A group of Norwegian aquaculture technology companies have joined forces to form Norwegian Aquaculture in America (NACA) to better target the North American market.
Formed by Mat-Kuling, Simona Stadpipe, Helland Silosystem, Silikal Nordvest, and Dynamic FishEye, the new business network covers a swath of the land-based aquaculture value chain. Across all five companies, members of NACA cover everything from water transport to feed logistics and monitoring, a press release from the five companies said.
According to NACA, the five companies will engage in joint projects to market and expand the customer base for their solutions.
Mat-Kuling designs, manufactures, and supplies recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) equipment for land-based fish farming of both fresh and saltwater species. Simona Stadpipe is a specialist in piping systems with 30 years of experience in the aquaculture industry, including design and production of land-based facilities.
Helland Silosystem provides handling equipment like silos, feeders, and conveyors tailored specifically to land-based aquaculture. Silikal Aquaculture Solutions has developed specialized coatings for tanks used in land-based RAS systems. Dynamic FishEye provides control systems specifically oriented around land-based aquaculture operations.
“We will now leverage our combined expertise and experience to inform decision-makers among fish farmers and advisors through presentations, lunch and learn sessions, and company visits in Norway and abroad, where we can demonstrate 2025-level RAS technology as a secure method for farming, including food fish,” Mat-Kuling Chairman and Owner Bjørn Dorum said in a release.
NACA is being supported by Innovation Norway, a state-owned company that helps develop Norwegian enterprises and industry. NACA will be a three-year project with Innovation Norway in order to open new markets for the country’s RAS technology.
“Several of the companies are already established with personnel and resources in the North American market and maintain strong cooperation with Innovation Norway’s international offices,” NACA said. “The companies bring years of experience from land-based aquaculture projects both in Norway and abroad. Now, through this joint effort, they aim to increase value creation and gain insights that other Norwegian suppliers can benefit from.”
