Micro-ryðfrí smíði ehf.

What Micro-ryðfrí smíði ehf. does

Mikra (legal entity Micro-ryðfrí smíði ehf.) is an Icelandic industrial automation company headquartered in Hafnarfjörður that designs and manufactures equipment, software, and integrated systems for the seafood processing industry. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Micro (founded 1996) and Klaki (founded 1972), the company combines over 50 years of processing heritage with broader technical capability across mechanical engineering, CNC/laser manufacturing, controls, robotics, and machine vision. The product portfolio spans systems solutions, robotic palletizing and pick-and-place, vision and quality control, MES software (CodeIT), processing equipment (infeed, weighing, grading, trimming), offshore/onboard processing systems, automatic cargo holds, and specialty conveyors (vertical, circular hold, telescopic, glazing, curve). Engineering, consulting, integration, and post-sale service complete the full lifecycle offering.

Mikra generates revenue through custom project-based sales of equipment, systems integration, engineering consulting, technical service, and spare parts. Pricing is quote-driven and not publicly disclosed; the GTM motion is enterprise field sales targeting fishing vessel operators (e.g., Þorbjörn hf./Hulda GK-11, Ísfélag/Sigurbjörg ÁR 67) and land-based processors (e.g., Skinney-Þinganes), with multi-year contracts and aftermarket support. Distribution is direct-only with no reseller channel. Notable offerings include the Dragon Bleeding Tank (500+ units sold worldwide), the Salmon Grader with CodeIT MES + Beckhoff integration, the Whole Fish Grader with visual species recognition, and newer byproduct and pet food processing lines.

The company employs 50+ people across engineering disciplines, operates a single headquarters with full workshop manufacturing capabilities (laser cutting, bending, CNC machining, welding, assembly), and is privately held with no disclosed external investors or public listing. Mikra markets primarily through its bilingual (Icelandic/English) website and social channels, supplemented by industry events; it received a 2024 nomination at the Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Awards for innovation in automation and vision work.

Name

Micro-ryðfrí smíði ehf.

Legal name

Mikra ehf.

Website

https://micro.is

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mikra is an Icelandic industrial automation company that designs custom processing equipment, robotics, machine vision, and MES software for seafood processing firms and fishing vessel operators worldwide, operating from Hafnarfjörður with 50+ employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing Equipment and Industrial Automation

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Seafood Processing (Heading/Gutting/Deheading; Icing) (AFANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquaculture Harvest, Processing & Packing (Farmed Finfish/Shellfish; On-Farm Plants) (AFANADAL)

Keywords

• Seafood processing equipment
• Industrial automation systems
• Fish processing machinery
• Robotic palletizing solutions
• Manufacturing execution software

Headquarters

HQ city

Hafnarfjörður

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Processing Equipment Sales: Sale of seafood processing equipment including graders, conveyors, tanks, and specialized machinery for fish processing operations both onboard vessels and land-based facilities.
2. Systems Integration & Custom Development: Custom development, automation and system integration tailored to customer operations. Includes concept development, layout planning, and technical guidance for production solutions.
3. Engineering & Consulting Services: Engineering and advisory support for new projects and existing operations, including layout planning, system design, and integration into existing operations.
4. Technical Service & Spare Parts: Technical service, troubleshooting and support for installed systems and equipment. Spare parts supply for mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance needs.
5. Production Manufacturing Services: Workshop manufacturing capabilities including laser cutting, bending, CNC machining, electrical work, welding and assembly for custom machine building and component production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mikra designs, manufactures, and integrates customized seafood processing equipment, industrial automation, robotics, machine vision systems, and proprietary MES software (CodeIT) for both onboard fishing vessels and land-based fish processing facilities. The company delivers complete production line solutions from concept and engineering through installation, integration, and long-term service support. Its portfolio spans graders, conveyors, bleeding tanks, glazing systems, palletizers, and automatic cargo holds.

