Who can you find at the trade show?

The exhibitors at the fair during the 8th shellfish conference on January 18 and 19, 2024 in the Delta Park Neeltje Jans introduce themselves below. If you are an exhibitor, you will find important information here about, for example, the structure and stand space.
Stand
1
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Rombouts Kunststof Techniek

RKT is active in various sectors including infrastructure, industry, but also in the maritime and heating sector. We supply and install (semi-)finished products, thermosets and thermoplastics that have been developed and produced in-house. Under the name RKT International we have already completed various projects in Poland, England, Kazakhstan, South Korea and Suriname, among others.

Stand
2
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De Nyverheid

De Nyverheid, the link between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking companies. Ineke Nijssen, specialized in the shellfish sector, offers professional support to companies in the form of:

  • conducting discussions and maintaining contact between French-speaking and Dutch-speaking companies,
  • looking for new customers/target groups.
Stand
3 + 4
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OOS Group B.V. / OOS International B.V. / OOS SMF B.V.

OOS SMF B.V., part of the OOS Group, is involved in the development of a semi-submersible unit for cultivating mussels in the North Sea. Mussels are traditionally cultivated in sheltered waters such as the Oosterschelde and Wadden Sea. However, due to changes in natural conditions and regulations, the production of mussels has decreased. Cultivating mussels at sea is a solution to maintain and/or increase production. By applying "green" technologies such as solar, wind and tidal energy, OOS also strives to cultivate the mussels without CO2 emissions.

OOS will start a pilot next year and, based on the results of this pilot, a final (semi-submersible) unit will be developed and put into production for mussel growers. OOS wants to use its technical knowledge in the field of offshore technology to create an innovative solution for the de mossel sector and growers.

Stand
5 + 6
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Murre technologies

At the shellfish conference, Murre Technologies will show the solutions we offer for shellfish processing, from fishing (EasyFarm) to the entire process within a shellfish processing factory. The program has recently been expanded with seaweed cultivation & processing. In combination with the various partners, Luciano Cocci, Optimum Sorting and EMYG, Murre Technologies hopes to show the total solution for every shellfish processing process.

Stand
7
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Société Atlantique de Mariculture (SATMAR)

Mollusc hatcheries, which began on the other side of the Atlantic in the late 1960s, arrived in France in 1972. Although the techniques used have evolved considerably since then, the aim has remained the same: to provide shellfish farmers and their customers with high-quality spat while controlling natural risks.

Stand
8
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Van Es

We are the wholesaler for packaging materials for seafood

Our baskets are also frequently used for packaging regional products, Christmas or promotional gifts. Our sustainable wooden baskets fit perfectly with the sale of organic products, such as vegetables, fruit, crustaceans and shellfish. We also have products such as cutting boards, tea boxes, net bags and mussel pans.

Stand
9
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Itsas Korda

Itsaskorda was born in the 80s in the harbors of Ondarroa and Pasajes where the rope makers provided the bottom trawlers. Actually, this little family business that started selling ropes in two local harbors has expanded its distribution network to more than 26 countries on 5 continents.

In Itsaskorda we have always bet to expand our horizons and find new markets and sectors in which we could get in. Some years ago we entered into the playground sector, agriculture and stockbreeding sectors, and industry. Above all, we have managed to become one of the leader manufacturers in the aquaculture industry, thanks to our revolutionary and innovative products in the sector, and to the wide range of products that we have develop these last years.

During the last decade, we have made big progress in various sectors, but especially in the fishing sector, in which we are professionals. This improvement process has been due to our big investment in specialized machinery, new production facilities, R+D collaborating with technological and research centers, and in training. As a result of this, Itsaskorda has improved both internally and externally, in quality, logistics and production.

We are very proud of the satisfactory path that has follow our company, but this would not be possible without the support and confidence of our clients, that have support us with their fidelity and commitment.

Stand
10
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Marinove

We raise shellfish. Thanks to our experience and our know-how, we produce cupped oyster spats, flat oyster spats, and clam spats. Dedicated to both the quality of the shellfish and the quality of the relationship, Marinove is geared towards the responsible development of shellfish farming. Based at the heart of an exceptional natural site and close to our customers, we strive to be innovative, whilst at the same time respecting our customer’s traditions.

Stand
11
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Finnpro

Finnpro is an abbreviation of Finnpaints Professional. We supply protective coatings for various surfaces such as wood, metal and mineral and functional coatings. Finnpro is the importer for the Netherlands and Belgium of the paint brand Tikkurila from Finland.

Years of expertise in the private timber sector have led to Tikkurila building up a good reputation in wood conservation in the Netherlands and Belgium. Wooden homes (for example log construction and woodpile construction homes) are frequently treated with Tikkurila. This is mainly due to the unique properties (elasticity, water vapor permeability) of the products and the very good and long-lasting protection against all weather influences. Finally, in Finland, buildings and structures must be able to withstand the extreme Scandinavian weather to which they are exposed. Our products usually find their way to timber construction, residential construction, wood processing companies, professional hardware stores, painters and timber traders.

