Exhibiting at VIV Asia 2025

LIMA S.A.S., headquartered in Quimper, France, is a globally recognized manufacturer of mechanical separation, deboning, and grinding-desinewing equipment for the meat and poultry processing industries. With over three decades of expertise, LIMA has established itself as a technological leader in the design and supply of machines that optimize yield, efficiency, and hygiene in protein recovery operations.

Core Business

The core business of LIMA revolves around the engineering, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance separation equipment used in processing plants worldwide. Their machines are specifically designed to recover meat from bones, produce low-calcium mechanically separated meat (MSM), and generate high-quality desinewed meat from raw materials such as poultry, pork, fish, and beef.

Product & Service Offerings

LIMA offers a wide range of mechanical solutions categorized into three primary product lines:

• Meat-Bone Separators
  Designed to separate soft meat from bones without grinding. Suitable for poultry, fish, pork, and beef.

  • Processing capacity: 100 to 20,000 kg/hour
  • Applications: MSM production for sausages, nuggets, and emulsified products

• Deboners
  Produces coarse structured or ground MSM with very low calcium content (<1000 ppm)

  • Ideal for premium poultry and fish applications
  • Focused on maintaining muscle fiber integrity

• Grinders-Desinewers
  Designed to extract ground and desinewed meat from raw material with precisely controlled collagen/protein (C/P) ratios

  • Applications include high-quality sausages, pâtés, and restructured meat products

All machines are customizable by throughput, material type, and hygienic design based on regional standards (EU, USDA, Halal, etc.).

Specialization and Core USP

LIMA's unique strength lies in its patented separation technology, which offers:

• High-yield performance (up to 80% depending on input)
• Low calcium and fine bone content (<0.2%)
• Minimal temperature rise during processing
• Exceptional microbiological and visual quality of final product

The company focuses on gentle mechanical separation, which avoids aggressive grinding to maintain product texture and appearance.

Financials and Scale

While privately held and without disclosed financials, LIMA exports to over 100 countries and maintains a strong presence in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and the Middle East. Their machines are installed in hundreds of industrial plants across small to large-scale processors.

Shipment Data

Based on industry insights and trade directories:

• LIMA ships over 500 units annually across global markets
• Machines are exported primarily via Le Havre and Marseille ports
• Major clients include multinational meat processors, contract manufacturers, and equipment integrators
• Typical machine weight: 500 kg to 3000 kg, depending on model and configuration

Target Market

LIMA serves a highly specialized B2B customer base:

• Poultry and red meat processors
• Fish and seafood processors
• Further processed meat manufacturers (nuggets, patties, sausages)
• Renderers and by-product recovery plants
• Equipment integrators and plant engineering firms

LIMA’s equipment is selected for its performance, compliance, and adaptability to HACCP and automation systems.

Capabilities

• R&D center and pilot testing lab for clients
• Customized machine design and engineering
• Global technical service and spare parts support
• Integration into automated production lines
• Compliance with USDA, CE, and Halal processing standards

Certifications and Compliance

LIMA adheres to strict international standards, including:

• CE marking (EU) for safety and hygiene
• USDA approval for machines exported to North America
• HACCP-compliant designs with stainless steel construction
• Optional Halal processing line adaptations

Machines are built using 316-grade stainless steel, ensuring durability, cleanability, and corrosion resistance.

Customer Testimonials

Though not publicly disclosed, feedback from international trade shows such as IFFA (Germany), VIV Europe, and IPPE (USA) repeatedly highlight:

• Outstanding yield-to-quality ratio
• Easy machine maintenance and fast cleaning
• Reliable customer service and training
• Customization and modular upgrades

Major processors globally continue to trust LIMA for efficient mechanical deboning and separation solutions.

Major Achievements

• Patented multiple innovations in low-calcium MSM production
• Installed base in over 100 countries across five continents
• Partnered with OEMs and integrators for automated food production lines
• Featured in international meat industry expos and publications
• Supported by decades of field data and client application success

LIMA S.A.S. remains committed to delivering technically advanced, hygienic, and high-yield mechanical separation systems, making it a trusted name among the world’s leading protein processors.