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aqua culture uk 2014 preview may 28-29
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s the supporting international media partner for Aquaculture UK 2014 we work closely with our partners to make a difference. Now in our 23rd year International Aquafeed & Fish Farming Technology are proud to support this growing UK event with this 16 page pull-out supplement. With offices in South America, North America, Africa, India, China, Vietnam and our head office in Cheltenham UK, we are confident that our magazine, which is published in English, Spanish and Chinese, has a global reach second to none. As well as Aquaculture UK, we physically attend over 40 international exhibitions, often putting ourselves at the forefront of the aquaculture conferences and at time we organize and chair them. We don’t just report the news we live the news and
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quaculture UK has grown from strength-to-strength since it first started in 2008. The Macdonald Resort in Aviemore is once again hosting Aquaculture UK for the fourth time. Aquaculture UK is undoubtedly the UK’s premier aquaculture exhibition and conference. It is a truly international event, which attracts over 1000 visitors from 27 countries, who come to see the latest products and innovations. This year on May 28, 2014, Aquaculture UK opens its doors to over 20 new exhibitors, many of which you can preview in our “What’s New for 2014” section. With Exhibitors from over 12 countries, the reputation of the expo as an international event is growing year on year. Aquaculture UK 2014 offers exhibitors a valuable opportunity to launch new products, meet decision makers and promote their products and services. It is the place to do business, to network and to catch up with all the latest developments. Whether your focus is on finfish, shellfish, fresh water or ocean through to the latest developments in recirculation, you will find Aquaculture UK includes a vast array of topics within aquaculture. At the last exhibition, Skretting, Ewos and Biomar clubbed together and jointly participated. In 2014, they have once again chosen to have separate stands. So if it's feed you are after or feed nutrition there are many exhibitors on hand, other exhibitors include, fish health, cleaning, husbandry, cages, recirculation systems, pumps, grading machines and much, much more. This year’s event was sold out early,
work closely with our advertising partners to make sure our magazine is read by more fisheries, hatcheries and feed millers and manufactures than anyone else. International Aquafeed & Fish farming Technology are delighted to bring you this comprehensive preview to the UK’s premier Aquaculture event, taking place in Scotland. We take promoting the industry seriously and this is our fourth year attending the event. Our stand can be found at 81, we have seven staff on hand over the two days to help with anything from editorial campaigns through to global marketing. If you miss us in the day, catch us at the evening dinner event where we have taken our own table. Be sure to find time in your calendar to attend the UK’s premier aquaculture expo. I look forward to welcoming you. I N C O R P O R AT I N G F I S H FA R M I N G T E C H N O L O G Y
prompting more space to be added. The 2014 event will be even larger with a record number of more than 100 exhibitors so far, representing manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world, who will display current developments and products in the fields of aquaculture technology, fish feed, fish health, quality assurance, training, funding, fish farmer networks, grading, equipment, storage, processing, packaging, environmental protection, distribution, consultancy, insurance and much more in 2014. Throughout the two days a comprehensive programme has been scheduled for the conference rooms. The conferences will run parallel to the trade exhibition. As with 2012, the admission to all these events is free. The gala dinner on the night of the 28th has already exceeded the numbers from 2012, and with the high quality entertainment of Tam Cowan, it will be a fun night and one not to be missed. During the first day a panel of independent judges will be working through the applications for the “Young Scientist of the Year” award sponsored by Novartis. The winner, which will be announced during the gala dinner, will receive an expense paid trip to its Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, and dedicated Aquaculture Research & Development site. Whilst in Canada, the student will meet leading NAH scientists, and have the opportunity to learn about fish vaccines, novel pharmaceutical developments and revolutionary new technologies in fish health. A visit to the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, where the Novartis
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Chair of Fish Health is based, is also on the itinerary. Applications are invited from those currently conducting, or having recently completed, research in aquaculture. Full details of how to apply and the conditions of entry are detailed in this article. Day two of the conference will focus on the challenges and oppertunities facing Scottish aquaculture. With just eight weeks to go we are informed that there are only two stand spaces left, so if you want to take advantage of this premier networking event contact the event organizer David Mack on +44 (0)1862 892188. Have a look at the exhibitor's page and floor plan to and see who is coming in May. The Aquaculture UK 2014 exhibition and conference are open to bona fide trade visitors and those with commercial, academic or similar interests in aquaculture. Admission is free. We look forward to welcoming you to Aquaculture UK 2014 at the magnificent Macdonald Highland Resort in Aviemore. The dates for 2014 are May 28th and 29th. Opening times are from 10am until 6pm on the 28th and 10am until 5pm on the 29th Registration as an exhibition visitor grants entry to all conference sessions. For visitors it’s an opportunity to catch up on the latest technology and techniques, meet old friends and make new ones in an accessible, compact and pleasant setting.
Who comes to Aquaculture UK?
