PeopleNet Founder and CEO to Lead Trimble's Expanding Worldwide

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Acquisition of PeopleNet Confirms Commitment to Global Transportation and Logistics Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 16, 2011?Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) today announced the appointment of PeopleNet® founder and CEO Ron Konezny as general manager of Trimble's worldwide Transportation and Logistics (T&L) Division.

"Since establishing PeopleNet in 1994, Ron has positioned the company as a fast-growing wireless tracking and mobile communications provider in the U.S. transportation industry. His expanded leadership role will be an asset in growing our global presence as more fleets source solutions internationally," said Bryn Fosburgh, vice president of Trimble.

The announcement follows the completion of Trimble's acquisition of PeopleNet, a leading provider of innovative and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems for effective fleet management throughout North America. Anchoring its Americas T&L business, PeopleNet provides fleets with software and hardware solutions that help manage regulatory compliance, fuel costs, driver safety and customer service. "This acquisition and the previous acquisitions of Punch Telematix in Europe and Tata AutoComp Mobility Telematics in India confirm Trimble's commitment to meeting the complex regulatory and operational needs of the global T&L market. The PeopleNet acquisition complements our growing portfolio of proven solutions for both emerging and developed countries," said Fosburgh.


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