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OptimICE® is a liquid slurry ice technology that replaces conventional flake ice. The liquid slurry ice surrounds the fish, quickly cooling it down below 0°C / 32°F and keeping the temperature around -0.5°C / 31°F.

Four metal foundation frames of varying sizes and configurations, used for structural support, arranged in a staggered layout.

Foundation Frames

Foundation Frames are custom stainless steel platforms designed to securely support Baader and Toyo machines, enhancing safety, hygiene, and workflow in seafood processing with tailored height, load capacity, and access options.

Modular assembly of multiple PVC conveyors arranged in parallel rows, featuring metal frames and yellow conveyor belts. The system is designed for material handling and transport in industrial settings.

Flat Wire, Intralox and PVC Conveyor

KAPP Kami Tech Conveyor Systems are hygienic, customizable belt conveyors in flat wire, modular plastic, or PVC, and engineered for efficient washdown-safe product transfer in food processing environments with variable speeds and tool-free maintenance.

Kami Tech stainless steel holding tank for hygienic storage of slurry, fillets, or whole products, with customizable capacity and outlet valve.

The KAPP Kami Tech Holding Tank is a hygienic, stainless steel buffer system for storing slurry, fillets, or whole products, ensuring steady flow and minimizing downtime with customizable capacity, mobility, and integration options.

Stainless steel fish sorting machine under construction in workshop.

Fish Sorting Machine

The Fish Sorting Machine is a rugged, automated system that grades fresh or chilled fish by size or weight with precision, handling up to 50 tons per hour to boost efficiency and yield while reducing manual labor.

Kami Tech Bone Separator 8100/8130 with high-speed brush system for removing bones and cartilage from fish meal, processing up to 1660 kg/hr.

The Bone Separator 8100/8130 uses gentle, high-speed brush technology to efficiently remove bones and cartilage from fish meal, delivering consistent, boneless output at up to 1660 kg/hr with minimal material loss.

Kami Tech Product Elevator—a compact vertical conveyor for lifting crates, bins, or bulk materials like fish blocks between processing levels.

The Product Elevator is a compact, vertical conveyor system that safely lifts crates, bins, or bulk materials like fish blocks between process levels, reducing manual handling and integrating seamlessly into automated lines.

Kami Tech Waste Grinder in stainless steel, processes food waste and soft bones into uniform particles for fishmeal or disposal, with up to 5000 kg/hr capacity.

The Waste Grinder is a powerful, stainless steel system that reduces food waste and soft bones into uniform particles for fishmeal or disposal, with capacities up to 5000 kg/hr and customizable screens for different species.

Kami Tech Ampco pump stand with mounted hydraulic motor and stainless steel frame for industrial fluid transfer applications.

The Ulrich Positive Displacement Pump gently transfers viscous seafood products in liquid without damaging structure, offering hygienic, low-maintenance operation with customizable flow rates from 90 to 600 L/min.

Kami Tech Twin Screw conveyor with intermeshing screws for gentle, continuous transfer of soft seafood products like surimi or mince.

The Twin Screw system is a robust, hygienic screw conveyor with intermeshing screws that gently and continuously move soft seafood products like surimi or mince, ensuring smooth flow without clogging or product damage.

Kami Tech industrial-grade mixer with dual stainless steel mixing chambers, control knobs, and a horizontal discharge system, designed for hygienic blending of seafood products like surimi.

The Mixer is a hygienic, industrial-grade horizontal system designed for consistent blending of seafood, surimi, or protein byproducts, offering batch precision, optional chilling, and capacities up to 300 kg per cycle.

Inspection Conveyor

The Inspection Conveyor provides an ergonomic, customizable station with optional lighting and waste chutes for manual product inspection, ensuring consistent quality and defect removal in high-speed processing lines.

Kami Tech Fillet Spinner with motorized rotation system for turning fillets 90 degrees between skinning and inspection conveyors, processing up to 300 fish per minute.

The Fillet Spinner gently rotates fillets 90 degrees from the skinning machine to the inspection conveyor, streamlining alignment and inspection at speeds up to 300 fish per minute while minimizing manual handling.