The visitor profile in 2012 was:• Visitors from 27 countries • Decision makers from fish farming operations worldwide • Decision makers from universities involved in aqua research • Influential and senior NGO and government agency executives involved in major aqua policy initiatives and issues. • Specialists in providing aqua services like risk management, safety, veterinary services etc • Journalists from all the major aquaculture trade papers and magazines • Aquaculture students, who will be tomorrow’s managers and teachers • But also and equally importantly, people from the industry from the hands-on level in the industry to the boardroom The venue facilities are excellent, there will only be industry participants in the conference and exhibition complex. There are 1000 free parking spaces at the venue. Registration is short and simple. Simply complete the registration form and a visitor’s badge will be prepared for you to collect on your arrival. Go to the following link - http://www.aquacultureuk.com/index.php?c=visitor_reg
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1 Macdonald Highlands Hotel Conference Centre 1 Aspects Restaurant Spey Valley Leisure LEISURE32 Children’s RESTAURANTS CONFERENCE5 FACILITIES ACCOMMODATION 4 Macdonald Woodland Lodges Peregrine Suite, Osprey Arena 5 Highland Food Court Play Park
1 Macdonald Highlands 7Hotel 5 Conference 1 Aspects 2 Spey Valley Leisure Macdonald Academy Hotel Centre Auditorium & Meeting Rooms Restaurant 9 Dalfaber Country Club 5 Spey Valley Cinema 4 Macdonald Woodland11Lodges Peregrine Suite, Osprey Court 3 Children’s Play Park Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel GartenArena Boardroom 5 Highland Food 11 Four Seasons Restaurant 6 Extensive Car Parking 7 Macdonald Academy 12 Hotel Auditorium11&Grantown Meeting Suite Rooms 9 Dalfaber Country Club 5 Spey Valley CinemaRailway Station The Aviemore Inn 12 Giovanni’s 8 Aviemore 11 Four Seasons Suite Valley Golf Course 11 Macdonald Four Seasons Hotel Garten Boardroom 11 Four Seasons Restaurant 6 Extensive9 Spey Car Parking 9 Dalfaber & Country Club 12 The Aviemore Inn 11 Grantown Suite 12 Giovanni’s 8 Aviemore RailwayGolf Station 10 Craigellachie Nature Reserve 11 Four Seasons Suite 9 Spey Valley Golf Course 13 Spey Valley Shopping 9 Dalfaber Golf & Country Club 10 Craigellachie Nature Reserve 13 Spey Valley Shopping
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Visiting
Inverness Airport shuttle bus timetable Airport Aviemore Depart Arrive TUESDAY MAY 27 17.00 17:50 20:10 21:00 WEDNESDAY MAY 28 11:30 12:20 14:00 14:50 17:00 17:50 20:10 21:00 TUESDAY MAY 29 11:30 12:25 13:50 14:35
Getting there is easy
Aquaculture UK runs a free shuttle coach service between Inverness Airport and the venue. See the timetable for the entire duration of the event opposite.
Inverness is the nearest airport and has direct connections with most major UK cities & Amsterdam . Overseas visitors can fly to Inverness via London Gatwick, London Stansted, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh & Glasgow. • Flight time London to Inverness - one hour 30 minutes • Flight time London to Edinburgh or Glasgow - one hour • For flights to Inverness www.hial.co.uk/inverness-airport
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Buses stop 200 metres away from resort. (coaches from Edinburgh: two hours 30 minutes, from Glasgow: three hours).
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Aviemore Depart
Should you wish to drive from your UK entry airport typical times are; 2 1/2 hours from Glasgow 2 hours from Edinburgh 3 hours from Aberdeen From the north (Inverness) Leave A9 as signposted for Aviemore (B970), turn right at T junction and follow road through Aviemore village. Turn right (2nd exit) at first roundabout into the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort and follow signs to Reception. From the south (Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth) Leave A9 as signposted for Aviemore (B970), turn left at T junction and follow road into Aviemore village. Immediately after Esso garage on right, turn left into Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort and follow signs to Reception.
By rail:
Aviemore main line railway station is just 200 metres away from the resort with direct services from London Kings Cross, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness etc. Contact: www.nationalrail.co.uk for details of all UK train operators. Visit www.thetrainline.com to book train tickets. The Strathspey Railway operates heritage railway services on nearly 10 miles of the former Highland line from Aviemore to Broomhill. Enjoy a nostalgic train ride in restored carriages, hauled by one of the railway's steam locomotives. There are fine views of the Cairngorm Mountains and the River Spey and the chance to see much of the diverse wildlife, along the line. For more information go to: www.strathspeyrailway.net
Accommodation The resort offers a selection of accommodation from 3 and 4 star hotels to Luxury Lodges with sufficient capacity to cater for all exhibitors and visitors. All accommodation is located on the resort with access to all facilities and is subject to availability at the time of booking. Telephone 01479 815100, select option 1 and quote Aquaculture 2014 or email general@aviemorehighlandresort.com www.aviemorehighlandresort.com Delegates should book by 7 May, 2014 to get accommodation at the discounted group rate. Rooms booked after this date are subject to availability at the prevailing rate. First night deposit is paid at time of booking. Non refundable/non transferable. Credit card guarantee required for the balance. Cancellations within 5 days charged in full. Non arrivals are charged in full.
