Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Trimble Extends its Spectra Precision Product Line
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) today announced the extension of its Spectra Precision(R) brand with the release of two new survey products -- the FOCUS(TM) 10 Total Station and the EPOCH(TM) 10 L1 GPS System. The Spectra Precision product line augments the Trimble brand with differentiated products aimed at a broader survey instruments market not historically targeted by Trimble. The Spectra Precision survey products will be available for shipment in October 2005.
The new Spectra Precision products build on the conventional survey market segment that Trimble entered into in 2003 through a joint venture with Nikon Corporation. The joint venture absorbed the Nikon survey instrument products and gave Trimble worldwide distribution rights outside of Japan.
About Trimble
Trimble is a leading innovator of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. In addition to providing advanced GPS components, Trimble augments GPS with other positioning technologies as well as wireless communications and software to create complete customer solutions. Trimble's worldwide presence and unique capabilities position the Company for growth in emerging applications including surveying, machine guidance, agriculture, asset management, wireless platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble has more than 2,000 employees in more than 20 countries worldwide.
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