A new business network is paving the way for Norwegian technology in land-based aquaculture to enter the North American market. The network, NACA (Norwegian Aquaculture in America), consists of five companies: MAT-KULING AS, Simona Stadpipe AS, Helland Silosystem AS, Silikal Nordvest AS, and Dynamic FishEye.
The companies cover the entire value chain for land-based aquaculture, from water treatment and pipe transport to feed logistics and monitoring. This makes the network well-equipped to deliver solutions to existing fish farmers and new land-based aquaculture projects across North America. The companies see potential for collaboration in marketing, contracts, R&D projects, and expansion into new areas.
The first joint project will be participation in the RasTech Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California, during the first week of June.
“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,”
Bjørn Dorum, Chairman and Owner of MAT-KULING.
The business network is supported by Innovation Norway. The aim of the three-year project is to strengthen and solidify Norway’s position in land-based aquaculture technology. Expanding the export of aquaculture technology is a national goal outlined in the government’s export strategy. The NACA business network seeks to play a key role in opening new markets for Norwegian 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. 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.
The Companies in the NACA Business Network:
MAT-KULING Vannbehandling AS (MAT-KULING Water Treatment)
MAT-KULING is a “Non-Stop Shop for RAS Equipment” with 30 years of experience in water treatment. The company designs, manufactures, and supplies RAS equipment for land-based farming of both saltwater and freshwater species. With in-house production, they offer complete RAS systems and specialized MEP services (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) for land-based aquaculture facilities.
Simona Stadpipe
With over 30 years of experience in the aquaculture industry, Simona Stadpipe is one of Norway’s leading specialists in advanced piping systems and custom products for the sector. The company has over 50 experienced employees offering expertise across the entire value chain—from design and production to installation—of land-based aquaculture facilities.
Helland Silosystem
Helland Silo is a family-owned company from Rogaland, established in 1965. It produces and delivers feed handling equipment such as silos, feeders, and a range of conveyors tailored for land-based aquaculture. Helland Silosystem has designed and delivered feed handling systems to several major land-based aquaculture facilities in Norway and abroad.
Silikal Aquaculture Solutions
Silikal Aquaculture Solutions has developed a specialized coating for land-based tanks and RAS systems. The aquaculture industry in Norway has demanded solutions for repairs and renewals within each production cycle, alongside coatings that withstand strong detergents and high-pressure water from a biosecurity standpoint. The Fishtank system meets all these demands, which is why they offer the market’s best warranties.
Dynamic FishEye AS
Dynamic FishEye provides advanced control systems specifically developed for land-based aquaculture. The FishEye platform features real-time data collection and analysis for optimized feeding and improved fish health. FishEye Sense continuously monitors water quality 24/7.