The gutting machines are part of a complete overhaul of our gutting department, in order to increase the capacity.
Morten Labahå, Technical Manager
Astafjord
Astafjord Slakteri, based in Gratangen, has taken a bold step forward by investing in two state-of-the-art intelligent and fully automated gutting machines from JBT Marel. This acquisition positions the company at the forefront of technological innovation in Norway’s seafood sector. The machines are designed to improve uptime, efficiency, and quality today, while remaining ready to meet the needs of tomorrow.
“This investment is a milestone for Astafjord Slakteri", said Alxeander Johnsen, Managing Director, Astafjord. “By being the first in Norway to implement these machines from JBT Marel, we are setting new standards for efficiency and product excellence in salmon gutting.”
Before the decision was made to invest, a trip to the Faroe Islands was arranged to visit Bakkafrost where the O-series of the EVi has been installed and running successfully. The performance of the machine exceeded all expectations, and reassured Astafjord the potential of investing in EVi.
How the EVi will transform operations
EVi combines mechanical precision with advanced intelligence to ensure every fish is processed to the highest standard. Powered by AQi, a proprietary vision technology, the machine automatically measures and detects critical anatomy of each individual fish to ensure precision cutting and removal of viscera as well as inspecting gutting results, identifying any defects that require additional handling. Each fish is then routed to the correct location based on its condition, ensuring consistent quality.