30 years of Scottish Aquaculture
FUSION MARINE
In 2004, new Health & Safety Execu- tive legislation resulted in Fusion Marine developing a new and successful design of anti-slip safety decking that could also be retrofitted onto existing pens. As well as pens, Fusion Marine supplies a wide range of associated equipment – includ- ing bird net supports, moorings and nets – enabling it to offer a complete package for fish farmers. Further diversification included a move into the utility sector by providing PE pip- ing and associated sophisticated welding techniques for hydro-electric and other similar schemes. The company also de- veloped a very successful business manu- facturing shore-mounted pontoons for the leisure industry, as well as a separate recycled plastic division that manufac- tures a range of outdoor furniture. In 2007, the company came under in- dependent control following the success- ful completion of a management buyout from parent company Fusion Group, spearheaded by directors Stephen Divers
Whilst the company has over the years diversified into a range of different oper- ations, fish farming has been, and always will be, at the heart of the business. One of the most significant milestones was the development in 2004 of the large Triton fish farm pen that is suitable for salmon and tuna, and which has considerable potential for farming in exposed offshore sites.
The Triton pen, and its various subse- quent models, has proved a tremen- dous success and currently completes the jigsaw of the Fusion Marine range – one that includes the highly popular Oceanflex and Aquaflex pens, along with square pens. Fusion Marine sees the
their fish farm operations by providing new equipment and upgrading existing infrastructure. ‘We are looking ahead to the future with confidence. We never believe in standing still and are continually invest- ing in new technology and designs to ensure that we stay ahead of the field. Stock biosecurity is one of the most important issues facing the fish farming industry today and the robustness and versatility of our pens ensures that this is one of our greatest strengths.’
Clockwise from top left: Triton ring, Kilbrannan sound; design system; Loch Fyne; Kuwait, 1996.
and Iain Forbes. Divers says: ‘We had grown to such an extent that it was now possible for the company to confidently stand on its own two feet and continue to expand under the full control of its own management. ‘The MBO enabled us to react quickly to changing industry requirements, ensuring that our customers throughout the world continue to receive the best possible service.’
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new trend towards large robust pens as the future and believes it is now better placed than ever to continue to serve the global aquaculture industry and lead the way in the development of new products. ‘We have forged a strong relation- ship with all our customers based on our reputation for service and support, combined with the sheer quality of our products,’ states Divers. ‘We work closely with our customers to “future-proof”
We are continually investing in new technology
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