Alfa Laval AB (1ALFA)

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https://www.alfalaval.com

Alfa Laval AB is a Swedish multinational company specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of specialized equipment for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. Founded in 1883 by Gustaf de Laval and Oscar Lamm, it originated with centrifugal separators for dairies to efficiently separate cream from milk, evolving into a global leader serving heavy industries. The company operates through three main divisions: Energy, focusing on solutions for oil and gas, renewables, HVAC, and power generation to enhance energy efficiency; Food & Pharma, providing hygienic processing systems for food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment to minimize resource use and waste; and Ocean, delivering marine equipment like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and ballast water systems for shipping, offshore, and engine manufacturers to meet environmental regulations. Headquartered in Lund, Sweden, Alfa Laval AB employs over 23,000 people worldwide, with manufacturing in multiple countries and a strong emphasis on sustainability, including innovations in decarbonization, renewable fuels, and energy recovery technologies. Its products enable responsible natural resource use, reduced emissions, and improved productivity across energy, food, water, and marine sectors, holding more than 2,000 patents.