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.