Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) to install Bihar’s first MVR-based agro-processing plant

Punjab-based energy-efficient industrial technologies firm Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has secured a turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Harsidhi Agro Food and Biofuels Private Ltd to set up a 475 tonnes crushed per day (TCD) fully automated jaggery plant in East Champaran, Bihar.

The upcoming facility will integrate Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) technology with industrial-scale automation—marking a significant advancement in traditional jaggery processing. According to the company, the project aims to enhance energy efficiency and product quality while introducing modern manufacturing practices to the region.

SED will execute the project end-to-end, covering design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. The use of MVR technology will enable recovery and reuse of waste heat, leading to substantial reductions in energy consumption and improved operational efficiency. The plant is expected to be completed within six to seven months, with an estimated investment of around ₹75 crore. It will also feature advanced utilities and automation systems, potentially reducing the facility’s carbon footprint by up to 90%.

Vivek Verma, Managing Director of SED, said that the project represents a shift toward building an energy-efficient sugarcane processing ecosystem, adding that it demonstrates how traditional agro-based products can be produced with high levels of precision and efficiency.

Krishnarjun Kushwaha, Managing Director of Harsidhi Agro Food and Biofuels Private Limited, noted that partnering with SED aligns with the company’s goal of establishing a technologically advanced facility. He added that the project is expected to generate over 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities in East Champaran, while setting new benchmarks in hygiene and production efficiency.

The scope of the project spans the entire production chain—from cane handling systems to final jaggery storage—along with electrical and automation infrastructure. Once operational, the plant is projected to deliver significant energy savings, cut up to 50,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually, and contribute to rural economic development, aligning with India’s push for sustainable and smart agro-industrial solutions.