We invented the Shrimp Peeler, created an industry, and then revolutionized it
Leveraging decades of relentless innovation in shrimp processing.
We offer hands-free precision automation peeling solutions that provide unmatched size uniformity, processing precision, quality consistency, and food hygiene.
Hands-free, accurate, and consistent peeling
Our technology ensures hands-free, accurate, and consistent shrimp peeling and deveining for various shrimp markets.
Expert turn-key project engineering, installation, and optimization services resulting from many decades of field experience worldwide.
Applications
Laitram provides shrimp processing solutions for various shrimp species and needs. From our origins in the wild-caught industry in the Gulf of Mexico to the cold-water industry and the farmed-raised industry, Laitram offers innovative shrimp processing solutions for sorting, peeling, and inspecting and ensuring accurate and consistent, sustainable, and safer peeling at every size count.
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Warm-Water:
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Farmed Raised Vannamei Shrimp
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Wild-Caught Gulf of Mexico Shrimp
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Cold-Water:
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Wild Caught Borealis and Jordani shrimp
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The Automated Peeling System is not a single piece of equipment; it’s a series of patent-pending machines designed for efficient, high-yield, high-capacity peeling and deveining.
Revolutionary Uniformity, Quality Control, Transparency and Reporting
Real-time process monitoring and regular process review audits. Highly controlled processes ensure the same high-quality performance at all times. Proprietary inspection technologies allow frequent in-process quality checks and advanced pack-out quality assurance and reporting.
A truly automated solution that minimizes human error, improves food safety, improves production capacity, and is consistent.
Cold Water Shrimp Solutions
Laitram Machinery has completed the acquisition of Martak's shrimp peeling business line. This strategic collaboration highlights the companies' core competencies and the improved services they can offer their customer base. This significant move is expected to enhance innovation and efficiency and expand customer service for the Cold-Water Shrimp Market.
Why the industry is Automating?
Rising labor costs and unpredictability, combined with a labor shortage, drive the need for peeling automation. There are also increased requirements for consistency, safety, and traceability. Laitram, as the pioneer of peeling automation, continues to lead the shrimp processing automation innovation to fulfill our commitment to our customers: “Improve your profit per lb!”