Nordvågen Crab Company

Nordvågen Crab Company partnered with us to build a new onshore snow crab factory in Norway. The objective was to create a production setup that could process crab quickly after landing while maintaining product quality and stable throughput throughout the season.

Working closely with the Nordvågen team, we designed a complete processing line where equipment, refrigeration, and factory layout work together as one process.

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A New Snow Crab Factory Designed for Stable Flow and Efficient Processing

The factory is designed around the movement of products, racks, and operators. An overhead crane system moves full racks through production, reducing manual handling and supporting a steady workflow from cooking to packing.

By connecting each process step, the production team can keep throughput stable and avoid unnecessary interruptions.

Consistent Cooking and Automated Butchering

The processing line includes our Crab Cooker, which cooks and cools crab in the same tank. This reduces handling between process steps and helps maintain consistent product quality.

The factory also features an automatic crab butchering machine from RYCO, part of the Carsoe portfolio. By automating a labour-intensive process, the equipment supports capacity during peak season while creating a more predictable production flow.

Built as One Integrated Factory

The project was delivered in cooperation with Industrikulde, which supplied the refrigeration plant and brine system.

Together, we coordinated processing and refrigeration from the start to ensure that capacity, temperature requirements, and available space were aligned across the entire factory.

“We have designed the factory around the actual movement of products and people. Each process must connect naturally with the next. This helps the operators maintain stable throughput without unnecessary handling or interruptions,” says Frederik Svane, Sales Manager at Carsoe.

Supporting the Team Beyond Installation

We remain involved throughout installation, commissioning, and operator training. Our focus is to make sure the production team can operate the complete line safely and confidently from day one.

“A processing line does not create value until the operators can run it with confidence. We stay involved through installation and start up, and we work with the production team to make sure they are prepared for daily operation,” says Frederik Svane.