NetKem AS – Sustainable Net Protection for Modern Aquaculture
Experience and heritage: Founded in 2001, NetKem has many years of know-how in net protection.
Product portfolio:
- Netwax E4 Greenline is a part of Netwax antifouling series, and provides effective protection against fouling
- NetKems products are BPR approved until 2033, ASC accepted, and widely used in Norwegian and international aquaculture.
- Netwax E4 Greenline uses a “greener” copper oxide, showing 20–30% improved efficacy against fouling. Free from PFAS and microplastics, and safe for humans, fish, and the environment.
- Biocide-free coatings: Netpolish NP30 and NP Quick, water- and wax-based coatings protecting nets from UV, wear, and tear without biocides. Especially suited for ASC/organic production and compatible with new robotic cleaning technologies.
- Proven efficacy: Independent trials and field experience confirm strong antifouling performance, particularly against algae and slime, reducing the need for in-sea cleaning and improving fish welfare.
- Sustainability: NetKem’s copper-based products are recyclable and produced with recovered copper using hydropower and energy recovery. Microplastics-free and PFAS-free, the products are designed to to minimize environmental footprint.
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified.
Why choose NetKem?
- Reliable protection against fouling, lowering operational costs.
- Safer for fish and farm workers, with well-documented health and environmental risk assessments.
- Products adapted to future farming practices: deepwater farming, autonomous net cleaning, and circular economy solutions.
NetKem – providing sustainable, effective, and well-documented net protection solutions for the aquaculture industry.