GWA Berlin offers four decades of cooling system mastery

GWA Berlin has spent years understanding what industrial plants need from their cooling systems. We know the difference between a cooler that works and one that endures, between a replacement that fits and one that performs.

Our story

A consulting practice shaped by experience

GWA Berlin stands at the intersection of heritage and innovation, a company shaped by over four decades of precision engineering in industrial cooling systems. What began in 1922 as a vision for reliable thermal management has evolved into something far more substantial—a deep understanding of what keeps industrial plants running smoothly when performance matters most.

The story of GWA is written in the details. Our engineers have spent years studying cooler systems across every major manufacturer, learning not just how they work, but why they fail and how to make them better. This isn't theoretical knowledge. It comes from the field, from real plants, from the moment a cooling system is pushed to its limits and must deliver.

Founded in

1922

Serving worldwide from

Berlin, GER

Engineering with purpose

We design coolers to solve real problems, not to impress with unnecessary complexity or features.

Transparency in every conversation

We explain what your system needs and why, giving you the information to make confident decisions.

Durability as standard

Every cooler we deliver is built to last, to perform under pressure, and to earn your trust.

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Countries where GWA coolers operate daily

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Countries where GWA coolers operate daily

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Countries where GWA coolers operate daily

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Years of industrial cooling expertise

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Years of industrial cooling expertise

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Years of industrial cooling expertise

50+

Industrial operators depend our solutions

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Industrial operators depend our solutions

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Industrial operators depend our solutions

Experts since 1922

1922

The Berlin Origins

The first GEA branch was established in Berlin-Lichterfelde, marking the beginning of the company's local presence.

1953

Official Founding

GEA Wärmeaustauscher Gesellschaft mbH was officially founded in Berlin.

1955

Specialized Manufacturing

A new production facility was opened in Berlin-Neukölln to manufacture coolers for air- and hydrogen-cooled electrical machines.

1959

Expansion into Advanced Materials

The company expanded its product range to include smooth-tube heat exchangers, air heaters, and oil systems.

1977

Entry into Nuclear Technology

The company expanded its product range to include smooth-tube heat exchangers, air heaters, and oil systems.

1992

Foundation

Foundation of GEA Wärme- und Anlagen- technik GmbH

2002

Independence as GWA

Takeover of the company by the current shareholders as part of an MBO

2003

Renaming

The company was renamed to its present identity: GWA Gesellschaft für Wärme- und Anlagentechnik mbH.

Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide exact replacements for existing air-to-water coolers?

Do you offer performance upgrades or redesigns?

When do you recommend a retrofit over a new installation?

Do you assist with material selection?

Are higher pressure ratings or special requirements feasible?

Which standards do you use for design?

Which tests and documents are included?

What is the project workflow with GWA?

What are the typical lead times?

Do you handle on-site installation?