Capacity: 150 tonnes of salmon per day
New factory (2008):
Strict requirements for food safety and working environment
Location: Brattberg, just outside Foldvik in Gratangen
Owners: Kleiva Fiskefarm AS, Gratanglaks AS and Norwell AS
This group of owners employs about 1 people in the South Troms region
New parcel line (2020): In 2020, we updated the packing line with new graders and the box line adapted to 70 tonnes per. shift
Expanded: In 2017, the building was further expanded to provide opportunities for increased capacity, as well a box factory was built next door to us. The waiting cage plant was further expanded to the current capacity of 900 tonnes.
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• The first Slakteri business started in the mid-80s. Then you could slaughter up to 3000 kg in one day. It was fairly simple facilities compared to today's facilities
• At the end, the old Slakteriet had a capacity of about 30 tonnes per. day
• Due to strict requirements for food safety, working environment and quality requirements from the market, the company chose in 2008 to build completely new production facilities
• The first phase has now been completed with a plant built to be able to harvest up to 100 tonnes of salmon per day
OUR MANAGEMENT
Alexander Johnsen
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Alexander has worked at Slakteriet since 2020.
Alexander has over 30 years of experience in the blue sector, and is
concerned with leading Slakteriet's skilled employees to achieve a common goal by building culture through a person-oriented creative and inspiring leadership style.
In his spare time you can find him on a boat trip, fishing trip, or just out in nature.
He is interested in northern Norwegian nature, and is also very fond of traveling
to experience new and familiar places.
Mats Randers
HR AND ORGANIZATION MANAGER
Mats has worked at Slakteriet since 2023.
He is new to this industry, but has 27 years in the Armed Forces.
Mats will look after all employees at Slakteriet, but will also support during other processes.
He knows the value of effective teams, and believes that a happy worker is an effective worker.
He is concerned that demands should be made, and likes everyone to understand that they are part of a whole.
In his spare time, there are many different tasks within sports that take time. He is the sporting director of the handball group in Bardu, and has several coaching roles. The evenings fill up quickly.
Magdalena Habierska
CHIEF QUALITY OFFICER
Magdalena has worked at Slakteriet since 2008.
Magdalena is responsible for quality, complaints and hygiene.
She is also responsible for the company's certifications,
and sampling in the company.
When she's not at work here she is
quite safe to find on a mountain top,
or on a bike ride.
Vilmantas Kazemekas
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Vilmantas has worked at Slakteriet since 2013.
Vilmantas' plan in the beginning was to only work through the season.
But he passed all positions and was offered a job at Slakteriet.
"We have a great team and we are growing together!"
"I always try to do my job professionally, and I think it's going well."
He enjoys traveling, playing video games, and snowmobiling in his spare time.
Gediminas Remeikis
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Gediminas has worked at Slakteriet since 2019.
He is good at achieving the group's goals, and creating structure.
He believes Slakteriet is a company with potential to grow, and that we are open to innovations.
He thrives here with us, and we thrive with him on our team!
Renate Johansen
PAYMENT AND INVOICING EMPLOYEE
Renate has worked at the Slakteriet since 2008.
At Slakteriet, Renate is responsible for various tasks, such as salary payments and handling vouchers for the accountant.
She keeps a good overview, and also orders goods and equipment for our company. We appreciate her!
In her free time, much of the time goes to family, but you can also meet her on a walk in nature or at the cabin.
Renate also loves to bake!
