Markus H. Gericke EY Swiss Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021
In 1894 Walter H. Gericke founded a mill construction company that Markus Gericke successfully manages in its 4th generation. Today the company stands for complete solutions for the processing of bulk materials, i.e. the conveying, dosing, mixing and control of powders, pellets and grains.
Gericke is active in twelve locations worldwide and stands for Swiss values in engineering and machine construction. Markus Gericke is being honoured by the jury as the winner of the "Family Business" category, "because with his commitment he is maintaining a tradition for which Switzerland is valued and admired throughout the world."
"I would like to thank all employees of the Gericke Group. They are the soul of the company and develop the decisive impulses that are significant for growth, ongoing renewal and a motivating corporate climate. The decentralized structure of the Gericke Group companies offers a unique diversity of people from different continents, who work together highly successfully and respect each other. The Gericke Group is strong thanks to the principle "Many voices - one sound". This strength and the resulting innovative power are highly appreciated by our customers.”
About Gericke
The Swiss Gericke Group has been developing and manufacturing equipment and systems for modern bulk material processes, as well as providing design and consultation services, for more than 125 years. Gericke bulk materials processing technology can be found throughout the world in many sectors including the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics and construction material industries.
Gericke’s fully owned group companies employ more than 300 experienced professionals and are located in Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, France, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and China.