Ace Aquatec's stunning system boosts shrimp welfare in Indonesia

Ace Aquatec has confirmed that the Indonesia-based aquaculture company, PT Brother, primarily engaged in shrimp farming and production, will use its portable stunning system at its Cilacap facility.

The transport of shrimp at PT Brother between the ponds and the processing area can take up to 12 hours, which increases stress levels and results in poorer product quality.

The portability of the in-water electric stunning system developed by Ace Aquatec, along with its chemical-free operation that enables an effective and more humane harvesting method, were the main reasons that convinced the shrimp producer.

In addition, this technology will help increase production. Ace Aquatec has stated that output could rise from one tonne every 45 minutes with manual harvesting to a potential capacity of eight tonnes per hour.

"We chose Ace Aquatec's portable stunner to support our ambition to become a market leader in shrimp welfare. The system will dramatically cut transit time between our pens and processing operations, and Ace Aquatec will be key to helping us scale. Once rolled out across all three of our main sites, we expect to grow harvest volumes from around 350 tonnes per year at our Cilacap site to almost 2,150 tonnes," said President Director at PT Brother, Riza Nugraha.

Additionally, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Ace Aquatec, Tara McGregor-Woodhams, noted: "We're proud to be working with PT Brother as they take a leadership position on shrimp welfare. Shrimp is one of the world's fastest-growing protein sources, and producers who prioritise welfare today are building a real competitive advantage as consumer and regulatory expectations continue to rise. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to welfare-first, sustainable aquaculture, and we look forward to seeing PT Brother lead the way."