FEED TECHNOLOGY UPDATE - AquaFeed.com

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OCTAFORM — THE NEW GENERATION OF FEED MILL
AND AQUACULTURE TANK TECHNOLOGY
O
ctaform Systems Inc., is an innovative
technology company that produces
a patented, stay-in-place concrete-forming
system. Octaform’s PVC walls
are stronger and offer more construction
versatility for many of today's demanding
applications. The PVC protects concrete and
steel by creating a watertight shell, along
with providing a sanitary, low maintenance
fish tank. The result is a highly effective and
healthy environment for the production of
fish.
Results from Research at the University of
British Columbia and Seattle University,
prove that Octaform’s buildings are among
the most survivable structures. The additional
energy absorption capacity in
Octaform walls make them particularly
Millbrook Hatchery, Canada
well-suited for earthquake resistant
structures and for grinder rooms in feed
mills where explosion is a concern.
Octaform built several fish hatchery tanks
for growing Artic Charr for the Millbrook First
Nations. The project was built within four
weeks. The tanks are set into the floor
allowing, easy access for the workers. The
unique forming system allows for the integration
of skimmer boxes to enhanced tank
performance.
• FEED TECHNOLOGY UPDATE — June/July 2006 •