Keohane Seafoods invests in a new factory for ready-made products

The partnership between Keohane Seafoods and Marel began in 2010 with the acquisition of an AEW Delford check weigher. Over the years, this relationship has blossomed with significant investments in Marel technology, including a full salmon filleting line in 2015 and an enhanced line featuring automated deheading and intelligent portioning in 2019.

These advancements have been pivotal in transforming Keohane Seafood’s production process, enhancing the salmon portioning accuracy and yields. “Where Marel comes in handy is the accuracy of the machinery, accuracy of our portions, the yields we get from the deheading line, and the filleting line and smart technology around portioning,” explains Colman.

Central to the success of this new production line is Marel’s Innova software, which offers real-time data recording and analysis, full product traceability and detailed operational insights, among other capabilities. “The important thing to our business is our yields, our accuracy and recording of that...So that’s why we’ve invested in the Innova system as well,” explains Colman. This advanced monitoring and control software enables Keohane Seafoods to make data-driven decisions, optimizing their slicing process and ensuring product quality.