Product overview

Mikra is a unified platform combining seafood processing equipment, robotics, automation, and software solutions. The product portfolio includes Systems Solutions (integrated production systems), Robotics and Automation (collaborative robot palletizers, pick-and-place systems), Vision & Quality Control, Software & Control (including CodeIT MES), Processing equipment (infeed, weighing, grading, trimming lines), and Offshore solutions (automatic cargo holds, onboard processing). Key products include the Dragon Bleeding Tank, Salmon Grader, Whole Fish Grader, Block Press, Block Ejectors, Glazing systems, Hold Conveyor, Circular Hold Conveyor, Telescopic Conveyors, Vertical Conveyors, Tub Turn Over Machine, and various cooling/freezing equipment. The company also offers custom Miscellaneous Conveyors and Curve Conveyors, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to seafood processing automation across both land-based facilities and offshore vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Micro: High-tech solution company designing and producing food processing equipment for the fish industry and other food processing sectors.
• Klaki

Products and services

• Systems Solutions Integrated production systems engineered for efficient, reliable flow in seafood processing operations, combining multiple processing stages into a single coordinated line.
• Robotics and Automation Robotic handling, pick-and-place, and palletizing solutions for seafood processing, including collaborative robot-based palletizers operating safely alongside people without fenced safety zones.
• Vision and Quality Control Inspection and control solutions including machine vision, visual species recognition, and tracking technology for consistency, traceability, and quality in seafood processing.
• Software and Control (CodeIT MES) Automation, HMI, MES, and control systems including the proprietary CodeIT MES software that delivers real-time data on quantity, quality, and location with full batch traceability for salmon and other processing operations.
• Processing Equipment Equipment and lines for handling, grading, weighing, and product flow, including infeed systems, weighing solutions, graders, box handling, and byproduct processing equipment.
• Onboard (Offshore) Solutions Equipment and processing solutions built for demanding onboard vessel environments, including automatic cargo holds and onboard processing systems for fishing trawlers.
• Hold Conveyor Ceiling-mounted conveyor for efficient distribution of raw material into tubs in ship holds, with remote-controlled operation and a telescope chute for precise placement.
• Glazing Conveyor Conveyor system for applying even glaze to frozen fish with adjustable speed and mobile design on castors for flexible placement in processing facilities.
• Lid Closing Machine Automated machine for placing and firmly closing lids on foam boxes in land-based fish processing facilities, with modular design for varying line configurations.
• Trimming Line Ergonomic trimming workstation for onboard processing, featuring lid-up cutting tables and integrated byproduct dispenser.
• Salmon Grader Precision grading solution for fresh salmon processing with real-time data capture, operated through the CodeIT MES software and Beckhoff Automation control systems, capable of averaging 100 fish per minute over an 8-hour shift.
• Palletizers Collaborative robot-based palletizing solutions operating safely alongside people without fenced safety zones, with lifting capacity up to 20 kg.
• Tray Trolleys Stainless steel trolleys for transporting frozen block pans and trays onboard fishing vessels.
• Block Press Pneumatically driven frozen block press with approximately 360 frames per hour throughput and optional automatic outfeed conveyor for frozen block production.
• Whole Fish Grader Flexible grading solution for whole groundfish processing with modular design upgradable from simple weight-based grading to advanced visual species recognition and tracking technology.
• Glazing Tanks Glazing solution for frozen fish and seafood processing featuring a circulation pump and spray nozzles for even coverage of product.
• Block Ejectors Space-efficient frozen block ejection system with approximately 10 pans per minute capacity, available in single or double machine configurations.
• Pallet Conveyor Motor-driven chain conveyor for transporting pallets in fish processing operations with modular interface design for flexible integration.
• Tub Turn Over Machine Automated machine for emptying fish tubs in land-based processing facilities, built from AISI 316 stainless steel for hygiene and durability.
• Ladders, Steps and Platforms Custom-designed stainless steel access solutions for fish processing facilities featuring anti-slip surfaces and handrails for worker safety.
• Telescopic Conveyors Extendable conveyor for transporting fish, ice, and shrimp in fish holds with a base length of 2.7 meters extending to 4.8 meters.
