Aquaculture tech group Akva has acquired Austevoll Rorteknikk, another land-based Norwegian equipment supplier, the companies announced Tuesday.

Akva said the acquisition strengthens its land-based position in western Norway, with Austevoll specializing in plastic and technical pipe constructions for the industry.

Austevoll, with 14 employees, also has certified fish tanks, Akva said.

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