What Imenco Aqua does

Imenco Aqua is a Norwegian aquaculture technology company headquartered in Sunndalsøra, founded in 1985, that designs and supplies integrated equipment and digital systems for both sea-based and land-based fish farming operations, primarily serving Atlantic salmon farmers and recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) operators in Norway, Chile, the UK, and additional markets reached through distributors. The company's product portfolio is organized around five core solution categories: oxygenation systems (including PSA oxygen generators sourced from Oxymat and the proprietary VitaDi diffuser line), camera systems (subsea PTZ, fixed, and welfare cameras with the Insight software platform), Exact feeding systems (spanning disc and belt feeders to the ceiling-track Exact Feeding Robot, plus Exact Cloud and Exact Controller software), sensors and logging (AquaLog wireless loggers monitoring oxygen, temperature, salinity, current, pH, CO2, turbidity, and weather), and the long-established biomass measurement frame (Storvik frame) for individual-fish 3D morphometrics. Differentiated branded products include the SeaNest patented cleaner fish shelter, PescaPex wear-resistant feed hoses, PolarSpread feed spreaders, Insight Pixelite cameras, and the Oceanus ROV inspection range.

The company monetizes through a hybrid model: one-time equipment sales for hardware (cameras, oxygen generators, diffusers, feeders, biomass frames, feed hoses, shelters, ROVs) paired with recurring service contracts (annual calibration, certification, maintenance) and subscription-style cloud and controller software (Exact Cloud, Exact Controller, Imenco Insight). Distribution is enterprise-direct with dedicated product managers per solution category, supplemented by agent representation in Canada and other non-core geographies. AI capability is concentrated in computer vision: sea lice counting approved by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and AI-assisted biomass estimation, originating from the 2023 absorption of AI software firm Createview AS.

Imenco Aqua was formed by a 2023 merger consolidating four entities (Imenco Havbruk, Vard Aqua/Storvik Aqua, Estro, and Createview AS). In March 2026 the company was acquired by UK-headquartered AIS Group (Advanced Innergy Holdings, ASX: AIH), a 14-country, approximately 800-employee marine and protective solutions group, and is now operated within the AIS Marine division managed through the Norwegian subsidiary Ovun AS. Imenco Aqua reports total revenue above NOK 100 million (approximately USD 15 million) and underlying EBITDA of approximately USD 3 million for FY2025, with a workforce of about 57 staff across Norway and Chile.

Name

Imenco Aqua

Legal name

Imenco Aqua AS

Website

https://imencoaqua.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Imenco Aqua is a Norwegian aquaculture technology company, founded in 1985 and based in Sunndalsøra, that supplies oxygenation, camera, feeding, sensor, and biomass measurement systems primarily to Atlantic salmon farmers and land-based RAS operators in Norway, Chile, and the UK. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIS Group following its March 2026 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Technology Equipment

NAICS

Other Aquaculture (112519), Aquaculture (1125), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquaculture Health, Biosecurity & Veterinary Services (AFAEAAAK), Hatchery Equipment, Systems & Technology (RAS Hatcheries, Incubation, Grading, Transport Systems) (AFAEAKAL), Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

Keywords

• Aquaculture equipment
• Fish farming technology
• Oxygenation systems
• Biomass measurement
• Underwater camera systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunndalsøra

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aquaculture Equipment Sales: Sale of equipment and systems including camera systems, oxygenation solutions, feeding systems, biomass measurement tools, and sensors to aquaculture operators.
2. Service and Maintenance: Service agreements with annual calibration and certification, providing predictable reliability of equipment. Installation, maintenance and service of new and existing facilities.
3. Software Solutions: Software solutions including Exact Cloud, Insight camera software, and Exact Controller for monitoring and controlling equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Imenco Aqua manufactures and supplies integrated aquaculture technology for land-based and sea-based fish farming operations, including oxygenation systems, underwater camera systems, automated feeding systems, biomass measurement frames, water quality sensors, cleaner fish shelters, and ROV inspection services. The company also provides proprietary software platforms (Exact Cloud, Imenco Insight) for monitoring, control, and data analysis, and complements equipment sales with installation, calibration, certification, and ongoing service support.

