Annual report 2013
Strategy and Finance
2013
Milestones, Achievements & Events
Although 2013 was a challenging year for Marel, the people of Marel around the globe achieved many important milestones throughout the year.
We introduced
new products
We have
active patent families
We applied for
patents on new innovations
We exhibited at
tradeshows and exhibitions
We held
ShowHows & Customer events
Jan
15 January
New Marel Code of Conduct published
Marel adopted a new code of conduct applicable to all Marel employees, officers and directors globally.
30 January
Marel is chosen supplier of the year
Marel was awarded the American Meat Institute's (AMI) supplier of the year during the 2013 AMI international production & processing exposition in Atlanta.
Feb
27 February
Marel's stand at the Gulfood Exhibition in Dubai attracts steady stream of visitors from all around the world
The Gulfood exhibition is billed as the world's largest annual food and hospitality show.
Mar
4 March
Gerrit den Bok is appointed the new General Manager of Further Processing
Gerrit den Bok is appointed the new General Manager of Further processing.
29 March
Marel's AeroScalder wins the AGRAme award for the Best New Poultry Product for the Gulf Market
At the AGRAme tradeshow in Dubai, Marel's AeroScalder wins the AGRAme award for the best new poultry product for the Gulf Market. The award is another boost for the successful AeroScalder and a confirmation of Marel's position as global technology leader for poultry processing solutions.
Apr
25 April
Marel launches new responsive website, optimized for mobile devices
Marel's websites are visited by tens of thousands of people every month from over 190 countries.
May
7 May
Marel's ModularOven 700 wins the Meat Technology Awards 2013 at the IFFA exhibition
Marel's ModularOven 700 was awarded the Meat Technology Awards in the category Air Conditioning and Heating
Jun
18 June
Successful presence at VIV Turkey
The VIV Turkey, held in Istanbul, was successful for Marel. Several innovative solutions were on display and with the theme "100% innovation" Marel confirmed its position as innovative technology leader.
Jul
8 July
Marel Acquires Part of Carnitech's Activities
Marel reached an agreement to acquire Carnitech's mixing and grinding activities.
Aug
16 August
Marel awarded for leading innovation at the Aqua-Nor exhibition
Marel was awarded second place in the 2013 Aqua-Nor Innovation awards.
Sep
10 September
Tour de Marel raises 75.000 Euros for SOS Children's Villages
Marel employees around the world united in raising money for SOS Children's Villages in the Ivory Coast.
Nov
1 November
Arni Oddur Thordarson appointed the new CEO of Marel
Marel's board of Directors appointed Arni Oddur Thordarsson the new CEO of Marel.
7 November
Marel opens Progress Point in Denmark
Progress Point Marel latest and most extensive training and demonstration facility opens in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dec
10 December
One Thousand Innova systems Sold
Marel reached the milestone to sell one thousand Innova systems.
19 December
Marel Expands its Executive Team
Marel's executive team was expanded with several experienced and highly qualified Marel Managing Directors.