Kilburn Engineering Limited has announced a significant business collaboration with Komline-Sanderson Corporation (KSC), a New Jersey-based global provider of process and environmental equipment. The Master Agreement, signed on August 19, 2025, outlines a comprehensive partnership that leverages Kilburn's engineering and manufacturing prowess with KSC's global market presence.

Key Aspects of the Agreement

The strategic partnership encompasses several crucial areas:

1. Manufacturing Partnership: Kilburn will exclusively manufacture turbo dryers and paddle dryers for KSC, adhering to international quality standards. These dryers are critical in various industries, including food & agriculture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, minerals, and biomass.

2. Engineering Services: The Indian firm will provide detailed engineering services, including CAD design, for KSC's global projects.

3. Field Services: Kilburn will support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment both in India and internationally.

4. Sales Representation: The agreement appoints Kilburn as the sales representative for KSC's turbo dryers and rotary atomizers in India.

Strategic Implications

This collaboration is expected to significantly enhance Kilburn's global footprint while introducing advanced solutions to the Indian market. The partnership aligns with Kilburn's strategy of forging technology tie-ups to strengthen its manufacturing and engineering services.

Management Perspective

Ranjit Lala, Managing Director of Kilburn Engineering Limited, commented on the agreement: "This partnership with Komline-Sanderson is a strong endorsement of Kilburn's engineering and manufacturing capabilities. By aligning with a global leader, we will further expand our international footprint and deliver world-class solutions to industries across geographies."

Amritanshu Khaitan, Director of Kilburn Engineering Limited, added: "This agreement marks another important step in Kilburn's journey of forging technology tie-ups to strengthen our manufacturing and engineering services. It also enables us to increase our global presence while bringing advanced new products to the Indian market to better serve our customers."

The collaboration between Kilburn Engineering and Komline-Sanderson represents a significant development in the industrial equipment sector, potentially reshaping the landscape of process and environmental equipment manufacturing and distribution in India and beyond.

Kilburn Engineering Limited , a leading provider of drying and heating solutions, has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with significant growth in revenue and a positive outlook for the year ahead.

Q1 FY26 Financial Highlights

• Standalone revenue reached ₹94.67 crores, marking a 48% year-on-year growth
• Operating EBITDA stood at 25.49%
• Consolidated revenue of ₹129.25 crores with an EBITDA of 25.77%

Order Book and Business Outlook

The company closed Q1 with a robust order backlog of ₹447 crores. Additionally, Kilburn Engineering has secured new orders worth ₹98 crores since July 1st, further strengthening its position in the market.

Ranjit Lala, Managing Director of Kilburn Engineering, stated, "We have delivered a strong operational and financial performance, setting a solid foundation for the year ahead. We maintain our target of 50% revenue growth for the full year."

The company's management has revised its EBITDA margin guidance upward to 22-23% from the previous 20-22% range, citing improved operational scale and favorable product mix.

Expansion Plans

In a significant move to boost production capacity, the board has approved a brownfield expansion at the Saravali facility. This expansion involves a capital expenditure of approximately ₹30 crores and is expected to be completed by March 2026.

Market Opportunities

Kilburn Engineering is experiencing strong market demand, with an inquiry pipeline exceeding ₹4,000 crores at the group level. This robust pipeline spans various sectors, including fertilizers, nuclear energy, carbon black, and oil and gas.

Amritanshu Khaitan, Director at Kilburn Engineering, commented on the company's diverse product offerings: "One of our biggest strengths is providing a bouquet of solutions for drying. Most of our competitors offer one or two types of dryers, while we have a large range to offer and can provide the best solution for our customers."

Consolidated Performance

The Q1 results mark the first full quarter of consolidation for Monga Strayfield, which was acquired in January 2025. This acquisition, along with M.E. Energy, has strengthened Kilburn's product portfolio, making it a one-stop shop for drying and waste heat recovery systems.

Future Outlook

The company remains confident in its growth trajectory, aiming to cross the ₹1,000 crore revenue mark by FY28. Management has guided for a 25% CAGR in both top line and bottom line for FY27 and FY28.

As Kilburn Engineering continues to expand its capabilities and market presence, it remains focused on leveraging its technological expertise and strong customer relationships to drive sustainable growth in the coming years.