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environmental impact. Economic breakthroughs
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• Constructing, maintaining and operating roads, railways • Enhanced productivity and return on investment (ROI)
and other civil infrastructure more quickly, safely and • Higher yields, reduced costs, less waste
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cost-efficiently.
• Better utilization of assets and workers
• Building, maintaining and operating residential and $500
commercial buildings in less time, at lower cost, while Quality, safety & compliance
achieving higher quality and environmental standards.
Information, Positioning, Connectivity, • Improved quality of data, measurement and work 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
• Transporting goods, in reduced time and at reduced cost,
Analytics & Sensing & Mobility & • Enhanced operator and worker safety
while improving safety, regulatory compliance and reducing Trimble: A Strong Partner
Modeling Geospatial Communication
carbon footprint. • Greater regulatory compliance and transparency Our business has grown to over $2.3 billion due to burgeoning global
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• Managing large fleets of service vehicles to improve demand for our technologies. We have sustained an approximately
16 percent compound annual growth rate over the last 10 years
customer service while lowering costs, improving safety and Reduced environmental impact
while generating strong operating margins.
reducing environmental impact. • Reduction in use of fossil fuels
• Producing and distributing energy, water and natural • Reduction in use of chemicals and water
resources more quickly, safely and cost-efficiently, with
greater compliance. • Reduction in waste; enhanced reporting
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The way the world works OFFICES IN CUSTOMERS IN SALES, SUPPORT AND SERVICE NETWORKS IN
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Pole expeditions to Antarctic surveys, from re-measuring the height of Mount Everest to helping rescue
miners trapped deep underground. Our regional offices and manufacturing centers are located in
more than 35 countries, with research and development centers in 15 countries spanning 12 time
zones, and our global partner network provides local sales, consulting, training, technical support,
service and repair in over 125 countries.
COUNTRIES TIME ZONES
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Trimble precision agriculture solutions are revolutionizing
The work of agriculture traditional farming to feed a hungry world.
Feeding the world’s booming population requires maximized farm production.
Precision agriculture has revolutionized traditional farming practices by enabling
farmers to increase efficiencies, enhance productivity and improve crop HOW TRIMBLE TRANSFORMS
performance—all while reducing costs and optimizing inputs. Using precision THE WORK OF AGRICULTURE
agriculture technologies, farmers can put the right input, in the right amount, in the
right place, at the right time—and fine-tune their farming practices year after year. 10% Input reduction using
prescription maps
for variable-rate
Precision Agriculture applications with
Automating the control and guidance of farm machinery enables growers to Field-IQ™
operate day and night, in all types of weather and conditions, through all phases of
production. Precision agriculture technology increases productivity, reduces driver
20% Input savings using
Trimble guidance
fatigue and decreases inputs. Utilizing the extreme precision of Trimble’s solutions solutions
results in higher yields using the same amount of land. Precision control also reduces
overlaps and enables more intelligent use of water, chemicals and other inputs
30% Reduction in water
usage using Trimble
throughout the growing cycle. water management
solutions
Precision guidance further reduces waste by enabling the harvester to automatically
follow the exact row patterns used in planting months before. Data gathered
during harvesting is fed back into the process the next season for more intelligent
application of water, nutrients and chemicals. The analytics and farm management
data gathered throughout the growing cycle enables growers to fine-tune their Trimble Connected Farm Across
practices year after year. the Growing Cycle
Connected Farm
Farmers use the Trimble Connected Farm™ dashboard to monitor real-time
information about the location, productivity and activity of their assets, workers
and resources. Real-time diagnostics and remote trouble-shooting allow problems
in the field to be solved by remote specialists, while machine-to-machine
communications between vehicles in the same field streamline operations through
data and information sharing. Rainfall totals, weather forecasts and commodity
prices can also be monitored in the Connected Farm dashboard on an operator’s
smart phone, tablet or guidance display. Overall benefits include the facilitation of
real-time decision-making to improve fleet efficiency, reduce downtime and
increase productivity.
