Maximizing raw material utilization and quality
"We are very excited to bringing more automation into the Scottish pelagic industry", says Jónmundur Valur Ingólfsson, Sector Responsible for Pelagic Solution at SKAGINN 3X. "It's been a great collaboration project with the Denholm team, and together, we have created a solution and a layout that will increase efficiency, improve yield and lower operational costs".
Jónmundur Valur Ingólfsson, Sector Responsible for Pelagic Solution, SKAGINN 3X
The Denholm system is designed to be fast and efficient
The system for Denholm Seafood is designed to process herring, mackerel, and blue whiting. Depending on species and raw material, it will only take about six hours from the time the raw material enters the factory through cooling, sorting, filleting, and weighing into freezing, packing and palletizing", says Ingólfsson. "Like all of our pelagic systems, this one is flexible and can be easily expanded and added to according to future needs".
30-40% less electricity use with non-pressure plate freezing
Non-pressure plate freezing replaces the traditional blast freezing in this innovative system. "We've seen between 30-40% less electricity use with the plate freezing method, which responds to the impact of dramatically increasing energy costs," says Ingólfsson."By introducing a new freezing method at Denholm, we are not only looking at better product quality but also a lower carbon footprint, improved sustainability and substantial energy savings".
A big production with a small footprint
The Non-Pressure Plate Freezer is a fully automatic, high-capacity freezer with short loading and freezing time with precision temperature control. "Faster freezing translates into less drip loss and less evaporation from the fish, keeping product quality intact and delivers firmer, fresher product at thawing", says Ingólfsson."This line requires less packaging and has a smaller footprint than similar systems. For example, a system processing 1,000 tons per 24 hours will only need 3,000 m2 of floor space".
Ticking all the sustainability boxes
The agreement with SKAGINN3X and BAADER is yet another step in the ongoing effort of Denholm to boost automation and sustainability in their operations. Thanks to the system's new freezing method, reduced packaging and leaner production processes, Denholm will be able to offer quality products at competitive prices while reducing their carbon footprint and conserving resources. The teams in Iceland and Germany look forward to bringing innovative automation to Scotland's pelagic industry.
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