OxyGuard

What OxyGuard does

OxyGuard International A/S is a Danish designer, manufacturer, and supplier of water quality monitoring and control equipment, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Farum, Denmark. The company introduced the first waterproof oxygen meter for aquaculture in 1987 and has since built a full portfolio spanning probes (dissolved oxygen, CO₂, pH, total gas pressure, salinity, ozone, temperature, redox), handheld meters (Polaris C series), and integrated monitoring/control systems (Pacific, Marlin+, Commander Pacific, Pond Master, Pacific Convoy). All hardware is produced in-house at the Farum facility, which houses SMT production, machining, and final assembly. The company serves aquaculture operators across RAS, pond farming, sea cages, and live fish transport, with secondary use cases in nuclear, military, environmental science, and wastewater applications.

The commercial model is built around a global certified distributor network spanning 65+ countries (with one source citing 120+ countries), supplemented by owned regional offices in Madison, New Jersey (OxyGuard North America) and Gdańsk, Poland (OxyGuard Polska). Revenue is generated through hardware sales, a low-cost subscription to the Cobália digital farm management platform, and maintenance/support services (including a 10-hour emergency technical support service for Commander and Pacific systems). OxyGuard has invested in technology partnerships — notably with Water ApS for the licensed Gaia ozone generator and Helios UV, and with the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) for joint research on AI-driven feeding, ozone treatment, and RAS analytics. The company is privately held, has approximately 50 employees, and has had no disclosed institutional funding beyond a small 2016 EISMEA grant.

Recent strategic activity centres on digital and AI-enabled aquaculture: OxyGuard is developing an AI-powered acoustic monitoring system for fish feeding (recognised with the 2026 AI Denmark Award), expanding ozone-based water treatment for off-flavour compound removal in RAS, and participating in multiple EU- and Danish-funded R&D consortia (BIZON, RASALT, IntelliRAS, VIDA, ProBiOzon, FishEUTrust, SAFE, Biocircular, Treatment Train, FluoRAS). The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification through 2028, has been a market leader in aquaculture water quality equipment for 35+ years, and is positioning itself as an integrated hardware-plus-software platform vendor for the global aquaculture industry.

Name

OxyGuard

Legal name

OxyGuard International A/S

Website

https://oxyguard.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OxyGuard International A/S is a Danish manufacturer of water quality monitoring probes, handheld meters, and control systems for global aquaculture, unified by the Cobália digital farm management platform and distributed through 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511), Aquaculture (1125)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture & Fish Health Services (AFAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK), Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Aquaculture monitoring equipment
• Water quality measurement
• Dissolved oxygen probes
• Fish farming sensors
• RAS monitoring systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Farum

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Water Quality Monitoring Equipment Sales: Sale of hardware including probes (DO, CO₂, pH, TGP, salinity, ozone, temperature, Redox), handheld meters (Polaris C series), and monitoring/control systems (Pacific, Marlin+, Commander Pacific). Products are sold through a global distributor network in 65+ countries. Hardware is manufactured in-house at the Danish facility with SMT production, machine shop, and assembly workshop.
2. Cobália Digital Platform Subscription: Cobália is a cloud-based digital farm management platform offered at a very low price to support all farmers. The platform integrates with all OxyGuard equipment and provides extensive features including data collection, alarm management, task planning, performance tracking, and AI-powered analytics. Cobália enables software updates and firmware management for connected hardware at no additional subscription cost.
3. Maintenance and Support Services: Product repair, calibration, and technical support services. The company offers a 10-hour emergency technical support service for Commander and Pacific systems, available 365 days a year. Remote troubleshooting is offered as a first option before physical repair.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OxyGuard manufactures and sells proprietary water quality monitoring and control equipment for aquaculture, including probes (DO, CO2, pH, TGP, salinity, ozone, temperature, Redox), Polaris C series handheld meters, and modular control systems (Pacific, Marlin+, Commander Pacific, Pond Master, Pacific Convoy). All hardware is produced in-house at the Farum, Denmark facility and unified through the Cobália cloud-based digital farm management platform. Products are sold globally to fish farms across RAS, pond, sea cage, and live fish transport applications, plus select non-aquaculture industries.

Product overview

OxyGuard offers a comprehensive portfolio of aquaculture monitoring and control solutions organized into three main categories: (1) Monitoring and Control Systems including Pacific (modular multi-channel system), Marlin+ (smart 2-probe system), Commander Pacific (enterprise-scale), and specialized systems for fish transport (Pacific Convoy) and pond farming (Pond Master); (2) Hand-held Instruments under the Polaris C series including DO, LDO, TGP, pH, CO2, Atmosphere, Salinity, MaxiTemp, and Redox meters for on-site spot measurements; (3) Probes and Sensors including Pacific DO Probe, LDO Probe, TGP Probe, pH Probe, Temperature Probe, CO2 Probe, Ozone Sensor, Salinity Probe, Redox/ORP Probe, Commander Probe, and specialty probes for hazardous areas; plus the OxyClean automated probe cleaning system. These hardware products are unified through the Cobália digital farm management platform which collects data from all sensors, provides automated control capabilities, task management, reporting, and is being enhanced with AI and machine learning for predictive analytics and behavioral monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cobália: Digital farm management solutions that transform data into actionable insights. Connects monitoring, analytics, and decision support to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in aquaculture.

