Fish processor selects second metal detector

White fish processor Kirwin Brothers Limited produces a range of wet and smoked fish fillets and portions. To keep up with growing demand and to meet the production requirements of a new customer, the company needed to install metal detection equipment.

Kirwin Brothers decided on a Phantom metal detector from Fortress Technology. Installed at the end of a completely new line, the bespoke unit inspects wet fish fillets sold in bulk by either weight or count and packed under ice.

Fortress custom designed the detector to fit on a low-level line rather than at standard operating height so Kirwin Brothers employees could more easily lift the heavy containers from the conveyor belt to the cold store.

Happy with the system, Kirwin Brothers purchased a second four months later to meet the increased volume of new pre-packed products which are supplied to supermarket retailers.

“We opted for Fortress metal detectors because the company came highly recommended by one of our suppliers. We were aware its equipment is considered the best in the industry by many food processors,” said Paul Robinson from Kirwin Brothers.

“Rest assured the product and service provided by Fortress was exceptional. Both metal detectors were delivered on schedule and have proved to be robust, reliable and very easy to use.

“The second metal detector in particular has helped increase the efficiency of our packing operation by eliminating double handling and transferring product between lines.”