KOBELCO and Trimble Announce Expanded Collaboration
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) have expanded their collaboration to make Trimble Earthworks grade control platform 2D guidance and control systems directly available through select KOBELCO dealers in North America. This builds upon their existing partnership since 2017 when KOBELCO began offering Trimble Ready® options from the factory.
The new certified program enables KOBELCO dealers to install, service, and support Trimble 2D machine guidance systems, with options for upgrading to 3D grade control. Dealers must complete rigorous certification including training, maintaining demo equipment, and having dedicated technology specialists. The integration aims to enhance machine productivity and jobsite precision while streamlining the purchase and installation process for customers.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. e Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) hanno ampliato la loro collaborazione per rendere piattaforma di controllo della livellazione Trimble Earthworks, sistemi di guida e controllo 2D disponibili direttamente attraverso alcuni concessionari KOBELCO in Nord America. Questo si basa sulla loro partnership esistente dal 2017, quando KOBELCO ha iniziato a offrire opzioni Trimble Ready® di fabbrica.
Il nuovo programma certificato consente ai concessionari KOBELCO di installare, eseguire la manutenzione e fornire supporto ai sistemi di guida delle macchine Trimble 2D, con opzioni per l’aggiornamento al controllo di livellamento 3D. I concessionari devono completare una certificazione rigorosa che include formazione, manutenzione dell’attrezzatura dimostrativa e la presenza di specialisti tecnologici dedicati. L’integrazione mira a migliorare la produttività delle macchine e la precisione in cantiere, semplificando al contempo il processo di acquisto e installazione per i clienti.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. y Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) han ampliado su colaboración para hacer la plataforma de control de nivelación Trimble Earthworks 2D y sus sistemas de guía y control disponibles directamente a través de algunos distribuidores de KOBELCO en Norteamérica. Esto se apoya en su asociación existente desde 2017, cuando KOBELCO empezó a ofrecer opciones Trimble Ready® de fábrica.
El nuevo programa certificado permite a los distribuidores de KOBELCO instalar, dar servicio y brindar soporte a los sistemas de guía de máquinas Trimble 2D, con opciones para actualizar al control de nivelación 3D. Los distribuidores deben completar una certificación rigurosa que incluye formación, mantenimiento del equipo de demostración y contar con especialistas técnicos dedicados. La integración busca mejorar la productividad de las máquinas y la precisión en el sitio de trabajo, al tiempo que simplifica el proceso de compra e instalación para los clientes.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. 및 Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB)가 북미의 일부 KOBELCO 딜러를 통해 Trimble Earthworks 2D 가이드 및 제어 시스템을 직접 이용 가능하도록 협업을 확장했습니다. 이는 2017년 이후 KOBELCO가 공장 출고 시 Trimble Ready® 옵션을 제공하기 시작한 기존 파트너십을 바탕으로 한 것입니다.
새로운 인증 프로그램은 KOBELCO 딜러가 Trimble 2D 머신 가이던스 시스템을 설치, 서비스 및 지원할 수 있도록 하며 3D 고도 제어로 업그레이드하는 옵션을 제공합니다. 딜러는 교육 이수, 데모 장비 유지 및 전담 기술 전문가 배치를 포함한 엄격한 인증을 완료해야 합니다. 이 통합의 목적은 기계 생산성과 현장의 정밀도를 향상시키고 고객의 구매 및 설치 프로세스를 간소화하는 것입니다.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. et Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) ont élargi leur collaboration pour rendre la plateforme de contrôle de nivellement Trimble Earthworks et les systèmes de guidage et de contrôle 2D directement disponibles via certains concessionnaires KOBELCO en Amérique du Nord. Cela s’appuie sur leur partenariat existant depuis 2017, lorsque KOBELCO a commencé à proposer des options Trimble Ready® d’usine.
Le nouveau programme certifié permet aux concessionnaires KOBELCO de installer, dépanner et soutenir les systèmes de guidage des machines Trimble 2D, avec des options de mise à niveau vers le contrôle de nivellement 3D. Les concessionnaires doivent suivre une certification rigoureuse comprenant formation, entretien des équipements de démonstration et la présence de spécialistes technologiques dédiés. L’intégration vise à améliorer la productivité des machines et la précision sur les chantiers tout en rationalisant le processus d’achat et d’installation pour les clients.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. und Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) haben ihre Zusammenarbeit erweitert, um die Trimble Earthworks-Nivellierplattform 2D-Guidance- und -Steuerungssysteme direkt über ausgewählte KOBELCO-Händler in Nordamerika verfügbar zu machen. Dies baut auf ihrer bestehenden Partnerschaft seit 2017 auf, als KOBELCO begann, Trimble Ready®-Optionen ab Werk anzubieten.
Das neue zertifizierte Programm ermöglicht es KOBELCO-Händlern, Trimble 2D-Maschinenführungssysteme zu installieren, zu warten und zu unterstützen, mit Optionen für ein Upgrade auf 3D-Nivelliersteuerung. Händler müssen eine strenge Zertifizierung absolvieren, einschließlich Schulung, Wartung der Demogeräte und der Bereitstellung dedizierter Technikspezialisten. Die Integration zielt darauf ab, die Maschineneffizienz und Präzision auf der Baustelle zu verbessern und gleichzeitig den Kauf- und Installationsprozess für Kunden zu straffen.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. وخليها Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) قد وسّعا تعاونهما ليتيحا مباشرة من خلال بعض وكلاء KOBELCO في أمريكا الشمالية منصة Trimble Earthworks للتحكم في المستوى وأنظمة الإرشاد والتحكم 2D.