Kami Tech Rotary Drum Screen for continuous removal of large particles from process water, featuring high-capacity, CIP-ready design with up to 20 m³/hr throughput.

The Rotary Drum Screen is a high-capacity, low-energy system that continuously removes large particles from process water, offering customizable, CIP-ready operation with throughput up to 20 m³/hr for efficient, around-the-clock dewatering.

This compact, gravity-based screening system filters solids like fish scales and debris from process water, protecting downstream equipment and supporting regulatory compliance with flow rates up to 5 m³/hr.

Kami Tech seafood wash tank with dual agitators and quick-drain system for hygienic rinsing, chilling, or storage of shrimp, fillets, or heads.

This customizable seafood rinsing and mixing tank features an agitator and quick-drain system, providing a hygienic solution for pre-cleaning, chilling, or storing products like shrimp, fillets, or heads.

Stack of stainless steel freezer pans for seafood block production.

Freezer Pan in Stainless and Aluminum

The Freezer Pan is a durable, high-precision tray made from stainless steel or aluminum, engineered for automated handling and long-lasting use in forming frozen blocks of seafood and protein byproducts.

Industrial block ejector with conveyor system and protective housing.

The Block Ejector is a high-speed system that safely ejects frozen blocks from trays using air or hydraulic pressure, preserving product quality and operator safety while achieving up to 30 blocks per minute.

The Pan Turner flips freezing pans 180° to release frozen blocks into downstream equipment or conveyors. It is designed for seamless integration into surimi and block operations.

Side view of scalping machine with dual inlet chutes.

Scalping Machine

Built for seafood processors, the KAPP Kami Tech Scalping Machine is designed to remove the recoverable flesh from fish heads from a wide range of pelagic fish species. Featuring robust stainless-steel construction and rotating knives, the machine handles high-throughput environments while recovering valuable protein.

The Turnkey Solution for Pelagic Onboard Processing integrates cutting-edge onshore processing techniques into a fully customizable onboard system.

Pelagic Turn Key Solutions

The KAPP Skaginn Turnkey Solution for Pelagic Onboard Processing is a fully customizable, automated onboard system that combines non-pressure freezing, precise temperature control, and advanced chilling to deliver high-quality, frozen pelagic products while maximizing yield and minimizing crew workload.

"ValuePump™ low-pressure, closed-system pump designed to gently transport fillets, roe, and heads through a fluid medium for simultaneous chilling or sanitizing while preserving product integrity.

The ValuePump™ is a low-pressure, closed-system pump that gently transports products like fillets, roe, and heads through a fluid medium, enabling simultaneous value-added processes such as chilling or sanitizing while preserving product integrity and minimizing contamination.

Value-Added Mince Solutions system for recovering up to 28% mince from fish frames, combining cutting, washing, pressing, and packing into one efficient, low-waste process.

Value-Added Mince Solutions

The Value-Added Mince Solutions system recovers high-quality mince from fish frames—up to 28% of frame weight—by integrating cutting, washing, pressing, and packing into a flexible, efficient solution that maximizes yield and minimizes waste.

Tub Handling Systems

KAPP’s tub handling portfolio covers every stage of product flow. The Automatic Tub Handling and Infeed System streamlines the transfer of raw materials into processing lines, while the Automatic Tub Washing System ensures hygienic reuse with minimal labor requirements. For marine operations, our Onboard Fish-Hold Robotics offers the world’s first fully automated solution for safe and efficient fish-hold management.

Compact Tray Flipper system designed to automate the transfer of frozen products from trays to cartons, with a capacity of up to 8 boxes per minute for efficient packaging.

The Tray Flipper is a compact, efficient solution that automates the transfer of frozen products from trays to cartons, streamlining the packaging process with a capacity of up to 8 boxes per minute.

RoteX Thawing™ system—fully automated, low-temperature thawing unit designed to preserve product quality, reduce drip loss, and minimize bacterial growth in frozen food processing.

RoteX Thawing®

The RoteX Thawing™ system is a fully automated, energy-efficient solution for thawing frozen food products, using precise temperature and timing control to reduce drip loss, preserve product quality, and minimize bacterial growth through low-temperature thawing.

