JBT Marel Corporation (JBT)

Overview

JBT Marel Corporation stands as a leading provider of technology solutions specifically catered to the food and beverage industry across a global landscape, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. With its roots tracing back to 1994 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company has evolved from its original identity as John Bean Technologies Corporation, adopting the new name of JBT Marel Corporation in January 2025. This change reflects its expanded vision and commitment to catering to a broad spectrum of industries beyond its initial focus, positioning itself as a critical partner for entities in the food, beverage, and health markets. JBT Marel Corporation distinguishes itself through a broad palette of value-added processing solutions, automated systems, and a global reach in servicing a wide range of industries from pet food to pharmaceuticals and automotive to warehousing.

Products and Services

JBT Marel Corporation’s diverse range of solutions spans across several key operations in the food, beverage, and health market sectors:

• Processing Technology: This category encompasses a comprehensive suite of services including chilling, mixing/grinding, injecting, blending, marinating, tumbling, flattening, forming, portioning, coating, cooking, frying, freezing, extracting, pasteurizing, sterilizing, concentrating, and high-pressure processing. These technologies are designed to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of food production, tailoring to specific needs within the industry from enhancing flavor infusion to ensuring food safety standards.
• Weighing and Inspecting: Solutions in this category are geared towards ensuring the accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance in product handling. This includes sophisticated systems for precise weighing and inspection processes that affirm product integrity throughout the supply chain.
• Filling, Closing, Sealing, and Packaging: These solutions address the end-of-line production needs, ensuring products are securely filled, sealed, and packaged. This range is vital for maintaining product safety, extending shelf life, and presenting goods in consumer-ready formats across various market sectors.
• Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Systems: JBT Marel Corporation extends its technological expertise to include AGV systems, automating material movement within manufacturing, warehouse, and medical facilities. These systems epitomize innovation in logistics and supply chain management, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing human error in material handling.

The company’s market presence spans a myriad industries, serving needs in baby food, bakery, citrus processing, dairy, pet food, pharmaceuticals, plant-based products, poultry, meat, seafood, ready meals, and many others. Its approach to marketing and sales combines direct sales forces with independent distributors and sales representatives, supported by technical service teams to ensure comprehensive client service and support.