Aker QRILL Company launched - an industry leader built on a legacy of sustainability and innovation
(Fornebu, 18. Nov 2024)
Today marks the official launch of Aker QRILL Company, the former fishing and aquaculture entity spun out of Aker BioMarine. This strategic move positions Aker QRILL Company at the forefront of sustainable krill harvesting and as a leading provider of premium marine ingredients for the aquaculture, animal feed, and nutraceutical industries.
Aker QRILL Company embarks on an exciting new chapter, grounded in a strong heritage of innovation and sustainability, and now supported by new ownership from American Industrial Partners (AIP) and Aker Capital. This transition marks more than just a name change; it’s the start of a promising new era in the company and the development of our strong brands, QRILL Aqua and QRILL Pet.
"While our name may be new, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering" said Webjørn Barstad, CEO of Aker QRILL Company.
"We're building upon years of expertise and innovation developed as part of Aker BioMarine, and we're excited to now chart our own course in delivering sustainable, superior krill ingredients with the highest quality standards."
Aker QRILL Company's mission is clear: to sustainably harvest Antarctic krill and deliver premium marine ingredients that enhance animals' health, growth, and welfare worldwide. This mission is underpinned by a strong commitment to sustainability, rooted in world-class standards, and backed by rigorous science and research into the benefits of krill. The company's operations span the entire value chain, from harvesting in the pristine waters of Antarctica via its logistics hub in Montevideo to customers worldwide, ensuring full transparency and traceability of its products. This end-to-end control allows Aker QRILL Company to maintain the highest quality standards while meeting the growing global demand for sustainable marine ingredients.
“AIP is proud to partner with Aker QRILL Company and Aker Capital to support further development of the company’s position as a leading innovator of advanced and sustainable marine ingredients. From Aker QRILL Company's high-tech krill harvesting operations to their cutting-edge science and research, AIP sees a strong foundation for further growth to support our customers’ ambitions to enhance outcomes in animal, pet, and human health.” said Jeff Birenbaum, Partner at AIP
Øyvind Eriksen, President and CEO of Aker ASA, added:
“Aker is excited to be a part of this journey, and we’ve already witnessed a positive impact from the collaboration with AIP. This venture is an important component in our industrial portfolio, and we are committed to support the management as we move into the next phase of growth and innovation”,
Since the start in 2006 as part of Aker BioMarine, Aker QRILL Company has been at the forefront of introducing krill as a premium marine ingredient to the world. The company has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, from developing Eco-harvesting technology to conducting extensive research on krill's impact across species, most recently evidenced by the world’s most innovative company award.
As Aker QRILL Company steps into this new era, it remains dedicated to driving growth, leading the industry with the highest sustainability standards, and continuing its legacy of innovation and quality.
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For more information, please contact:
Tormod Sandstø
Communications Director
Aker QRILL Company
Cell: +47 90 94 32 15
Email: tormod.sandsto@akerbiomarine.com
For more information, please contact:
Tormod Sandstø
Communications Director, Aker QRILL Company
tormod.sandsto@qrill.com
tel: +47 90 94 32 15
About Aker QRILL Company
Aker QRILL Company is an Antarctic krill-harvesting company dedicated to improving health across species. We develop krill-based ingredients for nutraceutical, aquaculture, and animal feed applications, backed by rigorous science and research into krill’s benefits. Sustainability is at the core of our operations, rooted in world-class standards.
Our business spans the entire value chain – from sustainable harvesting in pristine Antarctic waters to our logistics hub in Montevideo, ensuring a fully transparent process that brings products to customers worldwide.
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