The benefits of precision agriculture and the Connected Farm extend well beyond the
increased efficiency, safety and profitability of farming operations. The reduced use
of fuel, water, chemicals and other inputs means more food can be produced on less
land, with fewer resources and reduced environmental impact. A win for everyone.
Site Positioning
Transforming work processes to design, build, maintain and operate Using Trimble Site Positioning systems, customers measure, Malphrus Construction Company
“With Trimble systems…it takes less time to do the work, and do it right. We’re
the world’s critical infrastructure. stake, check, manage and inspect all phases of their
earthworks and paving operations. Contractors can share
completing projects sooner, and we’ve literally cut our rework by 70 percent
using the GPS system.”
information, track results instantly, make smarter decisions Joey Keiffer, General Superintendent, Malphrus Construction Company,
A prosperous world requires robust infrastructure. The In the office, project supervisors and equipment managers and manage multiple job sites with ease. Ridgeland, South Carolina, USA
heavy civil construction industry builds and maintains the and other personnel have a complete view of site productivity
world’s road, rail, port, airport, pipeline, power and other —including quantity, usage and locations of key materials, Marine Construction
M. Hanna Construction
critical infrastructure. Trimble continues to transform this assets and fleets. Information can be shared across the Marine construction presents its own unique challenges “We have proven through our experience and collecting data over the past five
industry’s work across the entire planning, design, build organization for better communication and decision-making. and requirements. Trimble marine construction systems are years that GPS grade control gives us a 28 to 33 percent increase
and operate lifecycle through the deployment of advanced proven to deliver the accuracy and reliability required in a in productivity.”
automation solutions, precision machine control, 3D software Machine Control
marine environment. Tony Clark, Manager, M. Hanna Construction,
and domain-specific applications, site positioning, mobile Trimble machine and paving control solutions provide machine Houston, Texas, USA
technologies and real-time connectivity. Astrolabe ZH Ltd, a New Zealand marine construction
operators with in-cab, real-time positioning for guidance
surveying consultancy, was tasked with setting up the
The Trimble Connected Site™ leverages real-time wireless data and control of the machine, allowing them to accurately PT Thiess Indonesia
precise positioning systems related to the digging of an
flow between the office and job site, streamlining workflows grade, compact and pave to specification. Trimble Grade “If we can have 5 to 10 millimeters more accuracy in our materials purchasing
offshore trench and placement of a 3-km-long ocean outfall and utilization, that’s thousands of dollars saved per road; it can take a
from the initial design to the finished project. Control systems help contractors finish faster with less
pipeline. In order to merge hydrographic survey data with project from breaking even to making a profit.”
rework, less staking, less checking, lower cost and fuel use,
the dredging process to ensure no over-dredging or under- Mark Surtees, Manager of Survey and Technology, PT Thiess Indonesia,
Application Software reduced downtime or re-work and improved material yields.
dredging occurred, they chose Trimble’s marine systems. Soroako, Indonesia
Trimble Heavy Civil Construction software allows contractors Trimble Paving Control systems allow contractors to build a
Using Trimble RTK GPS on the project, the contractor realized
to confidently manage their fleets and assets, wirelessly smoother surface, reduce material usage and significantly
rapid mobilization and calibration of equipment, the ability
transfer data in real-time, create 3D construction models, improve productivity. Trimble works with leading machine
to give progress updates to the client immediately and the
and prepare and manage design data for on-machine use. manufacturers to develop Trimble Ready® machines for faster,
capability to work fast and maintain productivity despite
easier installation and deployment on new equipment.
Contractors can wirelessly synchronize data between the field difficult conditions.
and office, remotely monitor and support field systems and
monitor site productivity. Design models created in the office
are sent in real-time to machine operators and field crews,
increasing efficiency, reducing rework and saving money.
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With Trimble solutions, customers around the world are finding Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Trades
The MEP trades design and install the complex heating,
Klorman Construction
it is possible to build smarter buildings by using smarter tools. ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and other
systems that are critical to a building’s ability to function.
