 About the Company
Rockabill Shellfish Ltd is a privately owned Irish company formed in 1984. Its owners, the Price family, have a tradition in the fishing industry going back many generations.
The company specializes in 'Fresh & Frozen' seafood product and invests time, capital and management effort to ensure the integrity of its cold supply chain. The Company's goal is to attain a seamless connection between the seabed and consumers so as to ensure that 'Fresh Frozen' is fresher than fresh and that our fresh product is is the freshest.
Product Specialization
In 1996 it was decided to form an integrated operation involving Catching, Processing and Exporting of High Quality Shellfish Products, specialising in the production of Whole Scampi "Nephrops Norvegicus"and Razor Clams "Ensis Siliqua". Both products were available in sufficient quantities in Irish Waters, with sustainable annual fishing quotas, to justify the creation of a modern Processing and Freezing Plant.
In 2010 brought further expansion into fish processing with the buyout of the formally known "Union Hall fishermens co-op", which is situated in Skibbereen, West Cork, Ireland.
The Company's vessels fish the traditional fishing grounds off the Irish Coast, which includes the Porcupine Bank - a deep sea Scampi fishing territory 300km south of Ireland.
Investing in Supply Integration: "From the Seabed to the Consumer"
Trawlers
Bill and Alan mantain their own fleet of modern trawlers, (all equipped with on-board refrigetation). Rockabill also buys a portion of their supply from up to 70 carefully selected and monitored Irish trawlers to ensure adherence to our high standards.
Transport
We have our own fleet of well-maintained refrigerated trucks and vans ensuring temperature controlled inbound & onbound transport. All our fleet vehicles have satellite tracking fitted ensuring full traceability throughout their journeys.
Processing
Rockabill operates two modern factories in Ireland:
Shellfish Factory, Balbriggan, County Dublin - Close to all major routes and Dublin airport, the facility enjoys easy access for local and export product collection and distriburion. The plant emplys 50+ people and is registered with the appropriate EU/Local Authorities (Reg. No. IE DN 0026 EC).
Fish Factory, Skibbereen, County Cork - Near prime fish fishing grounds and all major fishing ports on the south &west coast of Ireland. The plant employs 40+ people and is registered with the appropriate EU/Local Authorities (Reg. No. IE CK 0083 EC).
Refrigerated Cold Storage
The Company has its own cold stores (-25o C) and chilles (0o C) located on the premises of both factories.
Markets
The company's main markets currently include: Ireland, Italy, Spain, France, UK, Holland, China, Belgium, Croatia and Asia. Many more new markets are currentl being pursued.
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