Products and services

• Pacific Monitoring and Control System Modular, multi-channel, multi-parameter measuring, monitoring and control system for fish farms. Supports up to 20 wired or wireless probes, built-in data logger, touch-screen interface, and can be used as standalone or as part of a larger Commander Pacific system. Designed for aquaculture operators needing continuous, scalable water quality monitoring and control.
• Marlin+ Monitoring and Control System Smart 2-probe monitoring and control system available in Standard and Advanced versions. Features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, pre-configured setups for feeding and aeration, weatherproof IP67 design, and Cobália compatibility for farm management integration. Targeted at smaller aquaculture operations needing compact, connected monitoring.
• Commander Pacific Process Control System Enterprise-scale process control system for large aquaculture operations. Stand-alone system with central touch-screen monitor and graphical interface providing comprehensive farm overview, graduated alarm system with colour codes, scalable modular design, and ability to connect pumps and valves via relays. Used by Grieg Seafood Rogaland for full RAS monitoring and control.
• Pacific Convoy Live Fish Transport System Monitoring and control system specifically designed for live fish transport. Monitors and controls oxygen injection and temperature, logs data and events during transport, and allows monitoring from a tablet in the cockpit with live tracking via Cobália. Used by live fish transport operators.
• Pond Master Monitoring and Control System Monitoring and control system for oxygen levels in pond-based aquaculture systems. Used by pond farmers to maintain stable dissolved oxygen conditions in outdoor pond environments.
• Atlantic Oxygen and Temperature Measurement System Oxygen and temperature measurement system for aquaculture environments. Used for continuous water quality measurement in fish farming operations.
• Pacific Web Interface Software Web interface software providing remote access, monitoring and configuration for Pacific systems. Enables farm owners to access systems from any computer or smartphone to monitor conditions and receive alerts.
• Polaris C TGP Handheld Meter Handheld gas pressure meter measuring Total Gas Pressure in water and dissolved oxygen, with three operating modes (standard DO, TGP % saturation, TGP volume percentage). Features data logger with 3000+ data sets, NFC tag references, IP67 water resistance, and up to 57 days battery life.
• Polaris C DO Handheld Dissolved Oxygen Meter Handheld dissolved oxygen meter for monitoring fish and water conditions in aquaculture and industrial applications.
• Polaris C LDO Handheld Meter Handheld meter using optical (LDO) technology to measure dissolved oxygen in water for aquatic monitoring.
• Polaris C pH Handheld Meter Handheld pH meter for measuring water acidity and alkalinity in aquaculture systems.
• Polaris C CO2 Handheld Meter Handheld CO2 meter measuring free dissolved CO2 directly in water without pH-based calculation. Used for aquaculture water quality monitoring.
• Polaris C Atmosphere Handheld Meter Handheld meter measuring oxygen in gas, temperature, and barometric pressure. Used for measuring oxygen content of packaging gas, air, and purity of oxygen from generators.
• Polaris C Salinity Handheld Meter Handheld salinity meter measuring salinity, conductivity, and temperature with factory PSS-78 calibration. Uses inductive technology to avoid deposit issues on probe surface.
• Polaris C MaxiTemp Handheld Thermometer Handheld thermometer with data logging function for aquaculture and industrial systems. Measures temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit with accuracy of +/- 0.1 degrees.
• Polaris C Redox Handheld Meter Handheld Redox (ORP) meter measuring oxidation-reduction potential to monitor waste breakdown and water treatment. Waterproof design allows dropping into water without damage.
• Pacific DO Probe Robust dissolved oxygen probe measuring both oxygen and temperature with unique serial number for traceability. Features innovative technology for reliable temperature readings even with cable resistance, minimising signal interference from other equipment.
• TGP Probe Probe measuring Total dissolved Gas Pressure designed for use with OxyGuard Commander or Pacific systems. Contains sensors for dissolved gas pressure and temperature to detect water supersaturation and prevent gas bubble disease in fish.
• pH Probe pH probe for fast and stable readings in demanding aquaculture environments. Features modular design with replaceable electrode allowing switch between pH and Redox measurement. Available in light-duty and heavy-duty versions.
• Temperature Probe Robust and accurate temperature probe with special compound protection against moisture. Contains thermistor or Pt100 element in stainless steel cylinder, fitted to black plastic housing. Standard 7m cable with other lengths available on request.
• CO2 Probe CO2 probe measuring free dissolved CO2 directly without being affected by carbonates or other dissolved substances. Reliable and easy to use for aquaculture water quality monitoring.
• Ozone Sensor Very sensitive ozone sensor specially designed for aquaculture that measures partial pressure of ozone directly in water. Exceptionally stable with extremely fast response time and detection limit down to a few ppb.
• Salinity Probe Probe for measuring salinity in aquaculture water.
• Redox/ORP Probe Probe for measuring oxidation-reduction potential in aquaculture systems.
