Posts Tagged ‘europe’
Balancing chemistry and technology
Alumichem is proud to collaborate closely with the aquaculture industry, where wastewater treatment plays a pivotal role in ensuring both sustainability and success. The company’s experience in water treatment has illuminated the significance of harmonising chemistry and technology in this process. Recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) offer exceptional potential for high-quality seafood production with minimal environmental…
Read MoreWastewater can be reclaimed with BIO-UV
From hatcheries to fish tanks in RAS, water quality is essential for good fish development In seafood industrial processes too, the water used in CIP (clean in place) must be free of bacteria and viruses. For economic and ecological reasons, wastewater can be recycled after being disinfected using chemical-free systems to minimise the proliferation of…
Read MoreFIAP’s Alu series is light but strong
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminium landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work The FIAP profinet Alu was developed in-house by the company many years ago. Among the features contributing to its robust and user-friendly design is the aluminium bow system of…
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 MoreWill they buy this story?
Salmon farmers in Iceland are planning to market salmon grown on land-based farms, in water filtered through lava rocks and with minimal impact on the environment. It’s a great story but, Dr Martin Jaffa asks, is it one for which consumers are willing to pay a potentially hefty premium? Read the full article starting page…
Read MoreEnhanced digestion
Compatibility of feeds with fish digestive and metabolic capacities is paramount for optimal growth performance and health. Suboptimal levels of dietary lipids, or the seasonal variations in water temperature, negatively affect the absorption and utilization of lipids and lipophilic nutrients. Adisseo has developed digestive enhancers based on natural emulsifying components to restore the digestive and…
Read MoreRethinking plastic
As an aquaculture company, Alltech Coppens has to play its part in feeding the world responsibly. Its objectives are aligned with the long-term aims of Planet of Plenty™, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sometimes, rethinking what you have always done is the best way to make an impact and recycle effectively.…
Read MoreBird Stop
Boris Nets have been working very closely with the Scottish Salmon Company in the development of a new high pole bird net type for two of their sea water sites. For some years it has been realised a new type of protection was needed to meet the environmental and practical day to day working life…
Read MoreFurther improvements for FIAP’s Alu series
FIAP GmbH from Bavaria, Germany, has for many years offered a range of light but sturdy aluminum landing nets for fish farmers to facilitate their work. The FIAP profinet Alu was developed in-house by the company many years ago. Among the features contributing to its robust and user-friendly design is the aluminum bow system of…
Read MoreAqualife jumps on Vert’s reduced rate hire scheme
Vert Technologies, the Edinburgh-based advanced compressor manufacturer, has launched a new reduced-rate hire scheme initiative to support businesses looking to kick-start their activities but unwilling to invest in new kit. And already, Stirling-based fish vaccination business, Aqualife Services Ltd, has taken up Vert’s new offer. Aqualife is the world’s largest fish vaccine delivery company and…
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