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Let's talk about our new 460 ECO container, our latest model designed with sustainability and efficiency at its core. Developed in response to the growing need for a more eco-friendly solutions, this container brings significant improvements in weight, capacity, and environmental impact without compromising the durability our customers rely on.

In the demanding environment of meat and poultry processing plants, employee safety is paramount. The right tools and equipment can significantly reduce the risk of injuries and improve overall productivity. Sæplast offers a range of ergonomic solutions, including the MS200 buggy with ergonomic handle and various heights of Saeplast triple wall PE boxes designed to enhance safety and efficiency.

"When I look back to the early years, it was primarily adventurous. We really enjoyed what we were doing, the company was doing well and development was very fast. Of course, a lot of things went wrong, but the problems were there only to be solved and we were determined that nothing stood in our way in the task of making the company grow. For all of us, this production was a new world and we had to deal with many problems, but somehow everything worked out in the end," says Friðrik Vilhelmsson, who is the Sæplast employee with the longest continuous work experience for the company. He started working in production 39 years ago, in May, 1985. He started on the floor, so to speak.

In the heart of modern pet food facilities, the Saeplast PE containers and buggies are not just tools for handling materials—they are at the forefront of sustainable and efficient pet food processing. If you aim to produce pet food that is both nutritious and environmentally friendly, Saeplast offers the ideal solutions.

Today is a reason to celebrate, but on this day 40 years ago, Sæplast was founded. The founding meeting was held on 28.02.1984 in Dalvík. On it, 14 parties promised to become shareholders and signed a memorandum of association and to provide the necessary initial capital.

Facilities specializing in oysters, clams, mussels, and other mollusks vary widely in scale and ambition, ranging from expansive, state-of-the-art operations to modest, emerging enterprises. A universal challenge among them, however, is the efficient utilization of their available space to enhance operational flow and productivity.

Fish processing plants have one of the most complex food processes in the world. In order to stay ahead of the curve, it's crucial for these plants to focus on efficiency and sustainability. You might be asking yourself what can be done to ensure that while being efficient and sustainable that the focus of food safety isn’t lost.

In a world where environmental conservation is paramount, industries are continuously seeking ways to operate sustainably. The fishing industry, in particular, faces unique challenges in balancing the demand for seafood with the need to preserve marine ecosystems. Saeplast, a trailblazer in material handling solutions, plays a vital role in sustainable fisheries by providing innovative containers that safeguard the oceans for generations to come. In this blog, we delve into how Saeplast's containers contribute to sustainable fishing practices and the preservation of our precious marine environments.

Sæplast is a well-established Icelandic company and the containers that it produces are a familiar sight in all Icelandic harbours. However, the domestic market is small in the big scheme of things and most products are exported to overseas markets. Important steps have been taken in recent years in to increase recycling, but more importantly, Sæplast is likely to become the first rotomoulding company in the world to be solely powered by electricity.