Mowi Fjæra Chose Aquateknikk for Precise and Stable Feeding in One of Norway’s Most Advanced Fish Farms
Innerst i Åkrafjorden i Etne kommune i Sunnhordland, ligger Mowi Fjæra – et høyteknologisk anlegg som spiller en nøkkelrolle i produksjonen av bærekraftig laks for verdensmarkedet. Her håndteres opptil 15 tonn fôr i døgnet, fordelt på to bygg og åtte kar, og for at driften skal gå som planlagt, må presisjonen være på millimeternivå.
When Precision and Stability Are Critical to Operations
For Mowi Fjæra, it was critical to find a feeding system that could deliver stability, accuracy, and gentle handling—essential qualities for ensuring steady growth and optimal fish health. They chose us at Aquateknikk.
“We at Mowi Fjæra are very pleased with the system we purchased from Aquateknikk,” says Tommy Knutsen, post-smolt site manager at Mowi Fjæra.
He emphasizes that the facility places high demands on both stability and accuracy:
“The system we operate is dimensioned to feed out 15 metric tons per 24 hours. After the ramp-up phase, it feeds both evenly and accurately, and we have had excellent dialogue with Roald Kverme and the team at Aquateknikk along the way.”
World-Class High-Tech Fish Farm
Mowi Fjæra is Mowi’s largest smolt facility in the southern region, with a production capacity of 4,600 metric tons per year. The facility combines advanced RAS technology with modern automation and sustainable solutions for water purification and fish welfare. Here, post-smolt of up to 700 grams are produced before the fish are transferred to the sea.
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With such advanced technology and a high degree of automation, high demands are placed on equipment and systems to ensure precise feeding and optimal growth. Mowi Fjæra therefore needed a system that could ensure even, accurate, and gentle feeding, which is critical for achieving the best possible growth, minimal feed waste, and good fish welfare.
“With such large volumes of feed, this requires stability and accuracy to promote healthy growth in the fish,” notes Tommy from Mowi Fjæra.
The solution was a Norwegian-developed feeding system from Aquateknikk
Aquateknikk delivers precise, gentle, and user-friendly feeding systems that ensure optimal feed utilization and efficient operations from first feeding to post-smolt. All of our systems are developed and manufactured in Norway with a focus on quality, operational reliability, and close customer follow-up—and our partnership with Mowi Fjæra shows that our technology stands strong against even the most demanding industry standards.
“The system works well in operation and overall has had very few issues,” confirms Tommy.
Collaboration Based on Good Dialogue and Development
The collaboration between Mowi Fjæra and Aquateknikk has been close and effective. When site operators provided input for improvements, Aquateknikk listened, evaluated, and integrated smart solutions directly into the system.
“Together, we have resolved anything that came up along the way,” says Tommy about the collaboration with Aquateknikk. om samarbeidet med Aquateknikk.
“Me har kommet med innspill til forbedringer og endringer som vi har sett kan være gunstige for driften av vårt anlegg. Dette har da blitt diskutert, og smarte løsninger har blitt tatt inn i systemet,” fortsetter han.
A Vote of Confidence from the World's Largest Salmon Producer
That Mowi, the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon and a global leader in sustainable seafood, chose a Norwegian supplier like Aquateknikk is something we take as a clear vote of confidence. Mowi sets exceptionally high standards for its technical systems, operational reliability, and environmental standards, and is known for its strong focus on sustainability, fish welfare, and quality at every stage. That such a corporation chooses us as a supplier speaks volumes about their trust in both the solutions and the expertise we possess.
“After about 2.5 years of operation and around three million kilograms of feed through the system, we have to say we are very satisfied,” avslutter Tommy.
Do you also need a new feeding system for your fish farm?
At Aquateknikk, we deliver customized feeding systems for land-based fish farms in Norway and abroad, designed for precision and stability. With a focus on accurate feeding, gentle feed handling, and high operational reliability, we have established ourselves as a dependable partner for fish farmers seeking precision and control at every stage. All systems are developed and tested in Norway, and we offer tailored solutions, service, and technical support for both small and large-scale facilities.
Would you like to know more about how we can contribute to precise, efficient, and sustainable feeding in your aquaculture facility? Contact Aquateknikk today for a non-binding chat about our solutions for land-based feeding.
