Trimble Navigation

Trimble Navigation

Trimble Navigation, Ltd., headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a provider of advanced positioning solutions, most notably GPS (Global Positioning Systems) receivers, laser rangefinders and inertial navigation systems. The company is best known in the fields of surveying, construction, agriculture, scientific instrumentation, and mobile and fleet management. As of 2011, the company employs more than 5,301 employees who are located in more than 30 countries around the world – approximately 54% of its employees are located outside the United States. Steve Berglund has served as Trimble's CEO since 1999.

Trimble is divided into four core market segments: Engineering and Construction, Field Solutions, Mobile Solutions, and Advanced Devices. Since 1999, Trimble's revenues have grown from approximately $270 million to over $2.0 billion in 2012. The company sells primarily through a worldwide network of distribution partners.