JBT Marel opens global production centre in India

Hyderabad: JBT Marel, a global leader in food processing technology, has inaugurated its Global Production Centre (GPC) in Pune, India, marking a major step in strengthening its presence in the Indian and Asia-Pacific markets.

The new facility, located at Vivan Kohli Industrial Estate on the Old Mumbai–Pune Highway in Naigaon, Maval Taluka, was inaugurated by Brian Deck, CEO of JBT Marel, along with senior leaders Augusto Rizzolo, Executive Vice President and President, Regions and Integration; Bob Petri, Vice President and President, Meat and Prepared Foods; and Jack Martin, Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

The inauguration ceremony was also attended by senior executives including Manuel Kaufmann, Senior Director DF&H APAC; Per Friberg, Senior Director Prepared Foods; Vikram Mulmule, Vice President, South Asia; and Shivendra Singh, Operations Manager, South Asia Subcontinent. Speaking at the launch, Augusto Rizzolo said, “The Global Production Centre in India is a proud milestone for us and reinforces our commitment to driving innovation in food processing. This facility not only brings global expertise closer to our customers in South Asia, but also positions India as a key hub for advanced solutions that can serve the wider Asia region.”