Price
All prices are per person per night 4* Highlands Hotel 3* Aviemore Inn 3* Academy Hotel Bed & Breakfast
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1 night stay £96 2 or more nights £84 2nd person in room B&B £30 Executive Rooms £30
Single £84 £72 £30 n/a
Deluxe Woodland Lodges (3 en-suite rooms) Room only basis, minimum 2 night stay - £336 per lodge per night. Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 (£1008).
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Exhibitors Ace Aquatec Ltd Addfield Environmantal Systems AKVA Group Scotland Ltd. NEW! Alnmaritec Ltd NEW! Apollo Aqua Pharma Aquaculture Directory Aquafine GmbH
www.aceaquatec.com
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International Aquafeed
www.aquafeed.co.uk
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www.jt.fo
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NEW! Kaycee Veterinary Products
www.kaycee.co.uk
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NEW! Kjaergaard Maskinfabrik
www.kjaergaard-mf.dk
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www.kj.fo
A5
www.addfield.co.uk
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JT Electric Ltd
www.akvagroup.com
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www.alnmaritec.co.uk
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www.apollo.dk
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KJ
www.aquatic.as
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Landcatch Natural Selection
www.aquaculturedirectory.co.uk
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Lift Up A S
www.aquafineuv.com
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Maskinfabrikken APOLLO A/S
Aquagen
www.aquagen.no
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Migdale Transport
Aqualine AS
www.aqualine.no
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Mohn Aqua
www.landcatch.co.uk
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www.liftup.no
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www.apollo.dk www.migdalesmolt.co.uk
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www.mohnaqua.com
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Aquasearch ova Aps
www.aquasearch..dk
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Morenot A/S
www.morenot.no
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Aquatec Solutions AS
www.aquatec-solutions.com
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MSD Animal Health
www.intervet.co.uk
75
www.aquatic.as
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Novartis Animal Health
www.novartis.com
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NEW! ASSG
www.assg.org.uk
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OCEA
www.ocea.no
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Badinotti SpA
www.badinotti.com
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NEW! Ocean Tools Aqua Ltd
www.otaq.co.uk
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www.biomar.com
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Orbit Aquacam A/S
www.orbitgmt.no
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www.BOConline.co.uk
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NEW! othree
www.othree.co.uk
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www.borisnet.com
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NEW! Pentair Aquatic Ecosysytems
www.aquaticeco.com
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Aquatic Hygiene Ltd
Biomar Ltd BOC Ltd Boris Net Ltd Bucanneer NEW! Calitri sprl
www.buccaneer-ltd.co.uk
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Pharmaq
www.pharmaq.no
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www.remia-plast.hr
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www.calitri-technology.com
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Remia Plast
www.swannetgundry.com
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Ridgeway Biologicals Ltd
www.desmi.com
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NEW! RK Plast AS
www.dolav-uk.co.uk
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RNT Tanks & Silos Ltd
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SAL Ltd
www.drydenaqua.com
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NEW! Salsnes-Filter SA
NEW! Easirecycling Ltd
www.easirecycling.co.uk
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Seafish
Egersund Group
www.egersundgroup.no
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NEW! Seafood Scotland
www.enterprise-europe-scotland.com
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Skretting
www.eri.ac.uk
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NEW! Steen-Hansen Aquaculture
www.europharma-uk.com
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Sterner Aquatech UK
www.ewos.com
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www.faivre.fr www.fergusontransport.co.uk www.fishfarmer-magazine.com
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Thistle Access NDT Ltd
www.thisleaccess.co.uk
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www.intrafish.no
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Tom Morrow
www.tm-tarpaulins.com
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www.kyst.no
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NEW! Trellborg Ridderkerk BV
www.trelleborg.com
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www.fishvet.co.uk
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Tufropes PVT Ltd
www.franatech.com
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NEW! TWI Ltd
NEW! Coastal Cages Ltd NEW! DESMI Ltd Dolav Direct Don More Ltd NEW! Dryden Aqua
Enterprise Europe Environmental Research Institute Europharma EWOS Ltd Faivre SARL Ferguson Transport & Shipping Fish Farmer Magazine Fish Farming International Fish Farming Xpert Fish Vet Group NEW! Franatech GmbH
www.ridgewaybiologicals.co.uk
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www.rkplast.dk
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www.rnttanks.com
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www.salltd.co.uk
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www.salsnes-filter.com
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www.seafish.org.uk
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www.seafoodscotland.org
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www.skretting.com
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www.steen-hansen.no
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www.sterner.co.uk