RoteX™ Aquaculture system featuring a spiral-flow design for efficient bleeding and chilling of fish, using precise temperature and flow control to enhance product quality and shelf life.

RoteX Aquaculture®

The RoteX™ Aquaculture system is a high-efficiency bleeding and chilling solution that uses controlled flow and precise temperature management to enhance product quality, extend shelf life, and reduce energy consumption in aquaculture processing.

"RoteX Sub-Chilling™ Onboard system using sub-zero chilling without ice to preserve fish freshness for up to 7 days, improve yield, and eliminate traditional ice handling.

SUB-CHILLING™ Rotex

The RoteX Sub-Chilling™ Onboard system uses sub-zero chilling without ice, preserving fish quality and freshness for up to 7 days while increasing yield, reducing CO2 emissions, and eliminating the need for traditional ice handling.

Non-Pressure Plate Freezer using aluminum plates to freeze products without compression, preserving shape and texture while achieving up to 100 tons/day capacity and 40% energy savings over blast freezers.

Non-pressure Plate Freezer

The Non-Pressure Plate Freezer freezes products between aluminum plates without applying pressure. It ensures high-capacity freezing of up to 100 tons per day while maintaining product shape, texture, and quality, using up to 40% less energy than traditional blast freezers.

IQF Tunnel Freezer designed for rapid, gentle freezing that preserves moisture and product quality, with a multi-lane conveyor layout for high-throughput efficiency

IQF Tunnel Freezers

The IQF Tunnel Freezer provides fast, efficient freezing with gentle product handling that locks in moisture and preserves product quality.

Compact Slurry Ice System with control panel and dual discharge, producing fluid and flake ice at adjustable temperatures (0°C to -15°C), ideal for delicate or salt-sensitive products.

Slurry Ice Systems

The Slurry Ice System is a compact, customizable solution that produces both fluid and flake ice with adjustable thickness and temperature (0°C to -15°C), offering a salt-free option ideal for delicate or salinity-sensitive products in modern food processing.

Picture of a control system

Control Systems

Smart and reliable control systems that automate and optimize industrial and aquaculture operations. Monitor, manage, and respond in real time with centralized control for improved efficiency and reduced manual workload.

Lineup of on-site oxygen generation systems designed for industrial and commercial use, providing high-purity oxygen for applications such as aquaculture, healthcare, and water treatment.

Oxygen Generators

Reliable on-site oxygen generation systems designed for industrial and commercial use. Our units provide high-purity oxygen, reduce dependency on bottled gas, and ensure a continuous, cost-efficient supply for applications like aquaculture, healthcare, and water treatment.

ST-123 Knife Sharpening Machine in stainless steel, designed for quick, precise sharpening of multiple knife sizes to maintain razor-sharp edges and reduce processing downtime.

Knife Sharpening Machine

The ST-123 Knife Sharpening Machine is a durable, stainless steel unit designed for fast, precise sharpening of various knife sizes, ensuring razor-sharp edges and reducing downtime in processing operations.

Ozone system setup designed for industrial disinfection, deodorization, and water treatment, offering an eco-friendly alternative across commercial and industrial applications.

Our ozone systems offer a powerful and environmentally friendly solution for disinfection, deodorization, and water treatment across various industrial and commercial applications.

Brine Mixing System

The Brine Mixing System ensures precise, automated mixing of brine for injection machines and tubs with ±0.15% accuracy, optimizing product quality, reducing salt waste, and eliminating the need for large storage tanks.

Automated Needle Washing Machine with high-pressure cleaning system for efficient washing of injection needles and heads, reducing manual labor and ensuring consistent injection quality.

Needle Washing Machine

The Needle Washing Machine is an automated, high-pressure cleaning system that ensures fast and thorough washing of injection needles and heads, preserving injection quality and minimizing manual labor.

Stainless steel S900 Injection Machine with blue conveyor belt, for precise brine and additive injection into fish.

S900 Injection Machine System

The S900 Injection Machine injects brine and additives into fish with precision control, enhancing product yield and quality while reducing loss, and features an intuitive touch-screen system for seamless operation and traceability.

