Glatt Process & Plant Engineering

Plant engineering, factory design, planning and implementation:
Your way to production scale

Glatt plant manufacturing: consulting and pre-engineering, capex/opex, plant design, engineering, construction, assembly/installation and commissioning

We combine professional engineering with in-depth technology know-how!

Glatt is your engineering and technology partner with more than 65 years of process expertise. We combine our competencies in a unique integrated service concept: sustainable process and factory planning – adapted to your individual technology requirements. With holistic consulting and reliable project management, we accompany you from the initial idea to the commissioning of turnkey production.
Worldwide!

Based on a reliable scale-up, we design and deliver precisely fitting production plants for your individual technology requirements. Our engineers from the fields of process engineering and design lay out process and equipment in detail according to your specific site requirements and wishes regarding quality, throughput and capacity. Explosion protection requirements are taken into account, as is the minimization of emissions to air and water. We ensure in advance that the project is implemented quickly and smoothly. All required services are clearly defined and documented. Our experienced project management guarantees a smooth, coordinated process so that materials and equipment can be procured, delivered on site, installed and commissioned without delay. This also includes site monitoring and training of your operating personnel.

FAQ. Our Answers to frequently asked questions

Is Glatt exclusively involved in fluidized bed projects?

No. Although Glatt is known worldwide primarily for its fluidized bed technology, our service portfolio encompasses much more. This includes, among other things:

Plant engineering projects based on spouted bed technology and powder synthesis in a pulsating gas stream
Planning and engineering for manufacturing processes and complete production sites in the specialty chemicals, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industry

Depending on your requirements, we develop customized solutions that go beyond traditional technological boundaries.

At what stage of a project can Glatt provide support?

Glatt can be involved at various stages of a project. Collaboration often begins as early as the initial feasibility studies and extends through to the completion of a fully operational production facility. Depending on the specific requirements, we provide support in areas such as:

In addition, we support the production of product samples, contract manufacturing projects, and the expansion and modernization of existing production sites.
The earlier we are involved, the greater the scope for designing efficient solutions.

What does a collaborative project with Glatt involve?

Every project begins with a technical clarification of the requirements and target parameters. Based on this, the next steps are defined and tailored to the specific task at hand. Typically, a project includes the following steps:

feasibility assessment and test planning
test execution and analytical evaluation of the results
process development and optimization
scale-up and industrial design
design, engineering, and plant construction

The close integration of these steps results in a structured project workflow with a high degree of planning and implementation reliability.

How do we ensure that a process solution works on an industrial scale?

Glatt combines decades of experience in process and plant engineering with ongoing research and development. When designing a plant, we draw on:

extensive process data from pilot tests
proven engineering standards
experienced, cross-disciplinary project management
experience from our own contract manufacturing operations

The result is a plant that is designed from the outset to meet specific production requirements, operates reliably, and delivers predictable operating costs.

How much does a Glatt fluidized bed system cost?

Capital costs depend largely on the size, scope of the process, and project-specific requirements.
Factors influencing costs include:

laboratory, pilot, or production scale
technical performance limits and degree of automation
integration of upstream and downstream processes
site requirements and utility supply

Based on initial feasibility tests, we can provide a rough budget estimate. A binding offer will be provided following a successful technical evaluation and definition of the project scope.

What is the delivery time for a fluidized bed system?

The duration of a project depends on the technical requirements, the scope of delivery, and site-specific conditions. It often takes 12 to 36 months from the initial feasibility studies to the investment decision. Once the contract is signed, the implementation period is typically between 12 and 18 months.

Factors influencing the project duration include the complexity of the plant, the technology used, the desired level of automation, the division of tasks among the project partners, and local permitting and approval requirements.

Does Glatt also supply fluidized bed systems for the pharmaceutical industry?

Yes. Within the Glatt Group, the market for fluidized bed systems for pharmaceutical solid production is handled by Glatt Process Technology Pharma.

Glatt Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals focuses on continuous or batch-operated fluidized bed and spouted bed systems for applications in non-pharmaceutical industries.

In addition, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik offers comprehensive engineering services for the planning and implementation of pharmaceutical production sites in the Process & Plant Engineering Pharma+Biotech division.

Can existing processes or systems also be optimized or expanded?

Yes. Glatt also provides support for the analysis, optimization, and expansion of existing production processes and facilities. This often involves tapping into existing potential and adapting production facilities to meet new requirements. Typical goals include, for example:

improving product quality and product characteristics
increasing process stability and production capacity
enhancing energy and resource efficiency

We also support companies in launching new products or adapting existing facilities to changing market requirements.
The assessment is based on existing process data, technical analyses, and many years of project experience.

