RAS solutions for the future

Nofitech was established in 2011 by the founders Geir Løvik and John Hestad. Both with long operating experience from Norwegian smolt production and more than 10 years of experience in designing RAS. Their ambition was to develop the market's most cost-effective and compact RAS solution. The first module for fresh water was delivered in 2012, and the first ModulRAS for operation with seawater in 2015. The facilities have now produced many generations of fish with very good production results.

Research and development

Head of R&D / FoU Kari Johanne Kihle Attramadal
Head of R&D / FoU
Kari Johanne Kihle Attramadal

We strive to improve ModulRAS focusing on:

  • Simple operation
  • Safe, energy effective and cost-efficient production
  • Sustainable solutions
  • Optimal and stable water quality
  • High growth and low mortality rates
  • Better conditions for the fish, the environment and the fish farmer.

To achieve this, Nofitech works closely with fish farmers, technology developers and research institutions.

Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) are closed and environmentally friendly production systems, which utilizes the water sources better than traditional flow-through and re-use systems. The technology allows the small quantity of new water into the system to be well treated, ensuring high biosecurity with reduced effort.

Treatment of the small quantities of water leaving the systems also gives significantly less environmental footprint. Feed residues and faeces are filtered out of the water and taken care of and can be further processed to fertilizer and energy. Nofitech is constantly working to develop ever better solutions for the sustainable use of all waste streams from the systems, including the non-sludge fraction that also contain valuable nutrients.

Growth with solid owners

In 2018, the Norwegian active owner Longship bought 70% of the shares in Nofitech. The fund’s ambition is to help develop Nofitech into an internationally leading player in RAS solutions.

Over the past years, the delivery capacity has been significantly strengthened, including the employment of several coworkers with education and expertise in construction, engineering,automation, logistics, HSEQ, finance, aquaculture and biology.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BoD) in Nofitech Holding consists of people with broad experience from various businesses and industries, as well as deep expertise from fish farming and aquaculture.

Bernt Østhus

Chair of the Board

Partner and co-founder, Longship

Oda Høyland

Board Member

Commercial director, BioMar Norway

Geir Molvik

Board Member

Ex-CEO, Cermaq
Industrial advisor, Summa Equity

Emelie Norling

Board Member

Impact Director, Summa Equity

Tore Valderhaug

Board Member

Ex-CFO, Cermaq
Industrial advisor, Summa Equity