According to the press communiqué the new company will establish operations in all major salmon farming markets. Mohn Aqua has its base in Forres, Scotland, the company manufactures underwater camera, control systems and water quality monitoring technology for marine cage farms. The company also continues to work in partnership with Airmar Technology (seal and sea lion deterrent systems) globally and with VAKI (counting, grading and biomass estimation systems) in the UK and Ireland.
Bennex aquaculture has been acquired by two Bergen, Norway based companies – ROV manufacturer Argus Remote Systems AS and offshore services company Mohn Drilling AS. Chris Hyde, Managing Director said that they are delighted with the acquisition of Bennex Aquaculture. He added that the new owners bring a wealth of offshore technology and experience into the operation of the Mohn aqua Group.
Stein Mohn, Chairman of the Board of Mohn Aqua Group told that acquiring Bennex Aqua was a good experience. The aquaculture industry represents a huge opportunity for us and for the technology we can provide.