Product image of an OptimICE storage tank

OptimICE® Storage Tank

The OptimICE Storage Tank is a dual-shell, pur-insulated system that continuously stirs and delivers up to 4000 liters per hour of homogenous liquid ice, maintaining temperature stability and ensuring efficient on-demand supply.

OptimICE® Liquid Ice Container—an insulated, space-saving refrigeration unit designed for rapid cooling, extended shelf life, and cold chain integrity in seasonal or compact operations.

OptimICE® Container System

The Liquid Ice Container is a tailor-made, insulated unit equipped with OptimICE® technology, designed to deliver high-quality food refrigeration in limited spaces or seasonal operations, ensuring rapid cooling, extended shelf life, and an unbroken cold chain.

Product image of an OptimICE precooler

Pre-Coolers are used to obtain optimal utilization of the OptimIce® System in varying circumstances. The Pre-Cooler is adjusted and calibrated to suit each customer and their particular requirements. The selection of the correct Pre-Cooler is dependent on the size of the liquid ice system being used and the water temperature.

Production Manager

The role involves overseeing and managing the production at KAPP, including both standard production items and custom-made solutions.

General Application

Electrical Designer

October 30, 2025

KAPP Strongest in Iceland

KAPP has been certified by Creditinfo as the Strongest in Iceland, a distinction the company has received every year since 2019. The certification confirms solid financial performance, a top-tier credit rating, and reliability as a partner.

Picture of Freyr Fridriksson, owner of KAPP, concluding the purchase of RAF

January 2, 2024

KAPP buys RAF ehf

New OptimICE liquid ice machine for smaller boats

January 2, 2024

New OptimICE liquid ice machine for smaller boats

CO2 OptimICE machines

January 2, 2024

CO2 for all OptimICE Liquid ice machines

Picture of Freyr Fridriksson

January 2, 2024

Interview with Freyr Fridriksson in Morgunbladid, many opportunities ahead.

Picture of a ship at a port

January 2, 2023

Cooling pelagic fish using OptimICE slurry ice machine while landing the catch

Picture of Heimir Halldorsson concluding a partnership with Edalfiskur at Aqua Nor

September 5, 2023

KAPP and Eðalfiskur's Groundbreaking Partnership at Aqua Nor

Picture of a conveyor belt of a cooling system

January 18, 2024

Great development of refrigeration and freezer equipment. A revolution in the treatment of raw materials.

Ozone system presentation

January 22, 2024

Ozone deodorization for restaurants

Research and innovation GIF

Research And Innovation Centre To Open In Akranes

Icelandic seafood company Brim and the Municipal Council of Akranes, home of KAPP Skaginn’s headquarters, have joined forces to establish a research and innovation centre in the region.

Service at your fingertips GIF

We’ve got your back

We offer 24/7 service support, on-site services, spare parts packages and long-term service agreements

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October 15, 2020

Scombrus' Groundbreaking Pelagic Processing Deck

KAPP Skaginn has delivered an innovative pelagic factory deck for France Pélagique’s Scombrus freezer trawler that maximizes product quality, minimizes manual labor and saves energy.

Róbert Sigfússon and Ingvar Vilhjálmsson

December 3, 2020

Serving the Icelandic Seafood Industry

Increased focus on Icelandic cooperation has led to the installation of new systems in many of the country’s largest fish processing plants.

Ny-Fiskur embraces sustainability with the CO2 liquid ice machine

August 14, 2024

Ný-Fiskur Embraces Sustainability with New CO2 Liquid Ice Machine from KAPP

We are excited to announce the recent delivery of a groundbreaking CO2 liquid ice machine to Ný-Fiskur in Sandgerði.

S900 injection machine installed at Visir

August 14, 2024

Congratulations to Vísir hf. on Their New Injection Machine System

We’re pleased to announce that KAPP has delivered a new RAF-S900 injection machine, along with a Filter and Needle Washing Machine, to Vísir hf. in Grindavík.

