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Slippurinn DNG, Glerártorg, and the Eyjafjörður Welfare Fund have joined forces for the Welfare Star project. All proceeds from the sale of the Welfare Star go directly to the Welfare Fund, supporting important community initiatives.
Árni, who celebrated his 65th birthday on November 16th, has dedicated his entire career to Slippurinn. He has been an invaluable employee, and his family also shares deep ties with the company. Árni's father worked here for many years, and his in-laws and other relatives have followed in his footsteps by working at Slippurinn. Árni began his career as a laborer at Slippurinn in 1974, trained as a ship carpenter, and became the foreman of the laborers in 1994 – a role he has performed with dedication and passion for 30 years. Árni's enthusiasm for ship docking and launching is well known. Who doesn’t remember him in his big boots and yellow helmet – always ready to take on the next challenge with his unique approach! We extend our heartfelt thanks to Árni for his invaluable contributions to Slippurinn and wish him all the best for the future. 🎈 Thank you for everything, Árni! 🙌
Today, we had the pleasure of hosting a great group of students from the Fisheries Science program at the University of Akureyri! We started the day with coffee and kleinur, followed by a presentation on the company’s operations and a site tour of the workplace. Fisheries Science at the University of Akureyri is an interdisciplinary program that has been taught since 1990, and many of its graduates have achieved significant success in the field, both domestically and internationally. It was truly a delight to welcome this group and witness their passion and enthusiasm – the future looks incredibly bright with such talented individuals entering the industry!
Innovation Contributions in Icelandic Fisheries Icelandic fisheries have played a significant role in technological development on a global scale, where companies in the industry have excelled in creating automated and efficient solutions for fish processing, both at sea and on land. Slippurinn DNG has focused extensively on meeting the industry's growing demands for increased efficiency and quality, where the use of automated solutions contributes to better utilization of resources and improved process efficiency. Slippurinn DNG’s solutions are also highly user-friendly, increasing their applicability in diverse situations and significantly simplifying workflows. With continuous innovation, Iceland has strengthened its position in the global market. Additionally, the adaptation of technological solutions to varying weather conditions and diverse species compositions enables companies to meet specialized needs in different countries. Fisheries Conference Last Friday These topics, along with other key focuses in fisheries, were thoroughly discussed at the Fisheries Conference last Friday. Ásþór Sigurgeirsson, a designer at Slippurinn DNG, delivered a lecture titled “Development and Competition in Onboard Processing Solutions for Fishing Vessels,” where he reviewed significant innovations in technology and production. Ásþór also participated in panel discussions, and his lecture received particular attention among conference attendees. Participants expressed interest in Slippurinn DNG's solutions, which have established themselves as leaders in meeting increasing quality demands through cutting-edge automation technology. Slippurinn DNG’s solutions enable maximum performance and utilization in processing workflows, driving even greater success.
Naustatangi 2 | 600 Akureyri
Eyrartrod 14 | 220 Hafnarfjordur
Phone: +354 460 2900
Email: slipp@slipp.is