Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon’s RC-4 Remote System Integrates Advanced Technologies
Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) RC-4 is a new, compact QuickLock remote system that integrates an array of advanced technologies that “dramatically increases productivity on all survey projects.”Denny Welch, senior vice president of the Topcon Survey Business Unit, said, “The RC-4 uses dual lasers, a built-in spread spectrum radio and Topcon’s QuickLock technology to create on-the-job efficiencies from stakeout to topo and from construction layout to as-built surveys.”Designed for use with the new Topcon QS (Quick Station) robotic total station, Topcon IS (Imaging Station), and the Topcon 9-Series robotic total stations, the remote RC-4 “commands the robotic total station to start searching via optical signals carried by laser beams,” Welch said....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon GTS-240NW Total Station Series Designed for ’Unmatched Functionality’
Topcon Positioning System’s (TPS) new GTS-240NW series of total stations are designed to provide “unmatched functionality and dependability in its class, backed by Topcon’s industry-leading technologies,” according to Denny Welch, senior vice president of the TPS survey business unit....
Tue January 25, 2011
Topcon Introduces 3D GPS Systems for Wheel Loaders
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has added a machine control package for wheel loaders to its 3D machine control line up. Tony Vanneman, TPS construction product marketing manager, said, “This new 3D-MC product combines Topcon’s dual mast GPS system with three TS-1 tilt sensors, the rugged, easy to use GX-60 control box, MC-R3 receiver, plus two MC-G3 GPS antennas.”In addition, he said, optional light bars for enhanced elevation and steering control are available as options....
Wed December 08, 2010
Foor Joins Topcon as Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Ander Foor of Chicago was recently named Midwest regional sales manager — construction of Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS). In his position, Foor is responsible for working with Topcon dealers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Maryland and Michigan, and parts of Missouri and KentuckyBrian Juroff, TPS national sales manager, said, “Ander worked directly for an excellent dealer in the TPS network and brings a wealth of field experience to his position....
Wed November 17, 2010
Killpack Heads Up New Global Initiative at Topcon
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has formed a new department to develop and cultivate partnerships and agreements between the company and global customers and potential customers. As part of this move, Jason Killpack has been named director of strategic partnerships for TPS....
Thu July 22, 2010
O’Connor Promoted to Topcon Managing Executive Officer
Topcon Corporation has promoted Ray O’Connor to managing executive officer. O’Connor is president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, based in Livermore, Calif., and chairman of the board of Topcon Europe Positioning....
Fri June 04, 2010
Topcon Acquires InlandGEO
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has acquired InlandGEO, one of Topcon’s top performing distributors. InlandGEO is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and has four additional offices in Spain, two in Portugal and one in the Canary Islands....
Fri May 14, 2010
ADMAR Supply Hosts Topcon Technology Roadshow
ADMAR Supply is hosting the Topcon Technology Roadshow June 22 in Victor, N.Y., and June 24 in East Syracuse, N.Y., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Development professionals from around the state will be able to discover the latest positioning technology hardware and software to improve their business....
Sat May 08, 2010
GeoShack Holds Topcon Technology Road Show 2010
GeoShack held its Topcon Technology Road Show 2010 April 28 at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The day featured Topcon equipment for leveling, alignment, measurement, guidance and grade control solutions....
Fri March 12, 2010
Umino Named Topcon Director of Sales Support
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) announced that Kai Umino is the new director of TPS sales support. He will report to Mick Yamazaki, TPS chief operating officer. Umino joined Topcon Corporation in 1995 and has spent the past seven years managing sales operations at Topcon South Asia in Singapore and the Topcon office in Dubai....
