JBT

What JBT does

JBT Marel Corporation is a global technology solutions provider to the food processing and air transportation industries, headquartered in Chicago, USA, and publicly traded on NYSE under ticker JBTM. Following the January 2025 acquisition of Iceland-based Marel for approximately US$3.5 billion (EUR 3.4 billion), the company rebranded from JBT Corporation and operates 133 locations across 29 countries, combining the legacy JBT protein processing equipment portfolio with Marel's automation capabilities and High Pressure Processing (HPP) technology. Its air transportation business continues to provide electric aircraft tugs and ground support equipment, with a new electric Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) line released in December 2025.

The company provides advanced food and beverage processing automation through high-performance standalone machines and fully integrated end-to-end processing lines spanning 13 industry verticals: poultry, meat, fish and seafood, prepared foods, ready meals, beverages and juices, fruit and vegetables, plant-based products, dairy and cheese, pet food, material handling automation, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, and water treatment. Core technology combines proprietary processing equipment with the JBT Marel Software Suite, which integrates machine, process, and business-level data to optimize performance, support traceability compliance, and enable predictive maintenance through connected services spanning the equipment lifecycle.

JBT Marel generates revenue through four streams: (1) hardware sales of standalone equipment and integrated processing lines, (2) recurring software revenue through the JBT Marel Software Suite, (3) lifetime service and aftermarket support including spare parts, modernization, and connected services, and (4) transaction-based spare parts and consumables. Distribution is conducted through direct enterprise field sales teams engaging food and beverage producers on complex, project-specific, multi-year contracts. Q1 2026 consolidated revenue reached $936 million (10% YoY growth) with adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.2%, and full-year 2026 guidance is $3.99-$4.07 billion in revenue with 17.0-17.5% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Name

JBT

Legal name

JBT Marel Corporation

Website

https://jbtc.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

JBT Marel Corporation provides integrated food and beverage processing automation, combining equipment, proprietary software, and lifecycle services for enterprise producers across 13 industry verticals in 29 countries, following its 2025 merger with Marel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE), Frozen Meat & Poultry Meals & Value-Added Proteins (CRADADAH), Cooked/Ready-to-Eat Pork Products (Fully Cooked, Sliced, Diced) (AFANABAG)

Keywords

• Food processing equipment
• Protein processing automation
• Beverage processing solutions
• Airport ground support
• Industrial automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of high-performing standalone machines and fully integrated, end-to-end processing lines for food and beverage production. Covers poultry, meat, fish, prepared foods, ready meals, beverages, dairy, plant-based, and pet food processing.
2. Food Processing Software: Purpose-built software products for food processors covering general operations, poultry, meat, fish, traceability, and process optimization. Software integrates machine, process, and business-level data.
3. Service & Aftermarket: Lifetime service support including maintenance services, spare parts & consumables, training, optimization services, connected services, modernization & upgrades, service agreements, and software services throughout the equipment lifecycle.
4. Aftermarket & Spare Parts: Spare parts and consumables revenue for installed equipment base, contributing to recurring revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JBT Marel designs, manufactures, and services high-performance food and beverage processing equipment and fully integrated end-to-end processing lines for protein, dairy, beverage, prepared food, pet food, and plant-based producers. The company complements its equipment portfolio with purpose-built software for performance optimization and traceability, and provides lifetime aftermarket service, spare parts, connected services, and modernization. It also operates an air transportation business (JBT AeroTech) producing electric ground support equipment such as aircraft tugs and automated guided vehicles.

