Trimble Companies

Trimble has expanded its positioning solutions offerings by acquiring best of breed technology companies. Below is a list of Trimble companies.

Advanced Public Safety, Inc. is a leading software development company creating targeted, innovative technology solutions specifically designed to address the challenges of today's public safety agencies. APS provides voice technologies, electronic forms/reporting applications, handheld solutions, and AVL/GPS/Mapping software to assist law enforcement and fire/EMS agencies. In addition, APS provides offender tracking and data analysis solutions to jail, corrections, and parole agencies. APS technology is currently used by approximately 20,000 officers across North America. More information can be found at www.aps.us

Apache Technologies designs, manufactures, and distributes construction and agricultural laser products for leveling and alignment. Apache distributes products worldwide through more than 200 dealers and also builds products for other leading manufacturers in both North America and Europe. More information about Apache Technologies can be found at www.apache-laser.com

Accutest is a leading provider of vehicle diagnostics and telematics technologies for the automotive industry. Accutest manufactures products for system and software validation, hardware-in-the-loop, diagnostics, end-of-line test, remote on-board diagnostics, diagnostic access and monitoring, telematics and fleet management systems (FMS) access. Accutest also provides expertise in the design and development of network communications, at both the system and component level, over Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) and FlexRay-bus networks. Accutest has been a working member of the leading standards committee—the International Working Group for ISO and SAE Standards for Diagnostics, setting the international standards for On-Board Diagnostics (OBD and OBDII and EOBD). This close involvement with the standards group has led to a deep understanding of the technical aspects and of the application of diagnostic standards. For more information, visit: http://www.accutest.co.uk

Applanix is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of integrated Inertial/GPS technology. The company's Position and Orientation Systems (POS™) are used worldwide for a variety of applications such as, aerial survey and mapping, remote sensing, road profiling, GIS data acquisition, and hydrographic surveying. More information on Applanix can be found at www.applanix.com

Construction project management software from Meridian Systems allows building owners, construction and engineering firms, and government agencies to efficiently manage their capital projects, programs and facilities. Meridian has pioneered Infrastructure Lifecycle Management (ILM) technology that automates the Plan-Build-Operate project lifecycle, enabling building owners and operators to improve top-line revenue growth, while reducing capital project costs and schedules. Meridian has become the industry standard for successful construction project delivery, and is ranked as the market share leader for project management and collaboration software by Constructech magazine, and by the CFMA among general contractors larger than $101 million in revenue. For more information on Meridian, go to www.meridiansystems.com

NTech Industries is a leading provider of optical sensors for agriculture, research, precision fertilizer applications, and weed control for industrial and commercial uses. The technology allows farmers to reduce costs and environmental impact by controlling the application of nitrogen, herbicide and other crop inputs. NTech products use optical sensing and variable rate application to apply only the inputs needed to maximize crop yield. The GreenSeeker® nitrogen application system determines the health of a plant in real time and delivers the optimum amount of nitrogen. The WeedSeeker® automatic spot-spray system senses the presence of living plants, allowing targeted and controlled herbicide application. For more information, visit: www.ntechindustries.com

Pacific Crest is a leading supplier of wireless data communication solutions designed for positioning and remote sensing applications. It also specializes in reselling Trimble's high precision GPS receivers to system integrators for a variety of positioning applications. Its products are based on innovative technologies that are optimized for maximum dependability, accuracy and performance. Pacific Crest provides a total customer solution that reduces the overall size, cost, and complexity of critical data communications and positioning systems. Founded in 1994, with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Pacific Crest maintains a strong international presence in the data communications and GPS positioning industries. More information about Pacific Crest can be found at www.pacificcrest.com

SECO was founded in 1944 as a retail supplier of products and services for local and regional surveyors. In 1977 the Company's focus migrated from retail service to design, manufacturing and distribution. SECO has become a leading manufacturer of accessories for the surveying and construction industries. The Company’s products are available through more than 900 dealers worldwide. For more information, visit www.surveying.com

Visual Statement provides state-of-the-art desktop software tools for crime and collision incident investigation, analysis and reconstruction, as well as state-wide enterprise solutions for reporting and analysis used by public safety agencies. Visual Statement currently supports over 4,500 law enforcement agencies and consultants, and approximately 30,000 users in Canada, US, Spain, Greece, Mexico, Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, Kenya, and many other countries worldwide. For more information, visit: www.visualstatement.com