Trufrost & Butler has inaugurated a new integrated manufacturing facility in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in India’s commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment industry. The company said the plant is the country’s first integrated BIS-certified manufacturing facility dedicated to premium commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment, reinforcing domestic manufacturing capabilities while supporting the evolving requirements of the hospitality and foodservice sectors.
Spread across 1.06 lakh square feet, the facility combines manufacturing, assembly, testing, quality assurance and warehousing operations under a single roof. Designed as a multi-product manufacturing hub, the plant currently operates eight production lines with an installed capacity of producing up to 400 machines per shift, enabling the company to meet increasing market demand efficiently.
The manufacturing unit incorporates globally established production technologies and internationally benchmarked quality systems. The company has also invested in specialized overseas training for its manufacturing teams in collaboration with its international technology partners to ensure products meet global standards of performance, reliability and consistency. Several equipment categories manufactured at the facility are equipped with advanced digital features, including IoT-enabled monitoring, recipe management functions and preventive maintenance capabilities.
The Bhiwandi facility has already secured Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for more than 30 product categories, covering equipment such as soft-serve ice cream machines, coffee machines, coffee grinders, pizza ovens, bakery ovens, dough sheeters, mixers, steamers, speed ovens and commercial fryers. The company expects an additional 25 product categories to receive BIS certification by July 2026. Selected products will also carry BEE star ratings, highlighting the company’s focus on energy-efficient and compliant manufacturing.
Commenting on the development, Neeraj Seth, Co-Founder of Trufrost & Butler, said the Indian hospitality industry is witnessing rapid expansion and requires equipment that combines international quality standards with dependable after-sales support. He added that the new facility provides the foundation to expand manufacturing capacity, increase localisation, strengthen product development and serve customers across India more effectively.
Looking ahead, the company plans to gradually expand production capacity while increasing local value addition across multiple product categories. Trufrost & Butler is also evaluating export opportunities in markets including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, the Middle East, Africa and Europe as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Supported by growth capital from Carpediem Capital Partners, the company continues to invest in manufacturing infrastructure, product innovation and customer service. Through the new Bhiwandi facility, Trufrost & Butler aims to strengthen India’s position as a competitive manufacturing base for commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment while addressing the growing needs of both domestic and international markets.