Stand
12
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Padmos en Sea&Shore-electronics

Sea&shore: Sea&shore is active in the field of industry and marine electrical equipment. We mainly focus on the design, installation and maintenance of electrical installations. Our customer base extends from companies in the fishing, inland shipping, offshore and dredging industries to clients in mechanical engineering, food processing factories, construction companies, shipyards and crane manufacturers. To guarantee adequate service, we have 11 fully equipped service cars. We attach great importance to service and innovation and therefore work closely with other companies in the industry. Take, for example, the sustainable solutions we offer for electric propulsion, whether or not in combination with generators or battery packs. We do not shy away from the necessary challenges this brings. We have a loyal customer base in the shellfish industry, whom we are happy to provide with the right technical solutions.

Padmos: As Padmos, we have been a supplier to the shellfish sector for almost 100 years. You could say that we have become one with it. We have been carrying out maintenance on many ships in the fleet for years, we have made winches our specialty and we carry out major conversions, such as recently on the BRU-40. In collaboration with Sea & Shore, we have equipped this ship with diesel-electric propulsion. We are also happy to work on completely new-build ships. We design these completely in-house with the best available innovations of the moment. The recently completed diesel-electric KG-8 and the fully electric E-Pusher 1 with a plastic hull are good examples of this. And developments do not stand still. We would be happy to tell you all about it at our stand (number 12)!

Stand
13
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France Naissain

Crassostrea Gigas spat & part-grown oysters producer France Naissain is committed to sustainable oyster farming. Our goal is to make sure that future generations also get the opportunity to taste quality oysters produced with passion.

Stand
14
:
EOC Scheepsverzekeringen

EOC shipping insurance is a shipping insurance company that has a history of 180 years. It is a merge of Oranje shipping insurance and EFM. We have specialized in near shore and inland shipping.

Stand
15
:
JFC Group

JFC Marine offers a range of mussel buoys that support the aquaculture sector. Their offering includes single and double line mussel buoys, along with solutions for marking aquaculture projects. The design of the single-line buoys, the SF200 (200L) and SF40 (40L), minimizes the impact of rough seas and ensures less loss of mussels from the lines. The striking feature of the SF200 mussel buoy is the two eyes, which allow rotation effects are reduced. With the double-line buoys, ranging from 200L to 330L, the emphasis is on maximizing yield and minimizing loss. The innovative design protects against forces during turbulent conditions. Both the single and double line floats have a patented fin design that ensures stability in harsh sea conditions. The eyes are robust and roomy, extending the life of the ropes. The ecological impact has been taken into account as they are made of UV stabilized polyethylene, designed for marine use. The buoys are fully recyclable.

Stand
16 + 17
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Damen Maaskant

Many fishermen around the world have placed their trust in Damen Maaskant Shipyards over the past 74 years. A yard you can rely on and specialized in new construction, maintenance, repair and conversion of ships for the fishing and work vessel sector. The recent merger of Damen Maaskant Shipyards and the Damen Fishing Product Group allows us to join forces in the field of fishing technical knowledge and strengthen and broaden our markets.

Our story begins in 1948. Then Piet Maaskant and his sons opened a repair yard for the mussel and shrimp fleets that fished from Bruinisse on the Dutch North Sea coast. From the beginning, we have had the ambition to develop our services to exceed the expectations of our customers. Aware of our heritage, this is a philosophy that continues to guide us today. Today, we remain at the heart of our fishing community, supported by an extensive, professional local supply chain and by our skilled employees, many of whom are second or even third generations of their are family who work in our yard.

The uncompromising choice for quality, service and partnership with our customers are frequently mentioned characteristics of our family business. We are determined to maintain these characteristics in the coming years and to give them further substance. Our goal is to become a leader in the development and production of innovative and sustainable vessels for growing, harvesting and capturing food from the sea. In this way we want to secure the future of our industry for generations to come.

That is why we want to focus on supplying sustainable and future-proof fishing vessels that enable fishermen to exercise their profession with maximum efficiency, using their own capacities; from fishing to harvesting. By Maaskant’s standards, this means that we want to supplement our current portfolio with ships that are even less harmful to the environment and will be equipped with the latest standards for comfort and working conditions.

Stand
18
:
Seapa

SEAPA has been innovating for 25 years with its UV-treated injected polypropylene oyster production systems.
We work closely with our customers all over the world (Australia, Japan, USA, Europe) to better meet their needs and help the oyster farming industry move forward...
Our patented stormbreaker clips guarantee maximum reliability, even in the most exposed oyster beds, with fast, comfortable ergonomics and perfect basket rotation.
As a result, you'll get superb special / super-special oysters with the minimum of intervention on the farm, leaving nature to do the job.
Our French subsidiary has a large stock in Nantes and we're on hand to advise you.