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Storvik
www.storvik.no
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NEW! Sunderland Marine Insurance
www.smmi.com
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Terecos
Freedom Food
www.freedomfood.org
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Unst Inshore Services
Fusion Marine
www.fusionmarine.com
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VAKI
Gael Force Aqua Ltd
www.gaelforcegroup.com
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Vonin A/S
Grading Systems Ltd
www.gradingsystems.com
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W J Knox Ltd
NEW! GSS Moorings
www.gssplant.co.uk
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NEW Waste Spectrum
Hatchery International
www.hatcheryinternational.com
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NEW! Xelect
Highland Waste Services
www.highlandwasteservices.co.uk
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www.hie.co.uk
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Hughes Pumps Ltd
www.hughes-netclean.co.uk
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Hvalpsund Net AS
www.hvalpsund.com
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www.hydrotech.se
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Highlands & Islands Enterprise
Hydrotech AB NEW! Hygiene Teknikk Ltd NEW! Impex Agency AS Inter Aqua Dk
www.aquatic.as
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www.impexagency.dk
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www.interaqua.dk
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www.tufropes.com
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www.twi.co.uk
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www.fluggaboats.co.uk
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www.vaki.is
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www.vonin.com
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www.wjknox.co.uk www.wastespectrum.com www.Xelect.co.uk
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Exhibitor list as of 31 March 2014
NEW Exhibitors for 2014 Check out our run down on pages VIII - XII
New in 2014
Lots of companies are showcasing thier products and services at Aquaculture UK for the first time this year, here is our run down of what is new at the exhibition
Dryden Aqua is a Scottish based marine biological company established in 1980 specialising in water quality and innovative treatment technology. Our unique knowledge combination and detailed understanding of the biological as well as the physio-chemical reactions has enabled Dryden Aqua to develop a highly innovative range of product systems. As marine biologists, one of our focus areas is with aquaculture and environmental business sectors in relation to sustainable water treatment technology. Dryden Aqua design the LSS life support systems and provide key components for public aquaria. Some of the systems provided by Dryden Aqua treat in excess of 5000 m3/hr. Our products such as AFM® active filter media, air and ceramic oxygen diffusers as well as our oxygen probes are the standard used by the fish farming industry in Europe for recirculation RAS systems and for sea cages around the world.
Our Mission
The mission and focus of Dryden Aqua is to try and make the world a better place. We are an environmental company specializing in water and aquatic ecosystems. We are aware of the impact of toxic chemicals (priority substances) have on public health in drinking water and on the environment in wastewater. We have developed sustainable technology to remove some priority substances and are expanding this research to further enhance performance. This may actually be a solution to support marine biodiversity which will help the marine ecosystem remove carbon dioxide and reduce the impact on climate change. We are also aware of the health implications of disinfection by products on children from chlorinated municipal supplies and swimming pools and the biological risk from parasites such as cryptosporidium. We are providing practical low cost solutions in Europe as well as India and Africa that are saving lives. However, we have not forgotten our roots and as Marine Biologists we provide life support systems for fish in public aquaria. If we lose the marine ecosystem the terrestrial ecosystem will collapse and civilization will be over. If the terrestrial ecosystem collapses the seas and the marine ecosystem will actually improve.
Waste recycling is important to all companies’ targets, profits and environmental policies. Easi Recycling focus not only on reducing your waste costs and recycling but turning your waste into revenue. With the correct equipment installed we can achieve up to £80/ tonne for Cardboard, £350/tonne for polystyrene fish trays and £250/ tonne for plastic waste. Working alongside our specialist recyclers we can also divert contaminated plastics from landfill.
Polystyrene Fish Trays
New to our range this year is the GreenMax range of machinery offering cost effective solutions for recycling expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste like fish trays. Polystyrene waste has been a headache in many industries for years, owing to its bulky construction and costly waste removal. In the fish industry alone there are over 10 million expanded polystyrene wholesale fresh fish boxes in the UK per year. EPS sent to landfill can cost over £100 per tonne, however once in its compressed block form it can be recycled into a product with a high re-sale value. Greenmax buy back the compressed block for up to £350/ tonne and this is re-used to manufacture photograph frames. The Greenmax range of machinery has been designed to process from 25kg per hour from the A-C25 model to 200kg/hour from the high output A-C200 model.
Plastic Waste
Since 'Operation Green Fence' was introduced back in February 2013 to help stem the flow of contaminated, poor quality plastics entering China, correct segregation of plastic at source has never been so important. Segregating your plastic grades into smaller balers can make over £250/tonne difference to the value of your waste plastic. With an extensive range of pneumatic and hydraulic waste balers, both fully refurbished and new, Easi Recycling have a machine for every application and budget.
Cardboard Waste
2013 showed a buoyant year for the value of waste cardboard. When baling cardboard at source in one of our mill size balers we could achieve an average revenue of £80/tonne for our customers, we anticipate similar rates in 2014.
