Delivering Reliable Material Handling Systems for Huon Aquaculture Operations

Supporting plant expansion and feed processing infrastructure across multiple salmon production facilities.

Huon is one of Australia’s leading aquaculture producers, operating advanced salmon hatchery, nursery, and processing facilities across Tasmania.

Maintaining efficient feed handling and processing infrastructure is critical to supporting Huon’s large-scale aquaculture operations. Their facilities require reliable material conveying systems capable of operating within strict hygiene standards while integrating seamlessly into existing production environments.

Case Study

The Client

Business name
Huon Aquaculture
Contact
Darren Johns, Maintenance Manager – Southern Hatcheries
Industry
Aquaculture – Salmon
Project Scope
Multiple conveying and material handling projects
Key Focus
Reliable throughput, hygiene compliance, plant integration

The Problem

Huon required the delivery of multiple material handling and conveying projects across their aquaculture operations to support ongoing plant expansion and feed processing requirements.

Each system needed to integrate into live production environments while maintaining operational continuity. The equipment also had to meet strict hygiene standards typical of aquaculture and food-grade processing environments.

With several projects occurring across different sites, the systems needed to deliver reliable throughput while aligning with Huon’s long-term infrastructure planning.

The Solution

AFSystems worked with Huon’s maintenance and operations teams to scope and deliver conveying systems aligned with the operational requirements of each facility.

The focus was on selecting reliable equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing plant infrastructure, and coordinating delivery and installation in a way that supported ongoing production.

By working collaboratively with the Huon team, AFSystems ensured each project was delivered in line with operational expectations and site-specific requirements.

The Outcome

AFSystems supported the delivery of multiple projects through an approach that included:

  • Conducting site reviews and confirming system layouts
  • Selecting conveying and material handling equipment suited to each application
  • Coordinating installation and commissioning within existing production facilities
  • Ensuring systems integrated with current plant infrastructure and operational workflows

All works were planned to minimise disruption to live operations while maintaining high installation and hygiene standards.

Huon successfully commissioned multiple material handling systems across their aquaculture operations.

The installed systems deliver reliable throughput and integrate smoothly within existing plant infrastructure, supporting day-to-day feed processing activities.

These projects strengthened plant capability while providing scalable infrastructure to support Huon’s ongoing production growth across multiple sites.

Client Experience with AFS

Client Rating
5/5
Recommendation
Yes, absolutely – highly recommended.
Feedback
“Excellent – responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout.”
“AFSystems have completed a number of projects for Huon, delivering well-integrated systems that perform reliably within our processing environment. Their understanding of aquaculture operations and ability to deliver projects to plan has made them a trusted partner across our multiple sites.”
David Churches
Maintenance Manager – Huon Aquaculture

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