Aquaculture sludge treatment company Blue Ocean Technology AS has hired a new chief operating officer as part of its continuing expansion programme.
Thomas Tveiten-Lewis was previously project manager and energy advisor for Greensight, part of Norwegian green energy company Greenstat, and has also Rolls Royce Power Systems/Bergen Engines in project management and system design.
As head of production/COO at Blue Ocean Technology, Tveiten-Lewis will have overall responsibility for all production of systems for customers at home and abroad, the company said in a press release.
Scaling phase
“Blue Ocean Technology has now gone from a phase with simultaneous focus on development/product customisations and deliveries to a more pure scaling phase with a strong focus on efficient production,” said chief executive Hans Runshaug.
“Thomas with his background and professionalism is a very important piece in our work to consolidate our position as a leading supplier of sludge treatment systems for aquaculture worldwide. Combined with the our new building/ headquarters being ready in the new year and our new ‘Sludgehammer’ system for intelligent sourcing, production and aftermarket, we are in a good position to grow profitably.”