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New Rapid advances in molecular biology and genome sequencing are beginning to transform breeding programs, disease control, and feed development. Xelect is a spin-out company from the University of St Andrews in Scotland that was setup to bring powerful genetic technologies within the reach of every company in the global aquaculture supply chain. The company is a pioneer in the relatively new field of marker assisted selection for broodstock improvement. Our lead product is an assay for genetic variation in two genes involved in protein turnover and muscle development which can be used to select Atlantic salmon broodstock producing offspring with 3.6% higher fillet yield relative to unselected fish, worth around £500/tonne at current prices. The markers have been validated in thousands of salmon from three major producers in Europe and Chile and licenced to SalmoBreed A/S and Landcatch Natural Selection. We support our customers with a fast and efficient service to identify broodstock for breeding. Xelect has an in house multi-species research program which is developing tools for improved growth, flesh quality and nutritional value with support from the Technology Strategy Board and Scottish Enterprise. The company also offers a bespoke service to breeding companies wishing to develop their own intellectual property in marker assisted selection. In addition, Xelect provides a wide spectrum of other genetic services at competitive prices including: the development and analysis of microsatellites for paternity assignment and traceability; genomic DNA extraction and normalisation; SNP genotyping; DNA-based sex determination; ploidy determination by flow cytometry, DNA barcoding assays for identifying pathogens, parasites and invasive species, and gene expression analysis. The co-founders of the company, Professor Ian Johnston FRSE (CEO) and Dr Tom Ashton (Executive Director), will both be on the stand at Aquaculture UK 2014. www.xelect.co.uk Enquires to info@xelect.co.uk
Sunderland Marine has been providing insurance and risk management services to the global aquaculture industry since 1986. The company has steadily increased its business and now covers £1 billion of stock and £200 million of equipment. The majority of stock insured are Atlantic salmon, but we also provide cover for other marine finfish including tuna species, freshwater salmonids and shellfish to name a few. The in-house risk management team, Aquaculture Risk Management, can give assistance and technical support from offices in the UK, Ireland, western Canada, Chile and Australia. We currently offer all risks policies for stock mortality and equipment, transit cover and can also provide insurance for fish farm boats and ancillary craft. Sunderland Marine will be present at the Aviemore show on Stand 62 with Underwriters, Account Handlers, Claims Adjusters and Risk Managers available to discuss any insurance requirements.
Franatech is a company specialized in development, production and supply of underwater sensors for dissolved gases. Our products are used world-wide by scientific and industrial customers. Scientific applications cover ecosystems studies in the deep-sea as well as in lakes, climate research studies, study of ocean acidifications. Our CO2 sensors are used as well by scientific institutions working on aquaculture research in the USA and Norway. Industrial applications cover offshore oil & gas, water and waste water, hydroelectricity and of course aquaculture. Our sensors are used by fishfarms in Denmark, Norway, Finland, Scotland, Canada, USA and Chile Franatech disposes of a fully equipped laboratory for sensor calibration and tuning. We can simulate various deployment conditions and dispose of an own pressure test chamber. Electronic laboratory and mechanical workshop complement our capacity. Most of our R&D work is done directly under client contract. The main R&D and production work takes place in Germany, we have opened an office in Norway to better serve our main markets there; oil, gas and aquaculture. To accommodate our growth and better serve the aquaculture market, we are currently splitting the corresponding activities in a new entity, Franatech Aquaculture. On our booth we will showcase our CO2 sensor in different versions and introduce an optode oxygen sensor.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
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sarah-jane.day@aquaculture.org.au
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DESMI is a global pump company, and being based in Denmark, has very strong links with the aquaculture industry, both throughout Scandinavia and across the world. DESMI develop and manufacture pumps and pumping systems for marine, offshore, industrial and fishing applications, as well as to environmental equipment for oil collection all over the world. DESMI's products and solutions have been well known in the maritime environment for more than 50 years, and during the last 30 years in the field of fish farming and aquaculture. It is with pleasure we can state that the DESMI constantly get more satisfied customers throughout the world, through our dedication to supply the correct solutions, but also for the continued support that we provide. Choosing the right pumping technique is essential for the transport of liquids: • Reduction in water and energy consumption • To reduce emissions from waste bi-products • Increase in water quality; which reduces disease and therefore increases profitability • We offer pumping solutions where the environment and servicefriendly operations are an alternative to submersible pumps • DESMI pumps are surface-mounted, above the fluid level, so that only the suction line is submerged in the liquid • The pump is, therefore, readily available at all times, and all service can be performed without the need to raise the pump or expose themselves to health hazards Please do not hesitate to contact DESMI with any enquiry you may have within the aquaculture industry, whether it is for water circulation, transport solutions or even the manufacture of feeds. We are here to help. For further information please contact: Lee Roberts – Industry Sales Manager Website: - www.desmi.com
Now in our 25th year, we are a company that has built its business on constantly striving to make our dry suits the best they can possibly be. Whilst, at the same time supporting our customers with a team of dedicated individuals that will deliver the very best customer service from beginning to end. These two core values have been the foundation on which O'Three has built its reputation, a reputation which we are told is second to none. A dry suit made of neoprene will afford the user a greater degree of security than a dry suit made of tri-laminate or a membrane material. Protection, not only from the rigours and knocks of getting in and out of the water, but most importantly from winter water temperatures that will drop to single figures. A dry suit from O’Three will ensure your personnel are using a piece of PPE (CE Approved EN 14225-2:2005) that will be manoeuvrable, warm but above all dry and reliable, enabling them to concentrate on the task in hand. In return, maximising and safeguarding your investment above and below the water. If required all suits can be customized / modified for a particular task or individual’s needs. Please come along to stand No 15 where we will have our complete range of neoprene dry suits on display and where we will be only too pleased to discuss any questions or requirements you may have.
