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Fusion Marine is offering fish farmers throughout the Highlands & Islands an innovative recycling and refurbishment service for redundant fish farm cages.
 
As fish farms move to upgrade their operations through the use of larger cages or the transfer of operations to more exposed sites, the refurbishment or recycling of their existing cage systems provides a cost-effective solution.Fusion Marine already offers an on-site refurbishment service for fish farmers looking to upgrade their existing cage systems.

However, the disposal of cages that no longer serve their purpose can create a real headache for fish farmers, especially since most operate from remote sites. Traditionally, bulky items such as cages have been a no-go area for recycling because of the economically unviable transport costs. But now Fusion Marine is providing a service for recycling fish farm cages by using a mobile plastic shredding machine to grind up parts of the cage that can’t be re-used.

Alternatively, the whole cage system can be shredded,  providing a specialist disposal service for fish farmers throughout the Highlands & Islands.Working with Axion Recycling as part of a project supported by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), the Fusion Marine unit is capable of shredding a variety of other materials such as pipes and drums. The plastic granules produced are then easily transportable for recycling.

Stephen Divers, Fusion Marine managing director, says: “Many fish farmers are now looking to use larger and stronger cages and also to have safety decking fitted so as to meet health & safety guidelines.“By recycling and upgrading old cages we can offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way either disposing of cages, or extending their life – perhaps by another 20 years.”