Trimble

Trimble is a technology company that commercializes GPS and precision positioning technologies to connect the physical and digital worlds. Founded in 1978 in Silicon Valley, it began with early marine navigation systems before expanding into broader positioning solutions. Today its products support professionals who build and maintain infrastructure, optimize global supply chains, and map the world, spanning construction, geospatial mapping, and transportation logistics.

The company employs more than 11,000 people across more than 150 locations in over 40 countries. Its technical work covers GPS technology, precision positioning, marine navigation systems, geospatial mapping, supply chain optimization, and construction technology, supported by more than 1,000 active patents underlying its solutions.

With over 45 years of operation, Trimble describes itself as a global technology organisation driven by continued innovation across its engineering and product teams. Its stated mission is to improve productivity by linking digital information with physical work, and its culture emphasises enabling professionals to navigate complex challenges with confidence.