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New exhibition, new customers, new orders at Icefish - a triple first for Intech International a/s
Leif Andersen, Director - Seafood at Intech International a/s, and Arnt Inge Kvalsund, Norwegian owner of family-owned Nybonia Hav A/S, today signed the contract for a new processing layout for Arnt's recently acquired pelagic boat which is currently being converted to cod trawling for the North Sea grounds.It was ...
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New version DNG jigger launched at IceFish
The new product maintains all the features of the c6000i Jigging Reel which has been in use since 1995 and is well known to fishermen in many countries. The new version introduces many new and advanced features that touch on the user interface, efficiency and interoperability.The reel sports a ...
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President of Iceland guest of honour at Icefish 2017
Taking a tour of the exhibition to see the latest most innovative products on show the president was able to meet and greet both exhibitors and attendees.Marianne Rasmussen Coulling, Events director, Mercator Media commented "We were honoured to have the president visiting the exhibition this morning. He spent over ...
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Opening session of 2nd Icelandic Fisheries Conference
In his speech, entitled 'We can create more value!', Thor covered the fishing industry in Iceland and the endless possibilities that exist for those looking to find a use for discarded by products. He emphasised the importance of events such as this, for uniting key individuals in this industry ...
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Opening session of 2nd Icelandic Fisheries Conference
In his speech, entitled 'We can create more value!', Thor covered the fishing industry in Iceland and the endless possibilities that exist for those looking to find a use for discarded by products. He emphasised the importance of events such as this, for uniting key individuals in this industry ...
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Bright future ahead for the byproduct reutilisation industry in Iceland and beyond
Snorri Hreggvidsson, founder and owner of Margildi, spoke about the creation of high grade fish oils but waste is a term he doesn't like. It isn't waste; it is being used for the creation of commercially viable products.David Tomas Davidsson from Codland reminded attendees that the industry is changing ...
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Bright future ahead for the byproduct reutilisation industry in Iceland and beyond
Snorri Hreggvidsson, founder and owner of Margildi, spoke about the creation of high grade fish oils but waste is a term he doesn't like. It isn't waste; it is being used for the creation of commercially viable products.David Tomas Davidsson from Codland reminded attendees that the industry is changing ...
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Business soars at Icefish 2017 after matchmaking takes off
Over 90 participants from 24 countries were in attendance yesterday, totalling just over 100 meetings taking place.The Icefish matchmaking meetings provide a platform for attendees to meet with new, innovative companies in a 'Meet- the-buyer" format. Attendees who took part commented on their positive experience, adding that the ...
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A unique tour for the Icelandic Fisheries Minister with Marel at IceFish 2017
The premiere of this virtual reality experience at IceFish provides a unique insight into automatic whitefish processing with Marel's FleXicut line. The FleXicut water-jet cutter is a prime example of the company's focus on cutting-edge innovation and technology.Marel welcomes visitors to IceFish stand B30 to come and explore FleXicut ...
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Hitting the mackerel hotspot
Síldarvinnslan's Beitir is landing 1260 tonnes of mackerel caught in international waters, while the company´s other pelagic vessel Börkur started fishing in the same area yesterday morning, closely followed by Bjarni Ólafsson as soon as it finished landing its last trip. According to Beitir's chief mate Kristinn Snæbjörnsson, there ...
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7th Icelandic Fisheries Awards highlights success within the Commercial Fishing Industry
First introduced in 1999, the evening recognises and awards excellence within the Icelandic and International Fishing Industry, highlighting the most innovative and ground-breaking products and rewarding outstanding service.This year's event was sponsored by Landsbankinn, Vonin, and Bureau Veritas. The winners were selected by a judging panel spearheaded by Gudjon ...
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Looking for the technological edge
'So, of course we are taking part in the IceFish exhibition," he said, commenting that the Icelandic market is a highly demanding one, but also a market that appreciates innovation as skippers and companies seek to constantly make their fishing more efficient.The company gets much of the credit for ...
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WSI puts gender on the agenda
According to WSI co-founder Marie Christine Montfort, IceFish is an ideal opportunity for the group's first public appearance and they will be at Stand A70 to answer questions – and ask questions of their own."The choice for launching WSI in Iceland is two-fold: its fishing industry is very dynamic ...
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IceFish opens its doors today
“We are delighted to open the doors today to the 12th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition,” said Mercator Media’s events director Marianne Rasmussen Coulling. “This year’s show has received tremendous interest and we are set for three very busy days of business ahead.” She ...
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New Generation Longliners
"This continues the very good co-operation we have had already with the Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark, which is currently building a 26 metre combination netter/flyshooter for owners in Iceland," said BP Shipping's Björgvin Ólafsson. "The new Hafborg will be delivered around New Year and will be ahead of ...
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Bacalao Breakthrough
"As developers and manufacturers of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment, we at Vónin always look forward to the IceFish Exhibition. It's always a very professional and well-organised event with a wide selection of decision makers present," said Vónin's Bogi Nón.The company has extensive experience in the aquaculture business behind ...
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Sub-Chilling on the stand
This year the company emphasis is on whitefish, while being on-hand to inform visitors of the range that Skaginn 3X has to offer from individual pieces of equipment up to complete installations."The Icelandic market is one of the most important for the company and for us it's vital that ...
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Fjarðanet goes wide
The thinking behind it was to come up with a single trawl that would, as far as possible, achieve the same spread as a twin-rig set of gear. Fjarðanet's designers worked on this development with the crews of Samherji and HB Grandi trawlers."This has been successful as we can ...
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The Spanish alternative
The Astander yard has more than 140 years of experience, specialising in ship repair, maintenance and conversion – and has an impressive track record behind it, while its sister Astican shipyard is based in Gran Canaria, off the Atlantic coast of north Africa and close to some of the ...
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New semi-pelagic doors at IceFish
This year Morgère will be at IceFish in its usual spot with their Ísfell colleagues on stand D20, where they will be presenting the Exocet trawl doors that have performed well across the company's markets around the world, as well as the recently introduced Osprey semi-pelagic doors."The Exocet doors ...
