Mavag - Filtration & Drying
About Mavag
MAVAG designs and manufactures advanced technologies for filtration, drying, and agitation, serving the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With in-house fabrication, a comprehensive equipment portfolio, and expert services, MAVAG delivers high-performance, efficient process solutions tailored to customer needs.

Company history
Founded in 1861 as Scherrer AG in Neunkirch, Switzerland, MAVAG has evolved from a family-run business into a global leader in process equipment.
With a solid foundation of specialized expertise, the company combines a long tradition with advanced engineering and production capabilities
Key milestones include:
- Launch of pioneering Agitated Nutsche and Centrifugal Disc filtration systems in the early 1990s
- Strategic acquisition of MAVAG AG Altendorf in 1998
- Patenting of the MAVASPHERE® spherical dryer for vacuum applications in 2006
- MAVAG’s acquisition by GMM Pfaudler Ltd in 2008, marking a significant expansion of its international footprint


Mavag today
As part of the GMM Pfaudler Group, MAVAG is more than a supplier, it’s a strategic partner. The company supports clients with expert consultation, equipment selection, and complete plant solutions, backed by a global network and decades of process know-how.