Our Story
Fishheart for the
win-win-win
Fishheart is a hydraulic fishway system designed to revive migratory fish stocks in altered bodies of water.
With the help of our technological innovation, we’re aiming for a win-win-win situation: we provide migratory fish access to their natural spawning grounds, restore biodiversity and combat climate change, as well as save water and cut costs for hydropower plants.
Fishheart adapts to different environments and repositions quickly for best attraction flows. Together with the Ecological Egg Box and Stream Restoration, Fishheart offers a comprehensive solution to the migratory fish dilemma.
We believe in cooperation, and transparency is key in all our operations. Fishheart is an independent, eco-focused company looking to solve a global issue with local partners.
Our Values
Ecological
We want to find the most practical and the most sustainable ways to revive migratory fish stocks in cooperation with local people, communities and companies.
Fishheart wants to do good to fish, nature and people – this can be achieved sustainably by using our technology and renewable hydropower.
Innovative
Problem-solving and constant innovation are an essential part of Fishheart’s open and interdisciplinary operations.
We believe that with cooperation and new technology we can build a sustainable model of the future.
Transparent
We want to achieve professional credibility with our customers and in public discourse. We voice our strengths and admit our weaknesses.
We communicate actively and openly Fishheart research and test results, operators and partners, as well as product development.
Our patents
Patents:
Australia, China, Japan, United States, New Zealand, Turkmenistan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Brazil, Canada, India.
Patents pending in:
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Turkey, India.
Who We Are
Magnus Breitenstein
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Magnus handles strategy and economy at Fishheart. He's built an international executive career in forest-based industries and graphic industry. He's also a professional investor.
Marko Karsikko
CEO
Marko has a strong background in international management, including the marine and power plant industries. In addition, he has extensive experience in the commercial and technical fields.
Mika Sohlberg
SALES DIRECTOR
Mika oversees sales and marketing at Fishheart. He's a long-term entrepreneur and professional in international sales, sponsorship and public relations.
Matthew Nimmo
SALES DACH
Matt is responsible of our sales in Germany and Austria. As an Aussie he will also be involved in our future operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Minna Toivonen
HR & COMMUNICATION
Minna handles communication, human resources and day-to-day financial tasks. She also manages Eco Egg Box sales.
Jan-Peter Pohjola
FISHERIES SCIENTIST
Jan-Peter is a versatile expert in fisheries, with significant experience in the planning and implementation of projects related to migratory fish monitoring.
Tarmo Aittaniemi
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Tarmo heads product development at Fishheart. He's the inventor of the Fishheart system and also works as Project Manager at Lapland Education Center REDU. Tarmo has extensive experience in project management and industrial development.
Jari Simola
INSTALLATION MANAGER
Jari takes care of Fishheart system floating and mounting solutions as well as installations and maintenance. He has 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur in floating solutions.
Heikki Meriläinen
PROJECT MANAGER
Heikki leads production and is in charge of projects. He is an experienced project manager with a professional fishing background.
Toni Hämäläinen
PROJECT ENGINEER
Toni is responsible for developing Fishheart system logics. He comes from a specialist career in product development and measuring systems.
Markus Vaattovaara
PRODUCTION
Markus has over 20 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance, installation, and processes.
Mikael Eskelinen
ELECTRICAL, AUTOMATION AND CAMERA SYSTEMS
Mikael’s 10-year experience as an electrician brings the know-how to Fishheart's electrics. His main responsibilities are electrical design and installations. He also works as system operator.
Petrus Hanhisuanto
PRODUCTION
Petrus is a welding specialist particularly focused on product manufacture and welding. He also solves mechanical problems.
