Trondheim, Norway-based Nofitech Holding AS has acquired water treatment suppliers CM Aqua and Ratz Aqua, according to a 4 June announcement.
Shares in Nofitech Holding AS have been applied as part of the transaction, effectively making the four owners of CM Aqua and Ratz Aqua qualified shareholders in the enterprise, the companies noted in a press release.
For several years, CM Aqua and Ratz have been production partners out of Ratz’ factory in Remscheid, Germany, near Düsseldorf.
Ratz develops several water treatment solutions for aquaculture operations, including HEX drum filters, GALAXY protein skimmers, Oxywise oxygen generators, and AL2 belt-filters for sludge systems. Farum, Denmark-headquartered CM Aqua handles sales, service, and support with technical teams in Denmark and Ukraine.
Together, the companies have delivered more than 600 HEX filters to RAS plants, aquariums, and pools worldwide, as well as de-licing equipment for barges and water treatment systems for well-boats.
The merger strengthens the financial capabilities for CM Aqua and Ratz, allowing the companies to “on even bigger projects globally, and access to Nofitech’s R&D competence,” Managing Directors Kurt Carlsen (CM Aqua) and Andre Pechura (Ratz) said.
Nofitech produces ModulRAS facilities for both seawater and freshwater usage. All units are equipped with HEX filters, the company confirmed.
Nofitech CEO Robert Hundstad said he’s looking forward to working more closely with the new sister companies and improving “the product range to include other cost-efficient solutions and pre-manufactured modular sections.”
The opportunity to expand beyond salmon as a result of the merger is also an exciting prospect for Nofitech’s ModulRAS, Nofitech Holding Chairman Asbjørn Reinkind added.
Per the terms of the acquisition, the companies will operate independently, with CM/Ratz continuing to serve other RAS suppliers.
Photo courtesy of CM Aqua/Ratz Aqua