Klorman Construction, based in Los Angeles, specializes in structural
concrete high-rise building construction and uses Trimble’s suite of software
and hardware technologies to produce cutting-edge work faster and at less
Trimble’s suite of MEP hardware and software solutions are cost than competitors.
Architects, engineers, contractors and building owners play Architects
employed from the field to the office, from 3D modeling and Company President and CEO Bill Klorman believes the key to surviving in
distinct roles in the design-build-operate continuum, and each
Architects need intuitive, flexible tools that allow for creativity estimating to assessing existing conditions and layout. the current economic climate is to produce the same amount of building in
uses different purpose-built tools for their tasks. Developed smarter ways, with better planning and more efficient use of labor. To do that,
and iteration in design. Trimble solutions—including SketchUp With our integrated technology portfolio, MEP customers
for the highly specialized needs of the professionals who use Klorman Construction has embraced Trimble’s lifecycle approach to vertical
Pro—help architects bridge the design-build gap, unifying can lower their risk and maintain margins, regardless of construction. By fabricating steel, concrete forms, HVAC systems and more
them, Trimble solutions encourage collaboration, maximizing
project knowledge around easily sharable models that are project parameters. from constructible model elements, Klorman is able to achieve increased
productivity and profitability across the project workflow, while
compatible across the construction lifecycle and teams, and field efficiencies.
reducing errors, waste and re-work. Structural Engineers, Planners & Manufacturers
enabling them to adapt design choices in a fast-changing Klorman routinely uses the following Trimble solutions to achieve absolute
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Helping the world’s on-land commercial vehicle industry achieve
The work of transportation environmentally cleaner and more efficient fleets.
and logistics In a world of fluctuating fuel costs and just-in-time delivery, Trimble Transportation
& Logistics and Field Service Management solutions bring efficiency and visibility
into fleet operations for cleaner, greener, safer and more profitable operations. Our How Trimble
solutions increase driver and back-office efficiency by driving down fuel usage and Transforms the work
operational costs. Monitoring fuel use and idling enables a fleet’s carbon footprint of Transportation &
to be measured and reduced—powering environmentally cleaner and more efficient Logistics and field
fleets. Fleet operators around the world use the innovative and integrated fleet service management
mobility platform and back-office systems from Trimble to get data-driven business
intelligence, enabling better decisions to be made that lead to greater overall Trimble Fleet Solutions Help
profitability, safety and customer satisfaction. Companies Achieve Tangible
Cost Savings According to
Trimble Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Aberdeen Group Surveys*
Trimble T&L is a leading provider of end-to-end technology solutions to for-hire motor Improvement
carriers, private fleets, freight brokerage, third-party logistics providers and energy 9% in Workforce
Productivity
service companies of all sizes worldwide. These enterprise-class technologies
provide the full lifecycle of planning, optimization, execution and measurement of
transportation operations to increase productivity, improve efficiencies and enhance
11% Increase in Service
Revenue
safety via T&L’s Mobile Resource Management solutions, enterprise software and
analytical tools.
21% Reduction in Vehicle
and Operating Costs
Trimble’s Field Service Management provides visibility into field and fleet operations
so businesses can streamline efficiency and increase productivity. The Field Service
25% Reduction in Idle
Times
Management suite includes fleet management, work management and scheduling,
worker safety and mobility solutions that transform the effectiveness of work,
31% Reduction in Daily
Mileage
workers and assets in the field. This cloud-based portfolio allows Trimble to offer
customers industry-specific, enterprise-level solutions for exceptional performance
32% Improvement in Fleet
Utilization
and ease of use. Aberdeen Group Field Service January
*
data into intelligence for better decision-making in organizations sector clients are using Trimble’s high-precision 3D mobile
data capture solutions to collect accurate data at highway
eCognition
Professionals around the globe have used Trimble’s eCognition software suite
around the world. speeds, and then extract intelligence and information.
