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Bali
Atlas’ Indonesian headquarters are based in Sanur, on the island of Bali. Research and development, pearl production, harvest, jewellery manufacturing and the offer of final products to customers through several retail outlets, are all based in Bali.
Atlas operates three main pearl farms in Bali. The young oysters conceived through our genetics breeding program at the Gerogkak based hatchery are held for a period of two years until they are ready for seeding. Penyabangan is the main seeding operations centre for our oysters.
Bali is consistently voted the World’s best island destination and Atlas has used this opportunity to develop tourism and retail ventures associated with our Bali based pearl farms.
Alyui Bay, Waigeo
Once the oysters are seeded in Bali, they are sent for maturation to Alyui Bay on Waigeo Island in Papua (formerly Irian Jaya). Here, Atlas has some 2,500 hectares of water leases capable of supporting over one million adult oysters.
The remote Alyui Bay site offers secure and sheltered waters located on the equator outside the cyclone belt, relatively stable water temperatures and pollution-free and nutrient-rich waters ideally suited to the Pinctada maxima oyster. Atlas is committed to protecting this pristine environment and supports international conservation groups within the world recognised marine area of Raja Ampat.
The Alyui operation boasts a sophisticated and modern operations centre, three major pearl growing sites, jetties, boats and a range of support infrastructure such as accommodation, recreation, workshops and warehouses, not to mention the most stunning scenery ever seen.
Flores / Alor
Atlas acquired the Flores / Alor pearl farming operations in 2010. This acquisition consisted of seven farm sites and a hatchery which has provided the company with additional geographic diversification and a second breeding and production zone. These sites are key assets for the expansion of Atlas’s pearl production.
Hatchery, accommodation, workshops and operating facilities are in place. Reorganisation of farm infrastructure and introduction of the company’s operating procedures in 2011 will ensure maximum efficiency in oyster and pearl production.
