Trimble to Deliver High-Accuracy CenterPoint RTX Correction Service to Farmers in Latin America

June 20th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Correction Service Provides Positioning Technology via Satellite Communications SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that its high-accuracy, satellite-delivered CenterPoint™ RTX™ correction service is now available for farmers in Latin America. Trimble CenterPoint RTX can deliver better than 3.8 centimeter (1.5 inch) accuracies in real time without the use of traditional reference station RTK infrastructure. Initially, the CenterPoin…continued
     

Trimble Quantm Alignment Planning System Selected for Australian East Coast High-Speed Rail Project

June 14th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that its Quantm® system has been selected for use by AECOM (NYSE: ACM), a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government, to investigate alignment alternatives in the final phase of the Australian East Coast High-Speed Rail Study. Following the successful application of the …continued
      

Trimble Acquires GEOTrac to Extend PeopleNet’s Transportation and Logistics Solutions for the North American Oil and Gas Industry

June 11th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has acquired privately-held GEOTrac Systems Inc. of Calgary, a leading provider of wireless fleet management and worker safety solutions for the oil and gas industry. The addition of GEOTrac is expected to extend PeopleNet’s industry-leading transportation solutions to address the North American oil and gas industry. Financial terms were not disclosed. GEOTrac has been providing GIS mapping, web-bas…continued
     

Trimble Breaks Ground for New Rockies Colorado Campus

May 14th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Putting Innovation to Work—Trimble Connected Site Solutions to be Used During Construction WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its new Rockies campus in Westminster, Colorado. The ceremony was attended by Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, Colorado CIO-Secretary of Technology Kristin Russell, Jefferson County Commissioners Faye Griffin and John Odom, and Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally. “Trimble has …continued
     

SITECH Technology Dealer Established in South Korea for Heavy Civil Construction Contractors

May 10th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SITECH Korea Joins the First Fully Dedicated Global Distribution Network for Construction Technology Solutions SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that a SITECH® Technology Dealer has been established in South Korea. SITECH Korea joins the premier network of SITECH dealerships—the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available to the heavy civil con…continued
     

Trimble Partners with Babcock to Equip the UK Ministry of Defense Fleet

May 3rd, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Trimble GeoManager Fleet Management and Driver Safety Solutions to be Deployed Across 12,000 Vehicles SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that it is partnering with Babcock, the UK’s leading engineering support services organization, which provides and manages the fleet of approximately 14,000 administrative vehicles for the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD). As part of a four-year agreement, Babcock will use Trimble’s field service management solu…continued
     

Maruti Suzuki Deploys Trimble’s Fleet and Cargo Management Solution to Equip its Logistics Fleet in India

May 1st, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced today that Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the largest automobile manufacturer in India, is deploying the Trimble® trako Visual Cargo solution in outbound logistics trucks that transport new cars from the factory to Maruti Suzuki dealers across India. The Trimble solution is expected to provide transport companies associated with Maruti Suzuki better visibility into the transport logistics to streamline business op…continued
     

New Rugged Trimble Pro Series GNSS Receivers Provide Total Flexibility for GIS and Mobile Mapping Productivity

April 17th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today the next generation of its Trimble® GPS Pathfinder® family—the Trimble Pro 6H and Pro 6T receivers for GIS and mobile mapping. The Trimble Pro series with advanced features allows mobile workers to configure a solution for a wide range of applications, delivering unparalleled flexibility in professional GIS data collection. The series offers a new streamlined form-factor and dramatic product…continued
     

Trimble Takes Ultra Rugged to the Next Level with New GNSS Smart Antenna for Heavy Civil Construction

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Trimble’s New Rugged GNSS Receiver is Connected Site Ready and Easy-to-Use PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced the new ultra-rugged Trimble® SPS985 GNSS Smart Antenna for performing high accuracy construction site measurements. The new smart antenna is made of a specially developed alloy that combines unprecedented strength and durability into a compact form to withstand the daily abuse of construction work. With its enhanced internal shock isolation, th…continued
     

Connect the Construction Site with Trimble to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Cost

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Three New Solutions from Trimble Heavy Civil Construction Benefit the Bottom Line PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced three new solutions for heavy civil construction professionals, the Trimble® Connected Office, the Trimble Connected Controller and the Trimble Connected Machine. When used together to create the Trimble Connected Site® solution, time and cost can be saved at every stage, virtually eliminating steps in the plan, design, construct …continued
     

Trimble Offers Connected Machine Platform and GradeMax Technology for Optimized Performance

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Connected Machine Technology Maximizes Machine Uptime, Improves Productivity and Enables Asset Management PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today announced the release of its Trimble® GCS900 Grade Control System version 12.2 with optimized performance for dozers and deeper integration into the connected construction site. The new version includes Trimble GradeMax™ technology that significantly increases the overall grading performance of dozers and allows t…continued
     

Trimble GCSFlex Offers GPS Guidance for Additional Flexibility in Excavation

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Easy-to-Use Grade Control System Extends the Functionality Without the Need for Design Data PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today introduced an innovative new system configuration for the affordable and easy-to-use GCSFlex™ Grade Control System. The addition of GPS guidance extends the system’s functionality and allows a contractor to work faster and with more freedom than other traditional laser-referenced grade control systems for excavators. With the benefit of…continued
     

VisionLink Software from Trimble Goes Mobile and Integrates Material Volumes and Movement Data

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Monitor Overall Site Productivity and Instantly See Project Status in the Field PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced today version 2.4 of VisionLink™ software powered by Trimble. The new software version integrates site productivity data, fleet and asset management, and materials and volumes movement information using 2D Project Monitoring. With the added benefit of 2D Project Monitoring, VisionLink is pioneering the ability to present a collective view of a…continued
     

Trimble Introduces New Positioning Solution for Tunnel Construction

April 16th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Integrated Office to Field Solution Makes Tunneling Safer, Faster and Less Expensive PARIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today introduced a new positioning solution for tunneling contractors. The new solution leverages Business Center – HCE office software powered by Trimble, the Trimble® SCS900 Site Controller Software Tunneling Module operating on the Trimble Tablet, and the Trimble SPS930 Universal Total Station. As part of the Trimble Connected Site® port…continued