POLS hf has been one of the world''s pioneers in the on-board weighing and grading technology ever since 1985 when POLS hf launched the first Icelandic electronic Marine Scale for on-board weighing in 1985.
Traceability
One of the main factors to ensure the quality of the fresh fish product is the ability to monitor the product from source to consumer. One part in this process is the grading and labelling of the raw material as close to the source as possible.
To achieve this POLS hf have developed on board grading and monitoring system to use on board fishing weasels
Grader
By installing POLS grader or Marine Scale directly connected to a label printer or to Pc enables fulfilment of today's demand from EU for information and traceability.
However, it's important to focus on the benefits of the traceability, instead of looking at these investments as expenses to fulfil regulations.
In reality it's a profitable investment, refunded in better overview of the catch, solid business relations and higher prices.
Labels
Merchants and other buyers rely on the fact that the label contain all necessary information about the product, like species, size and weight, date and in what area the catch was made etc.
These information's are obtained from the POLS weighing and grading systems.
POLS hf has delivered and installed number of graders on board different types of fishing vessels, Long liners, Freezing trawlers and Fresh fish trawlers.
In the fresh fish trawlers, for instance, all fish are graded on the handling deck and sent down to the fish-hold on demand as the fish-tubs become ready to be filled.
The system keeps exact track of the amount of fish on-board, what species, size, catching area and time, in each tub.
This information
are then transmitted, whenever needed, to the owner's office via satellite. With this information's in hand the ship owner has the possibility to distribute the catch before it reach the shore and thereby maximise the profitability of the fishing trip. Another advantage is the increased quality of the fish as the handling is reduced.
Weighing
After landing POLS weighing equipment, yet again plays major role in the process from landing to consumer ensuring accurate data accumulation.
For smaller vessels the POLS Marine scale is an excellent option. Ranging from the simple S-210 UNIQUE to the more advanced S-188, POLS manage all tasks concerning on board weighing.
By connecting the advanced S-188 Marine Scale directly to a label printer obtaining the benefits of labelling and traceability becomes reality for smaller vessels and thereby, gaining the same benefits as larger vessels.
Reliability
POLS has it's roots in the fishing and fish processing industry which is one of the most demanding industries in the world when it comes to the demand for reliability of weighing equipment and control systems.
The popularity and success of the POLS equipment are simply obtained through POLS goal to exceed the customer's expectations for quality, reliability and service, the company says.
