ABT-TRAC HAS A NEW OWNER

Roger Fellows

Apr 6, 2021

California based Arcturus Marine Systems, known in the marine market as ABT-TRAC has been sold by company founder and president D’Milo Hallerberg, to businessman Roger Fellows after 34 years.
 
The sale was effective July 31, 2020, terms were not disclosed.
 
Hallerberg founded the company in 1986 and built the company to become a leader in design and manufacture of bow and stern thrusters, roll fin stabilizers, and on-board hydraulic systems for pleasure yachts. ABT-TRAC, based in Rohnert Park, CA employs 47 people. 
 
Fellows also owns Western Marine Electronics Co., known as WESMAR and based in the Seattle area, which he bought three years ago.
 
“ABT-TRAC has a reputation as a market leader in technology, coupled with robust engineering, and world class manufacturing,” said Fellows. “Perhaps most important however is ABT-TRAC’s reputation for delivering industry leading customer service and aftermarket support. I remain committed to this focus on delivering exceptional customer service.”

“It is my intention to operate both companies independently and look for synergies, particularly in engineering, and new product and technology development.” Fellows said.  

Related Posts




Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs)

CASBAS

The 2025 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) were held on Sunday, January 18 at the National Yacht Club in Toronto. At this gala event the Canadian Safe Boating Council, its members and stakeholders in recreational boating safety assembled to honour the people, programs, organizations and marinas that help to make boating in Canada safer…

Read More




Need to Catch up on News This Week?

Every Tuesday we publish a fresh Digest with informative articles pertaining to the Canadian boating and marine industry. Stay up to date with the latest products, research and industry developments.

Missed an Issue of Boating Industry Canada News Week? If you’re looking for a specific issue, or simply want to catch up on previous issues, check out our Boating Industry Canada News Week Archives.

Not signed up for News Week? Subscribe here.



Monterey Expands Its Industry Leading Elite Series with The Elite 23, 34 and 38

Monterey Boats has announced the introduction of the new Elite 23, expanding its industry-leading Elite series of premium adventure boats. The addition brings the lineup of 23 to 30-feet reinforcing Monterey’s leadership across key size categories and building on the rapid retail growth of its premium bow rider offering, with the Elite 34 and Elite 38 models scheduled to follow in the summer and fall of this year.

Read More


Simrad Marine Electronics Debuts New NSO® 4

As Simrad Marine Electronics marks its 80th anniversary, the brand celebrates eight decades of innovation with the launch of NSO® 4 – the next chapter in marine navigation. Built on the revolutionary NEON™ operating system (OS) and designed to be the world’s most intuitive chartplotter, NSO 4 is the latest premium chartplotter and fishfinder in the Simrad® portfolio, delivering an unmatched combination of effortless control, lightning-fast performance, and sleek design, setting a new standard for offshore navigation.

Read More