AnT Seafood

Customer case – Maritech Purchase & Sales

 

AnT Seafood B.V. has completed its move to Maritech Purchase & Sales, becoming the first company in the region to implement the cloud-based ERP solution. The project represents a major step for AnT Seafood B.V as it invests in efficiency, scalability, and digital transformation

Based in Urk, the Netherlands, AnT has been looking for a modern ERP solution that could streamline everyday processes, strengthen operational control, and provide reliable support for the company’s long-term ambitions. The seafood industry is highly competitive, and efficiency and transparency across the value chain are increasingly important. By moving to Maritech Cloud, AnT gains a flexible platform designed specifically for seafood businesses, enabling improved workflows, better data insight, and greater scalability for the future. Reflecting on the journey, the company highlights the impact already being seen:

“We are now in the final phase of the implementation and are convinced this ERP solution will mark a significant step forward in our daily operations. If we had to summarize Maritech in two words, it would be: professional and supportive”

Klaas Korf, AnT Seafood.

The roll-out has progressed according to plan, with a close and constructive collaboration between the teams. Klas Vangen, GM Europe & Asia in Maritech, underlined the significance of the partnership:

“We are extremely happy to have AnT live on Maritech Cloud. AnT is our first customer in Urk, and we could not have got any better company as the first one. They are forward leaning, with great people who are proactive in making change happen. We look forward to a strong journey together.”

Urk is widely recognized as one of Europe’s most important seafood hubs, with a strong tradition of quality, deep industry knowledge, and close ties to Norwegian suppliers. By choosing Maritech Cloud, AnT is taking an active role in shaping the digital transformation of the seafood industry, while strengthening its position in an increasingly competitive market. The collaboration highlights both the scalability of Maritech Cloud and the willingness of seafood businesses to invest in digital solutions that can support long-term growth.

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A year of growth for Maritech Iceland

“We have a strong brand and product-market fit in both the fishing and aquaculture industry in Iceland” says Konráð Hatlemark Olavsson, Country Manager, Maritech.

In 2023, we really proved our solid position in Iceland. Key highlights of the year was the successful Maritech Cloud project at Arnarlax, Maritech Eye at UA/Samherji and UR Seafood, and the ongoing Maritech Cloud and Packing project with Matorka.

“The Icelandic seafood industry has been evolving over the decades, transitioning from being driven by manual labor to becoming digitalized and automated. All this new technology requires precise control and coordination. It is the role of companies like ours to make things easier and ensure that managers have the best access to clear information, automated documentation and user-friendly tools.

In fisheries, the need for data collection and processing begins at the quota level. Then, software is needed to monitor the catches, record their progress, and notify the relevant parties. Landing, processing, utilization, packaging, storage, sales, transportation, and traceability – all these are things that need to be recorded and managed. Within the aquaculture segment, we can help our customers ensure efficient handling of all processes from harvest to plate, with automated documentation through the value chain.”

We have satisfied reference customers and a lot more to offer the seafood industry in Iceland. We are looking forward to further growth and new milestones in 2024.

The Future of Seafood

Bonus Episode 2: What are the consequences of poor data security?

In this episode

In this episode, we sit down with Olumide, our cloud operations consultant and cybersecurity specialist, with a PhD in the field. Olumide shares his insights to the critical importance of robust data security measures for businesses.

Olumide’s message is clear: having reliable and robust disaster recovery solutions empowers organizations to confidently confront potential cyber threats, essentially telling hackers to “back off.”

 

Link to the episode on spotify (videopodcast) here

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How to defend yourself against cybersecurity threats?

He also highlights the vulnerability of on-premises solutions, cautioning that businesses operating within this framework are likely already compromised or at risk of being hacked. He advocates for the proactive migration of assets to the cloud as a crucial step towards enhancing security.

In the best-case scenario, Olumide suggests rethinking solution design to embrace cloud-native architectures. By doing so, businesses can better defend against cybersecurity threats and ensure their systems are well-prepared to quickly recover in the event of a successful attack.

