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The Issue
New Zealand’s Greenshell mussel industry is always looking for ways to be better environmental guardians and reducing reliance on plastic, especially polyethylene rope, is a priority.
The industry began in the late 1960’s farming in sheltered bays. Since then the industry in the Top of the South has grown to be worth $390 million annually.
The move to more exposed waters has meant traditional floats occasionally come loose due to rough weather and sea conditions. It’s estimated between 500 and 2000 mussel floats are lost every year in the Top of the South.
The Clamp Float’s unique design eliminates the need for rope lashing, reducing the debris that enters the ocean. It can withstand the unpredictability of open waters and the user friendly design makes it easy to attach.
Industry testing over two years in the open waters of Golden, Tasman and Pegasus bays and off the Coromandel coast have resulted in NO lost floats with the Clamp Float attachment method. Users report the clamps are easy to attach, saving time and money on the water.
Don't take our word for it
- here's what some of our customers are saying
"Attaching a Clamp Float is an absolute breeze. We can put the floats on twice as quickly and it’s very, very easy. So it’s saving time, and allowing us to be more productive."
Mark Burnaby, MacLab
Our Mission
Building a Sustainable Future
At S&S Floats, our mission is to build a sustainable future for the aquaculture industry. We aim to provide innovative solutions that not only improve efficiency and profitability for our customers but also protect the environment. Our team is dedicated to developing products that are fully recyclable and have minimal impact on the ecosystem. Join us in building a better future for aquaculture.