What kind of support does Glatt offer after a system has been commissioned?

Our partnership doesn’t end with commissioning. Glatt supports many customers throughout the entire lifecycle of a plant and assists them with new requirements or changes in production conditions.

Our after-sales services include technical support during operation, a reliable supply of spare parts, and modernization and revamping projects. Experienced representatives are also available on a long-term basis to help adapt plants to new products or production goals.

Are Glatt systems sustainable?

For us, sustainability begins as early as the planning phase. Our goal is to combine cost-effective production processes with the most efficient possible use of energy and resources.

Our systems are designed in accordance with current environmental and safety standards and meet all applicable legal requirements. Thanks to their robust construction and high quality, many of our systems remain in successful operation for decades. Both continuous and batch plants are designed for reliable, long-term operation. Continuous fluidized bed plants, in particular, are used in many applications for years in multi-shift operation, including 24-hour operation seven days a week.

At the same time, opportunities to reduce energy consumption and operating costs are incorporated into the planning process at an early stage.

How safe are Glatt systems?

Safety is a central component of every plant design. Requirements related to occupational safety, health, and environmental protection are systematically taken into account as early as the conceptual phase.

Our plants are designed in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and safety requirements. Structured HSE processes, risk analyses, and many years of project experience help ensure safe and reliable plant operation.

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Glatt Process & Plant Engineering

This is the sum of innovation, technological progress, functionality, quality, reliability, flexibility, global and regional. Integrated solutions for your investment.

Innovative. We do not deliver solutions “off the shelf”. Each project is planned individually and represents the latest state of technical development.

Technological. We develop high-performance powders as well as functional granules and pellets with defined properties for your products of tomorrow. For this purpose, we already use our innovative technologies or implement your own know-how.

Functional. We do not design architectural models. We design production facilities from the inside out, based on the requirements of the manufacturing process.

High quality. Our project solutions meet the same high standards that we apply to the design and manufacture of our technological equipment.

Independent. As a neutral planner, we are not beholden to any manufacturer when developing the process design and selecting equipment.

Reliable. Our guarantees for demonstrable project success are adherence to schedules and budgets, efficient project control and planning tools that cover all trades.

Flexible. Our project execution is characterized by short decision-making processes, lean management, flexible thinking models and project teams made up of qualified specialist planners with extensive project and country experience.

Global and regional. Our company is represented worldwide. This ensures compliance with global and regional regulations in the project planning and realization of your projects. You have a contact person on site.

Glatt Process and Plant Engineering. 3D layout for the green field project for PHOS4green, Seraplant, Germany

Our engineering services

Consulting and feasibility studies
Conception, basic and detail engineering
Procurement and logistics
Project management for planning and execution
Authority management and financing concepts
Planning, management, supervision and/or execution for construction, installation, commissioning
EPCM projects

Outsourcing production instead of investing in your own plant technology?

You are a manufacturer of special products with a high product variety at low production volumes? You are looking for production possibilities? You want to test the success of your new product development? In these and other situations, it may be too early to make an investment decision. Or other economic reasons speak against a high capital commitment. In these cases, contract manufacturing at Glatt or IPC Process Center, another company in the Glatt Group, can be a sensible interim step or even a permanent solution.

Your Investment Project

Glatt Process and Plant Engineering. Green-field projects

Complete solution for the fulfillment of your product idea by a single source. Integrated, cross-trade engineering. Focus on technology.

Consulting for Investment Planning

Glatt Process and Plant Engineeing. Consulting on Investment Planning

Take advantage of our extensive expertise and benefit from comprehensive consulting and planning for your project!

Conception/Pre-, Basic and Detail Engineering

Glatt Process and Plant Engineering. Our Planning Services across all Project Phases

Rely on our sound technology know-how for individual and sustainable planning of your investment project!

Project Management for Planning and Execution

Our experienced project management coordinates the planning, delivery, assembly and commissioning of your production plant.

Erection and Commissioning

Glatt Process and Plant Engineering, implementation. We manage construction, assembly and commissioning of your plant.

We procure and supply the equipment and plan, manage and supervise construction, installation and commissioning.

After-Sales-Service

Inspection and maintenance, spare parts supply and plant modification. Worldwide! Sit back and relax. We do it.

Fluidized and Spouted Bed Systems

Wurster tubes of a Glatt fluid bed coater

Your access to technologies from the fluid bed pioneer. For efficient and safe production processes. Continuous and batch.

Powder Synthesis Reactors

Glatt high-temperature pulsation reactor ProAPP® 80 HT, powder synthesis, high-purity oxide nanopowders, Germany

Our ProAPP^® reactors for Glatt powder synthesis in pulsating gas flow to design your high performance powders.