Data Security Podcast

About the podcast:

This is the podcast where we cut through the noise and ask the questions everyone’s truly curious about. In this podcast, we delve deep into the seafood industry, exploring what sets successful leaders apart, what differentiates them, and why they thrive. Join us as we uncover their unique stories, discussing the challenges they’ve overcome and the key factors that contribute to their success. We sit down with both big and small players that are shaping the seafood industry today.

What to listen to next:

How Grieg Seafood plans to double their production and produce 150 000 tons of salmon:

What are the risks of postponing seafood automation?

How is Myre Fiskemottak approcahing the increasing challenges in the whitefish industry?

The Future of Seafood

Episode 2: How one of Norway’s biggest landing facilities is approaching challenges in the whitefish industry 

In this episode

It’s been hard times for the whitefish industry, and it doesn’t seem to stop.

How did one of Norway’s biggest landing facilities get to where they are today, and how are they using their northern mindset to handle the challenges they are facing today?

Resilience and adaptibility…

 

Link to the episode on spotify (videopodcast) here

Link to the episode on Apple Podcast here

Episode description:

How is Myre Fiskemottak approcahing the increasing challenges in the whitefish industry?

In a time of uncertainty for the whitefish industry, we get a look into the unique perspective of Myre Fiskemottak on the challenges ahead. With decreasing quotas, heightened competition, and shrinking margins, how does Myre Fiskemottak position itself amidst these adversities?

Join us in this episode with Kai Freddy Evensen from Myre Fiskemottak, one of norways biggest landing facilities. They are based in Øksnes in the North of Norway and specializes in white fish. We’ll uncover the insights behind their resilience and adaptability through the years and the strategies they employs to fortify their market stance.

From innovative technologies to operational integrations, we explore how this enhances efficiency and uphold quality. As we look into the future, we get the secrets to success in the whitefish industry, not just in the tumultuous landscape of 2024 but also in the years to come. Have a listen!

About the podcast:

This is the podcast where we cut through the noise and ask the questions everyone’s truly curious about. In this podcast, we delve deep into the seafood industry, exploring what sets successful leaders apart, what differentiates them, and why they thrive. Join us as we uncover their unique stories, discussing the challenges they’ve overcome and the key factors that contribute to their success. We sit down with both big and small players that are shaping the seafood industry today.

What to listen to next:

How Grieg Seafood plans to double their production and produce 150 000 tons of salmon:

What are the risks of postponing seafood automation?

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Nordlaks

Customer case – Maritech Purchase & Sales

 

We love working with Nordlaks, and we’re thrilled that they 💙 Maritech Purchase & Sales.

“The solution has met our expectations. We are able to measure our performance in great detail and at all levels,” says Eirik Nikolaisen, Chief Commercial Officer.

This helps us make the right choices in the market and improve our earnings. Maritech Cloud also offers an architecture that provides excellent opportunities for integration with other systems. It is a reassurance for the future.”

A smooth implementation process

“Nordlaks initiated a project in autumn 2022 to choose a new trading solution for salmon sales. Our old platform was not future-oriented, and we required new functionalities that would have necessitated significant further development,” Nikolaisen continues.

“We conducted an evaluation of potential solutions in the market, and our choice ultimately fell on Maritech. The decision was relatively easy, as Maritech offered a modern architecture, solutions, and functionalities that perfectly aligned with our needs.

“The implementation process itself was impressively smooth and well-structured. Maritech had a clear implementation methodology and highly competent employees, which allowed us to go live in approximately 2.5 months.” 

From day one, it has been a pleasure to collaborate with you, Team Nordlaks! We are a proud partner and eagerly look forward to supporting your future growth!

AnT Seafood B.V.

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About Nordlaks

For over 30 years, Nordlaks has been one of Norway’s largest salmon producers, and today they are exporting fresh and frozen salmon + value-added products to more than 40 countries around the world.

