Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) is a technology company specializing in positioning, modeling and connectivity solutions that optimize workflows across a range of industries. Leveraging global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), optical and inertial technologies, Trimble provides hardware, software and services designed to improve the accuracy, efficiency and productivity of field and office operations. Its solutions support applications in agriculture, construction, geospatial, transportation and logistics, natural resources and utilities, among others.
Key products and services include GNSS receivers and antennas, laser scanners, robotic total stations, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced software for 3D modeling, data analytics and asset management. Trimble’s software portfolio encompasses design and project management tools for building information modeling (BIM), precision agriculture platforms that enable automated steering and variable-rate applications, and fleet management systems that monitor vehicle performance, routing and compliance. The company also offers training, consulting and support services to help customers integrate technology into existing workflows.
Founded in 1978 by Charles Trimble and two colleagues from Hewlett-Packard, the company initially focused on developing GPS technology for land surveying. Over the decades, Trimble has expanded through strategic acquisitions—such as SketchUp, Applanix and Spectra Precision—and organic research and development investments. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Trimble maintains a network of regional offices, research centers and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East to serve a global customer base.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Painter, Trimble continues to pursue innovation in positioning and connectivity, with an emphasis on cloud-based collaboration and data-driven decision making. The company’s management team draws on deep expertise in engineering, agriculture, construction management and geospatial science, aiming to deliver interoperable solutions that address evolving industry needs and emerging technologies.
