What is the plan for Trimbles current operations in Japan, Trimble Japan KK?
Please provide a brief history of the operations in Japan. The operations of Trimble Japan KK will be phased out over time after transferring its business to the new company. Trimble Japan KK was established in March 1993 as a 100% subsidiary of Trimble. The subsidiaries’ operations include sales and marketing, technical and after-sales support of Trimble products, ranging from high precision geodetic and construction instruments to mapping and OEM GPS products, in Japan. Number of employee: 35 President: Keijun KISHI Why has Trimble chosen to work with Nikon in Japan? Trimble is convinced that it can be more successful in the Japanese survey market by joining forces with a strong partner and believes the joint venture will improve its market position. Nikon has an excellent reputation in the surveying industry and develops a high quality product line that provides significant value to the their customers. With this announcement, is it Nikon’s intent to withdraw from the surveying inst