Alfa Laval Middle East received the prestigious Trailblazer of Dairy Processing award recently at the Global Dairy Innovation Conference (GDIC), held this week in Dubai. The award recognizes organizations that are redefining the future of dairy through solutions that deliver measurable impact on customer wellbeing, operational excellence, and long‑term value creation.
“We are proud to be recognized this week at GDIC, a key event for the regional dairy industry” said Dhiraj Singh, Vice President of Food & Pharma at Alfa Laval Middle East, South & East Africa (MESEA). “At Alfa Laval, we are constantly striving to be pioneers in making a positive impact. At the Food & Pharma division, particularly, we place great emphasis on creating innovative sustainable solutions that support dairy producers to optimize their performance while contributing to a resilient regional food system.”
The GDIC Innovation Awards celebrate companies whose technologies and strategies are shaping the next era of dairy processing. Alfa Laval was recognized for its pioneering Extend™ technology, an industry‑first solution designed to transform the sustainability and efficiency of dairy processing. By applying a weak electrical current through the heat exchanger, Extend™ reduces biofilm formation by 90–99%, enabling dairy producers to safely extend cleaning intervals from the industry standard of eight hours to twelve hours or more.
Extend™ technology proved effectiveness in multiple applications globally. Real‑world data from one of Scandinavia’s largest dairy producers demonstrated remarkable results using Extend™: a 50% increase in uptime, 30% reduction in CIP cycles, and significant resource savings, including 100,000 kWh in energy, 35,000 kg of CIP chemicals, and 7,000 m³ of water. This breakthrough not only boosts productivity and profitability but also supports the industry’s transition toward more sustainable, resource‑efficient operations.
The recognition at GDIC 2026 reinforces Alfa Laval’s position as a trusted partner to dairy manufacturers seeking to accelerate efficiency, sustainability, and long‑term value.
About Alfa Laval MESEA
Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd. launched its operations in 1994 from a regional office in the UAE. Currently, the company boasts over 230 employees across 12 sites, six service centers, and nine field service stations, serving 43 countries in the Middle East, Egypt, and Southeast Africa. With a customer base of over 1,000 satisfied clients and 36,500 installed units, Alfa Laval Middle East Ltd. has consistently delivered excellence and innovation. Notable projects include providing heat exchangers for HVAC applications in Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and supplying compact heat exchangers for the world’s largest green hydrogen plant in NEOM, showcasing the company’s pioneering efforts in sustainability across the region and the world.
About Alfa Laval
The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our customers, we’re innovating the industries that society depends on and creating lasting positive impact. We’re set on helping billions of people to get the energy, food, and clean water they need. And, at the same time, we’re decarbonizing the marine fleet that’s the backbone of global trade.
We pioneer technologies and solutions that free our customers to unlock the true potential of resources. As our customers’ businesses grow stronger, the goal of a truly sustainable world edges closer. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets. Together, we’re pioneering positive impact.
Alfa Laval was founded 140 years ago, has customers in 100 countries, employs more than 22,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 66.9 billion (5.8 BEUR) in 2024. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
