BOC Gases and IFA Aquaculture announce deal for members

December 2009

IFA Aquaculture and BOC Gases – Ireland’s largest supplier of commercial gas – have announced a partnership deal to benefit the finfish and shellfish aquaculture sector.

BOC Gases now offer significantly attractive rates for the supply of quality gases and service to IFA Aquaculture members as part of a membership deal which adds to the wide ranging benefit scheme for businesses to join the Association. The deal includes a commercial offer for oxygen, CO2 and dry ice supply exclusively to IFA members. The aquaculture industry uses commercial gas to assist in growing and managing the health and welfare of finfish and shellfish.
 
Richie Flynn, Executive Secretary of IFA Aquaculture said, “ Our membership welcomes the support of BOC Gases and looks forward to a mutually beneficial relationship into the future. BOC’s international expertise in aquaculture is important for the Irish industry and we welcome their efforts to provide high class products and service to the sector at affordable prices.”
 
Dermot Russell, Business Development Manager said, 'BOC is well aware of the importance of continuing the development of the Aquaculture Industry in Ireland. We are delighted to play our part in support of this vital activity that will allow for sustainable growth and help increase competitiveness for IFA members within the international arena.
 
BOC are part of the Linde group who have extensive knowledge in the international aquaculture industry. This experience can be utilised by IFA members to ensure sustainable development of the aquaculture industry in Ireland going forward.

The company is a world leading gases and engineering company and employs almost 50,000 people and supplies compressed and bulk gases, chemicals and equipment working in around 100 countries worldwide. For more than a century the company’s gases and expertise have contributed to advances in many industries and aspects of everyday life, including steel-making, refining, chemical processing, environmental protection, wastewater treatment, welding and cutting, food processing, distribution, chilling and freezing, glass production, electronics and healthcare. Linde is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

For more information on this release please contact Dermot Browne on 1890 355 255 or email