• Model 420 DO Probe Dissolved oxygen probe model for aquaculture monitoring applications.
• Probe for EX Classified Areas Specialised probe designed for use in explosive/hazardous classified areas. Used in industrial and government water quality applications.
• Commander Probe 4-wire cable probe for Commander, Pacific and Atlantic systems. Model D0243C measures mg/l and % saturation for dissolved oxygen along with temperature.
• OxyClean Probe Cleaner Automated cleaning attachment that prevents biofouling on OxyGuard probes using controlled blasts of compressed air (up to 2 bar) every 30 minutes. Eliminates need for daily manual cleaning, extends probe life, and maintains data quality. Compatible with most OxyGuard system probes except TGP, Salinity, and Temperature probes.
• Cobália Digital Farm Management Platform Cloud-based digital aquaculture farm management platform that transforms data into actionable insights. Connects monitoring, analytics, and decision support to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Features include data collection from various sensors, automated alarms and parameter adjustment, task planning, growth/feed/mortality comparison, inventory tracking, auto-generated regulatory reports, and visual farm overview. Integrates AI and machine learning for feeding behaviour and fish health analysis.
• Pacific LDO Probe Optical dissolved oxygen probe using LDO (Luminescent Dissolved Oxygen) technology. Used with Pacific monitoring systems.
• D205 Display Local indicator for 4-20mA current loop signals. Used as an accessory for OxyGuard monitoring and control systems.
• Maintenance, Repair, and Calibration Services Product repair, calibration, and technical support services. Includes a 10-hour emergency technical support service for Commander and Pacific systems, available 365 days a year. Remote troubleshooting is offered as a first option before physical repair.
• Gaia Ozone Generator (Ozonation Solutions) High-producing modular ozone generator based on patented technology licensed from Water ApS, with stable 8-15% wt/wt ozone output and low energy consumption. Integrated with the Pacific monitoring system and Cobália digital platform for automated ozonation control. Used to remove off-flavour compounds (geosmin, MIB) and reduce bacteria in RAS water.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% bacteria eliminated from production water using ozone-infused skimmers in the BIZON project
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Danish Fisheries Agency (Fiskeristyrelsen) / EU (EMFAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024The BIZON project, focused on validating ozone technology for removing off-flavour in freshwater RAS, is supported by the Danish Fisheries Agency and the European Union (EMFAF). OxyGuard provides technology and R&D support for the 2-year project running at Nørre Vium Dambrug.
• Water ApScoreTechnology or IntegrationOxyGuard partners with Water ApS to integrate the Gaia Ozone Generator (patented technology) and Helios UV technology into its aquaculture water treatment solutions. Water ApS developed the Gaia modular ozone generator producing 8-15% wt/wt ozone concentrations with low energy consumption, and Helios UV for residual ozone destruction. Both technologies are integrated with OxyGuard's Pacific monitoring system and Cobália digital platform for automated control.
• DTU - Technical University of DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOxyGuard collaborates with DTU Aqua and DTU Sustain on multiple research projects including IntelliRAS (AI-driven data analytics for RAS), VIDA (ozone removal of off-flavour), RASALT (ozonation in saltwater RAS), ProBiOzon (ozone effects on fish health), and acoustic monitoring PhD project (AI-powered feeding). DTU provides scientific rigour, validation methodology, and research expertise.
• DanForel and DanAquaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanForel and DanAqua are the owners of the pond farming facility in Nørre Vium, Denmark, where the BIZON project is being conducted. They provide the production facility for testing OxyGuard's ozone technology under commercial conditions.
• Simon B. Madsen (Aquaculture Veterinarian)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn aquaculture veterinarian conducting third-party validation of the BIZON project's fish welfare and water quality outcomes, ensuring independent verification of results.
• Nordic Kingfish (formerly Sashimi Royal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic Kingfish is the partner in the RASALT project, collaborating with OxyGuard and DTU Sustain to develop ideal water quality solutions for RAS saltwater fish farms. The company operates a saltwater RAS facility where ozone treatment trials were conducted, demonstrating 50% organic matter removal and 80% bacteria reduction.
• ProBiOzon Project Partners (DTU Aqua, Primary Producers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ProBiOzon project tests the effects of ozonation on fish health and mortality in freshwater RAS, with results showing general overall improvement in fish health and lower mortality. OxyGuard collaborates with DTU Aqua and primary fish producers on this initiative.
• RadaquaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRadaqua operates a 120-tonne grouper production facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE. OxyGuard provided monitoring solutions for this landmark aquaculture project in the Middle East.
