New DNG processing equipment installed in Súðavík and Sandgerði.

11. mars 2025

Slippurinn Akureyri recently completed the installation of DNG processing equipment at Hraðfrystihúsið-Gunnvör in Súðavík and Samherji Fish Farming in Sandgerði.
In Súðavík, a custom-designed liver processing line was installed, while in Sandgerði, a new trimming line for Arctic char processing was set up.

New equipment from DNG Vinnslubúnaður has been put into use in the liver processing of Hraðfrystihúsið-Gunnvör in Súðavík.

In December and January, Slippurinn Akureyri ehf. completed the installation of new equipment from the DNG Processing Equipment product line for two customers—one for liver processing at Hraðfrystihúsið-Gunnvör in Súðavík and the other for Arctic char processing at Samherji Fish Farming in Sandgerði.

Óli Björn Ólafsson, project manager at Slippurinn Akureyri's Hafnarfjörður branch, stated that the projects went very well and reflected the company's extensive expertise in the design, production, and installation of processing equipment.


Specialized Equipment for Liver Processing at HG

Canned cod liver production has been operating in Súðavík for about 20 years, following a previous shrimp processing facility at the same site. Hraðfrystihúsið-Gunnvör runs the liver canning operation, and DNG Processing Equipment designed, manufactured, and installed a specialized heating bath, filter drum, heat exchangers, and temperature control system—one of the key factors in liver processing of this kind.

"This project is an example of the specialized equipment in our diverse product line. We take on various projects in processing equipment manufacturing, whether for groundfish, farmed fish, shrimp, or more specialized processing such as roe and liver," said Óli Björn. The installation of the equipment in Súðavík was completed in January.

"We are very proud of this project in Súðavík and thank Hraðfrystihúsið-Gunnvör for the trust they placed in us."


New Trimming Line for Arctic Char Processing at Samherji Fish Farming

Another specialized processing project was the installation of a new trimming line from DNG Processing Equipment at Samherji Fish Farming's Arctic char processing facility in Sandgerði, which was completed in December.

This is the fourth trimming line in the facility, with the previous ones manufactured by Martak in Grindavík, the predecessor of Slippurinn Akureyri's current Hafnarfjörður branch.

Óli Björn explained that the goal of this new line is to accommodate an increase in production at the facility, reaching 1,000-1,200 tons per year, while annual production has been around 3,000 tons in recent years.

As is well known, Samherji Fish Farming's Arctic char processing facility in Sandgerði is one of the most advanced in the world, producing both fresh Arctic char products and individually quick-frozen vacuum-packed products.

"We are very pleased with the results of the new trimming line in Sandgerði. Integrating new equipment into an existing processing facility is always a challenge, and it is crucial to use the available space efficiently. The Arctic char processing plant in Sandgerði is a high-tech facility, and with this new equipment, it is now even better equipped," said Óli Björn.

Óli Björn Ólafsson, project manager
at Slippurinn Akureyri branch in Hafnarfjordur.

New Project Manager Appointed at DNG Jigging Reels

6. júní 2025
We welcome Daði Tryggvason to our team as the new Project Manager and Head of DNG Jigging Reels. Daði brings extensive and practical experience from both the fishing industry and public administration, which will serve him well in this new role. He holds a BSc degree in Fisheries Science from the University of Akureyri and has worked for over two decades on a wide range of projects within the sector. This includes many years at sea, both on trawlers and jigging boats equipped with DNG jigging reels. First-hand user experience with the company’s equipment is invaluable — particularly when it comes to product development and customer service. In addition to his time at sea, Daði has worked in aquaculture and most recently as a fisheries specialist at the Directorate of Fisheries, where he was responsible for quota allocations, licensing (including ICCAT and CITES), and customer relations. We look forward to the collaboration and are confident that Daði’s experience and insight will support the continued development of DNG Jigging Reels. https://www.slippurinndng.is/faeravindur

Nýr verkefnastjóri DNG Færavinda

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Við bjóðum Daða Tryggvason velkominn til liðs við okkur sem nýjan verkefnastjóra og yfirmann DNG Færavinda. Daði kemur með víðtæka og hagnýta reynslu úr sjávarútvegi og opinberri stjórnsýslu, sem mun nýtast vel í hans nýja hlutverki. Hann er með BSc gráðu í sjávarútvegsfræði frá Háskólanum á Akureyri og hefur starfað í yfir tvo áratugi við fjölbreytt verkefni innan greinarinnar. Þar á meðal má nefna áralanga sjómennsku bæði á togurum og handfærabátum, sem voru búnir færavindum frá DNG. Sú þekking sem fylgir beinni notendareynslu af búnaði fyrirtækisins er dýrmæt, sérstaklega þegar kemur að vöruþróun og þjónustu við viðskiptavini. Auk þess hefur Daði starfað í fiskeldi og síðast sem sérfræðingur í fiskveiðum hjá Fiskistofu, þar sem hann sinnti meðal annars úthlutun kvóta, leyfisveitingum (þar á meðal ICCAT og CITES) og viðskiptatengslum. Við hlökkum til samstarfsins og trúum því að reynsla og innsýn Daða styrki áframhaldandi þróun DNG Færavinda. https://www.slippurinndng.is/faeravindur

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The upgrade to the R1 reels was a worthwhile investment.

