SPX FLOW Unveils Upgraded Kombinator 250 for Margarine and Shortening Processing

New model offers more options, reduces downtime and lowers total cost of ownership

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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SPX FLOW has released an upgraded version of the Gerstenberg Schröder® Kombinator® 250 scraped surface heat exchanger (SSHE) for margarine and shortening processing, offering cost-effective, modular options and more sustainable output. The new model supports carbon dioxide (CO₂) refrigeration, enabling up to 20% energy savings and lower carbon emissions compared to cooling with ammonia (NH₃), and provides a hygienic, compact and service-friendly design that further reduces downtime and total cost of ownership.

Why it matters

The upgraded Kombinator 250 helps address key challenges faced by customers in the margarine and shortening processing industry, including reducing operating costs, improving efficiency, and meeting sustainability goals. The addition of a CO₂ refrigeration option provides a more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional ammonia-based cooling systems.

The details

The new Kombinator 250 model offers several benefits, including versatility with a compact footprint and modular design, sustainability through the CO₂ refrigeration option, and cost efficiency with improved serviceability, lower spare part costs, and energy-saving refrigeration options. The SSHE is also designed to uphold high hygiene and safety standards, with certification from the European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) and the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).

  • The upgraded Kombinator 250 was released on February 26, 2026.

The players

SPX FLOW

A global provider of process technologies and equipment, including the Gerstenberg Schröder® Kombinator® 250 SSHE.

Gerstenberg Schröder

A brand owned by SPX FLOW that specializes in the design and manufacture of scraped surface heat exchangers, including the Kombinator 250 model.

Alf Sievers

The Global Product Manager for Gerstenberg Schröder and Market Manager for Fats & Oils at SPX FLOW.

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What they’re saying

“The reimagined Kombinator 250 helps tackle some of the biggest challenges we hear from our customers: reducing operating costs, improving efficiency and meeting sustainability goals. We've brought the technology of using CO₂ as a refrigerant and the benefits that come with it, similar to our Nexus SSHE, into our latest design. By delivering highly competitive value to the market, customers can continue to meet high standards for hygiene and safety, while benefiting from a compact, service-friendly design.”

— Alf Sievers, SPX FLOW Global Product Manager, Gerstenberg Schröder & Market Manager - Fats & Oils

What’s next

The upgraded Kombinator 250 is now available for purchase and installation, offering customers a more sustainable and cost-effective option for their margarine and shortening processing needs.

The takeaway

The launch of the redesigned Kombinator 250 by SPX FLOW demonstrates the company's commitment to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that address the evolving needs of the margarine and shortening processing industry, helping customers reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and meet their environmental goals.