At the upcoming Anuga FoodTec India 2025 in Mumbai 20-22 August 2025, Forbes Marshall, a leading provider of energy efficiency and process automation, will highlight its comprehensive solutions designed to address some of the most critical operational challenges in the food and beverage industry.
Subhasish Das, business development head at Forbes Marshall, said the company’s highlights will revolve around four focus areas —energy efficiency, emissions control, water balance management, and system availability in the steam and condensate loop. “These elements form the foundation of its thermal utility solutions, each tailored to meet the unique needs of F&B manufacturers.”
The company aims to demonstrate how its technologies can optimize thermal utility systems, reduce specific energy consumption, and lower the carbon footprint through better combustion efficiency and effective condensate and waste heat recovery, Das said, “With increasing industry attention on water reuse and discharge compliance, we look forward to improving overall plant performance while aligning with environmental regulations.”
Predictive maintenance forms a critical component of the offering, helping plants reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). By focusing on these areas, Forbes Marshall will highlight a strategic edge to businesses aiming to reduce their operational expenditure (OPEX) while enhancing reliability and uptime.
“At the exhibition, we hope to connect with key stakeholders from across the food processing ecosystem. The objective is not just to showcase technology, but to initiate conversations on measurable impact, particularly on system uptime, long-term cost efficiency, and achieving plant-level key performance indicators (KPIs),” Das said.
“Our goal is to engage with decision-makers in the industry and share how we have helped plants run more reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. We want to highlight the value of addressing utility system challenges head-on, whether it’s reducing energy costs, improving thermal system performance, or enhancing compliance,” he said.
The F&B market in India and the broader South Asian region presents a significant opportunity for Forbes Marshall, given the high thermal intensity in many of the processes involved. From breweries and beverages to dairy, chocolate, rice, snacks, and edible oils, steam plays a vital role in day-to-day operations.
The company already has a strong footprint in these segments and is well-positioned to expand its offerings further. Its solutions are particularly relevant for manufacturers seeking to control energy costs, boost yield, and ensure product consistency.
“With increasing focus on sustainability and cost control, we’re seeing more manufacturers explore ways to better manage their steam and thermal systems. Our technologies directly support this transition,” Das added.
According to Das, the F&B industry is undergoing a paradigm shift in how utility systems are designed, monitored, and maintained. There’s a visible trend toward KPI benchmarking at the plant and equipment level, with manufacturers adopting performance- and prediction-based decision making to drive operational excellence.
Smarter, modular, and scalable utility systems are gaining traction, particularly those that are easy to upgrade and maintain over time. The emergence of hybrid utility steam systems indicates a shift toward flexible and future-ready operations. Amid all this, for Forbes Marshall, the product quality and consistency remain top priorities, driving the need for more precise and reliable thermal utility systems.
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