Les Pêcheries Gaspésiennes Inc.

Upgrading onshore processing capacity within an existing footprint.

As demand and production requirements evolved, Les Pêcheries Gaspésiennes Inc. needed to upgrade its onshore processing facilities to increase capacity and support a broader product range. A key challenge was integrating new processing equipment into the existing factory layout without disrupting operations or requiring major building modifications.

Working closely with the customer, we designed a compact processing solution tailored to fit the available floor space. Drawing on our extensive experience of designing highly efficient processing systems for factory vessels, where every square meter matters, we applied the same approach on land.

The result is a processing line that makes better use of the existing facility while improving workflow and creating room for future growth. The installation was also prepared for future expansion, giving the company flexibility to adapt production as market demands change.

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A flexible processing line for redfish and groundfish

The new processing line was primarily developed for redfish processing, handling a wide range of fish sizes and product specifications. Different processing methods are used depending on the size of the fish, allowing the company to maximize raw material utilization and produce products that meet varying customer requirements.

The solution covers the entire process from receiving to packing, creating a smoother and more controlled production flow throughout the facility. Fish are processed, handled, and prepared for freezing before being packed for distribution. Vertical Plate Freezers form an important part of the process, providing efficient freezing while maintaining product quality.

In addition to redfish, the line was designed to support the processing of other groundfish species. This flexibility gives production managers greater freedom when planning operations and allows the facility to respond more effectively to changes in raw material availability and market opportunities.

Higher capacity and more value-added production

The upgrade has strengthened the company's ability to process larger volumes while reducing manual handling throughout the factory. More automation supports a more efficient workflow, helping operators maintain consistent production and reducing the number of manual transfer points across the line.

By streamlining handling from receiving through packing, the company has increased overall production capacity and improved operational efficiency. At the same time, the new setup creates better opportunities to develop and produce a wider range of value-added products, enabling Les Pêcheries Gaspésiennes Inc. to get more value from its raw material and serve different market segments.

The project demonstrates how a carefully integrated processing line can deliver measurable improvements without requiring a completely new facility. By combining compact design, automated handling, and flexibility for future expansion, Les Pêcheries Gaspésiennes Inc. now has a production platform that supports both current operations and long-term growth.