About the Comapny
AKVA Group is a global leader in aquaculture technology, offering complete solutions for both sea- and land-based fish farming. Headquartered in Norway, the company has decades of experience delivering equipment, services, and digital systems to improve fish farming efficiency and sustainability.
About the Test Facility
AKVA Group’s certified ISO 17025:2005 service laboratory in Egersund, Norway, is designed to test and verify the durability, quality, and performance of aquaculture materials. It supports both internal development and external client testing.
Use Cases

  • Quality testing for netting, ropes, and anti-fouling materials
  • Development of new netting production processes
  • Documentation of component strength for customers and suppliers
  • Support for R&D and product innovation

Technical Specifications

The lab is equipped with high-precision tools capable of:

  • Breaking strength testing (up to 10 tons)
  • Abrasion resistance testing (repeatable and comparative)
  • Mesh size, thread diameter & solidity measurement via image processing
  • Elemental analysis (e.g., copper content)
  • Buoyancy and moisture content measurement
  • Shrinkage and elasticity evaluation

Operational Data

  • Netting strength tests up to 500 kg
  • Filament/thread strength up to 50 kg
  • Rope, ring, and panel testing up to 10,000 kg
  • Accurate digital moisture analysis
  • Image-based material structure documentation

Safety Requirements

The facility operates under strict safety protocols and follows international lab standards. All testing procedures comply with ISO 17025:2005 and are continually reviewed to ensure safety and reliability.

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