History

Jay Khodiyar Machine Tools (JKMT) is an Indian manufacturer of biomass recycling and waste-to-energy machinery, headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat. The company was established in 1994 by Mr. Sanjay Tilala with a vision of converting agricultural, forestry, and industrial waste into clean, renewable fuel through advanced recycling technologies.

Our journey: 1991 to 2005

1991

1991

Founded in 1991

Jay Khodiyar originated within Rajkot, initiating precision manufacturing of industrial infrastructure including automated power presses, heavy-duty lathe machinery, and advanced engineering equipment.

1992

R&D Launch

We launched R&D initiatives for biomass recycling equipment, engineering small briquetting presses.

1994

Manufacturing Launch

We began manufacturing biomass recycling equipment such as briquette machines.

2002

Multi-Line Plant Installation

We successfully deployed three concurrent production lines at a single site, integrating our high-performance 60mm, 70mm, and 90mm biomass briquetting machinery.

2004

ISO Certification Milestone

We became the first briquetting plant machinery manufacturer in India to be honoured with prestigious ISO certification.

2005

100+ Units Sold

A milestone year where we delivered over 100 briquetting systems, building deep and lasting partnerships with our clients.

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Our journey: 2006 to 2020

2006

2006

Global Export Debut

We secured our initial international orders, exporting to Colombo, Sri Lanka and Riga, Latvia.

2007

Drying Systems

We launched advanced biomass drying systems for briquetting plants, utilizing innovative technology to optimize retention time for highly efficient moisture removal.

2010

Maharashtra State Award

We introduced award-winning rotary drum drying systems, engineered to dry biomass raw materials for briquetting and various industrial sectors.

2015

Renewable Energy India Award

Mr. Sanjay Tilala was honoured with the prestigious “Industry Man of the Year” award at the REI Expo.

2016-2017

European Standards

We aligned our briquetting and biomass drying systems with European standards and established a dedicated Sales and Service Hub in Europe.

2019-2020

Municipal Waste Systems

We launched municipal solid waste drying systems designed to process waste for renewable power generation projects.

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Our journey: 2021 to 2025

2021

2021-2022

Automated Control Systems

We developed a smart, automated operating system compatible across Android, iOS, and Windows platforms.

2022

Technological Evolution

By 2022, our biomass briquetting machinery evolved into highly advanced, fully automated systems.

2022

India Book of Records

We are honored to have received the India Book of Records Certificate for our outstanding Briquetting Machine, recognizing our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence in waste-to-energy solutions.

2023

Veneer Waste Chippers

We introduced heavy-duty veneer chipper grinders to crush large-scale wood waste for briquetting production.

2024

Bharat Ratna Award

We are proud to have received the Bharat Ratna Award in recognition of our outstanding Briquetting Machine & Dryers. This prestigious honor reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, superior engineering, manufacturing excellence, and sustainable waste-to-energy solutions.

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Awards

Received awards for leadership in renewable energy & recycling sector.
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Project success
Installed & commissioned fully operational plant with high efficiency, reliability & performance.
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Employees
We’re proud to be a place where people choose to build their careers and grow with us.
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Worldwide clients

Tilala has 25,600+ satisfied clients with a proven track record in India and abroad.

People trust Jay Khodiyar products and services

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