Global Ag Tech Alliance – North America September 23, 2019 Brady Bjornson, Senior Product Manager at Topcon, discusses the precision agriculture market and shares what’s new at Topcon in a one-on-one interview with the PrecisionAg Institute’s Paul Schrimpf. The interview was conducted during the 2019 InfoAg Conference in...
Connectivity July 28, 2017 As I sit here and ponder just what it was that we all experienced last week, off the top of mind I'd say InfoAg 2017 seemed vastly different from the previous iteration — perhaps a bit subdued, or less...
Market Watch November 22, 2016 Topcon Agriculture and SDF plan to enter into a non-exclusive long-term partnership agreement. This latest arrangement of Topcon with a major OEM is designed to strengthen both positions in the global markets for agriculture machines and precision farming. SDF is...
Market Watch November 13, 2015 Topcon Precision Agriculture announces the new Apollo line of application controllers designed to bring market-leading functionality to air seeders. The Apollo application control ECUs (electronic control units) include the CM-40 control module and the EM-24 expansion module. Apollo application controllers...
Market Watch June 10, 2015 Topcon Positioning Group announces the acquisition of NORAC Systems International, a pioneer and the world’s leading developer of ultrasonic sensing and boom control technology for agricultural equipment, in a private transaction. “For more than 40 years NORAC has created innovative...
Industry News May 21, 2015 As of May 4, 2015, Allison Bass joined the Topcon Precision Agriculture business unit as Channel Marketing Manager — Agriculture, reporting to Scott Langbein, Director, Channel Marketing Manager – Americas and Australasia Bass brings a wealth of ag marketing experience...
Data Management April 28, 2015 Topcon Positioning Systems announces it has received a national exemption from FAA that allows for operation of its unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the United States. The exemption covers the operation of the Sirius Basic and Sirius Pro for...
Guidance April 23, 2015 Topcon Positioning Group announces the launch of its completely reimagined website. The new layout is designed to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly experience for global visitors, and to address the needs of customers in the expanding markets of Topcon...
Guidance April 17, 2015 Topcon Positioning Group announces the kickoff of the 2015 Topcon Technology Roadshow in Toronto, ON. The mobile solutions center will embark on its trek on April 22-23, and then continue all across North America stopping in more than 30...
Data Management March 23, 2015 Topcon Positioning Group announces the acquisition of Digi-Star, a global leader in agricultural solutions involving weight sensors and control systems for feeding, planting, fertilizer, and harvest equipment manufacturers.
Guidance November 20, 2014 Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH and its US subsidiary, Wachendorff Electronics Inc., are leading manufacturers of in-cabin mounted consoles for the industrial vehicle market in the agricultural and construction industries.
Guidance September 10, 2014 Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) introduces Robert Lindgren as the new director of customer support for the global marketplace.
Guidance March 24, 2014 Topcon Precision Agriculture announces the promotions of Michael Bourke to the position of vice president of sales, and Michael Gomes to vice president, business development.
Guidance December 19, 2013 Topcon Precision Agriculture has named Aaron Shultz regional sales manager for the southern region of the U.S.
Guidance December 13, 2013 The X14's display features a 10.9 cm (4.3 inch) full-color 3D touchscreen and offers moving map visualization and an on-screen, software-based virtual lightbar.
Market Watch December 10, 2013 Ray O’Connor, president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems, was inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame.
Data Management December 9, 2013 The X30 now offers remote access via Topcon Teamviewer and supports video monitor cameras for viewing virtually any location on a machine.
Guidance November 14, 2013 Topcon Precision Agriculture announces that it is now recognized as a cornerstone supplier to AGCO as their Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) division launches its FUSE Technology initiative.
Market Watch July 18, 2013 Topcon Precision Agriculture (TPA) has signed a global licensing agreement with Farmers Edge, a provider of farm management and precision agronomy services. This agreement is focused around the integration of Topcon’s SGIS agronomic desktop software into the Farmers Edge...
Guidance May 30, 2013 Topcon Precision Agriculture has awarded a System 150 to Kelly Forck who farms corn and soybeans in the Jefferson City, MO.