Growing in the Millennium

In July of 2000, Trimble acquired the Spectra Precision Group, a leading provider of positioning solutions for the construction, surveying and agricultural markets. Through the acquisition, Trimble gained significant resources in positioning technology complementary to GPS, including laser and other optical devices. In November of 2000, Trimble acquired Tripod Data Systems (TDS), a leading developer of data collection software and hardware for the land survey, construction and Geographic Information System (GIS) markets. Both acquisitions are part of Trimble's strategic mission to define and transform the way position-centric information is used.

In April of 2001, Trimble established Trimble Information Services, Inc. (TIS) to offer Internet location-based services for the mobile workplace. The new capabilities allow Trimble to leverage its existing wireless business by offering complete end-to-end fleet management solutions as well as address the emerging market for location-enabled phones and mobile devices.

Today, Trimble engineers world-wide are working on cutting-edge positioning applications that no one could even imagine just a few years ago. With more than 500 products, Trimble continues to lead the way in developing position-centric solutions to some of the world's most complex problems. By integrating GPS with wireless communication and information technology, Trimble technology can be found in cars, airplanes, construction equipment, farm machinery, laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and more. Innovative applications include dispatching and tracking emergency vehicles, surveying and building roads, mapping earthquake damage, recording and synchronizing international financial transactions, and improving the efficiency of wireless communications and paging networks

Principal Markets

Trimble has developed significant strategic alliances in each market area. For some examples, Trimble's relationships with Case in agriculture, Caterpillar in mining and construction, Nortel in timing and VDO in automotive continue to increase Trimble's presence in these fast-growing markets for GPS/positioning technology. With these and many other alliances, Trimble capitalizes on technology innovations, association with key brands and broader distribution channels.

Trimble alliances:

To provide market stability and a framework for future growth, the company is an active participant in the setting of GPS-related and position-centric public policy, often working to shape or influence decisions in the United States and abroad. As an industry leader, the company actively works to ensure that the benefits of GPS and other positioning technology – especially their ability to provide safety-of-life services – are understood and valued throughout the world.

A Global Company

With headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble is a global company employing more than 2,000 people in offices in 20 countries around the world, including in the United States, Latin America, Eastern and Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

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