Korf Vis

Korf Vis is a specialist in flatfish, but now also processes salmon. Partly because it is difficult to find good staff, it looked at machines to make salmon processing efficient. IB Food-Machines supplied Baader filleting and trimming machines for this purpose, which are characterised 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 we received good guidance from IB Food-Machines. They helped us well on our way.”

Rein Korf, technical service @ Korf Vis

50000

kilo of flatfish processed daily

150

employees are responsible for this

30000

kilos order of flatfish from Korf? No problem!

new employees less needed by Korf, 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 rely on them for small and large orders. Gradually, Korf also decided to start processing salmon, which required new equipment. That is “a whole new branch of the sport for us,” says Rein Korf of the technical department. As the flatfish is filleted with full satisfaction with Baader machines, Korf decides to buy this brand’s solutions for salmon as well. Apart from a filleting machine, they also bought a trim robot. The supplier is IB Food-Machines, which is a Baader dealer.

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

Which 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, this is the most efficient machine on the market when it comes to salmon filleting. It is also probably the most powerful filleting machine on the market, regardless of the type of fish.

What’s special about it: the blades are automatically adjusted to the back section of each individual fish. This leaves an absolute minimum of fish on the frame, making the machine exceptionally efficient. Indeed: 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 filleting machines avoid having to hire four new people.

For trimming, the Baader 998 trimming robot was chosen. This machine minimises manual work. Judging each fillet by size, colour class and trim category, it ensures the most stable trim possible.

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What's 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. It is not too difficult to operate. We also received good support from IB Food-Machines. They helped us well on our way.” Contributing to the satisfaction is the minimum down-time. “Should there be anything, we as technical service try to solve it. If not, IB Food-Machines staff 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.