Gael Force Group will research and develop a new larger integrated fish pen and review its existing pen range to help “unlock” Scottish aquaculture’s huge growth potential.
Work is already underway to develop the offshore pen “which will support a move towards higher energy sites as the industry seeks to unlock Scottish aquaculture’s huge growth potential,” said Gael Force Group. Last month the company completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Fusion Marine, while earlier this year it embarked on a £1m investment programme to increase capacity and develop new value-added products and services for aquaculture producers
Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity in Scotland, Fergus Ewing MSP, commented: “I welcome this investment by Gael Force. Innovation has a key role to play in the sustainable growth of our aquaculture sector and this research and development has the potential to provide a real boost to our rural economy, not least through the provision of highly skilled STEM job roles.
“Companies like Gael Force have a key role to play in maintaining Scotland’s reputation for quality produce and enhancing our position on the global finfish production stage in an industry which contributes £2 billion annually.”
Fusion Marine will retain its business name until the end of the year.
