A Heritage of
Invention
JBT, formed by a spinoff in 2008 from FMC Technologies, represents a heritage of invention and industry firsts that dates to the founding of the Bean Spray Pump Company in 1884.
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Our History
In 1884, John Bean set out to solve a problem. The result was a truly innovative industry-creating solution – the continuous spray pump – to battle the devastating San Jose scale affecting California’s orchards. This development set in motion the evolution of the JBT we know today, a company where problem solving, and innovation remain the cornerstone of what we do.
1884
John Bean invents the continuous spray pump, Bean Pump Company founded
1921
Introducing the world's first continuous rotary pressure sterilizer for vegetables, milk and soup
1930
First automated citrus juice extractor developed
1947
Developed continuous freezer technology
1953
Designed the world's first commercial conveyorized breading machine
1884
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1960
Frigoscandia® FLoFREEZE® individual quick freezing (IQF) freezer invented
1979
The Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT® self-stacking spiral freezer introduced
1984
First JBT Automatic Guided Vehicle system installed
1990
Delivered the first DSI™ waterjet portioner for poultry applications
2008
FMC food processing and air transportation businesses spun off to form JBT
A Heritage of
Invention
JBT, formed by a spinoff in 2008 from FMC Technologies, represents a heritage of invention and industry firsts that dates to the founding of the Bean Spray Pump Company in 1884.
1884
John Bean invents the continuous spray pump, Bean Pump Company founded
1921
Introducing the world's first continuous rotary pressure sterilizer for vegetables, milk and soup
1930
First automated citrus juice extractor developed
1947
Developed continuous freezer technology
1953
Designed the world's first commercial conveyorized breading machine
1960
Frigoscandia® FLoFREEZE® individual quick freezing (IQF) freezer invented
1979
The Frigoscandia GYRoCOMPACT® self-stacking spiral freezer introduced
1984
First JBT Automatic Guided Vehicle system installed
1990
Delivered the first DSI™ waterjet portioner for poultry applications
2008
FMC food processing and air transportation businesses spun off to form JBT
Our Global Presence
As a global leading technology solution provider, we have offices in more than 25+ countries all over the world. We are growing both organically and by acquisitions and we are awesome at supplying the food processing and air transportation industries with cutting edge machinery and equipment. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for our customers.
Our Contribution
JBT’s approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) further aligns with our business with customers, many of which have strong CSR programs. From the moment your day begins to when it ends, there is a good chance that whatever you’ve eaten or drunk has been touched by a JBT machine!
Our Future
We are proud to continue the innovation started by John Bean himself. 2022 has seen the launch of our OmniBlu product offering, a subscription-based service contract that includes digital tools, best-in-class service, parts availability, and machine optimization capabilities for our customers.
Enhanced experience doing business with JBT
OmniBlu’s Frictionless Parts & Service provides a seamless experience to find the right part, get the right tech support, and deliver parts and service to our customers schedule.
Proactive maintenance operations
OmniBlu’s Maintenance Manager enables the switch from a reactive to proactive approach through real-time connectivity & diagnostics, easy to follow preventive maintenance, inspection schedules, and training for our customers.
Optimized food production operations
OmniBlu gives our customers the tools for process monitoring, and predictive analytics with reports and dashboards to get the most throughput and maintain the highest quality.
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