• Ze Hui AquacultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZe Hui Aquaculture in Nanping, China is one of the world's largest fish farming operations and a customer of OxyGuard monitoring technology.
• Danish SalmonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish Salmon is a pioneering project where the entire salmon growth cycle takes place in land-based facilities using OxyGuard monitoring technology, representing a full-scale deployment of the company's solutions in closed containment aquaculture.
• IntelliRAS Project Consortium (5 partners, 3 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntelliRAS is a multi-partner project to improve sustainability, efficiency, and resilience of RAS through data-driven decision-making. The project employs AI and advanced statistical modelling for predictive and adaptive management, integrating diverse real-time and historical data streams.
• FishEUTrust ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFishEUTrust is a European initiative aimed at fostering sustainability, quality assurance, and traceability across the seafood supply chain.
• VicInAqua ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVicInAqua developed and demonstrated innovative self-cleaning water treatment technologies designed to enable sustainable aquaculture production.
• SmartAqua4Future (SAFE) ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAFE is a European initiative for improving the sustainability and economic viability of aquaculture operations.
• Biocircular ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiocircular applies circular principles to local food production through the design and implementation of sustainable aquaculture systems.
• Treatment Train ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTreatment Train brings together a range of water treatment technologies in a modular setup to optimise aquaculture water quality management.
• FluoRAS ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFluoRAS focuses on optimising the energy-intensive ozonation processes used in water treatment for RAS facilities.
• Grieg Seafood RogalandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrieg Seafood is one of the world's largest salmon producers with annual production targets of 100,000 tonnes gutted weight and nearly 1,000 employees. Their Trosnavåg smolt facility uses OxyGuard's Commander Pacific system for full monitoring and control of RAS operations. Manager Atle Jøsang notes a good connection with OxyGuard technicians and reliable service.
• CobáliacoreTechnology or IntegrationCobália is a digital farm management platform developed by OxyGuard International A/S (referred to as 'part of' on the OxyGuard website). Cobália connects all OxyGuard monitoring equipment, provides analytics, decision support, and integrates with third-party systems for comprehensive aquaculture management.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: US-based water solutions company with aquaculture and pool/spa divisions offering filtration, water treatment, and some monitoring hardware. Operates across a much broader portfolio than OxyGuard, but overlaps in aquaculture water quality, treatment (including ozone), and large-farm system integrations.
• Xylem (including Hach and Aanderaa): Global water technology major that owns Hach (water-quality laboratory and process instrumentation) and Aanderaa (ocean monitoring sensors). While serving a far broader water-quality market than OxyGuard, both brands overlap in probes and monitoring systems sold into aquaculture and adjacent industrial water customers.
• Danfoss (including MJK): Danish industrial group with a strong water and climate segment (including former MJK instrumentation) addressing water treatment, wastewater, and aquaculture monitoring/control. Same Danish industrial base and engineering culture as OxyGuard, with overlapping probe and controller product lines but at much larger scale.
• Endress+Hauser: Swiss-German industrial process measurement specialist providing liquid analysis sensors (pH, DO, conductivity) and automation across process industries including water, wastewater, food, and increasingly aquaculture. A broader-scale competitor on the probe and transmitter layer where OxyGuard competes.

Direct peers

• Innovasea: US-based aquaculture intelligence company offering fish tracking, environmental monitoring, and farm management solutions for both marine and freshwater operations. Direct competitor in real-time aquaculture sensors and digital farm management, with overlapping customers in salmon RAS and open-net farming.
• Akva Group: Norwegian aquaculture technology group providing hardware, sensors, and software for salmon farming operations globally. Competes head-on with OxyGuard in RAS monitoring, sea cage instrumentation, and digital farm management for aquaculture, serving similar large salmon producers (e.g., Grieg Seafood customer overlap).
• ScaleAQ: Norwegian aquaculture technology provider (formerly Steinsvik) offering feeding systems, sensors, and digital solutions across the salmon farming value chain. Competes directly with OxyGuard on sea cage and RAS monitoring hardware and on integrated farm-management software.
• Bluegrove: Norwegian aquaculture technology company specializing in fish welfare sensors and underwater monitoring (originally part of Akva Group ecosystem). Competes directly with OxyGuard in submersible sensors, fish behavior tracking, and welfare-focused monitoring for salmon and other farmed species.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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