Stand
19
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Roem van Yerseke hatchery

Roem van Yerseke B.V. is a family company established in 1942 in Yerseke, the Netherlands. We have grown into Europe’s largest seafood processor, with production facilities in Holland and Germany. Over more than 75 years we have successfully been breeding and harvesting mussels, shrimps and oysters.

Roem van Yerseke has already carried out many years of ongoing research into the cultivation and propagation of crustaceans and molluscs, both on land and in the wild. For this reason, we developed a unique hatchery for young shellfish in 2005.

Stand
20
:
Machinefabriek Bakker, BST, Chr Muller touw

Machinefabriek Bakker B.V. has been designing and manufacturing special machinery and installations for the shellfish industry as early as 1924. Supplying unique installations which efficiently combine technical know-how and experience to produce and treat shellfish. We possesses the necessary know-how for the development, fabrication and implementation of installations on board fishing vessels. In close cooperation with our clients, we design and develop processing units for shellfish. Processing units, which incorporate all the advantages in performing their work efficiently and economically, depending of the local conditions. We look after the full project trajectory from concept to well considered fabrication as well as from “Turn-key” to commissioning. Our partners BST oysters and Muller ropes will be present in our booth.

BST Oyster Supplies have developed and marketed an innovative range of products that suit a new system of growing oysters, called the Adjustable Longline System.

Chr. Muller Touw bv is a producer of rope and cord for fishing, aquaculture, agriculture, livestock and industry. For aquaculture, the program consists of, among other things, longlines made of aqua steel, mussel ropes and other rope products, such as mooring lines. For aquaculture, our products are distributed by MachinefabriekBakker from Yerseke.

Stand
21
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Navalu

Navalu is a French aluminium shipbuilder based on the West coast of France in the Vendée. The company is specialised in custom-made vessels for aquaculture and marine services with a boatyard enabling production of vessels up to 33m. Navalu has a wide range of products available, from shellfish barges (can be tailored with crane, wheels, hydraulic pole etc) to mussel harvesters. The company also delivers special products like amphibious barges (for mussel or oyster farming) and amphibious rubber track « Navtrack » (for cleaning parks and/or towing trailers in muddy area).

Stand
22
:
YAD marine

YAD Marine from Carnac, France, is a major actor in the Shellfish Farming and Aquaculture Industry in Europe since 2003. In continuous research, development and innovation we offer premium and specialized equipment to optimize farming breeding systems. For many years we deliver  rubber bands, hooks, booster spacers for oyster bags and caged bags.

Stand
23
:
GEM Plastics

GEM PLASTICS was founded in 1988 in Cavan, Ireland as a division of the lubricants distribution company GEM OILS. Since then, GEM PLASTICS has developed and expanded its range of blow moulded HDPE Drums, Jerricans and its services. Prominent amongst these items, is its innovative Mussel Float that’s been developed in collaboration with the Irish Mussel Farmers and The Irish Fisheries Board for use in the cultivation and harvesting of mussels. The float is made in three sizes by the extrusion blow moulded process, using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) giving it strength and guaranteeing a long working life. The premier colour of manufacture is “Grey” and helps it blend in with its natural surrounding environment.

Stand
24
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Posterpresentatie - NIOZ

Femkevan Nimwegen, Merel Lanjouw & Sarah Veillat, NIOZ and WUR Yerseke present the CircAqua project. This started in 2023 and will focus on opportunities for mussel & seaweed cultivation in the (offshore) North Sea in the coming years. The combination of mussel hanging culture and seaweed cultivation offers opportunities for developing circular food chains and nature-inclusive production in the Dutch North Sea.

AlexiaSemeraro ILVO, Ostend provides a poster presentation about the Coastbuster project and in particular the use of mussels for art defense. The public-private Coastbusters consortium investigated the use of reef-promoting infrastructures for coastal protection. In this pilot project, a biogenic reef of blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) is introduced on the waterfront of the sandy Belgian coast.

Paul Denekamp, ​​EU Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC). A focus group has been started on the subject of shellfish welfare. The question is whether there is a welfare problem with shellfish such as mussels and oysters and if so, what can be done about it.

The posters are displayed at stand 24

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Stand
25
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 Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a non-profit organisation which aims to set standards for sustainable fishing. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well-managed and sustainable compared to the MSC's standards are assessed by a team of Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs).

Stand
26
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ARK

ARK is an innovative nature organization that wants to show how social changes continuously lead to new opportunities for nature and landscape. We encourage people to seize these opportunities, based on the belief that more space for nature in our thoughts and actions increases the quality of life. For people and nature.

At the shellfish conference we will show a small 3D printed model of our oyster basket with an A3 poster that provides explanations. There are flyers that participants can take with them.

Stand
30+31
:
Rem van den Bosch

Creativity has the power to bring about change with unexpected questions and solutions, or a surprising perspective. Photographer Rem van den Bosch brings people closer together with his artistic projects, in the Netherlands and abroad.

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