IMPEX AGENCY, founded in 1965, introduced the first egg picker in the world in 1967. The Winsorter is a high-quality sorting machine for eggs from trout and salmon. It has subsequently been developed and improved in close cooperation with fish farmers and the outcome is an extremely reliable machine which fully meets a farmer’s stictest requirements. Twenty years later we introduced the first fry counter in the world and we can count all sorts of fingerlings from 0.2g up to 35g. In 1998 we introduced the world’s first live fish pump equipped with speed adjustment. Our pumps can transport all sorts of fish from 0.2g up to 650g. See all our products on Stand No 16.
Coastal Cages are a net company base in South West Donegal. We are a fully owned subsidiary of Swannet Gundry who is one of the strongest net firms in the world. At Coastal Cages we have over 25 years experience in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of products to the aquaculture industry and fish farming industry. Our highly skilled workforce is expert in the manufacture of all types of cage nets that are used in the salmon and trout farming industry. With experience also in the manufacture of lake nets, bird nets, etc. We also stock a wide range of Chandlery such as chain, shackles, ropes and all items required by the modern Fish Farm. Please come and visit us at our stand at this year’s Aquaculture show in Aviemore. Our representatives Martin Carr and Malachy Murrin would be delighted to meet you and discuss our products with you. Coastal Cages Ltd, Ballymoon, Kilcar, Co Donegal, Ireland
Kaycee Veterinary Products is a UK-based family run company that has designed, built and supplied high quality vaccination equipment to the industry for 50 years. Kaycee is best known for its quintessential range of repeater syringe guns that are instantly recognisable. Well-built with quality precision components, and digitally calibrated in our factory, the Kaycee syringes will give accurate and repeatable doses time and time again. A truly ergonomic and well-balanced design allows for the highest rate of productivity available on the market, whilst noticeably reducing the risk of operator fatigue and injury from RSI. All of the components are available as spare parts, and as such the Kaycee syringes will last for many years. Kaycee will be showcasing their new Twin-Dose Syringe at Aquaculture UK that has been developed in response to customer demand. This syringe gun is capable of delivering two different viscosities and both channels can be independently set to deliver a dose of either 0.05ml or 0.1ml.
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New Plastics welding experts answer your questions at Aquaculture UK 2014 TWI plastics welding trainers Andy Knight and Tony Kraus will be available at Aquaculture 2014 to explore with companies how to improve the skill level of their workforces, and to demonstrate how proof of competency through certification can save money and increase sales. TWI is supporting the rapidly developing and worldwide aquaculture industry by providing high quality training and approved certification in plastics welding.
Polyethylene is increasingly becoming the material of choice for pens, pontoons and service boats. Due to the harsh environmental conditions encountered by the fish-farming industry, there is a risk that fabricated plastic pens become damaged and in worst case, fail catastrophically. The most likely cause of failure will be due to poor welding and fabrication of the plastic pen. Therefore, it is essential that these pens are made and, where needed, repaired by fully trained and qualified plastics welding personnel. TWI has been training and certificating plastics welders for over 20 years and now delivers tailor-made courses to the fish-farming industry in: • Hot gas and extrusion welding • Butt fusion and electrofusion welding. In the last six months alone, TWI plastics welder trainers have been globe-trotting to India, Kuwait, New Caledonia, Ireland and Scotland! Although based at UK training centres in Cambridge and Teesside, TWI works with clients to develop specialised courses that can be delivered on site worldwide. During Aquaculture 2014 Andy and Tony will be available to discuss: • Welding processes for the manufacture of fish-farming equipment • Techniques used for manufacturing robust offshore pens • Repair methods for fish-farming equipment, including work boats • Advantages of having trained and certificated welding personnel. TWI, as a world expert in the field of plastics welding, has extensive knowledge across the whole range of plastics welding processes, and the internationally recognised CSWIP certification provides role-specific competence for people engaged in welding and inspection – especially important in the fish-farming industry. TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in solving problems in all aspects of manufacturing, fabrication and whole-life integrity management technologies. For more information, talk to Andy and Tony at Aquaculture 2014, or visit http://plastics-weld-training.weebly.com, e-mail Scott Andrews at scott.andrews@twi.co.uk or call on +44 1223 899569.
