Matís has been working in Hornafjörður since 2006. Its operations are situated in Nýheimar knowledge center, which is a platform for innovative work in the area. Two specialists are working full time at Matís' facilities in Hornafjörður. The main objective of Matís' operations for the area is to support and help build-up small-scale production of food, the exportation of live shellfish and crab and to conduct research on Norway lobster.

The Matís' food center was opened in November 2008, in collaboration with Matís' operation in Hornafjörður. The food center offers entrepreneurs and small-scale companies the opportunity to develop and produce their products for only a small fee, which saves them from having to invest in expensive equipment at the beginning of the development stages. This is a unique opportunity to test products during the production stage and to see how they perform within the market. A specific emphasis is placed on the development of local foods and food tourism.

The facilities are open for use to anyone in Iceland. To access to the facility, one must buy consultations on production methods, which ensures that correct methodology is applied from the beginning of the process. The food center in Hornafjörður offers a unique opportunity for innovation in small-scale production of food. Many projects are being conducted in the food center where innovators from all over the country are developing and producing their products.

Matís' station manager in Höfn is Guðmundur Heiðar Gunnarsson, division manager.

Matís ltd. - Höfn:
Nýheimum, Litlu brú 2 - 780 Höfn
Fax: +354 422 5005

Starfsmenn:

• Gudmundur Heidar Gunnarsson, division manager gudmundur.h.gunnarsson()matis.is
  Phone: +354 858 5046