Posts by Janice Johnston
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Brimmond launch UK’s first turnkey aquaculture net cleaning tech amid Government drive to double sector’s value North-east Scotland based engineering specialist, Brimmond, has launched its latest technology, NetJet™ which sees it become the first company in the UK to offer a full 360° manufacture, rental and support package for high-pressure net cleaning pumps for the…
Read MoreA complete answer for disinfection
More than 30 years ago, aquaculture was identified as a possible solution to the decline in fisheries stocks Sustainability, fish welfare, biosecurity and food quality have been at the centre of this industry since then. This is when triogen® by BIO-UV Group was founded, with a goal to elevate water quality providing cutting edge chemical-free…
Read MoreRS Aqua brings the first automated gas systems to Scotland
In the coming months RS Aqua will start supplying Innovasea’s new aquaControl Oxygenation & Aeration Systems into Scotland. These systems are the first in the world to feature digital control panels and round-the-clock automation of the oxygen supply. They build on Innovasea’s wireless environmental systems, which are already in operation on more than 80 Scottish…
Read MoreA new standard for propeller pumps
With the BADU Powerstar and BADU Novastar, SPECK is offering dry-installed, robust propeller pumps in a fully plastic design The single-stage, non-self-priming elbow pumps with axial impellers can be used in freshwater and saltwater thanks to their fully plastic design. The material makes them lighter, less susceptible to corrosion and more affordable. The pump shaft…
Read MoreAward-winning innovation
Recognition at the Aquaculture Awards reflects this feed company’s achievements Yorkshire-based feed manufacturer World Feeds Ltd were among the big winners at this year’s Aquaculture Awards. Receiving the prestigious “Judge’s Special Recognition Award” for the impact their innovative VAF Feed Blocks have been making on the industry with regards to cleaner fish husbandry, health and…
Read MoreAnswers in the blood
Cutting edge blood biochemistry expertise is now being made available for fish farmers in Norway The strides being taken by WellFish on its growth journey are increasing, both in length and frequency. September will mark the opening, in Bergen, of a new bespoke advanced blood biochemistry laboratory to service the needs of Norwegian fish farmers.…
Read MoreFrom idea to solution
Navigating the regulatory process in product licensing requires the right certifications and guidance, and the right aquaculture contract research organisation with GLP, GCP & GMP certifications Product licensing is a long, intricate process, and a daunting endeavour for even the most experienced of organisations, let alone for ambitious entrepreneurs new to the industry. Ground-breaking ideas…
Read MoreGrowing science skills
Science Skills Academy seeks business partnerships to shape region’s STEM skills The Science Skills Academy (SSA) is an inspiring project that aims to introduce the world of science and technology to primary and secondary pupils in the Highland region. SSA’s success lies in its innovative approach to STEM education. Accessible to all, it has worked…
Read MoreBIO-UV Group offers state-of-the-art Ozone generators
The triogen® PPO3 range is the newest generation of positive pressure Ozone generators from BIO-UV Group, capable of up to 1Kg/h Ozone production per generator. The generators incorporate the triogen® PPO3 Ozone production modules, state-of-the-art communications and connectivity, together with advanced safety and operational features. The generators are available in two different control configurations, alongside…
Read MoreMarine Robotic Solutions from Wight Ocean
Underwater ROVs do not have to be costly or hard to use The adoption of underwater vehicles in the aquaculture industry to improve access to underwater assets and increase operational efficiency has grown swiftly in the past decades. Today’s vehicles are able to stay on station longer, dive deeper and deliver real-time video for analysis.…
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