PMJ

PMJ, fully named Poultry Machinery Joosten B.V., operates as a specialized manufacturer of advanced processing solutions for the waterfowl industry. The company was established in the Netherlands in 1998 as a family business and has since become a significant name in duck and goose processing technology. A major milestone in the company's history occurred in January 2021, when it was acquired by Marel, a larger player in the food processing machinery sector. This strategic union positioned the combined entity as a comprehensive full-line provider of duck processing solutions, integrating PMJ's specialized product portfolio with Marel's extensive global sales and service network. The management team from PMJ remained with the company to ensure operational continuity and to serve as a center for duck processing knowledge within the new structure.

The business centers on designing, manufacturing, and supplying equipment for automated poultry processing plants, specifically tailored for ducks and geese. Its client base consists of poultry processors globally, ranging from established facilities to new ventures. The company serves a substantial and expanding global duck meat market, which has an estimated value of around EUR 6 billion and an annual volume of 4.5 million tons. A significant portion of this market, about 70%, is concentrated in China, a region where the acquisition by Marel provides a stronger foothold. Revenue is generated through the sale of these specialized machinery systems and consultancy services for plant design, upgrades, and expansion.

PMJ offers a complete range of modular, in-line systems capable of handling production capacities from 500 to 7,000 birds per hour. The product line addresses all stages of primary processing, including stunning, scalding, defeathering, waxing, evisceration, chilling, and cut-up. A key feature of PMJ's technology is its specialized waxing and automated evisceration systems, designed to handle the unique anatomy of waterfowl. The automated eviscerator, for instance, is engineered to extract organs like the heart, gizzard, and liver without causing damage and to separate the viscera pack for veterinary inspection. Another specific solution is a sophisticated waxing system, which, when combined with a 'Three-Point Suspension' system, stretches the duck's skin to ensure thorough feather removal, a critical factor for markets where skin quality is paramount. The systems are also designed for flexibility, allowing processors to handle birds of different sizes and types, such as Pekin ducks and geese, on a single line with minimal changeover time.

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