What Jay Khodiyar does

Jay Khodiyar Machine Tools (JKMT) is an Indian manufacturer of biomass briquetting equipment, founded in 1994 by chairman Sanjay Tilala and headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat. The company designs, builds, and exports briquetting presses (JK 65, JK 75, JK 90), complete turnkey briquetting plants, and supporting subsystems — biomass dryers, wood chippers, hammer mills, and sawdust machines — that convert agricultural residues (rice husk, sugarcane bagasse, groundnut shells), forestry waste (sawdust, bark), and municipal solid waste into high-density fuel briquettes. Its core technical differentiator is binderless briquetting: mechanical compression at approximately 2000 kg/cm² releases natural lignin in biomass as the binding agent, eliminating chemical additives.

The product portfolio targets a vertical customer base including agricultural processing units (rice mills, sugar mills, oil extraction plants), industrial thermal energy consumers (cement, steel, ceramics, textiles, paper), forestry and wood processing operations, municipal waste-to-energy projects, and small entrepreneurs establishing briquetting businesses. The company self-reports approximately 60% share of global briquetting plant exports and 3,500+ cumulative installations across 85+ countries, with named customers including Godrej Agrovet, Adani-Wilmar, Shree Renuka Sugars, SATIA Paper Mill, and Alliance One Tobacco Kenya.

Jay Khodiyar operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales from its Rajkot headquarters with a network of regional offices (Nairobi, Ho Chi Minh City, Amsterdam) and long-tenured industrial agents in markets such as Vietnam, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time capital equipment sales of machines and turnkey plants, supplemented by recurring aftermarket spare-parts and service revenue on the installed base. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held and founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, or external funding.

Name

Jay Khodiyar

Legal name

Jay Khodiyar Machine Tools

Website

https://jaykhodiyar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jay Khodiyar Machine Tools, founded 1994 in Rajkot, India, manufactures binderless biomass briquetting presses, dryers, chippers, and hammer mills. It sells turnkey waste-to-fuel plants to agricultural processors, industrial thermal energy users, and entrepreneurs across 85+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Briquetting Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Biomass Fuel Equipment & Systems (Pellet Mills, Briquetters, Torrefaction Reactors) (EUAAAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomass Densification & Upgrading (Pelletizing, Briquetting, Torrefaction Pre-treatment) (EUAAAFAE), Pellet & Wood Fuel Manufacturing (IMAMABAH)

Keywords

• Biomass briquetting machines
• Waste-to-energy equipment
• Wood chippers
• Biomass dryer systems
• Agricultural waste recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Rajkot

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Briquetting Machine & Plant Sales: Sale of briquetting machines (JK 65, JK 75, JK 90), complete briquetting plants, and supporting equipment including wood chippers, hammer mills, dryers, and spare parts. Machines are sold as one-time capital equipment with installation and commissioning services. Pricing is quote-based, varying by configuration and capacity.
2. Aftermarket Spare Parts & Service: Supply of original spare parts for briquetting machines and systems, along with after-sale service, installation support, and maintenance. Customers are encouraged to use Jay Khodiyar original spare and wearing parts.
3. Project Setup & Turnkey Solutions: Complete biomass briquetting project design, planning, and turnkey setup including equipment selection, plant layout, installation, and commissioning. Provides end-to-end waste-to-energy solutions for industrial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jay Khodiyar manufactures and globally exports biomass briquetting machines (JK 65, JK 75, JK 90) and complete briquetting plant systems that convert agricultural, forestry, and municipal solid waste into high-density fuel briquettes. The company also supplies supporting equipment (biomass dryers, wood chippers, hammer mills, pellet mills) and provides installation, commissioning, and after-sale service. Over 3,500 installations have been delivered across 85+ countries.