Product overview

JBT Marel is a global leader in advanced food and beverage processing automation, offering a comprehensive platform of high-performance equipment, purpose-built software, and lifetime service support. The portfolio spans protein processing (poultry, meat, fish/seafood), prepared foods, ready meals, beverages, fruits/vegetables, plant-based products, dairy/cheese, and pet food. The platform architecture combines standalone machines with integrated end-to-end processing lines, unified by the JBT Marel Software Suite for performance optimization and traceability. Following the 2024 merger with Marel, the company added high-pressure pasteurization (HPP) technology and expanded its automation capabilities. Material handling is supported through AGV systems. Service offerings cover the entire equipment lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poultry Processing Equipment Complete line of processing equipment for broilers, turkey, and duck including killing, plucking, evisceration, chilling, grading, cut-up, deboning, and further processing systems, sold to poultry processors.
• Meat Processing Equipment Processing solutions for pig/pork and cattle/beef operations including cutting, portioning, deboning, packaging, and further processing equipment, sold to red meat processors.
• Fish and Seafood Processing Equipment Equipment for whitefish, salmon, and other seafood processing including filleting, portioning, grading, and packaging systems, sold to fish and seafood processors.
• Prepared Foods Processing Equipment Solutions for snacks, appetizers, battered and breaded products, burgers and patties, hot dogs and sausages, deli meats, potato specialties, and baked goods and pizza processing, sold to prepared foods producers.
• Ready Meals Processing Equipment Equipment for frozen, chilled, and shelf-stable ready meals, soups, sauces and dips, and baby food processing, sold to ready meals producers.
• Beverages and Juices Processing Equipment Equipment for juices and nectars, smoothies, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, energy drinks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, and meal replacement drinks, sold to beverage producers.
• Fruit and Vegetable Processing Equipment Processing equipment for citrus, canned, fresh, and frozen fruit and vegetables, sold to fruit and vegetable processors.
• Plant-Based Products Processing Equipment Equipment for plant-based protein and plant-based beverages processing, sold to plant-based product producers.
• Dairy and Cheese Processing Equipment Equipment for milk, evaporated milk, cream, yogurts, infant formula, milkshakes, puddings and desserts, and processed cheese, sold to dairy and cheese processors.
• Pet Food Processing Equipment Equipment for dry, minimally processed, wet pet food, and pet treats processing, sold to pet food producers.
• Material Handling Automation (AGVs) Automated guided vehicles and material handling systems for internal logistics and production automation, sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• JBT Marel Software Suite Purpose-built food processing software integrating machine, process, and business-level data for performance optimization, traceability compliance, and data-driven decision making, sold to food processors with industry modules for poultry, meat, fish, and general processing.
• Equipment Service and Aftermarket Full lifecycle service support including maintenance, spare parts and consumables, training, optimization services, connected services, modernization and upgrades, service agreements, and software services for installed equipment.
• High Pressure Processing (HPP) High-pressure pasteurization equipment for chemical-free food preservation, serving beverage, pet food, dairy, and prepared foods markets, added through the Marel merger.
• Electric Aircraft Tugs Electric-powered aircraft tugs for ground support operations at airports, sold to airlines, ground handlers, and airport operators.
• Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Processing Equipment Specialized processing equipment for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical product applications.
• Water Treatment Solutions Water treatment solutions for food and beverage production facilities, addressing sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 revenue of $936 million, up 10% year-over-year
• +5 more outcomes

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MarelflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In January 2025, JBT Corporation completed its US$3.5 billion acquisition of Marel, forming JBT Marel Corporation. The merger created an integrated automation platform spanning protein processing and high-pressure pasteurization. This landmark transaction combined two leading food processing equipment companies to form a global leader in food and beverage processing automation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GEA Group: German-listed global leader in food processing machinery and equipment, particularly in dairy, beverage, and protein processing. Direct competitor across most of JBT Marel's equipment portfolio with comparable scale and customer base.
• Heat and Control: Australian/US-based privately held manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment, particularly in prepared foods, snacks, and protein. Mid-sized direct competitor overlapping with JBT Marel's prepared foods portfolio.
• Krones AG: German-listed global leader in beverage processing and packaging machinery. Direct competitor in JBT Marel's beverage and juice processing segment acquired through Bevcorp and integrated into JBT Marel's portfolio.
• Syntegon Technology: German-based (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology) processing and packaging machinery company for food, pharma, and consumer goods. Direct competitor in food processing and packaging equipment integration.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish-listed industrial equipment company with a major food and water division. Direct competitor in separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling equipment used across JBT Marel's protein and beverage processing lines.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed commercial and industrial food processing equipment company serving foodservice and food production. Comparable product breadth and channel through direct enterprise sales to food producers.
• MULTIVAC: German family-owned manufacturer of packaging and processing equipment for food, medical, and consumer products. Comparable in integrated line offerings and direct B2B sales to food processors.
• Tetra Pak: Swiss private company and global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, especially for dairy, beverages, and prepared foods. Closely comparable to JBT Marel in integrated processing line offerings and global service footprint.
• Bühler Group: Swiss family-owned manufacturer of processing equipment for grain, food, and advanced materials. Overlaps with JBT Marel in food processing machinery and shares the enterprise B2B sales motion into global food producers.

Broad incumbents

• Dover Corporation: Diversified US industrial manufacturer with significant food equipment brands (including packaging and refrigeration). Operates across multiple adjacent food processing categories with overlapping customers but broader portfolio scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A9 records

Investments

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