Sanki Shirio and Fjell Technology Group

Turning Fish Waste into Value in Tokyo

In the heart of Greater Tokyo, a city of nearly 40 million people, Sanki Shirio operates a high-capacity processing plant that receives and handles fish trimmings from fish markets and sushi restaurants across the region. With an imressive capacity of 50 tonnes per hour, the plant plays a vital role in minimizing waste and maximizing resource recovery.

Fjell Technology Group has proudly supported Sanki Shirio since the 1980s, delivering robust and energy-efficient process equipment tailored to the plant’s evolving needs. Our contributions include:

  • Raw material grinding and transport systems
  • Two advanced cooker units (latest delivery 5 years ago)
  • A turbo disc dryer (delivered 2 years ago)
  • A waste heat evaporator (WHE) (delivered in 2012)

These systems work together to ensure efficient processing, high yield, and reduced environmental impact.

The strong and lasting collaboration with Sanki Shirio exemplifies our commitment to the circular economy, our technology and solutions turn waste into value. By integrating energy-efficient technologies and robus and hug-quality design, Fjell Technology Group supports Sanki Shirio turn fish off-cuts and trimmings into valuable products—supporting both environmental goals and operational efficiency.

Customer: Sanki Shirio, Greater Tokyo

Year: 1985-2025

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Processing Capacity: 1200 tpd (tonnes per day)

Customer value derived

  • Maximised yield at minimised waste
  • Higher product quality and market value
  • Cost savings by Robust and energy efficient solutions
  • Ensures strict public regulations are met

Fjell Technology Group is a trusted supplier of process equipment, technology, and solutions for efficient value creation from whole fish and fish off-cuts and trimmings. Contact Fjell Technology Group to start your value circle journey today.

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Pictured in front of the gas washer at the plant is our CTO, Asbjørn Strand, who has been instrumental in the delivery of energy-efficient and robust solutions and designs to Sanki Shirio plant for handling and utilisation of fish off-cuts and trimmings in Greater Tokyo, Japan.