Trimble Acquires Accutest for Vehicle Diagnostics and Telematics to Expand Its Fleet Management Solutions

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 12 -- Trimble announced today it has acquired Accutest Engineering Solutions Ltd based in Derbyshire, UK. Accutest is a leading provider of vehicle diagnostics and telematics technologies for the automotive industry. The acquisition expands Trimble's ability to offer comprehensive solutions for a variety of Mobile Resource Management (MRM) applications including fleet management for light-duty and long-haul trucking. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Accutest manufactures products for system and software validation, hardware-in-the-loop, diagnostics, end-of-line test, remote on-board diagnostics, diagnostic access and monitoring, telematics and fleet management systems (FMS) access. Accutest also provides expertise in the design and development of network communications, at both the system and component level, over Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST) and FlexRay-bus networks.

"We are excited to add Accutest solutions, products and skills to our portfolio," said Andrew Yeoman, managing director of Trimble's MRM, EMEA. "By leveraging our GPS-based fleet management technologies with Accutest vehicle diagnostics, we can provide comprehensive solutions to customers who are looking to drive efficiencies in their operations by reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions."

"The financial strength, complementary product set and global resources that Trimble brings to our business provide an exciting opportunity for growth," said Ken Scott, managing director of Accutest. "We are excited to join Trimble and believe that our combined competencies will provide unique solutions to address fleet maintenance, fuel consumption, emissions and management."