Automatic detection and feature interpretation and extraction
to improve productivity through the automation and interpretation of images
and geospatial data. eCognition imports a variety of geospatial data and
capabilities in Trimble eCognition® and Trimble Trident Analyst fuses them together into a rich stack of geodata for modeling, analysis and
Trimble geospatial technologies are transforming the work systems (UAS), mobile mapping and laser scanners to software enable these organizations to inventory signs,
identification of changes in existing data.
of professionals across the globe engaged in surveying, measure precise angles, distances, images and specific utility poles and other assets, or analyze clearance zones for The state of Ohio taxes property owners based on the property’s percentage
mapping, GIS, 3D modeling, land administration and the points; advanced field and office software; and real-time data placement of these assets. Trimble aerial sensors and laser
of impervious surface. Rather than using standard property assessment
methods, which can be costly and insufficient, the state used eCognition
environment. The integration of sensors, customized connectivity between field and office. The resulting high- scanners paired with intuitive software allow the capture and software to automatically extract impervious surface information on a
field applications, real-time communications, field and quality data can be automatically delivered in an actionable transformation of GIS images into intelligent information. per-parcel level from collected LiDAR and CIR data, resulting in reliable
back-office data processing, modeling and analytics format to office engineers, enabling processing to begin information, as well as savings in time and personnel.
facilitates a productive workflow, data exchange and high- immediately and reducing field rework. Land Administration Solutions A number of factors can affect insurance rates. In Australia, one insurance
quality deliverable—driving efficiency, productivity, safety company determines rates based on risks related to storm damage. To
Mapping and GIS With rapid global population growth, accurate mapping and make this assessment, they required a cost-effective method of obtaining
and value in focused industries. The convergence of Trimble
registration of land is necessary to develop and sustain information on roof material and its distance to large trees per building. The
geospatial technology delivers accurate data intelligence Organizations throughout the planet use Trimble’s GIS data company used eCognition’s automatic extraction capabilities to extract the
a successful economy. But limited funds and resources
enabling better decision making. collection solutions to rapidly collect, store, manipulate and required information from collected LiDAR and RGB data.
mean that land organizations and businesses need to find
analyze large amounts of spatially accurate data for displaying more efficient ways of ensuring data accuracy. Trimble’s Vegetation management is necessary for local governments to ensure the
Surveying
information about a host of economic, environmental, Land Administration solutions provide these organizations
safety and upkeep of their communities; this includes ensuring vegetation
does not overhang power lines. To develop a vegetation maintenance
Surveyors in more than 100 countries, across a range of social and political activity. Mobile GIS enables field teams with the most advanced geodetic control, field collection, schedule, one municipality used eCognition to regularly extract information
industries and the public sector, gain breakthroughs in to respond to changing conditions immediately and make data processing and decision support technologies for on vegetation and determine which vegetation requires pruning, thereby
productivity, quality, efficiency and safety through their use important management decisions with confidence. the development and subsequent management of land streamlining work order processes and preventing unnecessary crew dispatch.
of Trimble advanced surveying solutions, such as: High administration projects. eCognition enables organizations of all kinds to obtain information that may
Definition Global Navigation Satellite Systems (HD-GNSS); be otherwise difficult or even impossible to attain.
robotic high-precision total stations; unmanned aircraft
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Trimble solutions are changing how Energy, Natural Resource and By using an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), NMSS estimates
it can potentially save more than 95 percent in mobilization Enabling Technologies
Utility operations enhance productivity, safety and compliance, and costs associated with bringing in resources from outside the
country to conduct surveys.
sampling and reporting Total Organic Carbon (TOC). Field and can now ensure the compaction work consistently meets Planning system. The system automated the complex provides the information needed to support safe, economical and efficient
operation of projects and structures.
