Norsk Kylling invests in poultry processing plant

The move will see Norsk Kylling establish a partnership with suppliers Meyn and Cabinplant, who will provide processing equipment and machinery for the plant.

Meyn has been described by the Norwegian business as a “market leader​” in supplying reliable equipment for the poultry processing sector, while Cabinplant develops poultry processing technology on a global scale.

Both companies are owned by CTB, a subsidiary of the US-based Berkshire Hathaway company.

Norsk Kylling said it had undergone a “major transformation​” in recent years and was tapping demand for rising premium poultry products across Norway.

As part of its expansion, the business has prioritised animal welfare standards in the selection of its equipment.

“High-end equipment with high degree of automation ensures we can also offer customers high-quality products at a low cost, manufactured in a responsible manner​,” said Norsk Kylling CEO Kjell Stokbakken.

“We have prioritised animal welfare in the selection of technology for processing chickens.”​

Meanwhile, Cabinplant chief operating officer Michael Falck Schmidt said the company was honoured to be part of the “ambitious​” project.

“With Cabinplant and Meyn equipment, Norsk Kylling has secured leading-edge solutions in processing and handling equipment for their new plant​,” said Schmidt.

The plant is expected to be open from 2021, with the machinery and equipment being operational at the factory by 2020.