Chile: How Salmones Antártica Is Setting New Standards with BAADER Technology

Over the decades, Salmones Antártica has grown into one of the largest sea trout producers in the world. But behind that success lies a story of long-term vision, innovation, and a trusted partnership — with BAADER.

JUNE 5, 2025

In the heart of southern Chile, surrounded by cold, clear waters, Salmones Antártica has been producing premium sea trout since 1988. Over the decades, the company has grown into one of the largest sea trout producers in the world. Value-added products with high quality and safety standards, especially sashimi for raw consumption is produced by this company – especially for demanding markets like Japan and the United States.

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A Partnership Built on Trust and Results

The collaboration between Salmones Antártica and BAADER began back in 1988. At the time, the company was seeking a way to improve processing performance and product consistency. BAADER’s reputation for quality engineering, its experience in the Chilean market and the availability of technical and after-sales service in Chile made it a natural choice.

Since then, the relationship has evolved into a long-term partnership. One of the latest milestones: the implementation of a complete filleting line for sea trout, marking a major step forward in process efficiency

BAADER production hall — BAADER 581 Pro, BAADER 518, BAADER 988, BAADER 560 and BAADER 867 in action.

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Real Improvements for Measurable Impact

After installing the BAADER system, the results were quickly noticeable:

Yield increased by approx. 1% to 2%, depending on the product
Higher productivity, with greater processing volumes and reduced downtime
Lower production costs, thanks to automation and optimized workflows.
Improved hygiene and machine handling, due to thoughtful equipment design and user-friendly adjustments via touch screens.

Our experience has been very positive,” Luciano Pérez, plant manager at Salmones Antártica shared. “We’ve seen real improvements in both process performance and product quality. BAADER’s technology has helped us deliver more consistent results while keeping efficiency high.”

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Driven by a Bigger Vision

Salmones Antártica’s mission is to produce top-tier salmon trout products and also places a strong emphasis on sustainability, responsibility, and human values — all of which are central to its long-term vision.

In this context, automation isn’t just a convenience — it’s a strategic choice. Smarter systems allow for better resource use, fewer losses, and more sustainable growth.

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Reliable Support, Every Step of the Way

One of the reasons the partnership with BAADER has stood the test of time is the quality of service. Having a dedicated team and spare parts available locally in Chile gives Salmones Antártica the confidence to keep scaling and innovating.

When asked to sum up BAADER in just three words, the response was clear:
Productivity – Yield – Reliability