Solutions, Inc. (FSI) is working with landfills to be compliant the tight specifications of the project and provides proper calculation required to investigate a range of alternative
with these new regulations. Using the Trimble SiteFID™ documentation. alignments and aided in the analysis and decision-making Positioning Services
The global Trimble CenterPoint RTX network provides high-accuracy, real-time
Integrated Landfill Gas solution—developed by Trimble process. The team was able to easily provide feedback and
data to high-precision GNSS users around the world.
for this exact application—FSI is now helping solid waste MINING quickly run new analyses when required. Not only did the
Advanced Devices
landfills meet the state’s directive by providing innovative Safe and Cost-Effective Aerial Surveying in Namibia system substantially reduce alignment planning time, it Trimble’s advanced positioning, timing and RFID technologies enable millions
tools for improving their monitoring workflow, productivity Surveying an open-pit mine can be a hazardous undertaking. delivered optimized routes that met all constraints. of people to locate themselves, communicate wirelessly, and control and track
In order to obtain accurate volume measurements, it is critical assets, wherever in the world they may be.
and accuracy, while reducing both costs and human errors.
necessary to pick up edges which provide a means to verify
RAIL the current shape of a mine. The Namibian Mining Survey
Challenges in Building China’s LanXin Railway Services (NMSS) selected the Gatewing 100X, a revolutionary
When completed in 2015, LanXin Second Railway will be aerial mapping and surveying system, because it provides
the world’s highest operating train and one of the fastest. a means to conduct surveys quickly, accurately and
Facing environmental factors and geographic challenges, cost-efficiently, with minimal risk to health and safety.
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Trimble solutions are used throughout the world to help improve the
The work of improving the quality and safety of life.
1947
World’s first electronic
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World’s first
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World’s first rotating
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World’s first laser
1971
World’s first
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World’s first
1975
World’s first
1981
World’s first
1984
World’s first commercial
distance measuring automatic level laser level control of construction total station data collector electronically electronic level GPS product
(EDM) system and drainage leveled rotating laser
machinery
1986
World’s first integrated
1987
First real-time
1988
First commercial dual-
1989
World’s first
1990
World’s first in-vehicle
1991
First commercial vehicle
1992
First agricultural aerial
1993
First GPS earthquake
1994
First on-the-fly initialization
LORAN-GPS system for differential GPS frequency GPS receiver commercial handheld navigation system with tracking GPS receiver with guidance system with a monitoring system real-time GPS receiver for
marine navigation (DGPS) system for surveying market GPS receiver designed CD ROM maps uses dead reckoning moving map display centimeter accuracy
First GPS/lightbar
for GIS applications Trimble GPS technology
First GPS-tracked World’s first handheld First fully integrated GPS agricultural guidance system First GPS receiver with
parachute jump GPS receiver for the World’s first GPS dam World’s first robotic and Inmarsat-C built-in differential GPS
World’s first Real-Time
military market monitoring system total station communications system beacon receiver
Kinematic (RTK) GPS
First handheld GPS receiver receiver for centimeter
for the marine market accuracy
1995
First GPS camera
1996
World’s first 3D GPS
1997
World’s first
1998
Sponsors the
1999
First surveying software
2000
First Virtual Reference
2001
First 3D laser layout
2002
First postage
2003
First GPS-based
control for special machine control system centimeter-accurate first official GPS for combined processing Station (VRS) technology, solution for construction stamp-size GPS receiver automated 3D levelling
effects in filming GPS system integrated measurement of of GPS and optical total enabling centimeter- with the lowest power controls system for
motion pictures on a single pole Mt. Everest station data level GPS positioning consumption for mobile agriculture
without user-supplied devices
infrastructure
2005
World’s first magnetic
2007
World’s first “spatial
2008
First remote visual
2009
World’s first 220-channel,
2010
First 440-channel GNSS
2011
First RTX technology
2012
First portable handheld
2013
First integrated camera
drive motor in a total station,” combining optical, representation of real-time multi-band, multi-system reference receiver for high-accuracy GNSS crop sensor to measure roving system for
station imaging and scanning construction activities GNSS receiver positioning without the health of a plant surveyors
First in-cab PC with built-in
technologies the use of traditional
camera, barcode scanner,
reference stations
signature capture, Wi-Fi
and fuel card reader
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Chile Japan Sweden
China Kenya Switzerland
Denmark Korea Thailand
Finland Malaysia United Arab Emirates
France Mexico United Kingdom
Germany Netherlands United States of America
Ghana New Zealand
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