Product overview

Imenco Aqua is a comprehensive aquaculture technology company offering integrated solutions for both land-based and sea-based fish farming operations. The product portfolio centers around five core categories: (1) Oxygenation Systems including oxygen generators (Oxymat PSA technology), regulation cabinets, and VitaDi diffusion products; (2) Camera Systems featuring underwater cameras for feeding, inspection, surveillance, and fish welfare monitoring with the Imenco Insight software platform; (3) Exact Feeding Systems ranging from fully automated ceiling-track robots to disc/belt feeders with Exact Control and Exact Cloud software; (4) Sensors and Logging including AquaLog wireless loggers and hand-held sensors for water quality monitoring; and (5) Biomass Measurement tools including the proven 30-year-old Biomass Measurement Frame. Supporting products include SeaNest cleaner fish shelters, ROV inspection services, and specialized feed equipment like PescaPex hoses and PolarSpread spreaders. The company emerged from a 2023 merger of Imenco Havbruk, Vard Aqua, Estro, and Createview (AI software company), and was subsequently acquired by UK-based AIS Group in 2026. All solutions are developed in collaboration with fish farmers and research environments since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SeaNest: Patented cleanerfish hide for salmon farming operations, designed to provide cleaner fish with good living conditions and contribute to more effective lice control in the cage.
• Exact
• PescaPex
• VitaDi

Products and services

• Oxygenation Systems Complete oxygen solutions covering production, regulation, and diffusion for both land-based and sea-based aquaculture facilities, including oxygen generators, regulation cabinets, and diffusion systems (VitaDi and Gas-X).
• Camera Systems Underwater camera systems for feeding, inspection, surveillance, and fish welfare monitoring in aquaculture cages, including PTZ cameras, fixed cameras, winches, and the Imenco Insight software platform.
• Exact Feeding Systems Automated feeding solutions for land-based and sea-based aquaculture, including the Exact Feeding Robot (ceiling-track system), Exact Mini Feeder, Disc Feeder, Belt Feeder, Helland feeders, and Exact Control software.
• Sensors and Logging Water quality monitoring solutions including hand-held sensors, AquaLog wireless environment logger, and Exact Cloud software, measuring oxygen, temperature, salinity, sea current, pH, CO2, turbidity, and weather data.
• Biomass Measurement Frame Frame-based biomass measurement tool that uses 3D sensors to scan fish length, height, width, shape, and speed, delivering real-time data via MQTT or UDP protocols.
• Fish Welfare Camera Multi-camera system for fish welfare monitoring combining feeding and inspection cameras, featuring automatic lice counting approved by Norwegian Food Safety Authority, biomass estimation, and integrated O2, temperature, and depth sensors.
• AquaLog Wireless environment logger providing real-time water quality monitoring with logging of oxygen, temperature, salinity, ocean current, pH, CO2, turbidity, and weather data; features open APIs for third-party integration.
• PescaPex Feed Hoses Custom-made feed hoses for aquaculture with higher wear resistance and longer life (up to 5x longer than traditional HDPE hoses), featuring a smooth inner surface to reduce energy consumption and prevent feed clogging.
• PolarSpread Feed Spreader Robust stainless steel feed spreader for sea-based aquaculture with distribution diameter up to 10 metres, designed for harsh maritime environments.
• SeaNest Cleaner Fish Shelter Patented cleanerfish hide providing cleaner fish with good living conditions for effective sea lice control in salmon cages; made of material that does not release microplastics and includes a recapture solution.
• Exact Cloud Cloud-based software platform providing overview of historical data, alerts, and advanced analyses, integrating with Exact Controller and other sensor systems.
• Imenco Insight Camera Software Camera software platform for aquaculture camera systems offering low-latency video streaming, easy camera and winch control, sensor overlay, video recording, image archive, ONVIF support, and up to 15 simultaneous video feeds.
• VitaDi Oxygen Diffusers Patented oxygen diffusion product line including Manifold, Ring, Drum, Frame, and SeaStar diffusers producing a fine mist of tiny oxygen bubbles for fast dissolution across land-based and sea-based facilities.
• Oxygen Generators PSA oxygen generators (Oxymat) supplied as site-built or container-based solutions in 10, 20, 30, or 40-foot formats with capacities up to 65 kg oxygen/hour.
• AirVolcano Upwelling System Upwelling system that lifts fresh water from the bottom of the cage to ensure better circulation and water quality; effective against algae and jellyfish in sea-based aquaculture.
• Gemini Camera Double PTZ feeding camera with dual camera units in one housing, 360-degree angle of view, 30x optical zoom, high light and colour sensitivity, and integrated depth and temperature sensors.
• Labrus Camera Compact, affordable IP HD colour camera with wide-angle overview designed for operations down to 150 metres, with a robust design and flexible mounting options.
• Insight Pixelite Camera Feeding camera with 4MP video quality featuring dual 4MP zoom color cameras (up/down), integrated temperature, dissolved oxygen, and depth sensors, and 30x optical zoom.
• Exact Feeding Robot Fully automatic feeding robot that moves via ceiling track system, handles dry and live feed with up to 4 feed types/hoppers and feed size 0.07mm to 9mm pellets; features RFID positioning, automatic charging, and two-step dosing.
• Oceanus ROV Systems Remotely Operated Vehicle systems including Oceanus Mini (for 12-inch diameter pipes), Oceanus Pro (deep-dive recovery and inspection), and Oceanus Ultimate (dual HD1080P cameras for extensive front and rear views).
• ROV Inspection Services Remotely Operated Vehicle inspection services for net inspection, dead fish checks, and standby vessel operations in aquaculture facilities.
• Service & Support Professional service and maintenance offering including annual calibration and certification, technical review, sensor calibration, documentation, and user training, delivered by local service technicians across Norway and Chile.

