July 29, 2019

Scotland-based aquaculture systems supplier sets up base in Canada

Gael Force Group, a Scotland-based supplier of equipment, technology and services to aquaculture and commercial fishing, has established a base in Canada to serve local aquaculture producers across Atlantic Canada.

The base is located in Grand Falls-Windsor, a town located in the central region of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

From its new facility, Gael Force will be supporting its customers with sales and technical service, product development, moorings design and assembly, pen building, cameras and feed system installations and technical support for fish farm site installations.

Active recruitment for the company's provincial office has taken place and during the initial phase of establishment, additional staff will also be required. 

Gael Force is currently building feeding barges in Atlantic Canada, designing and supplying systems for new sites in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The company aims to support the existing fish farming site infrastructure for all producers. It is already supporting new business established earlier this year in Atlantic Canada as it provides service to Mowi, formerly known as Marine Harvest.

Stephen Divers, Gael Force's business development director, said: "Aquaculture has the potential to transform rural economies and we have seen first-hand how this has happened in Scotland over the past 30 years. The similarities between Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland give us tremendous confidence that aquaculture can be transformative for the area."
 

He added:  "We have been hugely encouraged by the political support and leadership of the industry in the area and every person we have engaged with too has welcomed the prospect of Gael Force making an inward investment there."

Elvis Loveless, Parliamentary Secretary to the Department of Fisheries and Land Resources commented: "The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has been working diligently with industry partners to sustainably and safely grow our province's aquaculture industry and stimulate private sector employment. The forecasted potential of this sector has placed us on the cusp of major growth in our supply sector, and we are pleased to welcome innovative service companies such as Gael Force to our province to provide economic benefits and help drive excellence in this exciting and promising industry."

- Gael Force Group