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Mooring hardware with super strength
Vónin and Crosby work together on aquaculture mooring hardware. The result is an aquaculture product line of mooring plates, shackles, chains and master links, for which Vónin is the exclusive supplier. The complete Crosby Trawlex® range is enhanced with super-strength capabilities due to the special steels and heat treatment used. The heat treatment also ensures…
Read MoreOyster Pod saves space and time
Todd Fish Tech has developed a new, unique, stacking bivalve purification system. The Oyster Pod uses less than half the floor space of purification tanks and between purification cycles the seawater can be drained into the integrated sump at the turn of a valve. This means no more siphoning water, spare tanks or puddles creating…
Read MoreBenchmark establishing R&D capacities in Edinburgh
Benchmark Genetics is strengthening its innovation activities in gene editing and molecular genetics out of Edinburgh. The hire of one of the world’s leading aquaculture genetics experts, Dr Ross Houston, in March this year marked the starting point of this strategic journey. In November, Benchmark announced the hire of yet another leading genetics scientist from…
Read MoreMarinove – expertise in oysters
For more than 15 years, Marinove has been raising shellfish from the larvae to T8. Thanks to our experience and know-how, we produce and deliver gigas oyster spats, edulis oyster and manila clam spats all over the world. Our micro-spats are raised in a hatchery to provide them with the best health and safe conditions…
Read MoreFish health monitoring – it’s in our blood
Biomarkers can help us to take a more pro-active approach to fish welfare Whilst Paisley is not universally recognised as a centre of fish health excellence, this may be about to change with the complete refurbishment of a ground floor suite at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus in PA1. WellFish Diagnostics,…
Read MoreCost-effective bulk packaging
The S Bin provides an economical and greener alternative to EPS boxes Salmon processing companies are the main users of polystyrene boxes in the aquaculture sector, using approximately 8 million boxes per annum. The S Bin provided by Packaging Solutions Scotland Ltd (PSS Ltd), provides a very cost-effective alternative to EPS (expanded polystyrene) salmon boxes.…
Read MoreLook Out for the Green Vessels
The transition to a greener fleet with electric power propulsion is well underway in fish farming, according to Moen Marin, the world’s largest supplier of electric and hybrid workboats to the aquaculture industry. The Norwegian company’s market forecast for 2022 predicts that close to 80% of the newbuilds they deliver this year will be vessels…
Read MoreHelp from the Government
There is no shortage of challenges when it comes to trying to make a successful business in the current climate, so it is important to be aware of potential sources of help and support. Established and time-served traditional operating working models may no longer have been sufficient to navigate changes in regulations, workforce and operation…
Read MoreVAF Feed Blocks promote health and growth
Cleaner fish across Scotland and Norway are feeling the health and welfare benefits of World Feeds’ innovative VAF Feed Blocks. Studies have recorded steady and healthy growth rates, as well as considerably reduced cataract prevalence in lumpfish – increasing their operational window and efficacy as sea lice hunters. Ballan wrasse have displayed exceptional colouration and…
Read MoreFISA invests in new technology for UHMWPE netting
In order to meet growing demand from the Mediterranean and Chilean aquaculture markets, FISA has invested in the newest-generation Karl Mayer knotless Raschel technology, with the plan to increase its production of Ultra High Molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) knotless netting. With the intention of continuing to offer its customers high-quality products, FISA continues to work…
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