Product overview

Jay Khodiyar is a manufacturer of biomass briquetting and waste-to-energy equipment, established in 1994. The product portfolio centers on Briquetting Machines (JK 90 at 90mm, 75mm, and 65mm models) that convert agricultural, forestry, and municipal solid waste into biomass briquettes (white coal/bio coal) using binderless technology. The complete system includes supporting equipment: Biomass Dryer Systems (flash dryers, rotary dryers, sawdust dryers, wood powder dryers) for moisture reduction to 8-12%, Chipper Grinders and Wood Chipper Machines (3TPH and 5TPH models) for size reduction to feed requirements, and Hammer Mills (3,000-8,000 kg/hr capacity) for particle size reduction. Additional offerings include Solid Waste Processing Plants, Biomass Pellet Mills, and original spare parts. The company serves industries requiring thermal applications including cement, steel, ceramics, textiles, and power generation, with global exports to over 85 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JK 90 Briquetting Machine (Biomass Briquetting Press Machine 90 mm)
• Briquetting Plant 65 mm Compact briquetting plant that processes agricultural and forest waste into 65mm biomass briquettes at 600-800 kg/hr production capacity.
• Briquetting Press 75 mm Briquetting press designed for users with bulk-density raw materials, producing 75mm diameter biomass briquettes.
• Biomass Dryer System Drying system (including flash dryers and rotary dryers) that reduces moisture content of biomass, agricultural waste, wood powder/sawdust, and municipal solid waste to 8-12% to enable quality briquetting.
• Sawdust Dryer Machine Specialized dryer for reducing moisture content in sawdust prior to briquetting processing.
• Wood Powder Dryer Dryer system for processing wood powder to reduce moisture content for biomass briquetting applications.
• Biomass Dryer Machine General biomass dryer for various agricultural and forestry waste materials used in briquetting operations.
• Biomass Chipper Grinder Machine Machine for crushing and grinding raw biomass materials to appropriate size (up to 15mm) for briquetting feed requirements.
• Wood Powder Machine Machine for converting wood waste into powder form for use as briquetting raw material.
• Sawdust Machine Machine for producing sawdust from wood waste for use as raw material in briquetting.
• Wood Chipper Machine 5TPH High-capacity drum wood chipper for converting wood logs into wood powder/sawdust at 5 tons per hour.
• Solid Waste Drying System Drying system specifically designed for processing municipal solid waste prior to briquetting into fuel.
• Solid Waste Briquetting Press Briquetting press for converting municipal solid waste into fuel briquettes for waste-to-energy applications.
• Biomass Hammer Mill Hammer mill for processing agricultural and forest waste into fine particles at 3,000-8,000 kg/hr, with hardened steel hammers rotating at 2000-6000 rpm.
• Hammer Mill Machine General-purpose hammer mill for size reduction in various industries including mining, chemicals, food processing, and construction.
• Biomass Pellet Mill Pellet mill for producing biomass pellets, a smaller compressed form of biomass briquettes used as fuel.
• Spare Parts Original spare and wearing parts for all Jay Khodiyar machines and systems, including dies, screws, pistons, bearings, and motors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Volume reduction of raw biomass by up to 10x through briquetting compression, making storage and transportation significantly more economical
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hung Nguyen (Official Agent, Vietnam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Hung Nguyen has been an official agent of Jay Khodiyar since 2008, selling more than 70 briquetting plants in Vietnam. The agent provides local sales, installation guidance, and after-sale technical support for each installation. The director frequently visits to guide the installation process.
• Godrej Agrovet LtdminorOthersGodrej Agrovet Ltd operates a fully automatic briquetting plant supplied by Jay Khodiyar, featuring the latest technology with easy-to-operate control panels and sensor systems, with technician support provided during installation and maintenance.
• Ngugi (Kenya)minorOthersNgugi from Nairobi, Kenya has been running a briquetting plant and dryer successfully for 3 years, receiving complete guidance from Jay Khodiyar from start to end about the setup. Good market in Kenya led to plans for installing another machine.
• Getaw (Ethiopia)minorOthersGetaw from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia purchased a briquetting machine with good technical support, operating manuals, DVDs, and ongoing service follow-ups from Jay Khodiyar's team.
• Kings Biofuels Ltd (Kenya)minorOthersKings Biofuels Ltd in Kenya has been running a briquetting plant and dryer for 3 years with very good technical support from Jay Khodiyar. Complete guidance was provided from start to end about the setup, and they are planning to install another machine.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Maxton Industrial: Chinese supplier of briquetting presses, biomass pellet machines, and dryers with strong export focus. Direct competitor to Jay Khodiyar in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia, often bidding on similar turnkey briquetting plant projects.
• WEIMA Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of shredders, briquette presses, and size-reduction machinery for wood, biomass, and waste. Overlaps directly with Jay Khodiyar's chipper, grinder, hammer-mill, and briquetting equipment portfolio for industrial and recycling customers.
• C.F. Nielsen: Danish manufacturer of mechanical and hydraulic briquetting presses for biomass and waste streams. A direct competitor in the briquetting press category, with similar end markets in industrial heating fuels, sawmills, and waste-to-energy applications.
• GEMCO Energy Machinery: China-based manufacturer of biomass briquette presses, pellet mills, and turnkey biomass plants. A direct competitor to Jay Khodiyar in the export market, particularly in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, with overlapping SKUs and a similar turnkey value proposition.
• RUF Briquetting Systems: Germany-based pioneer and one of the most recognized global manufacturers of mechanical briquetting presses. Directly comparable to Jay Khodiyar as a competing supplier of binderless and mechanical briquette presses serving industrial customers in Europe, North America, and Asia.
• ABC Machinery (Henan ABC Machinery): Chinese manufacturer of briquette machines, pellet mills, and charcoal/coal processing equipment. A direct competitor in the global briquetting equipment export market, especially in developing economies where Jay Khodiyar has built its agent network.
• Amisy Group: China-based manufacturer of biomass briquette machines, pellet machines, and charcoal equipment. Competes with Jay Khodiyar in export markets across Africa and Asia, offering comparable binderless mechanical briquetting presses at competitive price points.

Regional players

• Krishna Engineering Works: Indian manufacturer of briquetting machines, biomass dryers, and chipper grinders serving domestic agricultural and industrial customers. Closely comparable in product mix and customer base within the Indian market where Jay Khodiyar has its strongest installed base.
• Briquette Press India (BPI): India-based manufacturer of briquetting presses, compact briquetting plants, and biomass dryers. Competes head-to-head with Jay Khodiyar in the Indian domestic market across the same agricultural and wood-processing customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Vecoplan AG: German-headquartered manufacturer of shredders, chippers, and size-reduction equipment for wood, biomass, and waste. Adjacent incumbent whose chippers and grinders overlap with the front-end of Jay Khodiyar's briquetting plants, often serving the same sawmill and waste-to-energy customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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