Scallop relationship formed

The relationship draws upon the engineering skills of both companies to ensure the supply of the best quality scallop gear to the French fishing fleet. English company Reid Scallop Gear has been established for over 40 years and has developed a range of dredges ideally suited for Atlantic coastal waters.

Under the arrangement, French company Morgère will supply frames, chain bags and toothbars produced by Reid Scallop Gear, which will complement the towing bars and tipping bars manufactured by Morgère.

“This new supply relationship is an exciting development, which will benefit French scallop fishermen,” said Michel Dagorn of Morgère. “Reid Scallop Gear has many years of experience working with fishermen to develop highly effective equipment.”

Jonathan Reid of Reid Scallop Gear said, “Morgère is very well regarded throughout the fishing industry for the quality of its equipment and it makes sense for us to both work together to serve the specialist requirements of the French scallop fleet.”

Morgère will also provide a full repair and service facility for the scallop dredge equipment, and have a full range of parts in stock, including springs, toothbars, chains, bolts and nuts.