Special Installations

Glatt fluid bed granulator GFG 750, continuous spray granulation of sweeteners, USA

Plant concepts must be oriented to customer needs, not the other way around!

Examples of Installed Plants

Installation Glatt Fluid Bed Granulator AGT® 200, continuous and batch spray granulation, mineral fertilizer, Poland

Fluid bed and spouted bed granulators, dryers and coaters, pulsation reactors and other process equipment.

Selected Project References

Glatt fluid bed granulator GFG 850, continuous spray granulation of potash, Germany

This is how product ideas become production plants. We develop optimal, customized solutions.

Further information on this topic and related topics can also be found in the following publications:

Glatt technical article on ''Growing the German phosphate industry'', published in the trade magazine 'World Fertilizer', issue 11/2021, Palladian Publications Ltd.

Published article: ‘Growing the German phosphate industry’. PDF, English

Glatt article on 'Precision landing with special plant engineering - A statement by Dr. Viktor Drescher, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH', published in the industry.forward Kompendium Hakahaka 2021 , publish-industry Verlag GmbH

Published article: ‘Precision landing with special plant engineering – A statement by Dr. Viktor Drescher, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH’ PDF, German

Glatt technical article on 'Pioneering Process for Groundbreaking Particle Synthesis', published in the trade magazin 'cfi Ceramic Forum International', issue 4-5/2019, Göller Verlag

Glatt Technical Paper: ‘Glatt Powder Synthesis – Pioneering Process for Groundbreaking Particle Synthesis’. PDF, English

Glatt_FA_062_Fomulation-For-Success_Fluid-Bed-Systemes-for-Speciality-Fertilizers_en_WorldFertilizer_2019-01-02

Published article: ‘Fomulation For Success – Fluid Bed Systemes as Key for the Production of Speciality Fertilizers’, PDF, English

Glatt technical article on ''How to safely stabilise vitamins and probiotics'', published in the trade magazine 'foodeurope', issue 01/2017, Hoskins & Fall Publishing

Published article: ‘Hot-melt applications for the food and beverage industry – How to safely stabilize vitamins and probiotics’ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on 'Fluid bed systems: continuous, batch or a hybrid?', published in the magazine 'P&A', issue June/2021, publish-industry Verlag GmbH, Germany

Glatt Technical Paper: ‘Fluid bed systems: continuous, batch or a hybrid?’. PDF, German

Glatt technical article on 'Schonende und sichere Prozesse - Trocknung und Produktgestaltung in der Vakuumwirbelschicht', published in the trade magazine 'Nutraceuticals Now', 'dei - die ernährungsindustrie', issue 06/2021, Konradin-Verlag Robert Kohlhammer GmbH

Glatt Technical Paper: ‘Gentle and safe processes – Drying and product design in the vacuum fluid bed’. PDF, English

Glatt article on ''Contract manufacturing by fluid bed and spouted bed technology: Which is better, continuous or batch process?'', published in the magazine 'FEI - Food Engineering & Ingredients', issue Juni/2022, PanGlobal Media

Published article: ‘Contract manufacturing by fluid bed and spouted bed technology: Which is better, continuous or batch process?’ PDF, English

Glatt article on ''Forward-looking plant planning - How pre-engineering can bring ideas to market faster'', published in the magazine 'cpp - chemical plants & processes', issue 01/2022, Konradin Verlag Robert Kohlhammer GmbH

Published article: ‚Forward-looking plant planning – How pre-engineering can bring ideas to market faster‘ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on 'Technologies à lit fluidisé_Fluid bed and spouted bed technology', published in the trade magazine 'Expression Cosmetique', issue 11/2019, EC PRESSE

Published article: ‘Technologies à lit fluidisé / Fluid bed and spouted bed technology’ PDF, English/French

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Glatt Process & Plant Engineering

Plant engineering, factory design, planning and implementation:
Your way to production scale

We combine professional engineering with in-depth technology know-how!

FAQ. Our Answers to frequently asked questions

Is Glatt exclusively involved in fluidized bed projects?

At what stage of a project can Glatt provide support?

What does a collaborative project with Glatt involve?

How do we ensure that a process solution works on an industrial scale?

How much does a Glatt fluidized bed system cost?

What is the delivery time for a fluidized bed system?

Does Glatt also supply fluidized bed systems for the pharmaceutical industry?

Can existing processes or systems also be optimized or expanded?

What kind of support does Glatt offer after a system has been commissioned?

Are Glatt systems sustainable?

How safe are Glatt systems?

Glatt Process & Plant Engineering

Our engineering services