Animal welfare has been given the highest priority by converting to the chicken breed Hubbard, focusing on expertise and investments in operation and technology for high animal welfare.

“High-end equipment with a high degree of automation ensures that we can also offer customers high-quality products at a low cost, manufactured in a responsible manner. We have prioritized animal welfare in the selection of technology for processing chickens”, says CEO of Norsk Kylling, Kjell Stokbakken.

“We are proud that Norsk Kylling has appointed Meyn and Cabinplant as their preferred suppliers for this ambitious project. Our state-of-the-art equipment will play a vital role in achieving their growth ambitions”, says Robbert Birkhoff, Director Sales & Projects Meyn.

“With Cabinplant and Meyn equipment, Norsk Kylling has secured leading-edge solutions in processing and handling equipment for their new plant. We are honored to be part of this ambitious project and in helping Norsk Kylling achieve their goals,” says Michael Falck Schmidt, Senior Vice President, CCO EMEA Cabinplant.

With the processing equipment contracts signed, Norsk Kylling is now another step closer to realizing the new poultry processing plant in Orkanger. Machinery and equipment will be delivered through 2020 toward planned start-up of the factory in 2021. 

Meyn, the market leader in poultry processing, is well known for its reliable equipment at high processing speeds. Cabinplant, one of the world leaders in the development of further processing technology for poultry, and delivers handling, processing, weighing and packing solutions for a variety of industries. Both companies are owned by CTB, a subsidiary of the Berkshire Hathaway company. www.meyn.com