In 1978, Charlie Trimble founded the company with a pioneering vision to commercialize GPS technology, recognizing that precise positioning could transform how industries operate. Starting from Silicon Valley, Trimble evolved from developing early marine navigation systems to becoming a global leader in precision positioning technologies. The company saw an opportunity to connect the physical and digital worlds in ways that would dramatically improve productivity across essential industries - from construction and geospatial mapping to transportation logistics.
Over the past 45+ years, Trimble has grown from that initial spark into a technology powerhouse with 11,000+ employees across 40+ countries. Today, they help customers build and maintain infrastructure, optimize global supply chains, and map the world with solutions born from relentless innovation. With more than 1,000 active patents and a presence in over 150 locations worldwide, Trimble continues to transform how work gets done, enabling professionals to navigate complex challenges with confidence at every turn.