Meyn — Global leader in poultry processing technology
Meyn is the global market leader in industrial poultry processing technology, specialising exclusively in solutions for the poultry industry. The company designs and manufactures advanced systems that cover the complete processing flow — from live bird handling to cut-up, deboning and grading. Meyn equipment is used worldwide by poultry processors seeking high capacity, consistent product quality, animal welfare compliance and food safety.
With decades of experience and a clear focus on poultry, Meyn delivers scalable, automation-ready solutions for modern processing plants.
Who is Meyn?
Meyn is an internationally recognised specialist in poultry processing equipment, with its roots in the Netherlands and installations across the globe. The brand has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, robust machine design and deep understanding of poultry processing challenges.
Meyn works closely with processors to optimise yield, efficiency and process control in high-performance industrial environments.
What does Meyn do?
Meyn designs and manufactures complete poultry processing solutions, covering all critical stages of the slaughtering and primary processing process. Their systems support:
- live bird handling and hanging
- stunning and bleeding
- scalding and defeathering
- evisceration and giblet processing
- inspection and reprocessing
- chilling and cooling
- cut-up and portioning
- deboning and meat recovery
- grading, weighing and distribution
- plant automation and line control
These solutions are engineered for continuous operation, high throughput and reliable performance.
Meyn machines & product types
Live Bird Handling Systems
Meyn provides advanced systems for gentle and efficient handling of live birds before slaughter:
- automatic bird hanging and shackling systems
- transport module and crate handling systems
These solutions reduce manual handling, improve welfare and ensure stable line flow.
Stunning & Bleeding Systems
Meyn stunning systems are designed to meet international animal welfare standards:
- electrical waterbath stunning systems
- controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) systems
- bleeding conveyors and bleeding tunnels
They ensure consistent stunning results and proper bleed-out.
Scalding & Defeathering Systems
Meyn offers a wide range of scalding and defeathering technologies:
- multi-stage scalders with precise temperature control
- high-performance defeathering machines with optimised finger configurations
These systems deliver clean feather removal with minimal skin damage.
Evisceration & Giblet Processing
Meyn is a reference supplier for automated evisceration technology:
- automatic evisceration lines
- giblet harvesting and processing systems
- inspection and reprocessing stations
These systems maximise yield while reducing contamination risks.
Chilling & Cooling Systems
To preserve freshness and product quality, Meyn supplies:
- air chilling systems
- water chilling systems where applicable
These solutions ensure rapid and controlled temperature reduction.
Cut-up & Portioning Lines
Meyn cut-up solutions are engineered for flexible and efficient portioning:
- modular cut-up lines for whole birds and parts
- semi-automatic and fully automatic configurations
They support consistent portion sizes and high yield.
Deboning Technology
Meyn deboning systems deliver precise meat recovery:
- breast and thigh deboning machines
- manual, semi-automatic and fully automated solutions
These systems reduce labour dependency and maximise meat yield.
Grading, Weighing & Automation
Meyn completes the processing line with advanced automation:
- grading and weighing systems
- conveyor and distribution solutions
- centralised line control and data integration
Automation improves efficiency, traceability and plant performance.
How Meyn technology works
Meyn systems are engineered around proven poultry processing principles:
- gentle bird handling to reduce stress
- precise stunning and slaughter control
- synchronised mechanical processing
- hygienic design for food safety compliance
- modular layouts for scalability and future expansion
These principles ensure consistent quality, high uptime and efficient operation.
What is Meyn specialised in?
Meyn specialises in end-to-end poultry processing technology that delivers:
- complete slaughter and primary processing lines
- high-capacity industrial performance
- compliance with animal welfare regulations
- consistent yield and product quality
- scalable automation for future growth
Meyn solutions are ideally suited for industrial poultry processors seeking reliable, future-proof processing technology.
Looking for Meyn poultry processing solutions for your facility?
We are happy to advise you on the right Meyn machine, system or complete processing line, tailored to your bird type, capacity and operational goals.
