The expansion of the second-hand processing equipment market is being fuelled by demand from many small seafood companies, often in developing markets, who are looking to automate processes to save labour costs and improve hygiene standards.
Although this can be a cost-effective method of acquiring otherwise unaffordable equipment, many potential buyers need to be satisfied that the machines they’re buying will be in working condition for years to come. Despite the size of the market, there is still no definitive certification scheme to guarantee quality.
