Optimar Secures NOK 70M Contracts for Innovative Salmon Project

Optimar has entered into a significant partnership with the Icelandic seafood giant Samherji to deliver advanced technologies for its land-based salmon farming initiative, Salmon Garden. This collaboration is marked by three contracts worth NOK 70 million, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in aquaculture.

A Comprehensive Approach to Aquaculture

The agreements will see Optimar providing essential systems including:

• A fully automated washing system for tanks and infrastructure.
• An ensilage solution dedicated to the handling of deceased fish.
• A complete slaughter line to streamline processing.

These innovations underscore Optimar’s pivotal role as a systems integrator within the aquaculture sector.

Sustainable Production Goals

Salmon Garden is projected to achieve an impressive annual production capacity of up to 40,000 tonnes of salmon, representing a major investment in sustainable, land-based aquaculture in Iceland.

Integration of Systems for Enhanced Efficiency

The automated washing system is tailored to ensure efficient cleaning processes while minimizing manual labor, thereby adhering to high biosecurity standards. Furthermore, the ensilage system will facilitate safe and compliant handling of dead fish, essential for maintaining operational hygiene.

Additionally, the full stun and bleed system will optimize the slaughtering process, providing Samherji with a singular supplier and point of contact across both farming and processing operations.

Commitment to Long-Term Collaboration

Espen Rørvik, Sales Manager at Optimar, expressed enthusiasm about the contracts, stating, “These agreements highlight our extensive capabilities within aquaculture. We take pride in providing integrated solutions that address various critical components of the value chain.”

Magne Bjørge, also from Optimar, emphasized the project’s potential, declaring, “This is just the beginning. The scale of this initiative is vast, and we look forward to continuing our close collaboration with Samherji for the foreseeable future.”

About Optimar

Established in 1978, Optimar is a renowned provider of advanced technology and solutions for seafood handling and processing, both onshore and in aquaculture. The company is dedicated to streamlining operations and promoting a more efficient, sustainable seafood industry.

As a comprehensive partner, Optimar manages the entire value chain from planning and design to installation and ongoing service, catering to clients worldwide from its headquarters in Valderøya, Norway.

Image Credits

Image: Sigmar Örn Hilmarsson | Project Manager – Production Processing | Samherji, Sigurpáll Hjörvar Árnason | Technical Manager | Samherji, Jón Kjartan Jónsson | Managing Director | Samherji, Siggi Olason | CEO | Optimar, Espen Rørvik | Sales Manager | Optimar, Sigurd Lillebø | Sales Engineer | Optimar. Credit: Optimar