Kilburn Signs Strategic Pact With Komline-Sanderson

20 Aug 2025 CW Team

Kilburn Engineering Limited has signed a strategic Master Agreement with US-based Komline-Sanderson Corporation (KSC), a global provider of process and environmental equipment.

Under the agreement, Kilburn will manufacture turbo dryers and paddle dryers for KSC, adhering to international standards. Turbo dryers are widely used in industries such as food, agriculture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and biomass where efficient and uniform drying is critical. Kilburn will also provide detailed engineering, including CAD design, as well as installation, commissioning, and maintenance services both in India and abroad.

The partnership further appoints Kilburn as the sales representative for KSC’s turbo dryers and rotary atomisers in India, enabling the introduction of advanced industrial solutions to the domestic market.

Managing Director Ranjit Lala said the collaboration strengthens Kilburn’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities, expanding its international footprint and ability to deliver world-class solutions across geographies. Director Amritanshu Khaitan added that the agreement represents another step in Kilburn’s journey of technology tie-ups, aimed at boosting global presence while bringing advanced products to Indian industries.

Kilburn Engineering, headquartered in Mumbai with manufacturing operations in Maharashtra and a registered office in Kolkata, is a leading Indian manufacturer of process equipment and industrial drying systems. The agreement with Komline-Sanderson marks a significant step in expanding its global partnerships and enhancing its role in India’s industrial solutions sector.

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