Their focus is on continuously improving every step of the value chain. Through the development of new technology and innovative production methods, they create not only new solutions for their own business but also for the entire industry.

Nordlaks is dedicated to driving the industry forward and contributing to sustainable growth in Norwegian salmon production.

Nasdaq Benchmarking Report

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Our new Nasdaq Benchmarking Report is designed to easily help you compare your achieved prices against the Nasdaq index – fully automated and without the need for Excel sheets or other manual processes. 

 

Easy to get started

Setting up the report is quick and easy, as it is fully automated and relies on data directly from our existing systems. The system compares these data against the Nasdaq index through Maritech Analytics, and you get the full overview with dashboards and graphs. This means less time spent on manual processes and better decision-making based on accurate data.

A Critical Tool

The Nasdaq Benchmarking Report has already garnered positive feedback from our customers. 

See why Grieg Seafood has found it to be highly valuable for their decision making. “We save time and get highly valuable insights into pricing trends across various markets and sizes.” Piotr C. Wingaard, Business Development Director at Grieg Seafood.

Make better-informed decisions

Overall, the Nasdaq Benchmarking Report is set to revolutionize the way you benchmark your prices and make better-informed decisions based on reliable data.

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The First Eye at Sea

Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur is the first company that have started using Maritech Eye™ onboard fishing vessels.

In December, Icelandic Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur installed the first of their two Maritech Eye units.

Their purpose is to automate the recognition and documentation of species in combination with size and other parameters related to various characteristics of whitefish catch.

The information will also be sent to the fisheries authorities in Iceland, who will use the data for research and estimation of stock size to optimize Icelandic quotas. Fiskistofa, The Icelandic Directorate of Fisheries, and Hafrannsóknarstofnun Íslands, the Icelandic Marine and Freshwater Research Institute, express that this project is very exciting to follow up on and that they will collaborate closely with Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur.

Automated catch registration

“We chose Maritech Eye™ because we see the possibility to solve the task of registering all our catch and believe it will greatly help optimizing our operations and give important research data to fishing authorities,” says Runólfur V Guðmundsson, CEO Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur.

“Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur is a leading Icelandic fishing company. They always try to use the latest technology on their vessels and work closely with all stakeholders in the industry. True pioneers,” says Konráð Hatlemark Olavsson, General Manager Maritech Iceland.

“As the industry is changing and the boats are getting bigger and more advanced, we see this as a natural part of the development – automated sorting, quality control, data collection, and documentation.”

Útgerðarfélag Reykjavíkur chose Maritech Eye for automated sorting onboard fishing vessels

Blood, Gaping, Fat, Nematodes ++

Automated and objective quality assessment, documentation and sorting, allows you to use your resources in a more cost-efficient way and improve your margins. With our standardized setups for salmon or whitefish, you can easily get started and get full return on your investment within just a few months. Ask us for an estimate.

Maritech Eye™ detects and documents blood spots, gaping (whitefish and salmon) melanin, salmofan, fat (salmon fillets), nematodes, and species (white fish fillets + round fish). As the scanning gives you objective documentation of the fish quality – in industrial speed, with a unique ID for each fish – you can easily provide this verification and traceability to your customers either they are wholesalers, supermarket chains or smaller buyers. If you buy fish from other, you will be able to verify that you pay for the quality you actually get.

Maximizing profit and quality

“This first vessel-based project is a milestone in several ways,” says Per Alfred Holte, VP Technical Solutions at Maritech. “Especially since the value creation at the fishing grounds is almost impossible to compensate for at a later stage in the seafood value chain. An increasing share of the quotas are caught by large vessels, it is crucial to ensure optimal operations at sea, data collection, and resource utilization.

With automated tools such as Maritech Eye™, both the industry and authorities ensure objective documentation and data collection, with considerably higher precision and efficiency compared to what you can get through a manual collection of random samples or inspection of complete catch volumes.”

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