Gael Force Group signs agreement with Peruvian industry net-making giant. Net servicing station to be built in UK.
Aquaculture equipment supplier Gael Force Group has signed an exclusive agreement with net manufacturer FISA to supply and develop aquaculture nets in Scotland, and to partner in international markets.
“The inclusion of nets in their product range means Gael Force will further enhance their capability to offer a complete turnkey supply of high-quality marine equipment, technology and supporting services. The partnership will also see FISA exclusively manufacture a new SeaQureNet which will be a key element of Gael Force’s turnkey offering,” wrote Gael Force in a press release.
As part of the agreement and to support the partnership, Gael Force has also established cooperation with and engaged the services of, John Howard of Boris Nets with his extensive product knowledge and experience in aquaculture.
Gael Force added that it has also committed to establishing a net servicing station in the UK and build additional resources to successfully service both Scottish and international markets. Gael Force told SalmonBusiness that it has no locations as of yet.
Established in 1943, FISA has over 30 years of experience in supplying aquaculture sectors and is recognised globally for their netting products. The company has a large production capacity and has made considerable investments in advanced machinery technology, engineers, and R&D over the years.
“We have worked alongside FISA in the market for several years and we have been extremely impressed with the consistently robust quality and reliability of their netting products. Together, our partnership is an excellent strategic fit, and by combining our resource and wealth of experience we can jointly develop containment solutions while offering competitive pricing and high service levels,” said Gael Force group managing director Stewart Graham.
FISA owner and director Yoni Radzinski said that he has “been seeking a partner with a strong market position and reputation, and the capability to provide turnkey installations and service the market – we are delighted to have found that in Gael Force”.
“We are excited about the opportunities ahead to support Gael Force in reinforcing their competitive turnkey offering to customers and to supply, design and manufacture robust aquaculture nets which will play a critical part in future of sustainable fish farming both in Scotland and internationally,” he added.
