About Us
history
30 Years of Innovation
Vélfag was founded in 1995 by husband and wife Bjarmi Sigurgarðarsson and Ólöf Ýr Lárusdóttir in the small town of Ólafsfjörður in North Iceland. After years of working on and around fishing vessels, they were convinced that new materials coupled with the latest technology would further enable fish processors to increase the utilization, yield and quality of each catch.
New materials and applications such as stainless steel parts for rust-free solutions at sea, recycled plastics, longer machine life span, user friendly cleaning solutions, and further technologies revolutionized how we create our machinery and aimed to get as much out of every fish possessed as possible.
The first 15 years the company focused on processing solutions (parts and machines) at sea, but in recent years branched into land-based processing.
From building the worlds first stainless steel filleting machine to selling machines all over the world, Vélfag has come a long way from the early days of spare part construction in the family garage.
What motivates us
The value lost throughout the chain from catch to plate. Fish is caught far away from the markets with countless companies in between the moment of catch and the end consumers’ plate. The industry has made huge strives to prove the traceability of the fish, and it is in our hands to protect this valuable raw material through every step of the process.
Our beliefs
We believe that the latest technology and machinery can enable the industry to streamline the whole process, not only by connecting the chain but through that connection to create market-driven products. But, more importantly, it can bring primary processing back to the sparsely populated areas where the fish is caught.
Our values
This drives us
Fish Tech
We create modern, next-gen machinery by leveraging the latest innovations and groundbreaking technology, transforming the fish processing industry and setting new trends for the future.
Quality
Our machinery ensures not only better utilization but also higher quality fillets with fewer defects. This results in improved yield and a higher-grade product, allowing your output to move up in product classification, increasing both value and profitability.
Service
We’re committed to providing personalized, responsive support, ensuring your machinery operates 24/7 with minimal downtime. Our cost-effective maintenance solutions keep your equipment running efficiently and affordably. You won’t be left waiting in line!
Reliability
Built to last, our machines are designed for continuous 24/7 operations in demanding environments, providing consistent, high-performance results with minimal maintenance
Customer success
Your success is our success. We work closely with you to ensure that our solutions are tailored to your specific needs, driving operational efficiency, boosting performance, and helping you achieve your business goals.
ECO
We are dedicated to integrating eco-friendly innovations. Our machines are primarily constructed from recycled POM plastics and stainless steel, ensuring our oceans thrive for generations to come.
Our values
This drives us
Fish Tech
We create modern, next-gen machinery by leveraging the latest innovations and groundbreaking technology, transforming the fish processing industry and setting new trends for the future.
Quality
Our machinery ensures not only better utilization but also higher quality fillets with fewer defects. This results in improved yield and a higher-grade product, allowing your output to move up in product classification, increasing both value and profitability.
Service
We’re committed to providing personalized, responsive support, ensuring your machinery operates 24/7 with minimal downtime. Our cost-effective maintenance solutions keep your equipment running efficiently and affordably. You won’t be left waiting in line!
Reliability
Built to last, our machines are designed for continuous 24/7 operations in demanding environments, providing consistent, high-performance results with minimal maintenance
Customer success
Your success is our success. We work closely with you to ensure that our solutions are tailored to your specific needs, driving operational efficiency, boosting performance, and helping you achieve your business goals.
ECO
We are dedicated to integrating eco-friendly innovations. Our machines are primarily constructed from recycled POM plastics and stainless steel, ensuring our oceans thrive for generations to come.