Resqunit Canada Inc., the North American subsidiary of Norwegian oceantech company Resqunit A/S, is setting up in Halifax as a base for its growth in Canada and the U.S.
The parent company has developed a floatation device that can be attached to lobster traps and other equipment to ensure these traps are not lost on the ocean floor. Resqunit has already sold 5,000 units of the product and will do a full retail launch in Norway this summer.
The company issued a statement last week announcing Erik Nobbe will lead and co-own the Halifax operation. As well as a base for business development,