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Norway sea lice equipment maker sees Chile as new frontier

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Norway sea lice equipment maker sees Chile as new frontier

FLS is hoping to succeed in Chile, the world’s second largest salmon producing nation, where other mechanical equipment makers have failed.

Flatesund Engineering (FLS) CEO Georg Backer
Flatesund Engineering (FLS) CEO Georg BackerPhoto: John Evans

Norwegian anti-sea lice equipment manufacturer Flatsend Engineering is targeting the Chilean salmon industry as the company looks to expand into new markets.

The company, otherwise known as FLS, is hoping to succeed in Chile, the world’s second largest salmon producing nation, where other mechanical equipment makers have failed.

The audience at the 2025 International Sea Lice Conference in Puerta Varas, Chile.
The audience at the 2025 International Sea Lice Conference in Puerto Varas, Chile. Photo: John Evans

Artikkelen var først på publisert i www.intrafish.com og er skrevet av John Evans, journalist i www.intrafish.com, 01.12.2025

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