Halltech Aquatic Research Inc.

What Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. does

Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. is a privately held Canadian specialty equipment distributor and authorized dealer headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, operating as part of the Halltech Group of Companies alongside Halltech Environmental and Halltech Precision Systems. Founded in 1991 by Murray Hall, the company sells, supports, services, and rents specialized field-research and environmental-monitoring equipment to fisheries biologists, natural-resource researchers, precision-agriculture operators, and field scientists across government, education, and enterprise customers in Canada, the United States, and selected international markets.

The company's core offerings span five categories: aquatic research (HT-2000 backpack electrofisher, MLES Stingray saltwater electrofishing vessel distributed exclusively in Canada, Press-Type and OSMOS water samplers); survey, mapping, and data collection (a broad GNSS receiver and rugged-tablet portfolio covering Juniper Systems, SXblue, GINTEC, Garmin, and Carlson/SurvPC software, plus the Stonex X300 laser scanner); satellite communication (Iridium handsets and SPOT messengers); precision agriculture (Trimble authorized-dealer position in Eastern Canada since 1999 and the Sveaverken F100 auto-steer); and a long tail of technical field supplies from Brunton, SUUNTO, Kestrel, AMS, and others. Underlying technology centers on ruggedized hardware (IP65–IP68, MIL-STD-810 rated), multi-constellation GNSS with RTK-level accuracy, lithium-ion-powered electrofishing, and integrations with ESRI, Fulcrum, FieldGenius, SurvPC, Atlas, and Juniper RTK correction networks.

Halltech makes money through three streams: hardware sales (quote-based across most SKUs), equipment rentals with disclosed daily ($300), weekly ($1,000), and monthly ($3,000) electrofishing kit pricing, and professional services covering configuration, training, installation, and contract GIS work. Distribution is sales-led and direct, supplemented by a Trimble sub-dealer network across Eastern Canada. The go-to-market relies on a comprehensive website catalog, phone and contact-form quote requests, an extensive testimonials page, and partner-driven awareness through its OEM relationships; there is no indication of public listing, external funding, or institutional ownership.

Name

Halltech Aquatic Research Inc.

Legal name

Halltech Environmental and Aquatic Research Inc.

Website

https://halltech.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. is a privately held Canadian specialty distributor founded in 1991, selling, renting, and servicing rugged electrofishing, GNSS/GPS, satellite-communication, precision-agriculture, and field-research equipment to government, academic, and enterprise customers across Canada and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Research Equipment

NAICS

Animal Production and Aquaculture (112)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting) (AFAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fishing Electronics & Marine Tech Retail (Fishfinders, GPS, Sonar) (CRAMALAH)

Keywords

• Electrofishing equipment
• GPS GNSS receivers
• Rugged field computers
• Precision agriculture
• Satellite communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of specialized field research equipment including electrofishing units, GPS/GNSS receivers, rugged computers, satellite communication devices, and technical field supplies.
2. Equipment Rentals: Daily, weekly, and monthly rental periods for electrofishing equipment and other products. Electrofishing kit rentals include backpack electrofisher, cathode rat tail, anode pole, lithium ion batteries, charger, and adjustable anode ring in transport case.
3. Service and Support: Configuration, development, training, installation, and contract GIS services for hardware and software products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. is a Canadian specialty distributor and service provider that sells, rents, and supports electrofishing equipment (including its own HT-2000 backpack electrofisher and MLES Stingray saltwater electrofishing vessel), high-precision GPS/GNSS and RTK receivers, rugged field tablets, Trimble precision agriculture systems, and Iridium/SPOT satellite communication devices. The company also offers equipment configuration, training, installation, and contract GIS services to fisheries biologists, surveyors, precision-agriculture customers, and other field professionals.

Product overview

Halltech Aquatic Research Inc. is a Canadian environmental and aquatic research equipment company headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, operating as part of the Halltech Group of Companies (Halltech Aquatic Research, Halltech Environmental, and Halltech Precision Systems). The company offers a diverse portfolio of specialized products organized into distinct divisions: Aquatic Research products including the HT-2000 backpack electrofisher (available in multiple versions from Mark III through Mark V), the MLES Stingray saltwater electrofishing vessel (exclusive Canadian distributor), Press-Type Water Samplers, and OSMOS water samplers; Survey/Mapping products featuring GPS/GNSS receivers (SXblue GLOBE, SXblue Platinum, SXblue Premier, SXPro, F100, F90, Spire, Geode with Juniper RTK subscription), rugged computing devices (Alta Tablet, Mesa Pro, Mesa 2, Allegro 3, Allegro 2, Archer 3, Archer 2, CT8, SXTab series, Toughpad FZ-M1, SXPAD series), laser scanners (X300), and mapping software (Field Genius, PC-Mapper, VisionLidar, Uinta, SurvPC); Precision Agriculture as a Trimble authorized dealer and Sveaverken F100 distributor; Satellite Communication products (Iridium Extreme, Iridium 9555, Iridium Go, SPOT X, SPOT Gen3, SPOT Trace); and comprehensive Technical Field Supplies including Brunton compass products, SUUNTO clinometers and compasses, soil sampling equipment (AMS, Gator Probe, soil augers), extractigators, measuring tapes, weather stations, wind meters, and general field supplies. The company also distributes Torqeedo electric outboard motors and provides equipment rental and service support. Products integrate with software platforms including ESRI Collector, ArcPad, Fulcrum, TerraGo Edge, FieldGenius, SurvPC, and Atlas satellite correction services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Halltech Group of Companies: Umbrella brand encompassing Halltech Aquatic Research, Halltech Environmental, and Halltech Precision Systems.

Products and services

• HT-2000 Backpack Electrofisher

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery lasts through entire 3-hour lab sessions without needing replacement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Trimble NavigationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Trimble Precision Ag dealer for Eastern Canada from Manitoba border to Atlantic Ocean. Installed first Trimble AutoPilot System in Canada in 1999 at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show. Over 30 years of providing Trimble Precision Ag solutions.
• TorqeedocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Torqeedo electric outboard motors, including the Travel XP outboard. Featured in video showcasing 14' x 5' Flat Bottom Jon Boat trial.
• Juniper SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Juniper Systems rugged tablets and handheld devices including Mesa Pro, Mesa 2, Archer 2, Archer 3, Geode GNSS receivers, and Spire. Contact Halltech for other Juniper Systems products.
• JS Press-Type Water SamplersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells, supports, and services JS Press-Type Water Samplers. Featured product with logo on homepage.
• Brunton ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-time dealer for Brunton Products including compasses, transits, and optical instruments.
• IridiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Iridium satellite communication devices including Iridium Extreme PTT, Iridium Extreme, Iridium 9555 Handset, and Iridium Go hotspot.
• SPOT (Globalstar)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SPOT satellite communication products including SPOT X (2-way messaging), SPOT Gen3, and SPOT Trace asset tracking.
• Press-Type Water SamplersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells, supports, and services Press-Type Water Samplers for environmental monitoring applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halltech-aquatic-research-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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