Case Study
Britannia Industries Limited is one of India’s leading food manufacturing companies, producing a wide range of bakery products including biscuits, bread, cakes, and dairy items across multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide. As a major FMCG player in the confectionery and baked goods sector, Britannia generates significant process wastewater from production line cleaning, ingredient processing, and utility operations. With increasingly stringent environmental regulations and corporate sustainability commitments, the company required a robust Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) solution to ensure consistent regulatory compliance, reduce water consumption, and minimize their manufacturing water footprint while supporting production expansion plans.
01.
Challenge
Previous engineering partner delivered an undersized ETP system that failed within 2 years
Company faced ₹2 crore capex impairment risk and potential compliance issues
Existing system couldn’t meet operational demands or regulatory requirements
02.
Solution
We redesigned the complete treatment train and operating regime from the ground up
Implemented a scalable solution engineered for future growth and lifecycle performance
Focused on long-term total cost of ownership rather than just initial capital expenditure
03.
Results
1. Avoided ₹2 Crore Capital Loss from Failed Infrastructure
By completely redesigning the undersized treatment system, we prevented the total write-off of ₹2 crore in existing infrastructure that had failed within just two years of installation. Our engineering approach salvaged viable components while implementing a robust, properly-sized solution that avoided the financial burden of starting from scratch. This intervention protected Britannia's balance sheet from a significant asset impairment while delivering a treatment system built for long-term reliability and performance.
2. Ensured 100% Environmental Compliance and Eliminated Violation Risks
The redesigned ETP consistently meets all parameters specified in the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 and State Pollution Control Board standards. Unlike the previous system that struggled with fluctuating effluent quality and compliance failures, our solution delivers stable, predictable treated water quality that exceeds discharge standards across all parameters—BOD, COD, TSS, and heavy metals. This eliminates the risk of regulatory penalties, potential plant shutdowns, and reputational damage while positioning Britannia as a responsible corporate citizen committed to environmental stewardship.
3. Simplified Daily Operations and Lowered Lifecycle Treatment Costs
Our engineered solution dramatically reduced the day-to-day operational burden on Britannia's maintenance team through intelligent process design and equipment selection. The new system features automated controls, reduced chemical consumption, optimized energy usage, and fewer manual intervention points. This translates to lower monthly operating expenses, reduced dependency on specialized technical support, and improved system uptime. The simplified O&M regime allows plant operators to focus on production rather than constantly troubleshooting treatment failures, while predictable maintenance schedules replace emergency repairs.
Britannia Industries Limited