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The new R1 reel from DNG is a game-changer and by far the best I’ve used. “I previously used the 6000i reel and hesitated for a long time about whether it was worth upgrading, as I was very satisfied with the 6000i. But I decided to take the leap for this season, upgraded to the R1 generation—and I definitely don’t regret it,” says Björn Snorrason, a coastal fisherman aboard Dalborg EA 317 in Dalvík. He has been active in coastal fishing nearly since the system was introduced and, over the years, has used both older DNG models and reels from other manufacturers. The R1 is quieter—and catches better Based on his experience using four R1 reels on Dalborg during the first few weeks of this spring’s coastal fishing season, Björn believes upgrading to the R1 was a solid investment. “I immediately noticed how quiet the R1 is, which really matters when you have four reels running on the boat. But the biggest advantage is that the R1 simply catches better than the previous generation—even though those reels were also good. That’s why I say this is a smart investment that pays off quickly. The R1 pulls more smoothly and holds the fish better on the hooks. I particularly notice that even when fishing is slow and the fish aren’t biting much, there are always at least some fish coming up. It’s rare that the line comes up empty—and that really adds up in terms of daily catch weight.” “In my opinion, the design and software development behind these reels have been very successful. And for someone like me—who doesn’t consider himself an especially skilled fisherman—having reliable equipment that delivers results is crucial. I often find myself thanking the DNG reels when I manage to hit my quota during the coastal fishing season,” says Björn.

Uppfærslan í R1 vindurnar var góð fjárfesting

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„Nýja R1 vindan frá DNG er bylting og tvímælalaust sú besta sem ég hef prófað. Síðast var ég með 6000i vinduna og var lengi vel tvístígandi hvort það væri ástæða til að uppfæra í nýju vindurnar því ég var mjög ánægður með 6000i. En svo lét ég slag standa fyrir tímabilið í ár, uppfærði í R1 kynslóðina og sé sannarlega ekki eftir því,“ segir Björn Snorrason, strandveiðimaður á Dalborgu EA 317 á Dalvík. Hann hefur stundað strandveiðar nánast frá því kerfinu var komið á og á þessum árum hafi hann bæði kynnst eldri gerðum af DNG vindunum og líka vindum frá öðrum framleiðendum. DNG vindurnar besti kosturinn „Mín niðurstaða varð fljótt sú að vera með vindurnar frá DNG einfaldlega vegna þess að þær koma best út," segir Björn en R1 eru fjórða kynslóðin af DNG vindum sem hann notar á strandveiðunum. Fyrir utan gæðin á vindunum sjálfum segir Björn það skipta sig miklu máli að hafa þjónustu DNG í næsta nágrenni. „Nálægðin við þjónustuna er mikilvæg ef eitthvað kemur upp sem þarf að laga eða að fá leiðbeiningar í gegnum síma. Mín reynsla á þessum árum er að þjónustustigið hjá DNG er hátt," segir Björn. R1 vindan hljóðlát og fiskar betur Að fenginni reynslu af notkun R1 vindanna fjögurra á Dalborgu fyrstu vikur strandveiðitímabilsins í vor er það mat Björns að uppfærsla í R1 vindurnar sé góð fjárfesting. „Ég tók strax eftir því að R1 vindan er nánast hljóðlaus og það skiptir máli þegar eru fjórar vindur í gangi á bátnum. Stærsti kosturinn er samt að R1 vindan fiskar enn einfaldlega betur en síðasta kynslóð, sem þó eru fínar vindur. Því segi ég að þetta sé góð fjárfesting og fljót að borga sig. R1 vindan er mýkri í drætti og heldur fiskinum vel á krókunum en ég tek sérstaklega eftir því að þegar lóðar lítið og er tregara fiskirí þá koma alltaf einhverjir fiskar upp. Það kemur varla fyrir að slóðinn komi upp án þess að sé fiskur á krók. Sem skiptir umtalsverðu máli því það safnast með þessu móti drjúgt í kílóin yfir daginn. Mitt mat er þess vegna að hönnun á þessum vindum og þróun á hugbúnaðinum í þeim hafi tekist mjög vel. Og fyrir mig sem tel mig ekki mikinn fiskimann þá er lykilatriði að vera með góðan búnað sem skilar mér árangri. Ég þakka því DNG vindunum gjarnan þegar mér tekst að ná skammtinum í strandveiðinni," segir Björn.

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