• Circular Hold Conveyor Innovative circular rotating conveyor with telescopic reach for transporting catch to bins in fish holds, featuring programmable collision sensors to prevent contact with walls, beams, and fixtures.
• Mikra C-350 Fillet Splitter Dedicated machine for splitting white fish fillets after gutting, mounted on castors as a mobile unit for flexible placement.
• Dragon Bleeding Tank Signature bleeding tank solution for fresh fish processing with over 500 units sold worldwide, available in vertical and horizontal configurations to keep fish fully submerged throughout the bleeding process.
• Salmon Infeed Station Ergonomic infeed solution for salmon processing with individual fish inspection and quality ID assignment via integrated sensors.
• Curve Conveyors Custom curved conveyor solutions tailored to specific facility needs with fully custom curve angle, dimensions, and belt type.
• Miscellaneous Conveyors Custom conveyor solutions including straight, angled, vertical, telescopic, and circular configurations with various belt types for diverse processing layouts.
• Vertical Conveyor Space-efficient vertical transport solution occupying only 0.5 square meters of floor space with throughput up to 10-12 tonnes per hour, using thick, finely ribbed rubber cleats for gentle product handling.
• Tanks Robust stainless steel tanks for infeed, waiting, and collection at every stage of fish processing with modular design.
• Scissor Lift Tub Ergonomic tub with vertically movable bottom driven by actuator to reduce physical demands on operators during loading and unloading.
• Byproduct Handling and Pet Food Processing Systems for efficient handling of byproducts and automated pet food processing with pouch handling up to 100 pcs per minute for smaller bags, including conveyor transport, x-ray-checked block flow, automatic box insertion, and controlled dosing.
• Automatic Cargo Holds Automated cargo hold solutions designed to mitigate manual intervention and improve ergonomics, safety, handling efficiency, control, and reliability in onboard vessel operations.
• Engineering and Consulting Services Concept development, layout planning, and technical guidance for new projects and existing seafood processing operations, providing engineering and advisory support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Development, Integration and Service Support Custom development, automation, and system integration tailored to customer operations, complemented by technical service, troubleshooting, spare parts supply, and long-term support for installed systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 Dragon bleeding tank units sold worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global large-cap industrial machinery group with substantial food processing equipment and separation/grading technology. Broad incumbent with seafood among many served categories.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed broad food processing technology provider with significant seafood processing exposure, including freezing, cooking, and portioning systems. Larger, multi-category incumbent versus Mikra's seafood focus.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global leader in food processing equipment, with seafood and protein processing exposure. Larger broad incumbent offering industrial-scale processing machinery across multiple food categories.

Direct peers

• TOMRA: Norwegian technology company specializing in sensor-based sorting and grading — directly comparable to Mikra's visual species recognition and Whole Fish Grader machine vision capabilities.
• Skaginn 3X: Icelandic competitor specializing in seafood processing equipment, onboard processing systems, and turnkey processing lines for whitefish, pelagic, and salmon — overlapping directly with Mikra's offshore and onshore product lines.
• Marel: Headquartered in Iceland, Marel is the global market leader in food processing equipment, including fish and seafood processing lines, graders, deboning systems, and software. Most directly comparable peer given shared Icelandic heritage and overlapping seafood processing portfolio.
• Cabinplant A/S: Danish manufacturer of custom processing lines for fish, seafood, and other food categories, with strength in weighing, portioning, and grading. Comparable as a mid-sized custom-engineered seafood equipment specialist.
• BAADER: German-headquartered global leader in fish and seafood processing machinery — heading, gutting, filleting, grading, freezing. Direct peer in onboard and land-based fish processing equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mikraehf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/micro-ry%C3%B0fr%C3%AD-sm%C3%AD%C3%B0i-ehf
• Instagraminstagram.com/mikraehf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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