With over 25 years of experience in fish processing, Kerem Göksel had already seen many types of equipment and systems used around the world. One name, however, had stood out consistently over the years.
When BAADER began developing the BAADER 589 filleting machine specifically for Sea Bass, Sürsan immediately took notice. For years, manufacturers had tried to tackle the complexity of filleting this type of fish — with limited success. But BAADER’s reputation gave Sürsan confidence.
Before making the switch, Sürsan relied on manual filleting — a labor-intensive process that involved around 200 operators working in three shifts. As demand grew, adding more staff became increasingly difficult. Like many companies in the industry, they were feeling the pressure of a tight labor market.
That solution came in the form of BAADER 589 Filleting in combination with IS026 for exact heading. Since integrating these machines into their operations, Sürsan has seen clear improvements — not just in output, but in product quality as well.
Beyond quality, the biggest shift has been in efficiency. Although the machine still requires some staff to operate, the number of workers needed has dropped by about half.
When asked what comes to mind when thinking of BAADER, the answer came without hesitation: “Innovation, reliability, and technology.”
