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Tag: Topcon Positioning Systems
Roadbuilding
PHOTOS, VIDEO: On the Road with the Topcon Technology Roadshow
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) hit the road back in April when it launched its “Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014.” The “hands-on, bring-the-technology-to-you” educational program is focused on advanced positioning technologies and trends in the construction, surveying and GIS, engineering and architecture/engineering/contractor professions. The program, which features a 5,000-square-foot mobile classroom/theater housed in a custom-designed 18-wheeler, will […]
June 3, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Topcon updates P-32 asphalt paving system
Topcon Positioning Systems announced that it has updated its P-32 asphalt paving system at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. New features include an ST-3 sonic tracker, anti-vibration slope sensor and firmware update to the GC-35 control box. The ST-3 sonic tracker is designed to provide optimal position indication on string lines, a wide range of linear detection and […]
March 16, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Topcon hits the road: 23K miles in six months
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is hitting the road in April when it launches its “Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014.” The program officially launches April 10 in Pleasanton, Calif., and will end in October in Riverside, Calif. The “hands-on, bring-the-technology-to-you” educational program is focused on advanced positioning technologies and will feature a 5,000 square-foot mobile classroom/theater housed […]
March 12, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Topcon releases Enterprise Solutions workflow management system
Topcon Positioning Systems announced its new Enterprise Solutions workflow management system at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. The system is designed to connect all sites, data, crews and equipment working on a project, allowing them to communicate, share data, set up tasks and more in real time. Users participating from off the project site can […]
March 11, 2014
Construction Equipment
John Deere, Topcon form alliance
John Deere’s Worldwide Construction & Forestry division and Topcon Positioning Systems have formed a strategic alliance to allow John Deere to sell, support, and factory-install Topcon’s 3D-MC² grade control solutions on John Deere dozers and motor graders. Customers can now order a dozer or motor grader with a Topcon’s 3D-MC2 grade control system installed in […]
October 3, 2012
Machine control
Topcon launches TopNET Live website
The company restructured its global navigation satellite services and rebranded them under the new name TopNET Live.
August 15, 2012
Business
CONEXPO/CONAGG 2011
CONEXPO-CON/AGG What it means to you and the future of the industry Staff Reports With a backdrop of 20-percent construction unemployment and two years of abysmal machine sales, the tri-annual heavy equipment trade show CONEXPO-CON/AGG opened on March 22nd, in Las Vegas – ground zero in the housing bust and a town still reeling from […]
May 4, 2011
Machine control
Topcon names regional sales manager
Topcon Positioning Systems named Mark Jones as construction sales manager for the Northeast region. Prior to joining TPS in 2004 as a machine control specialist for the technical support group, Jones worked for a Topcon distributor in Western Canada where he gained field experience working with private and government road building contractors. At TPS, Jones […]
October 18, 2010
Roadbuilding
Rush Enterprises completes sale
Rush Enterprises completed selling the assets of its John Deere construction equipment dealerships to Doggett Heavy Machinery Services for $26.2 million. Rush Enterprises operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America.
September 17, 2010
Machine control
Topcon names regional sales manager
Ander Foor was named Midwest regional sales manager of construction for Topcon Positioning Systems. Foor is responsible for working with Topcon dealers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan and parts of Missouri and Kentucky. He previously worked for Positioning Solutions Company of Chicago as the territory manager and machine control specialist. Topcon […]
September 17, 2010
Business
Topcon promotes president, CEO to managing executive officer
Topcon Corporation promoted its president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems to a new role as the corporation’s managing executive officer. Ray O’Connor received the promotion after his leadership increased the company’s business in the Americas, Australia and Europe. O’Connor serves as the chairman of the board of Topcon Europe Positioning, and he will continue […]
July 22, 2010
Machine control
Topcon announces Brandt Tractor purchase of Land Measurement Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems announced today one of the company’s largest distributors — Land Measurement Systems (LMS) of Calgary, Alberta — has been purchased by Brandt Tractor, Ltd. LMS has offices in offices in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Edmonton. Brandt is part of The Brandt Companies, the largest privately owned company in Saskatchewan. With 21 locations across […]
April 21, 2010
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