RIEGL USA Has Relocated
Internationally recognized for their Ultimate High-Performance LiDAR 3D scanning equipment and data processing software, RIEGL USA is proud to announce that they have relocated to their new state-of-the-art, RIEGL group financed North American headquarters and training center in Winter Garden, Florida. This investment was made possible by the continued success and growth of RIEGL in North America, the excellent and determined teamwork of the RIEGL USA team, and by the strong confidence that the...
Woolpert Acquires Data Cloud Solutions to Expand Data Visualization and Awareness to New, Existing Markets
This merger will blend the firms’ geospatial, software development, SaaS and artificial intelligence capabilities to provide next-generation solutions for public and private clients worldwide. DAYTON, Ohio (Dec. 23, 2020) — Woolpert has acquired Data Cloud Solutions, LLC, an internationally recognized systems integrator, cloud solutions provider and consulting services firm based in Springfield, Ohio. DCS, the industry leader in integrated CAMA solutions, provides software-as-a-service produc...
Atlas Copco completes acquisition of Perceptron, a US company specialized in automated metrology
Nacka, Sweden, December 21, 2020: With all regulatory approvals obtained, Atlas Copco has completed the acquisition of Perceptron that was announced September 28th, 2020. Perceptron is a leading supplier of automated metrology solutions headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, USA Perceptron has approximately 300 employees. In the fiscal year 2020, ending June 30, Perceptron had revenues of MUSD 62.3 (MSEK 516). Atlas Copco paid USD 7.00 per share, corresponding to an enterprise value of MUSD...
Landslide Bill Clears Congress
Fairfax,VA – John M. Palatiello & Associates, Inc. (JMP&A), the nation’s leading government relations and association management firm representing the surveying, mapping, GIS, and geospatial community, applauded yesterday’s passage of the bi-partisan “National Landslide Preparedness Act”, H.R. 8810, in the U.S. Senate. The Senate action, by unanimous consent, followed earlier approval by the House of Representatives and clears the bill for signature into law by President Trump. The Senate bil...
Ecobot Joins Trimble’s GIS Partner Program to Empower Environmental Regulatory Reporting
Trimble GNSS Integrates with Ecobot’s Natural Resources Platform to Enable Fast Sub-Meter Accurate Wetland Delineation SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that Ecobot, a software company that provides cloud-based applications to speed environmental regulatory reporting, has joined Trimble’s Mapping & GIS Partner Program. As part of the program, Ecobot has implemented Trimble integration tools to add high-accuracy positioning capabilities within its wetland delineati...
Town of Apex selects Stantec to redesign downtown streetscape for improved public space and walkability
Seaboard Plaza Proposed(Image) Charlotte, NC- TSX, NYSE: STN: Continuing to support the town of Apex’s vision for a vibrant future, Stantec has been selected to lead the community’s downtown streetscape and parking design project. The project represents progress on three of the top ten priorities identified in the Apex Downtown Master Plan and Parking Study (Downtown Plan), adopted in 2019 with guidance from Stantec to set a course for the ongoing revitalization and economic vitality of...
Automation pioneer ABB confirmed as #1 DCS market leader
Customer focus, digital innovation and remote services were drivers for ABB’s leadership position in Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for the 21st consecutive year, according to analyst Distributed Control Systems (DCS) are central to automation in the energy and process industries, playing a key role within Industry 4.0 and representing a global market valued at $15 billion. A recent report published by the ARC Advisory Group confirmed that, in a highly competitive landscape, ABB remains t...
Specialty Contractors Turn to Autodesk Construction Cloud in Record Numbers to Streamline Workflows, Ensure Quality and Win More Work
Leading subcontractors such as Helm Mechanical, Veit & Company and MAREK are standardizing on Autodesk’s cloud-based construction management and collaboration solutions SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced more than 4,000 specialty contractors across all industry segments – from mechanical to earthwork, HVAC, concrete, interior buildouts and more – now turn to Autodesk Construction Cloud technology for their projects. Helm Mechanical, Veit & Company and MAREK are t...
GF expands footprint in South America
GF Piping Systems, a GF division, announces the acquisition of FGS Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. (FGS), Cajamar (Brazil). As a leading manufacturer of polyethylene piping systems, FGS serves the local water and gas distribution market and other industrial segments. The acquisition will provide GF Piping Systems with a unique platform for further growth in Brazil and the South American region. Founded in 1997 and privately owned by two main shareholders, FGS became Brazil's leading manufac...
VITRUVI™ TELECOM CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT COMMSCOPE NETWORK CONSTRUCTION
As Fiber and Wireless Deployments Converge, Vitruvi™ Enables CommScope to Achieve Higher Levels of Construction Efficiency and Client Satisfaction (Calgary, AB) Vitruvi, an Alberta-based company that produces sophisticated construction management software, announced today that CommScope has selected its end-to-end GIS-based web- and mobile app-enabled project management platform to support the accurate and timely completion of its network construction projects. CommScope plans to depl...
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