Gem Plastics was founded in 1988 in Cavan, Ireland as a division of the lubricants distribution company Gem Oils, which was established in 1962. Since then, Gem Plastics has developed and expanded its range of blow moulded HDPE Drums, Jerricans, associated services and customer portfolio, supplying fillers - mainly those in the chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food and beverage industries - throughout the British Isles, including some of the world’s leading multi-national players in these sectors. The vast majority of Gem’s containers have UN packaging performance certificates, approved for the international Transport of Dangerous Goods. Additionally, they are made in conformance with ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 for packaging suppliers within the food supply chain. Gem Plastics remains a family owned company with inherent traditional values centered on upholding the highest standards in everything it does. The business is led by an experienced management team who, along with a loyal and dedicated workforce, places customer’s needs at the forefront of its everyday activities. Equally, it maintains an avid R&D focus in key areas such as raw materials, processes, products and customer service.
anodes, Polyform of Norway for Buoys and Fenders and Guy Cotton France for Oilskins. CH Marine certainly lives up to its reputation as a one stop solution for the marine industry, and the recent addition of the independent
review system, Feefo to their website always guarantees a 5-star customer service. For more visit the company website at www.chmarine.com or contact CH Marine on 021- 4315700 or e-mail sales@chmarine.com
MUSSEL FLOAT Alongside its mainstream industrial packaging activities, Gem Plastics manufactures other blow moulded articles for industrial and consumer applications. Prominent amongst these items, is its innovative Mussel Float that was developed in collaboration with the Irish Mussel Farmers and Bord lascaigh Mhara - The Irish Fisheries Board, for use in the cultivation and harvesting of mussels. Its novel and useful functionality resulted in Gem being granted a full European patent for the product in 2008. The float is made in three sizes by the extrusion blow moulding process, using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) giving it strength and guaranteeing a long working life. Coloured ‘Battleship Grey’ helps it blend in caringly with its natural surrounding environment. All the materials used in the manufacture of the float have been authorised for use contact with foodstuffs. MUSSEL FLOAT The Gem Mussel Float was designed with the purpose of playing a pivotal role in the cultivation of mussel spat on ropes suspended from twin anchorage points on the float, positioned top and bottom. A special valve is fitted to allow air pressurisation before and during use. This feature ensures that both shape and buoyancy are preserved in all marine conditions. Compared to the method of dredging mussels from the seabed, the Gem float offers a number of distinct advantages. ADVANTAGES OF GEM FLOATS • 3 different Types (300 Litre,200 litre ,100litre Sub-merged) • High strength handles for optimum usage. • Manufactured from 100% Virgin polyethylene. • Non-Toxic. • High Performance floats for all types of inshore & offshore farming conditions. • Long operational life with no maintenance. • Easy clean surface. • Special valve fitted to allow air pressurisation before and during use. • Excellent value on return of capital. • Stackable easy to handle
Gem Plastics Ltd, Regaskin, Cavan, Ireland Phone: 00353494331077 Email: sales@gemplastics.ie
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