Quantifiable outcome

• VitaDi oxygen diffusers produce 'mist' of tiny oxygen bubbles ensuring fast dissolution into water
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• AIS GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerImenco Aqua was acquired by UK-headquartered AIS Group in March 2026. AIS is a global leader in materials science technology for protecting critical infrastructure with approximately 800 employees worldwide operating in 14 countries. The acquisition integrates Imenco Aqua into the AIS Marine division, managed through Ovun in Norway.
• OxymatcoreTechnology or IntegrationImenco Aqua is a distributor of Oxymat PSA oxygen and nitrogen generators. Oxymat is one of the world's leading suppliers with over 6,000 installations in more than 130 countries. Imenco Aqua supplies site-built and container-based oxygen generators designed for aquaculture facility needs.
• Createview AScoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware company acquired as part of the 2023 merger that formed Imenco Aqua. Createview has extensive expertise in AI and developed software used for monitoring biomass, fish welfare, and automatic lice counting over numerous years.
• Ovun AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIS subsidiary specializing in plastics engineering and embedded electronics for subsea and marine applications. Ovun manages Imenco Aqua within the AIS Marine division following the acquisition. Located in Norway with over 60 employees and NOK 212 million revenue in 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Akva Group: Largest Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier offering cameras, feeding systems, sensors, and complete fish-farm installations. Directly competes with Imenco Aqua across nearly all product categories and shares the same Atlantic salmon customer base.
• ScaleAQ: Norwegian aquaculture technology company offering feeding systems, cameras, sensors, and software for both sea-based and land-based fish farming. Closely comparable product mix and customer base to Imenco Aqua.
• Steinsvik (Akva Group): Norwegian aquaculture equipment supplier (now part of Akva Group) providing feeding systems, sensors, and underwater cameras — overlapping directly with Imenco Aqua's camera, feeding, and oxygenation portfolios.
• Bluegrove: Spun out of Akva Group, Bluegrove focuses on aquaculture software, sensors, and connected farm technology — directly comparable to Imenco Aqua's Exact Cloud, Insight camera software, and AquaLog sensor products.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Marine & Ports: Global industrial automation and monitoring provider supplying sensors, control systems, and digital solutions to marine and aquaculture operations. Overlaps with Imenco Aqua's AquaLog sensing and software platform offering.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Maritime technology conglomerate whose underwater camera business was acquired by Imenco in 2018. A broader maritime incumbent whose subsea imaging capability overlaps with Imenco Aqua's camera segment.

Emerging players

• Cflow Fish Handling: Norwegian fish handling technology specialist including live fish transfer systems for wellboats — overlapping with Imenco Aqua's fish transport vessel oxygenation and monitoring solutions.
• AquaScan: Provider of fish counting and biomass estimation technology for aquaculture. Competes with Imenco Aqua's Biomass Measurement Frame in the fish sizing and counting category.
• Stingray Marine Solutions: Norwegian company offering underwater laser-based sea lice removal cameras. Competes in the fish welfare and lice management niche alongside Imenco Aqua's Fish Welfare Camera and SeaNest cleanerfish shelter.

Others

• Oxymat: PSA oxygen and nitrogen generator supplier (6,000+ installations in 130+ countries) whose generators are distributed and integrated by Imenco Aqua. A key technology partner and indirect competitor in complete oxygen solutions for aquaculture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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