JBT Marel (NYSE:JBTM) is a global engineering and technology provider specializing in advanced processing solutions for the protein and liquid foods industries. The company designs, manufactures and supports equipment and software systems that automate key stages of food production, including slaughtering, chilling, portioning, slicing, weighing, packaging and quality inspection. Through a combination of mechanical innovation, robotics and digital integration, JBT Marel helps food processors achieve higher yields, consistent product quality and enhanced traceability from raw material intake to finished goods.
The company’s product portfolio spans end-to-end processing workflows for meat, poultry, fish, and plant-based protein as well as liquid foods such as dairy, soups, sauces and beverages. Core offerings include hygienic cutting and portioning lines, metal detection and X-ray inspection systems, automated weighing and batching solutions, and aseptic filling and emulsification equipment. JBT Marel also develops supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, machine-learning tools and analytics platforms that enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and process optimization across multi-plant operations.
With manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and service hubs in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, JBT Marel supports a diverse base of food processors ranging from multinational brands to regional specialists. The company draws on over a century of engineering heritage—combining Marel’s Icelandic roots in fish-processing technologies with JBT’s American legacy in industrial automation. Headquartered in Chicago, JBT Marel is led by a seasoned management team with deep expertise in food technology, industrial engineering and global operations, backed by a board whose members have backgrounds in innovation, finance and international business development.