Picture of Freyr Fridriksson and Atlas premium seafood concluding a partnership

August 14, 2024

KAPP Partners with Atlas Premium Seafoods to Implement Trusted OptimICE® Technology

KAPP is pleased to announce our recent collaboration with Atlas Premium Seafoods to install the OptimICE® liquid ice system in their fish processing plant in Riga, Latvia.

We are excited to announce that Viggo Brevik is joining KAPP as our new Sales Director for Europe!

Viggo Brevik joins KAPP as Sales Director for Europe!

We are excited to announce that Viggo Brevik is joining KAPP as our new Sales Director for Europe!

Product image of the IQF Freezer

December 10, 2020

New IQF Tunnel Freezer Sets Sail

Scotia Harvest Inc., a vertically integrated fish harvesting and processing company in Canada, is about to welcome a new IQF Tunnel Freezer from KAPP Skaginn for haddock and redfish.

Rotex Sub-chilling system at Mowi

A Milestone reached for new Sub-Chilling™ system in Norway

A milestone installation for one of Norway’s largest seafood processors, MOWI Norway AS, Herøy, has KAPP Skaginn’s team rejoicing after working around the challenges presented by Covid-19.

Increased automation and production capacity GIF

New Pelagic Processing System to Increase Production Capacity by 70%

Icelandic Pelagic processor Loðnuvinnslan (LVF) has contracted KAPP Skaginn for a new pelagic processing system for their operation in Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland.

Eskja pelagic plant to maximize its processing capacity GIF

September 28, 2021

Eskja keeps on expanding

Iceland’s Eskja ramps up its impressive production capacity with the addition of two new automatic non-pressure non-pressure plate freezers from KAPP Skaginn.

First RoteX Thawing sold in the Benelux GIF

October 19, 2021

A Fresh Sale on the Refresh Market

The first RoteX Thawing™ system to be delivered to the Benelux in 2022 is set to support quality refreshed product in a new market

Growing demand for IQF tunnel freezer GIF

October 26, 2021

Freezing Cold in hot Brazil

As Brazil’s food production industry continues to set records, demand for KAPP Skaginn’s unique IQF freezers in the country grows.

Going the distance with the new ValuePump system GIF

November 10, 2021

New Fish Pumping System for Denholm Seafood

Denholm Seafoods’ new ValuePump system transfers pelagic catch a record distance from vessels to plant in Peterhead, Scotland.

Ice-free success with Mowi's sub-chilling system GIF

November 24, 2021

The Rolex of Cooling

Mowy’s factory manager dubs the RoteX Sub-chilling system the Rolex of cooling in an interview with iLaks.no

RoteX on-board bleeding and chilling system ensure supreme product handling GIF

January 21, 2022

New Onboard Whitefish Factory for Eskøy, Norway

KAPP Skaginn installs a brand-new production deck built around the RoteXTM chilling and bleeding system that delivers superior raw material quality.

constant Flexible processing deck that ensures product quality GIF

February 23, 2022

New Onboard Solution for Greenland Halibut

Fiskkaup has signed a contract with KAPP Skaginn to install a processing deck for their new vessel Kristrún RE-177.

Sustainable and economical cooling solution

New SUB-CHILLING System for Br. Karlsen AS

Brødrene Karlsen AS is a production company for farmed and wild fish products located at the island of Husøy in Senja, northern Norway.

August 18, 2022

KAPP Skaginn Onboard the BlueWild Revolution

KAPP Skaginn to supply advanced onboard processing factory for Bluewild’s revolutionary new ECOFIVE trawler designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS and built by Westcon builders, Norway.

We invite you to visit KAPP at Seafood Processing Global 2025 in Barcelona, May 6–8, at Booth #3BB401-F.

Meet KAPP at SPG25 in Barcelona

We invite you to visit KAPP at Seafood Processing Global 2025 in Barcelona, May 6–8, at Booth #3BB401-F.

Leadership Transition at Kami Tech – Part of KAPP

We’re excited to welcome Fridrik Ingi Oskarsson as the new Operations Director at Kami Tech, following the planned transition of Tom Kay, who led the company with vision and dedication for nearly 14 years.

