Polem saltwater tanks increase fish processing efficiency by 30%

From sea to taste: how innovative saltwater tanks increased efficiency in the fish processing industry by 30%

In the dynamic world of the fish processing industry, everything revolves around speed, freshness, and sustainability. A leading processing company, specialized in crab and crustaceans, was looking for a solution to optimize their storage and processing operations. Their challenge? Creating an efficient and sustainable environment where thousands of live crabs could be temporarily housed in seawater of consistent quality.

Challenges and analysis

The client faced multiple challenges:

Limited capacity: their existing storage solution did not meet growing demand
Quality preservation: difficulty regulating salt content and temperature led to product quality loss
High energy costs: inefficient installations drove costs up
Sustainability pressure: increasing pressure to reduce water and energy consumption

Our analysis revealed that the lack of specialized storage technology led to unnecessary waste and higher operational costs. Moreover, inconsistent water quality affected the welfare of the crabs and thus the final product quality.

Solution and implementation

We developed and delivered two custom-made saltwater tanks with a capacity of more than 500,000 liters.

Key features:

Consistent water quality through advanced filters and automatic monitoring
Energy-efficient systems for temperature control
Sustainable materials suitable for food applications and corrosion-resistant
Modular design, making future expansion simple

The implementation process proceeded in three phases: design, production, and installation — all within a tight deadline of 10 weeks. During installation, the existing infrastructure and workflows were thoroughly aligned with the new tanks.

Results

The impact was immediately visible:

30% higher efficiency in the processing operation
Lower operational costs through 25% savings on energy consumption
Improved crab welfare: the tanks now effortlessly house more than 5,000 live crabs in optimal conditions
More sustainable operations through more efficient water use and less waste

The new saltwater tanks have truly transformed our processes. We now work more efficiently and with much better product quality. Moreover, we save significantly on our energy costs.

Lessons learned

An important lesson from this project was the importance of close collaboration between client and supplier. By actively working together from the design phase, we were able to perfectly align the solution with practice.

Additionally, modular design proved essential: it offers flexibility for future growth.

Conclusion

Thanks to the implementation of our innovative saltwater tanks, this client now has a more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof processing line. This project shows how technical innovation directly contributes to business results and sustainability.

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