McGraw Seafood scales redfish capacity with Carsoe’s automated factory line

 

 

In 2025, McGraw Seafood partnered with Carsoe to integrate a new automated redfish line from receiving to automatic plate freezing inside the company’s existing New Brunswick facility. The project set clear goals: diversify production, protect product integrity, and reduce manual handling, all within a constrained footprint.

 

The installation is now completed and Carsoe’s turnkey approach centered on a double‑contact plate freezing and coherent downstream automation, delivered against a tight seasonal window. 

Impeccable installation, robust equipment, and a team dedicated 
to the success of the project.


- Nicolas Forget, Project Manager at McGraw Seafood

Planning & design: fast alignment, clear expectations

Upfront work focused on compressing decision cycles and preventing rework: requirements capture, layout iterations, and technical scoping moved quickly and stayed transparent. Weekly touchpoints kept both teams fully aligned as build and installation approached.

 

“The consultation and initial support for the project were quick and greatly appreciated. The weekly follow-up meetings, especially as the installation approached, allow for effective monitoring and open and constructive exchanges”, Nicolas Forget, Project Manager at McGraw Seafood states.

 

Precision did not suffer. The delivered line matched the agreed specification, with only routine finetuning during stabilization.

 

Nicolas Forget explains:“We are exactly where we wanted to be. Some adjustments are underway, but the delivered factory matches the specifications. What we expected was precisely what we received.”

Mcgraw Factory
Mcgraw Seafood - Installation Of Carsoe Factory

Site coordination & Delivery: everything anticipated, everyone aligned

For a live facility, on‑time shipments and prepared receiving are critical. Logistics were planned around heavy equipment, crane work, and staging to minimize downtime and accelerate floor placement. 

 

Bertin Lausier, Construction Supervisor at McGraw Seafood has been pleased with the process: “All the equipment arrived at the same time. Everything we needed was well anticipated”

 

Build quality was evident from the first container. That matters for automated handling and hygienic design—where robustness, cleanability, and access translate directly to uptime. “From the moment the container was opened, the quality of the equipment was evident,” Bertin Lausier says.

 

Execution on site was equally disciplined. Carsoe installers and McGraw technicians operated as one team with a shared focus on a clean, fast handover.

The Carsoe team was competent, respectful, and motivated. Their involvement demonstrated a genuine desire to succeed.


- Bertin Lausier, Construction Supervisor at McGraw Seafood

Results & partnership: measurable gains, responsive service

Post‑installation, McGraw reports immediate, tangible benefits. Service responsiveness helped operators lock in settings, solve early‑run questions, and keep hours productive. Capacity has met targets and reliability is trending to plan as runtime accumulates.

 

“For now, capacity is satisfactory. Reliability will be confirmed over time, but everything seems to be in line,” Nicolas Forget explains.

 

Confidence extends beyond equipment to the partnership behind it: "Carsoe equipment appears solid and durable. Camille’s consistent support throughout the entire process was a major strength that allows us to recommend working with Carsoe in Canada." Nicolas Forget concludes.

Mcgraw Seafood - Installation Of Carsoe Factory

Carsoe equipment appears solid and durable. Camille’s consistent support throughout the entire process was a major strength that allows us to recommend working with Carsoe in Canada.


- Nicolas Forget, Project Manager at McGraw Seafood

Thinking about an upgrade?

If you’re adding a species, building a new freezing flow inside an existing footprint, or something completely different, Carsoe can map layout options, automation levels, and data capture around your timeline and utilities.

 

Contact our team to learn more.

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