هذا يعتمد على الشراكة القائمة منذ 2017 عندما بدأت KOBELCO في تقديم خيارات Trimble Ready® من المصنع. يتيح البرنامج المعتمد الجديد للوكلاء تثبيت أنظمة توجيه الآلات Trimble 2D وخدمتها ودعمها، مع خيارات للترقية إلى تحكم ثلاثي الأبعاد في المستوى. يجب على الوكلاء إكمال اعتماد صارم يتضمن التدريب، صيانة معدات العرض، وتوفير متخصصين تقنيين مكرّسين. تهدف التكامل إلى تحسين إنتاجية الآلات ودقة الموقع في الموقع، مع تبسيط عملية الشراء والتركيب للعملاء.
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. 与 Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) 已扩大合作，通过北美部分 KOBELCO 经销商直接提供 Trimble Earthworks 地平控制平台及其引导与控制系统 2D。
这建立在自 2017 年起 KOBELCO 开始在出厂时提供 Trimble Ready® 选项的现有伙伴关系之上。新的认证计划使 KOBELCO 经销商能够安装、维护和支持 Trimble 2D 机器引导系统，并提供升级到 3D 高程控制的选项。经销商必须完成严格的认证，包括培训、演示设备维护及配备专门的技术专员。该整合旨在提高机器生产力与现场精度，同时简化客户的购买与安装流程。
- Expanded distribution network through certified KOBELCO dealers
- Seamless integration with existing Trimble technology ecosystem
- Ability to finance grade control systems alongside machine purchases
- Streamlined installation process with factory sensor mounts
- Pathway for upgrade to 3D grade control systems
- Limited to select KOBELCO dealers who complete certification
- Currently only available in North America
Insights
Trimble expands market reach through deeper KOBELCO partnership, strengthening its position in the construction tech ecosystem.
This expanded collaboration between Trimble and KOBELCO represents a strategic deepening of their existing partnership that began in 2017. The deal transforms their relationship from merely offering Trimble Ready factory options to now enabling direct sales and support of Trimble's Earthworks grade control systems through KOBELCO's North American dealer network.
This arrangement creates multiple revenue advantages for Trimble. First, it removes friction from the sales process by allowing customers to purchase fully-integrated solutions directly from KOBELCO dealers. Second, it creates a seamless financing pathway where customers can bundle the technology with their equipment purchase. Third, it establishes an upgrade path to more advanced 3D systems through Trimble's SITECH channel.
The rigorous dealer certification program ensures quality implementation while building a specialized sales channel with dedicated technology champions at each location. This approach mirrors successful strategies used by other OEMs that have integrated technology offerings into their dealer networks.
For Trimble, this arrangement strengthens its position in the construction technology ecosystem by increasing touchpoints with customers through an expanded dealer network. While this specific partnership won't dramatically shift Trimble's financial performance immediately, it reinforces their strategy of deepening OEM relationships and expanding distribution channels for their machine control systems, which represent a significant growth segment within their portfolio.
Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform Now Available for KOBELCO Excavators through North American Dealer Network
While KOBELCO has offered a Trimble Ready® option from the factory on multiple machine models since 2017, today's announcement makes it easy for customers to acquire excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks and receive training, service and support directly from their KOBELCO dealer.
This program enables certified KOBELCO dealers to offer and install Trimble 2D machine guidance and control systems and offers customers a pathway to all the benefits of grade control technology, including 3D grade control. KOBELCO provides solutions to meet evolving contractor needs, whether customers are seeking consistent grade accuracy with full manual control or semi-autonomous excavation with automated boom and bucket movement.
"We are committed to providing our customers with the tools they need to succeed on modern jobsites," said Dan Collins, director of product development & marketing at KOBELCO
"We are committed to making Trimble technology as easy as possible for all customers to purchase, regardless of equipment type," said Scott Crozier, vice president, civil construction field systems at Trimble. "We expect today's announcement will make it easier for KOBELCO customers to take advantage of seamless integration into the Trimble technology ecosystem."
Dealer Certified, Customer Focused
To ensure seamless integration and support for customers, KOBELCO has established a rigorous certification process for dealers. Training includes online courses and in-person sessions covering both sales and technical service. Participating locations are also required to have demo equipment, a spare parts inventory and a dedicated technology champion. By becoming certified, dealers gain the ability to:
- Offer pre-configured Trimble Earthworks 2D solutions at competitive pricing
- Finance grade control systems alongside machine purchases
- Deliver faster installation with KOBELCO's factory sensor mounts on select models
- Support upgrades to Trimble Earthworks 3D grade control through the SITECH® distribution channel, when needed
Model Compatibility & Availability
Trimble Earthworks 2D systems are available for a range of KOBELCO models with factory sensor mounts that streamline installation. Contact your nearest KOBELCO Dealer for pricing and availability: https://KOBELCO-USA.com/excavators/dealer-locator.
To learn more about Trimble machine control and guidance for excavators, visit https://heavyindustry.trimble.com/en/products/grade-control-excavators.
About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.
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