Archive for October 2021
Waste specialist LiftUP joins Framo
LiftUP, which produces systems for the removal of sludge and morts from fish farming cages, has become part of pump manufacturer Framo following its acquisition by Framo’s parent company. Both companies are based in Norway and serve the aquaculture sector. Framo AS is itself part of the international Alfa Laval Group. Framo’s head office is…
Read MoreNTS preparing to become salmon giant
NTS is poised to become one of the world’s top 10 salmon farming companies if Norway Royal Salmon and SalmoNor come together, it has emerged.. By combining their operations they have the potential to produce at least 100,000 tonnes in Norway plus a further 24,000 tonnes in Iceland through Arctic Fish. It is thought this…
Read MoreHavfarm wins ASC approval
The site which holds the giant Nordlaks offshore platform Havfarm 1 has been certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council. The news will provide considerable encouragement for the company, which is fighting a decision by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries not to allow the conversion of its development licences on fish welfare grounds. Nordlaks has launched…
Read MoreHøstlund to step down at Norway Royal Salmon
Charles Høstlund has resigned as CEO of Norway Royal Salmon, just a few weeks after the company was taken over by the integrated seafood business NTS. His replacement is Klaus Hatlebrekke, currently executive vice president of Business Development at the company, who takes over in an interim capacity. The company said in a statement: “As the company…
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