NEWS FROM THE FIELD
Brandt expands geopositioning offering
The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that effective
June 7, 2020 they have reached an agreement regarding the material terms
with Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. to acquire the assets of Ontariobased
Sokkia Canada, subject to final executed agreements and approval
of Topcon’s board of directors. Following this acquisition, which directly
affects the Ontario and Quebec markets, Brandt will become the exclusive
dealer for Sokkia optical survey instruments, accessories and parts for
all of Canada.
The news closely follows Brandt’s announcement of their intent to acquire
leading Ontario positioning technology vendors GeoShack and
Inteq and is the latest in a growing list of acquisitions and dealer agreements
made by the Regina-based company since their purchase of
Ontario/Quebec/Newfoundland and Labrador John Deere Construction
& Forestry dealer Nortrax in late 2019.
“The Sokkia brand has a long, proud history in the industry and securing
this experienced retail team, along with the rights to deliver these products
for customers in Ontario and Quebec, has been a high priority for us,” said
Brandt CEO, Shaun Semple. “We are very committed growing our presence
in the survey market and this addition is a big step forward for us.”
The survey-focused Sokkia brand has a 100-year history and is owned
and marketed by Topcon Positioning Systems, a U.S.-based division of
Japanese precision equipment manufacturer Topcon Corporation. The
Sokkia product lineup includes total stations, Global Navigation Satellite
System (GNSS) receivers, data collectors, digital levels and a full complement
“Partnering with Brandt to represent the Sokkia lineup in Ontario and
Quebec was a natural fit for us,” said Topcon executive VP and GM of the
construction and retail groups, Jamie Williamson. “We have long looked to
expand our presence in this market and Brandt’s extensive dealer network
and unmatched support infrastructure make this one a big win for our customers
in central Canada.”
This product line addition further expands Brandt’s retail footprint, enabling
them to supply premium positioning technology equipment to all
Canadian survey companies, engineering firms, and construction and forestry
contractors and further establishes the firm’s position as a premier
privately-held Canadian company.
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