Through a deal finalised at the Seafood Processing Global exhibition in Barcelona, processing technology supplier BAADER will outfit a new Grieg Seafood salmon facility with a state-of-the-art post-rigor fillet solution. This cutting-edge plant is slated for completion in the summer of 2025, and will be situated at Gardermoen near Oslo.
“Being selected to supply equipment for such a benchmark project fills us with pride. The plant is destined to set a new standard for the salmon industry,” BAADER Norway’s Modulf Barstad said. “Our partnership with Grieg Seafood has been intensive and constructive. We’ve leveraged our collective expertise and insights throughout every phase.”
Grieg Seafood Business Development Director Piotr C Wingaard said the factory would be one of only a few salmon processing plants in Norway to be built from the ground up.
“Therefore, it will be a state-of-the-art facility, something which we are very proud of,” Wingaard said.
BAADER ́s delivery will span from the reception of raw materials to finished product on pallets.
In the state-of-the-art fillet factory, salmon will undergo sorting before entering the fillet line. Within the fillet line, the BA581 Pro will ensure maximum yield, while BA1860 fillet will sort and distribute individual fillets. The factory will also be equipped with fully automatic freezers for by-products and finished goods as part of a 100% percent utilisation strategy.
BAADER will deliver the mechanical components and software for the entire order.
“We have worked closely with BAADER for a long time and have a very good knowledge of their equipment and technology. We recognised early on that BAADER has the best and most advanced equipment on the market,” Wingaard said. “Nevertheless, it was almost more decisive that they could contribute to the design phase as well so we could create a factory with the best possible flow, and which utilises the area to the fullest. We knew they would deliver state of the art in the design area and planning as well with expertise they have in Norway.”
The Norwegian seafood company maintains the inclusion of BAADER from the outset is the cornerstone of success for their new processing plant.
“With absolute certainty, we knew that involving BAADER from the beginning was imperative,” Wingaard said. “This collaboration offered us the unique opportunity to approach the construction of our salmon processing factory in a way that deviates from traditional methods. This was crucial for us, allowing us to realise our vision for the facility.”
He continued: “BAADER’s involvement has been extraordinary, actively engaging in all aspects of our building’s design process. Their expertise surpasses the usual expectations of a technology and equipment supplier. Their influence permeates through every aspect of our operations, especially since BAADER’s equipment is the linchpin of our factory.”
The Grieg Director also acknowledged BAADER’s track record for reliable equipment. “We’ve always been confident in BAADER’s ability to provide dependable equipment. They offer unparalleled equipment reliability, with minimal downtime, less maintenance, and longevity that sets them apart. Moreover, their software solutions are exceptional and perfectly suited to our needs,” he said.
Grieg Seafood’s NOK 130 million investment in the Gardermoen facility is part of the company’s aim to move closer to consumers by extending its value chain. This shift includes a transition from solely supplying raw materials to also delivering 25% of its products as finished goods, alongside a heightened emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.
The strategy, according to Wingaard, involves reducing climate impact by substituting airfreighted whole fish with locally processed fillets.
