Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "GEA Group" in English language version.
1935-1945 Several board members removed as a result of their Jewish heritage and/or connections; firm assets commandeered by the National Socialists to support the war economy; Alfred, then Richard Merton, move to England; extensive destruction of German MG facilities as a result of WWII
1947-1950 Richard Merton (d. 1960) resumes leadership as Chairman of the Supervisory Board; period of intense reconstruction and financial growth with increased focus on plant engineering