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Alex Tsappis brings more than 20 years of experience in US aquaculture and has in-depth knowledge of the industry. He was recently hired by NACA to represent the five Norwegian supplier companies: Silikal, Simona Stadpipe, Dynamic FishEye, Mat-Kuling, and Helland Silosystem across both the USA and Canada.
“It was necessary to establish a dedicated sales organisation for the USA and Canada. Alex Tsappis will also handle logistics, service, aftersales and eventually the local assembly of partners’ equipment,” said Bjørn Dørum, general manager of Mat-Kuling, in a press release.
NACA’s presence in North America is also strengthened by the partnership with, Structural Armor in Indiana. The company produces modular composite tanks for aquaculture as well as membranes for upgrading older tanks.
In May, all companies will participate in RasTech 2026 with their own NACA stand. NACA will also host a dedicated RAS workshop on the conference’s opening day. With Alex Tseppis present in the USA to present their compete RAS-solutions to engineering firms, developers and fish farmers, the NACA-companies will have a much better outreach in their new market.
“The engagement and support from Innovation Norway were decisive in our decision to enter the landbased aquaculture market in the USA and Canada,” said Dørum on behalf of the NACA partners.
About the 5 NACA companies:
Mat-Kuling Vannbehandling AS - 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 fish. Equipment is developed and built in their own factory. The company also offers systems and specialized MEP services (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) for land-based aquaculture facilities.
Simona Stadpipe - has over 30 years of experience in aquaculture and is one of Norway’s leading specialists in advanced piping systems and custom products for the industry. The company provides expertise across the entire value chain, from design and production to installation of land-based aquaculture facilities.
Helland Silosystem - a family-owned company founded in 1965. It produces and supplies feed handling equipment such as silos, feeding systems, and various conveyors tailored for land-based aquaculture. The company has designed and delivered feed handling solutions to land-based aquaculture facilities both in Norway and the international market.
Silikal Aquaculture Solutions - has developed a specialised coating for land-based tanks and RAS facilities. The coating is designed to meet strict requirements from the Norwegian aquaculture industry, including durability through repeated production cycles and resistance to strong cleaning agents and high-pressure water for biosecurity purposes.
Dynamic FishEye AS - Dynamic FishEye provides advanced control systems specifically developed for land-based aquaculture, based on One Core technology. The FishEye platform enables real-time data collection and analysis for optimised feeding and improved fish health. FishEye Sense monitors water quality around the clock.
