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MJM Manufacturing is Proud to be a Part of the fabrication of  The SeaQualize

Runner Up Winner ($10,000) – The SeaQualizer

Bill Brown, Jeffery Liederman, Patrick Brown and Ryan Brown, U.S.A.
The SeaQualizer is a noninvasive, pressure activated, fish recompression tool that is capable of releasing fish at targeted depths and represents a breakthrough in bycatch release technology that could have a major impact on the management of recreational fishery mortality.  A significant problem in the management of some recreational fisheries is the mortality of bottom dwelling fish (fish with air bladders) that are released at the surface. When brought to the surface from depth these fish undergo barotrauma due to the air bladder expanding with reduction in pressure. These fish cannot release the gas in the airbladder quickly enough to prevent expansion of the air bladder when brought to the surface on fishing gear. When released at the surface with their air bladder expanded they are unable to return to the depth where they were captured and mortality of these fish is very high.

Although several techniques have been introduced to mitigate this bycatch mortality, none are widely used in many recreational fisheries and others are not very effective. The SeaQualizer appears to be very effective and capable of increasing the survival rate of fish that are experiencing barotrauma symptoms by releasing them after they have been returned to depth and sufficiently recompressed. It reduces the time and effort an angler must expend to repeatedly reel heavy weights all the way up from the bottom and the SeaQualizer can also accommodate the release of many species of fish, both large and small.

Conservation Potential

Management of many fish species including the valuable red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico and rockfish in the Pacific include the mandatory release of undersize fish and catch limits that require the release of significant numbers of fish.  If survival could be improved for these fish, significant improvements could be made in management and stock levels of these valuable fish species. Studies have suggested that survival rates greater than 50% are possible, depending on the species and the depth from which they are raised. Species such as the rockfish are usually caught in less than 200’ of water and when recompressed have shown survival rates of up to 90%.

With its user friendly capabilities and apparent effectiveness the SeaQualizer could be widely accepted by the recreational fishing community and if so, could make a significant contribution to the reduction of bycatch mortality in many recreational fisheries and contribute to improved management and increased fishing opportunities.

 / ©: G. Poveromo

http://www.smartgear.org/smartgear_winners/2011/runner_up_winner/

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Window kiosk atm

IIEM International Study Tour

“Today’s event was kick started with the group being lost which added to adventure of the trip. After stopping and asking for the directions we made it to the intended destination, MJM Manufacturing. This company is a privately owned, small business founded by Michael J. Mijares (MJM) in 1979. The group joined up with Ms. Joanna Ross, the Consular Officer from the Office of the Consul General of Trinidad and Tobago in Miami. Upon entering the company’s premises we were warmly greeted by Mr. Mijares. He gave us an overview of the company’s history and then we proceeded to tour the plant. 
Walking through the facility, Mr. Mijares gave detailed explanations of the various machines and the items being produced. All the departments were explored and a few of the staff members were introduced. The students then presented Mr. Mijares with a token of appreciation from UTT.
The visit was concluded with a group photo taken with Mr. Mijares and his son, Mr. Alex Mijares who is the Director of Operations. The IIEM group then made their way back to the hotel. Here reflections were made on the day’s events with respect to the objectives and themes of the study tour. The session was then concluded with a briefing from Ms. Ross on the mandate for trade promotion of the Consulate in Miami.”
Authors: Rishi, Davina and Makesi Photos: Abigail Liverpool

MJM Manufacturing fabricates 9ft Stainless Steel #4 finish in a few hours.  In time to make for the appearance of Jay-z and Kanye West

Stainless steel Sign

Kiosk

Posted: November 15, 2011 in kiosks, metal fabrication, oem, sheet metal

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Mjm manufacturing inc, ready to ship its first batch of self service kiosks

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New self pay kiosk manufactured by Mjm mfg www.mjmmfg.com