Leading American yogurt maker appoints GEA Process Engineering Spain as supplier of the year
02/11/2012 GEA Process Engineering S.A.
A leading yogurt producer in the United States, has chosen GEA Process Engineering Spain as supplier of the year. Dannon recognizes the excellent work done by GEA Process Engineering Spain through years of collaboration, and continues to work with the company today.For years, the engineering company, GEA Process Engineering Spain, has been a global supplier of high-tech innovative solutions for the largest yogurt maker in the world, Danone, and its American affiliate, Dannon. Collaboration between the two companies has been excellent, and this year GEA Process Engineering Spain was rewarded with the 'Supplier of the year 2011' award by Dannon.
"Since 1992 we have been working very closely with both Danone, and the American subsidiary, Dannon. We are naturally very proud and thrilled, that Dannon has decided to honour us with this award, and see it as recognition of the great partnership between our two companies," said Alvaro MartÃÂnez, Managing Director of GEA Process Engineering Spain.
The award was given by Dannon after having evaluated all suppliers to the company in 2011. One of the parameters that Dannon highlights in the collaboration with GEA Process Engineering Spain, is the ability to deliver state-of-the-art solutions, listening to the customer - as well as being on time and budget. These features are of immense importance to Dannon.
"It is the philosophy of Danone and Dannon that we have close relationships with our business partners. We know that innovative solutions will come not only from within Dannon or Danone but also externally via our suppliers. We have tremendous respect for our business partners and are grateful for the contributions they make to our success," explained Michael Neuwirth, Senior Director of Public Relations, The Dannon Company.
Collaboration will continue
Greek yogurt is a speciality of Dannon, and the market for this is expanding rapidly in the United States; the Dannon brand Oikos, especially, has had great success in this product category. GEA Process Engineering Spain has a vast knowledge of production lines within this industry, so it is only natural that the company be part of this booming industry in the future. Because of this both companies are confident that collaboration will continue in years to come.
"The fact that Dannon has just asked us to continue to work together is a joy. We are happy to be a continuous part of the expansion by Dannon in the US, and Danone worldwide," noted Alvaro MartÃÂnez.
The Dannon factory in Minster, Ohio is one of the major sites where GEA Process Engineering Spain has supplied equipment. This factory is the largest yogurt facility in the world producing more than 3 million cups of yogurt every day.
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GEA Process Engineering S.A.
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