Markus H. Gericke, the Gericke Group operates worldwide, employing over 300 professionals across continents.

Industry-Leading Solutions

Gericke offers fully integrated, turn‑key powder handling and processing systems, covering every process step, from raw material reception through to feeding, mixing, conveying, size control, automation, and more.

Their vertically integrated in‑house production ensures exceptional control over quality and performance across all system-critical components.

Core Features

• Comprehensive Product Range: Includes volumetric and gravimetric feeders, mixers (batch and continuous), pneumatic conveying systems (dense and dilute phase), size control units, rotary/diverter valves, and receiving equipment like big‑bag unloaders.

• In-House Engineering & Automation: Combines powder-processing know-how with electrical engineering to deliver customized, automated solutions, ideal for precise and hygienic applications.

• Testing and Validation: Gericke operates test centers in Switzerland, France, UK, Brazil, USA, Singapore, and more, enabling customer trials under near-production conditions.

Key Benefits

• Fully Customized Solutions: Tailored to client-specific requirements, enabling optimal productivity, safety, and profitability.

• Sustainable & Durable: Built for longevity with robust design and service life in mind.

• Global Support Network: Local service teams, multilingual training, spare parts, and remote support ensure minimal downtime and seamless operation worldwide.

• Trusted Expertise: Applications proven across multiple sectors, backed by decades of innovation, quality, and client trust.

Markets Served

Gericke’s products and systems serve a wide variety of industries:

• Food & Beverages (e.g., infant nutrition, bakery, confectionery)

• Pharmaceuticals (continuous manufacturing, APIs, vitamins)

• Chemicals (detergents, fine chemicals, coatings, fertilizers)

• Minerals & Heavy Industry (cement, glass, steel, limes)

• Pet & Animal Food (extrusion feeding, feed production)

• Environmental & Energy (water treatment, battery production, flue gas cleaning)

Products

Gericke’s extensive product lineup includes:

• Feeding Systems: Volumetric & loss-in-weight feeders, pharma-grade feeders.

• Mixing Solutions: Turbo compact mixers (TCM), continuous mixers (GCM), batch mixers (GMS, GBM), pharma blenders.

• Pneumatic Conveying: Dense phase, dilute phase, vacuum conveying, diverter valves, truck unloading systems.

• Receiving Systems: Sack tipping stations, big bag unloaders, silo feeding.

• Size Control: Centrifugal sifters, nibblers, deagglomerators for quality assurance and conditioning.

• Rotary Valves & Components: Fast-clean rotary valves, diverter valves, hygienic rotary valves, elbows, bin aerators, sampling valves.

Why Gericke AG?

• Heritage & Innovation: Over 125 years of experience, with continuous technological advancement and industry leadership.

• Quality by Design: Production of all key equipment in-house ensures superior reliability and precision.

• Client-Centric Approach: From custom engineering to test trials and global support, Gericke prioritizes customer success.

• Sustainable & Forward-Thinking: Long-lasting products, energy-efficient systems, and commitment to reducing environmental impact.