Who is Mowi?

Norwegian manufacturer Mowi has experienced significant growth in recent years. The company specializes in protein and highly nutritious salmon products. In 2023 the company had a turnover of EUR 5.5 billion. Mowi is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) and its share also trade on the US OTC market. Foamico has had the pleasure of working with Mowi for the last 5-6 years.

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  • Passion

    Mowi is passionate and committed - the company doesn't do anything half done - that's how Mowi and its people get things done.

  • Change

    The company thrives on change and the pursuit of continuous improvement, keeping them at the forefront of a rapidly evolving seafood industry.

  • Share

    By encouraging a spirit of openness and transparency, all Mowi employees can make a difference and influence the direction of the company.

  • Trust

    Corporate social responsibility and environmental sustainability are embedded at every level of the business and are at the heart of the company's culture.

How does Mowi use Foamico?

  • Main Stations

    The cooperation started with Mowi renting Foamico mobile stations to clean their production facilities. This solution proved to be efficient and reliable, which led to Mowi choosing to implement Foamico's main stations in relation to their significant growth. To ensure comprehensive coverage of the entire production process, Mowi relies on 12 Foamico main stations. These stations are strategically placed to facilitate efficient cleaning operations throughout Mowi's facilities, contributing to streamlined and effective production management

    Main Stations

  • SU Next Technology by Foamico
    Next Satelite Units

    In addition, Mowi has 10 Next Satellite Units (SU Next 0127) to ensure the most efficient cleaning process. The satellite is connected to the main station which supplies the satellites with pressurised water. The Next Satellite has no separate on/off handle. All functions are controlled from a single handle on the side of the unit, making it extremely easy to use. NEXT technology also allows the use of three chemicals, increasing cleaning efficiency.

    Next Satellite

Mowi - Case Study

  • Overview

    Mowi, a leader in sustainable protein production, faced a challenge with water wastage during the cleaning process, particularly when incorrect nozzles were used. To address this, they implemented Foamico’s Flow Guard—a smart water control device that ensures only the correct amount of water is used during cleaning, optimizing both efficiency and sustainability.

  • The Challenge

    In a busy production facility, cleaning crews often skip the process of changing nozzles to save time. For example, if the foam nozzle, designed for foam cleaning is used during rinsing, the water flow can easily exceed 45L/min, sometimes reaching over 100L/min. This significant overuse of water not only wastes valuable resources but also increases costs.

  • The Solution

    Foamico’s Flow Guard automatically shuts off the water supply if the flow rate exceeds 45L/min. If the wrong nozzle is being used - like the foam nozzle in rinsing mode - the Flow Guard detects the excess water flow and stops the water supply until the correct nozzle is in place.

The Result of implementing Foamico's Flow Guard

Mowi operates 22 advanced units to maintain the most efficient and effective cleaning processes. By equipping all of these units with Foamico's Flow Guard, Mowi has been able to achieve significant water savings, contributing to both sustainability and substantial cost reductions.

The cleaning process without the Flow Guard consumes 55 L/min, whereas with the Flow Guard installed, Mowi ensures that water usage is limited to just 30 L/min — matching the optimal flow capacity of the rinsing nozzle.

 

Let’s break down the real impact:

  • Water Saved per Minute: 550 liters

  • Water Saved per Hour: 33,000 liters

  • Water Saved per Day (6-hour cleaning cycle): 198,000 liters

  • Water Saved per Year: 72,270,000 liters

With the current Danish water price of DKK 10.80 per cubic meter (m³), the annual water savings for Mowi amount to approximately DKK 780,000.

When converted to euros, this translates to around €105,000 in annual savings on water costs.

These savings not only help Mowi reduce its operational expenses but also play a vital role in its sustainability efforts — optimizing water use and supporting the company’s long-term commitment to environmental responsibility.

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High Quality Innovation

Foamico's innovative Flow Guard represents a significant advancement in fluid control technology, designed to optimize efficiency and accuracy in a wide range of applications. By integrating this advanced device into your systems, you can achieve improved performance and progress towards sustainability.

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