Net cleaning pump can handle the pressure, says Scottish manufacturer
Home-built machine impresses in two-month trial in Loch Fyne
A fish farm net cleaning pump designed and manufactured by Aberdeenshire-based engineering specialist Brimmond has successfully completed its second field trial in Scotland.
The NetJet pump was deployed to Loch Fyne in late 2024 by global aquaculture supplier AKVA for a 60-day trial, to test out some product improvements following an earlier project on a fish farm near Mull.
Brimmond, based at Kintore, northwest of Aberdeen, said in a press release that feedback from clients during the latest trial was extremely positive, highlighting the unit’s ease and efficiency of operation, as well as Brimmond’s rapid response customer service and support.
Reduced downtime
“The trial at Loch Fyne showcased the outstanding engineering of the NetJet and the responsiveness of our technical and engineering teams,” said Brimmond managing director Tom Murdoch.
“Over the 60-day period, NetJet minimised downtime, highlighting its exceptional efficiency. While we did experience a couple of minor teething issues in what was only our second ever live field trial, our technical support team were on-site within 24 hours to resolve these. Being based in the north of Scotland enables us to respond rapidly to any technical support queries – clients tell us again and again how much they value this agile customer service.
“The extended trial period allowed our team to really put the unit through its paces and implement a few further product improvements as we strive to provide the highest quality, most reliable, user-friendly unit on the market.”
Quiet and powerful
Don Fowler, commercial manager at AKVA Group Scotland, said: “Having worked with the Brimmond team on the NetJet’s second live industry outing, we were keen test it over a further extended period of time on one of our client’s facilities – a leading international fish farm operator - on the West Coast.
“We were extremely impressed by how easy the unit is to operate, and how quiet it is. What’s more the NetJet’s higher power output yielded superior cleaning results, enhancing efficiency. Clean nets promote better fish welfare, which is always our priority.”
Brimmond, which spent £450,000 to develop the pump, said it was initially designed to fill a gap in the market for an affordable but high-quality net cleaning solution as a rental option, but it has since experienced exceptional demand from customers looking to purchase the units outright. It has adapted its business model in response, and is now offering an expanded range of NetJet units available to buy in a range of engine sizes.
