Belgian food processing equipment and industrial washing systems manufacturer Cretel has taken a step into the future by moving into a brand-new production facility in Ghent, following this up with the launch of a new generation of the company’s skinning machines

A subsidiary of Belgian multidisciplinary technology company ATS Groep, Cretel will produce their machines in its new CO2-neutral premises with a focus on renewable energy.
A major aims in relocating is to become a showcase for future production facilities and how they can contribute in consuming less energy, even becoming CO2-neutral. Cretel will share the brand-new production facility with the other ATS mechatronic activities. Together they are stronger to meet the future challenges. The modern, fully-equipped production facilities with new laser cutting, bending and CNC machinery will support Creel’s growth in order to meet the high quality standards needed for food processing machines.
A significant step forward has already been achieved as Cretel’s engineers have worked intensively on a new generation of fish skinners. These highlight hygiene and ergonomic design, user friendliness, safety and easy maintenance.
According to Cretel, the new robust frame equipped with new conveyor belts makes this automatic skinner the best option for the fish processor. To easily perform the silver (shallow) and deep skin methods, Cretel has developed a new precise thickness control system. Different toothed rollers are available, making it possible to skin all varieties of fish.
Not only will the Cretel machines be produced with less impact on the environment, this new generation of machines will help the customer in processing fish even more efficiently.