Fish processing companies are continuously seeking innovation to minimize their waste, while ensuring the sustainability of the industry. The global fish processing equipment market will keep growing at 4.11% CAGR during the period 2018-2022 with estimated revenues of more than USD 908 million by 2022.
At CURIO, we compete amongst leaders in the manufacturing of fish processing equipment and the only way of outstanding from competitors is to deliver innovation to where there is a need: 4CWhite is the first computer-controlled machine specialized in collarbone-cutting from headed whitefish. Using 4CWhite, whitefish processors can expect a high-value yield increase of fish meat up to 2% from manual cutting and 8% from adapted heading machines, which can be translated into millions of euros in value. Taking into account raw material and labour savings, a typical 4CWhite customer will regain their investment in 1-2 years.
We have planned several activities to ensure a successful commercialization by 2021. Technical objectives include the optimization and development of the '0’ machines, the optimization of the assembly process and the development of pilots in 4 operational environments with fish processing companies to achieve TRL9. Commercial objectives involve CE marking, commercialization agreements and distribution and service agreements. Communication objectives focus on the development of commercial materials, website and newsletters, advertising in publications and presence in trade fairs.
This project has had as main goals to assess the technical feasibility of the objectives listed above, the commercial viability of our value proposition and the financial requirements of adjusting our working prototype to better serve the needs of our clients, compulsory requirement to launch successfully 4CWHITE in the market.
