ABU DHABI, UAE & RICHMOND HILL, CANADA, AUGUST 15, 2016—Applanix, a Trimble Company, and TES Survey Equipment Services LLC announced today they are partnering to provide products, support, and service to marine clients in the Middle East. By working closely with TES, Applanix gains knowledgeable and experienced representation in the Middle East and TES further expands its solutions portfolio with the addition of Applanix’ POS MV and POSPac MMS GNSS-aided inertial navigation products for the commercial market.
 
The Applanix POS MV system (Position and Orientation System for Marine Vessels) is a user-friendly turnkey system, designed and built to provide accurate position, heading, attitude, heave, and velocity data for marine vessels and remote sensing equipment. With over one thousand systems deployed worldwide, POS MV is field-tested, proven in extreme conditions, and an established leader in its industry.  POSPac Mobile Mapping Suite is Applanix' next generation, industry-leading software for Direct Georeferencing of mobile mapping sensors using GNSS and inertial technology.
 
“Having worked alongside Applanix for many years, the proven benefits to vessel operational efficiency and improved data quality by using POS MV and POSPac MMS products from Applanix are unrivaled,” said John Fraser, Commercial Director with TES. “By partnering with leading technology and offering Abu Dhabi-based support, TES can provide our customers an expanded range of products and solutions including Applanix.”
 
“We believe this is a significant development for Applanix and our marine business,” said Mark Field, Business Manager, Marine Systems. “TES will provide excellent local sales and support services for our customers in the Middle East. They have a strong knowledge of the business, an exceptional history of building successful client relationships, and are a welcome addition to the Applanix distribution channel.”
 
For more information, contact TES Survey Equipment Services by visiting:   www.tesme.com
 
About TES
Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, TES Survey Equipment Services LLC was formed in 2007 to utilize the extensive experience of its management and personnel to offer a truly customer focused service company within the region. To this end, the company provides the highest levels of service and maintains a comprehensive range of environmental, geophysical, survey, and ROV equipment for both rental and sales.
 
Through our network of agencies and in-house personnel we are able to offer not only a diverse range of options to suit our clients but also the ability to provide alternative and innovative solutions to meet specific project requirements.
 
TES is in the business of building strong relationships with its clients so they can deliver consistently on time and within budget. The company operates an ISO 9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System to further enhance its processes and product deliverables to avoid any unwarranted disruptions or delays.
 
About Applanix
Applanix, a Trimble Company (NASDAQ: TRMB), develops, manufactures, sells, and supports products and solutions for mobile mapping and positioning. Applanix' products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including road profiling, GIS data acquisition, aerial surveying and mapping, railroad track maintenance, and seafloor mapping. Established in 1991, Applanix supports its growing global customer base with exceptional service. For more information, visit:  www.applanix.com