# Pentair acquires Vaki Aquaculture Systems

Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems, Inc. acquired Vaki Aquaculture Systems Ltd., an aquaculture equipment manufacturer based in Kópavogur, Iceland. The acquisition was announced in December 2016.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-15
- Where: Kópavogur, Iceland, Iceland
- Status: announced
- Products: fish handling equipment, counting and grading solutions, biomass estimation technology
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Pentair](https://endata.com/companies/546.md) (acquirer)
- [Vaki Aquaculture Systems](https://endata.com/companies/20772.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hatcheryinternational.com](https://www.hatcheryinternational.com/new-owner-for-vaki-1263/), 2016-12-15: "As the aquaculture industry continues to experience rapid growth, the addition of Vaki Aquaculture Systems complements our ability to meet the increasing market demand for advanced solutions, technology and equipment."

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