Aquaculture technology specialist Sgorran has signed a major manufacturing agreement with PP Control & Automation to accelerate production of its innovative fish vaccination systems.
The Stirling-based company, founded by industry experts Kristian Clezy and Gordon Jeffrey, has developed the groundbreaking Inoca machine, capable of safely vaccinating up to 2,500 fish per channel. Thanks to its modular design, the technology can be expanded to eight channels, enabling fish farms to vaccinate as many as 100,000 fish every day.
Under the new deal, PP Control & Automation will undertake full manufacturing of the machines at its 5,500m2 West Midlands facility. The partnership is expected to increase Sgorran’s production capacity significantly while allowing its team to focus on research and development for future innovations.
Co-founder of Sgorran, Kristian Clezy said: “Interest in Inoca is coming from all over the globe and we quickly realised that we could not keep up with demand if we tried to do it ourselves.
“Our strengths rest in the design and innovation of the aquaculture technology, and this is what we want to focus on.”
The collaboration has already led to the creation of a dedicated new product introduction cell, which is expected to evolve into a full production line handling mechanical, pneumatic and electrical assemblies.
Supply chain management will also be overseen by PP Control & Automation, helping to reduce lead times by four weeks and establishing capacity to manufacture up to 12 Inoca machines annually.
Mark Johnson, engineering manager at PP Control & Automation, said: “We have significant experience in helping technology disruptors take new machines to market quickly and cost-effectively.”
The first two completed machines are expected to serve customers in the UK and Europe, with production volumes forecast to triple by 2027.
