The future
SHELLFISH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED WELCOMES YOU
INNOVATION
Simipicity
A prototype has been development and the results have proven the opening of raw and blanched half-shell mussels at high volume.
AUTOMATION
Opening System
The technology is developing an automated control system to recognise the mussel length of the mussel in order for the plasma to fire at the muscle attachments.
EFFICIENCY
Reduction of manaul openers
The aim of our technology was to improve margins for processors, and provide a premium product to customers, through efficiency gains and reduction in labour.
PLASMA TECHNOLOGY
High heat,less energy
The plasma technology doesn't cook the mussel meat,therefore retaining the fullness  and goodness of the mussel meat, for operatives to demand a premium price for the Asian Market.
SUMMARY
Shellfish Technologies Limited is owned by a small group of shareholders who bring the benefit of substantial expertise across the seafood processing Industry. The overall aim of the company is to improve seafood-processing technologies in order to boost industry margins and dominate high-quality market niches.
The Primary focus of STL Limited is to bring into production its proprietary system for processing raw half-shell mussels and other shellfish species,particulary the famous bluff oyster using our patented self automated machine innovation system.
INNOVATION
Problem Worth Solving
PROBLEM
The intensive labour component of opening half-shell mussels and ​
Difficuilty of grading of mussels, results in over/under cooking.
Contamination issues.
Indirect and direct cost associated with opening half-shell mussels
SOLUTION
The automated opening system reduces manual labour by 70%
There is no need for blanching product through our system.
The contamination factor will be mitigated by reduced labour openers. The other advantage yet to be quantified, is the plasma torches expels ozone, this could potentially be a real game changer in the sterilization of the machine parts and reducing listeria issues in the industry.
With the reduction of labour, the costs such as health and safety, ACC, staff training, holiday pay, and sickness pay, uniform will see major cost savings.
OPPORTUNITIES
The technology has the potential to open other shellfish species such as the famous bluff oyster.
International potential
Automating and grading of mussels through camera vision system.
CONTACT US
Richard Barnett
2/9 Leicester PardeÂ
SommervilleÂ
Auckland 2014
021 777 145
THE TEAM
Who We Are
Shellfish Technologies Limited is owned by a small group of shareholders who bring the benefit of substantial expertise across the seafood processing Industry. The overall aim of the company is to improve seafood-processing technologies in order to boost industry margins, and dominate high-quality market niches.
The primary focus of STL Limited  is to bring into production its proprietary system for processing raw half-shell mussels and other shellfish species, particulary the famous bluff oyster, using our patented self automated machine innovation system.
RICHARD BARNETT
Director
Following a professional rugby league career lasting 12 years and with Sky TV as a commentator for 10 years.Richard Barnett has launched a number of businesses in the construction and retail sectors. Richard social drive to support the  community he has initiated a charity in 2016 , to drive a positive social change in prisoners and youth in NZ.
BARRY DAVISON
Inventor
30 years of experience as a skilled engineer, including project engineering for major food processing initiatives and overseeing multi-million dollar projects in New Zealand and Australia. He previously invented innovative machines to add value in processing carrots and to pack raw fish into cans with high degree of accuracy. Barry's experience in developing innovative engineering concepts and bringing them into production is a major asset to STL.
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ALAN GARD
Advisor
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Alan has been deeply involved with the fishing industry all his working life. His knowledge of the sector and commercial vision have taken him to industry leadership positions, including the foundation of the NZ Rock Lobster Industry Council. He also launched the export-oriented South Pacific Group, with factories in Tauranga, Wellington and Invercargill
Alan has also project managed several major construction situations such as factories and private and commercial vessels. A strong focus on business viability, allied with an innovative approach to processing, means that Alan is perfectly placed to bring the SAMi ( Specialized Automation Machine Innovation ) vision to life.
GERARD PETERSON
Advisor
Gerard was an Executive Director of The Warehouse Ltd in 1987-1996Â
Managing Director/Owner Â
The Number One Shoe Warehouse Limited 2001 expanded to 45 stores NZ wide before selling to the Halaby’s group in 2006 .Â
Gerard is currently involved in land and housing developments 2017 and will advise on the marketing and sales strategy.
FUNDERS AND EXPERTISE
CALLAGHAN INNOVATION
2014
The company was granted project funding with CallaInnovation which really helped with progressing our technology towards
POUTAMA TRUST
2018
Poutama Trust has been amazing in support for start-up business with a Maori focus and provided grants for prototyping
ATEED
2018
Great to have Ateed support our venture through connecting Government agencies to make a real difference in helping  businesses succeed.
SPROUT ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
January 2018
The company was one of eight selected, from 87 companies in New Zealand and globally.The accelerator programme resources  a company towards first round of investment in June 2018.