Calitri Technology, engineering company based in Belgium, Specialised in the detection and counting for aquaculture. We design and manufacture mainly fish counters with more than 25 years’ experience. Our old fish counter C16, was distributed for over 20 years by one large French manufacturer of aquaculture equipment. Now, we present our new series of fish counters: FC2 (2 channels) - FC4 (4 channels) FC8 (8 channels) designed with new technologies. • They have, in addition to their counting accuracy of 98 percent for the different fish sizes ranging from eight to 900gr (depending on fish counter type). • An autotest function that informs the user about the operating status of electronic parts • All electronic parts of these fish counters are easily and quickly replaceable by the user • Light – robust – accurate – intelligent – Rapid Maintenance It replace advantageously our old fish counters C16. Please find links below which provide videos of our new fish counters: • Fish counter FC4 (4 channels counting) in functioning: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FuN9zQIM9uM • Fish counter FC4 (4 channels counting) use - maintenance: http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=Y30X9pWTX5k&feature= youtu.be More information: www.calitri-technology.com Email: info@calitri-technology.com
Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. (PAES) of Apopka, USA, is the largest source of aquatic products and systems worldwide. Since 1978, PAES has offered unmatched selection, service and solutions to the aquaculture community. PAES is your single-source partner for aquatic design, products, engineering, technological innovation, technical support and management consultation. With Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, you’ll have a partner who understands your business and offers extraordinary solutions that no one else can match. Our extensive services and product offerings have established Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems as the global leader in all aspects of commercial aquaculture. Our team of technicians and biologists provides service, expert advice, and troubleshooting and custom design solutions to hobbyists and professionals alike. Many of the top aquatic system designers around the world have used PAES’s equipment, supplies, expert advice and technical support for a variety of aquatic industries. Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems was formed by combining Aquatic Eco-Systems Inc. and Point Four Systems Inc. into a single global operation under the guidance of Pentair Ltd, a US$8 billion company delivering industry-leading products, services, and solutions for it’s customers’ diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. For more information, visit PentairAES.com or call +1 877 347 4788.
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Award
Who won in 2012?
NOVARTIS ANIMAL HEALTH AQUA SPONSORS ‘YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD’ FOR BEST STUDENT PRESENTATION AT AQUACULTUREUK 2014
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ovartis Animal Health (NAH) is to recognize the best student presentation at this year’s conference, with a “Young Scientist Award” and an expenses paid trip to its Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, dedicated Aquaculture Research & Development site. “Novartis Animal Health Aqua has a rich history of aquaculture innovation and a demonstrated commitment to supporting ongoing growth of the industry,” said Matthias Hofer, Global Head of Novartis Animal Health Aqua. “To stay at the forefront of aquaculture innovation, we have significantly invested in our R&D facilities in Prince Edward Island, in our people around the world, and also in endeavours such as the Novartis Chair of Fish Health at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) and the Sea Lice Research Centre in Bergen. We believe that encouraging young,
In 2012, at the Aquaculture UK event a panel of judges presided over eight excellent candidates who had come down to the final of the Novartis Young Scientist Award 2012. The winning piece was from a bright young student completing his PhD at Stirling University on the effects of environmental signals in marine fish welfare and development. His name was Rogelio Sierra Flores, and he won the award for his presentation on how noise can act as a stressor in Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua). It was a unanimous agreement by all the independent Judges as he gave a very clear and concise demonstration on the direct relationship between extraneous noise and a physiological stress reaction, which showed with an increase in cortisol levels in blood and it followed through to highlight a reduced rate of egg fertilization. The prize for winning was an all expenses paid educational trip to NAH’s Aqua research & development facility in PEI, Canada, which took place in July of 2012.
talented scientists is another important part of building the future of our industry.” Whilst in Canada, the student will meet leading NAHscientists, and have the opportunity to learn about fish vaccines, novel pharmaceutical developments and revolutionary new technologies in fish health. A visit to the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, where the Novartis Chair of Fish Health is based, is also on the itinerary. “We are delighted to sponsor this Young Scientist Award and look forward to welcoming the winner to PEI to share knowledge and interact with our own scientists,” said Hofer. Terms and conditions of entry are as follows: • The closing date for student applications is 10th May 2014 • The selection of those chosen to present will be conducted by the organisers and Novartis whose decision will be final • The selected presenters will be so informed by May 20th, 2014 • Entrants must be currently attending or have attended in the past 12 months an educational institute and be studying for a degree, or conducting university approved research, in aquaculture or a subject involving aquaculture • The presentation must be the presenter’s own and original work • In the case of certified illness of the presenter a nominated substitute presenter will be allowed
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• The presentation must be no longer than 30 minutes • A précis/summary of the presentation of no more than 200 words should be submitted to the organisers with the applicant’s full name, address and contact details before 10 May, 2014 • Applicants will be provided with one night’s accommodation at the Macdonald Highland Resort or nearby in Aviemore, the organisers will book this • Applicants should make and pay for their own travel arrangements to Aviemore for the 28th May. • The winner will be announced at the Gala Dinner on the evening of 28th May • All entrants selected to present will be invited to the dinner • A panel comprising the conference Chairman, a judge nominated by Novartis and an independent judge will supply judging by a Scottish University. • The judges’ decision will be final Novartis Animal Health will provide: • The prize will consist of an expense paid trip to Prince Edward Island, Canada to visit their dedicated aquaculture research site in July 2014 on dates stipulated by Novartis. • The award only covers travel to PEI, which originates and ends in the United Kingdom • There will be no cash alternative Contact davidmack@aquacultureuk. com with your application for the award. Novartis Animal Health is a leader in developing new and better ways to prevent and treat diseases in pets and farm animals including fish. In 2009, Novartis Animal Health invested US$100 million US dollars into R&D leading to a US$1.2 million USD dollar expansion of the Prince Edward Island facilities, which open this summer. For more information visit: www.novartis.co.uk
Gala Dinner
HELD IN THE OSPREY ARENA AT 7.30P.M ON 28th MAY
Enjoy a delicious three course meal, plus cheeseboard, coffee and wine for only £40 per person This year it will be held in the Osprey Arena. The Arena bar will open from 6.30pm. Pre dinner entertainment will be provided by the Highland Youth Ceilidh Band who were a great hit in 2012. At the dinner the Novartis Young Scientist Award will be presented. After dinner, all round entertainer Tam Cowan will be speaking. Tam is one of Scotland's favourite television and radio presenters, and is a top newspaper columnist and restaurant reviewer. From his home town of Motherwell, Tam Cowan showed early promise as a comedy writer, gaining credits from Radio 2's Week Ending show whilst still at school. He was soon appearing in print with his popular football columns in Glasgow's Evening Times. Tam caught the attention of Radio Scotland and has been at the helm of their most popular show, Off the Ball, since 1994 with his acerbic wit and common touch. He was joined by co-host Stuart Cosgrove in 1995 and between them they've notched up two coveted Sony awards with their Friday and Saturday football shows. Individual tickets cost £40. Companies can book tables for £350. Check out the seating plan below for availability. Feel free to mingle before and after dinner with the International Aquafeed team (we're at Stand 81) or meet us at our table which is clearly marked on the plan below. To book a table or for individual places please either send a cheque to the organisers (receipts will be sent) or contact David Mack (davidmack@aquacultureuk.com) to be invoiced. Only a limited number of tickets will be available at the conference. As of mid March only 70 of the 300 seats remain, so hurry and book now to ensure you do not miss out on this great night!
