All Marel
All systems in Empas’ greenfield plant, which has a capacity of 1,000 bph [17 bpm], and is prepared for 2,000 bph [34 bpm], have been supplied by Marel: from the semi-automatic first stages to cut-up equipment. Starting with the live bird handling crates, the broilers are hung in the shackles and pass through the water bath stunner, the automatic killing line – which is halal certified –, the scalder and the plucker.
The next step, evisceration, is handled semi-automatically, after which the spin chiller does its job. Marel equipment is also used for automatic by-product handling, like offal processing. For example, Empas uses a separator to extract the water from the waste.
Fitting the market
Since 2010 Marel has been working with Empas to develop the process from plan to execution. Area Sales Manager Ruud Berkers says: "We never deliver our equipment just like that. It is above all the added value we created, by offering our advice and support before, during and after installation. Good and reliable service is always of key importance. During those five years, we supported the entire roadmap with all of our knowledge and our 'think global, act local' approach. Our Project Manager has put great effort into assisting Empas in executing the process, taking every possible scenario into consideration.
Together with Empas, we could clearly define what kind of customized solutions and equipment would be best suited to the market. Focusing on the unique individual situation, we could determine the right combination of systems. This also meant keeping costs of ownership and maintenance costs as efficient as possible.”