Korf Fish

Korf Vis is a specialist in flatfish, but now also processes salmon. Partly because it is difficult to find good staff, the company looked at machines to make salmon processing efficient. IB Food-Machines supplied Baader filleting and trimming machines for this purpose, which are characterized by their precision and high efficiency.

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“The machine is very precise and works well. The operation is not too difficult. And from IB Food-Machines we received good guidance. They helped us well on our way.”

Rein Korf, technical service @ Korf Vis

50000

kilograms of flatfish hive processes daily

150

employees are responsible for this

30000

Ordering kilos of flatfish from Korf? No problem!

new employees less does Korf need, due to the new machines

What is Korf Vis looking for?

Korf Vis has made a name for itself as a specialist in flatfish products. Customers can count on them for small and large orders. Gradually, Korf also decided to start processing salmon, for which new equipment had to be purchased. That is “a whole new branch of the sport for us,” says Rein Korf of the technical department. Since the flatfish is filleted with full satisfaction with Baader machines, Korf decides to purchase solutions from this brand for salmon as well. In addition to a filleting machine, they also buy a trim robot. The supplier is IB Food-Machines, which is a Baader dealer.

First, IB Food-Machines actively looks with Korf at what is needed for salmon processing with a preference for Baader machines in mind. They also look at other factors that weigh heavily in the final choice: high efficiency and high precision. Rein Korf: “We received good advice. They involved us from beginning to end. That was very pleasant.”

What solution does IB Food-Machines offer?

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Based on Korf’s requirements, IB Food-Machines recommends the Baader 581 Pro. After all, that is the most efficient machine on the market, when it comes to filleting salmon. It is also probably the most powerful filleting machine on the market, regardless of the type of fish.

What’s special: the blades are automatically adjusted to the back portion of each individual fish. This leaves an absolute minimum of fish on the frame, making the machine work exceptionally efficiently. In fact, this minimum waste can only be compared to a hand filler, but the Baader 581 Pro also works a lot faster. This is no unnecessary luxury, as it is also increasingly difficult for Korf Vis to find good staff. According to Rein Korf, the Baader filleters prevent the need to hire four new people.

The Baader 998 trimming robot was chosen for trimming. This machine minimizes manual work. Judging each fillet by size, color class and trim category ensures the most stable trim possible.

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What is the end result?

Korf is very satisfied with both the machines and IB Food-Machines. Rein Korf: “The machine is very precise and works well. The operation is not too difficult. We also received good guidance from IB Food-Machines. They helped us well on our way.” Contributing to the satisfaction is the minimum of down-time. “Should there be anything, we as technical service try to solve it. If that doesn’t work, IB Food-Machines employees are quickly on site. That’s a reassuring thought.”

The end result is that Korf now offers the same high-quality service for salmon that customers have come to expect from flatfish products: great flexibility in portion and order sizes. After all, that is what makes Korf Vis so special.