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The aquafeed interview
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quaculture UK’ is an event that has come of age. It is almost exclusively focused and serving the Scottish salmon farming industry but has strong links to Europe, Northern Europe specifically and Norway in particular. As Scottish salmon farming has grown so to has this bi-anneal event. Aquaculture UK has become a meeting point for industry, allowing for the necessary exchange of ideas, developments and information that is so essential to continued growth. There is just one man behind ‘Aquaculture UK’ - he is David Mack and is familiar to us all. IAF has invited him to answer a question or two about how he initiated an event that has developed into such an important venue for the fishing industry in the UK, and what the future holds should Scotland’s claim for independence succeed.
What is your background in aquaculture and why did you set about organising an event such as ‘Aquaculture UK’, why select Aviemore for its location and is there a philosophical aspect to its development? Having been in the fish processing industry since 1975 when I was approached by Skretting in 1988 to start up a UK subsidiary of Aquatess, going into aquaculture seemed a natural step. Traditional fishing and processing were declining in the UK whereas aquaculture was new, exciting and possibly (as we now know) the future. There was real feeling that we were pioneers and indeed some of the kit then was as outmoded compared to today's as covered wagons are to hybrid cars. In 2006 UK aquaculture companies had become very dissatisfied with the trade show then held in Glasgow. I was just on the point of retiring and saw an opportunity to bring the event back to it's roots and meet the wishes of the industry for a "freshening up".
David Mack, Organiser, Aquaculture UK
AquaUK's predecessor show had initially been held all over Scotland, but by 2006 there was little appetite for holding it in Glasgow, far away from where the industry operated. A quick canvass of attendees at the Glasgow show that year showed almost total unanimity for a move back to the Highlands. Aviemore, where it had been held before, is the town with the best exhibition and conference facilities and is centrally placed as a location so seemed a natural fit. On the question of philosophy there is not much; simply opportunism and the urge to have a go!
How do you see the reach of the event? Is it a Scotland/UK event only or is it fully international?
What is the theme for this year's event and why should people attend (how many people expected)? And what conferences, seminar are you planning? This year's conference has the first day devoted to the Novartis Young Scientist Competition with a very valuable prize for the winner. The theme of the second day is: "Challenges and opportunities for Scottish Aquaculture". Presentations on that day will include ones on possible land-based systems, offshore and renewable technology and the threat from invasive species.
Is the economy recovering in terms of aquaculture? What is the future of the event? Should Scotland go independent will that impact your event in future? Aquaculture – and ignoring one offs like the disease problems in Chile a few years back - has had an unvaryingly upward growth trend globally which has often been at variance with the economic trend in the countries of activity. In Scotland we have had several years of rapid growth even during the recession and this is reflected by the growth in the show. The current UK recovery can only help maintain that growth I believe. And, though it pains me to say this as someone bitterly opposed to Scottish independence, I doubt that it would make the slightest difference to the industry. The show's growth will follow the industries' growth irrespective of who runs the country.
In Europe and the Americas the major species grown is salmon. The major players in the feed, equipment and growing sectors of the industry are Scandinavian and Chilean. So it is no surprise that exhibitors at the major trade events like AquaNor and AquaSur reflect that. However, they predominantly attract local ‘hands-on’ attendees, but with a very significant international presence. AquaUK is no different. Over 25 nationalities usually attend reflecting that multi-nationalism . So it is like its bigger overseas sister shows in terms of scope.
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An extended version of this interview can be found on the Aquaculturists blog.
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VIV China 2014 September 23-25, 2014 | Beijing, China
SAVE THE DATE The international Feed-to-Meat platform for mainland China