POULTEC based in Antwerp, Belgium is a member of Group DC, whose main investments are in the agriculture and farming sector, with an innovative spirit and ambitious drive for success and expansion.
POULTEC emerged in different markets from 25 years of experience in the design and execution of poultry projects on the four continents.
We develop unique innovative concepts in the poultry turnkey industry where science and technology are applied in customized solutions meeting the requirements of different climates, respecting the welfare, the management, and the production parameters for each project.
We design Poultry Projects on a solid basis, with scientific know-how and field expertise to reach the target profitability and achievement, delivering not only high-quality equipment but complete successful solutions.
Thor Ice Chilling Solutions offers a patented chilling technology for improving and boosting the bird core temperature, to secure food safety, a longer shelf life and increased profitability. By upgrading the chill room into an intelligent chill room, we apply the right energy to each individual bird.
Regulations (EU 2017/1495) require poultry products to be cooled to the optimal temperature range of 0-4°C during processing, to ensure the safety of the end product.Thor Ice is transforming bird chilling methods with its unique patented IceGun technology, and can be implemented in every bird chilling room without the need of modifications and extension.
When implementing the Thor Ice Chilling Solution within your bird chilling process, you can benefit from:- An expected overall yield improvement due to a better cut-up & filleting efficiency and minimised drip-loss- 1-2 days of additional shelf life due to minimised bacteria count.
– ROI of less than 6 months compared to investing in a modification/expansion of the chill room
– Up to 30% capacity increase
In 2019, Thor Ice was chosen by EIT Food to join their RisingFoodStars organisation, an elite group of highly innovative scaleups whose innovations have a high potential of transforming the food system. In 2020, Thor Ice received a Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) grant as part of the EU's largest research and innovation program, Horizon 2020.The company received financing from Nopef (The Nordic Project Fund) and Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation), acknowledging its efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of food production. Thor Ice was nominated for the 2021 Nordic Council Environment Prize.