Olafur Sigurdarson, new deputy CEO of KAPP

Olafur Karl Sigurdarson Appointed as Deputy CEO of KAPP

We are excited to announce that Ólafur Karl Sigurdarson has been appointed as the new Deputy CEO of KAPP.

Slurry ice being poured into a tub filled with fish

KAPP at Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global

KAPP is proud to join forces with KAPP Skaginn and Kami Tech in Barcelona to showcase a robust lineup of cooling, freezing, and processing solutions — all designed to maximize product quality, extend shelf life, and increase value throughout the cold chain.

Sales director and deputy CEO of kapp concluding a partnership with LVF at Seafood expo Global in Barcelona

KAPP and Loðnuvinnslan sign Letter of Intent for new pelagic processing plant!

KAPP and Loðnuvinnslan have made a significant advancement in the field of pelagic processing by signing a Letter of Intent at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

Denholm Seafood

Commercial director

“The ability to further cool the product in the system has proven to be very beneficial. As a matter of fact, our Japanese buyers have commented on the better quality of our product after we installed the ValuePump.”

Chairman at board of directors

"This year, we are launching a turkey processing plant, capable of processing 214 tons of product per day.” Says Chairman of the Board of Directors for Damate Group Naum Babaev. “This increase in capacity requires a great amount of automation in the processing line. We feel the addition of the MDM solution from KAPP Skaginn will ensure this increase in capacity will run smoothly and overall maintain the high quality standards we work by”

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Managing director - Ships operations

"We have used the OptimICE® Liquid ice systems in our fishing vessels for a long time. Our experience is very good. It gives us better quality, longer shelf life and the labor hours are reduced. We get a higher price for our products".

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"KAPP's OptimICE® liquid slurry ice system has been a game-changer for our Pacific cod pot fishing operation in Western Alaska. The increased shelf-life, coupled with the improved catch, handling, and chilling methods, has resulted in exceptional Pacific cod products that far exceed the industry standard. We hope our slurry-ice treated Kaia Cod™ becomes the benchmark for excellence in the North Pacific cod fisheries."

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Vísir fishing compapny

“We have used the OptimICE® equipment in our fishing vessels for many years. Our experience has been outstanding. It gives us, without a doubt, better quality, longer shelf life, reduced labor hours, and better price for our products.”

We’ve been running the KAPP ScaleMaster 800 in our whitefish line for just over six months, processing mainly tilapia and sea bass. From day one, the unit delivered clean, consistent results with minimal scale residue left on the fillets. The dual-roller system adapts well to size variation without damaging the skin—something we struggled with in previous machines.

We’ve been running the KAPP ScaleMaster 800 in our whitefish line for just over six months, processing mainly tilapia and sea bass. From day one, the unit delivered clean, consistent results with minimal scale residue left on the fillets. The dual-roller system adapts well to size variation without damaging the skin—something we struggled with in previous machines.

We added the KAPP AutoGrade 500 to our fillet line in February, aiming to improve both precision and speed in weight-based packing. After five months of daily use, I can say this grader is a major upgrade from our previous setup. It processes up to 180 portions per minute without jamming or drift in accuracy. The built-in vision system is fast and surprisingly reliable, even with slight variations in surface moisture.

industrial fishing

We installed the PolarSwift IQF Tunnel Freezer in our secondary processing facility three months ago, and so far, performance has exceeded expectations. We're running skinless salmon portions and squid rings through it at about 1.5 tons per hour, and the uniformity of the freeze is spot-on. Product separation is excellent—no clumping, even after extended storage—and core temps are consistently reaching -18°C within 6–7 minutes.

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Contact us

KAPP Headquarters Iceland
Turnahvarf 8, 203 Kópavogur
+354 587 1300 · kapp@kapp.com

KAPP Skaginn
Bakkatún 26, 300 Akranes
+354 430 2000 · kapp@kapp.com

KAPP USA
Pier 90 Bldg. 86, 2001 W Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119, Seattle
+1 (206) 283-9655 · kapp@kapp.com

KAPP Norway
Stålhaugen 9, 6065 Ulsteinvik
+47 994 097 33 · kapp@kapp.com

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OptimICE®: +354 664 1310

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