2009
May 5 — Founded · First export to Kuwait
Two aquaculture engineers founded ASAKUA in İzmir. First export shipped to Kuwait. First turnkey project: a 12-cage sturgeon farm on the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan.
ABOUT ASAKUA
Engineering for the open ocean, from İzmir to the world.
Founded in 2009 by two aquaculture engineers, ASAKUA delivers innovative and reliable solutions for fish farms worldwide. Our 5,000 m² facility in İzmir features advanced injection-moulding machines capable of producing parts up to 90 kg, alongside in-house steel and plastic workshops — full control over every stage of production. We design, manufacture and install fish cages, mooring systems, navigation buoys and marine equipment across 39 countries.
MILESTONES
Seventeen years of open-ocean engineering.
On May 5, 2009, two engineers started ASAKUA in İzmir. Today, operational across three continents in 39 countries.
BY THE NUMBERS
Scale, proven in the water.
17
years of experience
Since 2009
39
export countries
Across 3 continents
50+
fish farms installed
Turnkey projects
1,000+
cage assemblies
Successfully deployed
100,000+
injection brackets
THOR series delivered
CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Quality, safety and environmental responsibility.
ASAKUA operates under internationally recognised management systems and industry memberships.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
International standard for quality management — ensuring consistent, reliable products and continuous improvement.
Every ASAKUA product passes through a documented QMS that covers design, production, inspection and after-sales service.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management System
Framework for minimising environmental impact across manufacturing, logistics and site operations.
Our commitment to sustainable aquaculture starts on the factory floor — waste reduction, energy efficiency and responsible material sourcing.
OHSAS 18001:2007
Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational health and safety management for factory and open-ocean site crews.
Open-ocean installation is inherently high-risk; OHSAS 18001 underpins the safety culture our commissioning teams follow worldwide.
IALA
International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation
Membership in the global body that sets standards for marine beacons, buoys and navigation aids.
Our solar LED beacons and navigation buoys comply with IALA guidelines — trusted by port authorities and maritime agencies worldwide.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Acknowledged for excellence.
Gold Medal — Exporter of the Year
İzmir Chamber of Commerce (İZTO)
Awarded by the Ministry of Trade in recognition of ASAKUA's export performance across 39 countries.
Silver Medal — Tax Payer of the Year
İzmir Chamber of Commerce (İZTO)
Recognised for exemplary fiscal responsibility and contribution to the regional economy.
Commendation
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Acknowledged for contribution to the global development of sustainable aquaculture practices.
GLOBAL REACH
Exported to 39 countries across three continents.
From the Aegean coast to Central Asia — ASAKUA cages, buoys and platforms are installed across Asia, Africa and Europe, supporting the production of sea bass, sea bream, trout, sturgeon, tilapia, barramundi, carp and salmon.
- Albania
- Austria
- Croatia
- France
- Greece
- Italy
- Romania
- Russia
- Sweden
- Ukraine
- Bahrain
- Cyprus
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
- Azerbaijan
- Georgia
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Rwanda
- Tanzania
- Tunisia
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Türkiye