Trimble and INFICON to Offer Comprehensive Solution for Surface Methane Monitoring

ATLANTA, April 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and INFICON Inc. announced today a portable, intrinsically safe INFICON DataFID™ Flame Ionization Detector and Trimble® SEMonitor™ software as a complete solution for surface methane monitoring of landfills. The landfill gas solution provides a more streamlined workflow for the environmental services professional, improving efficiency and reducing rework.

The announcement was made at WasteExpo 2014, North America's largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow. The new INFICON DataFID and Trimble SEMonitor solution will be showcased at the Trimble booth 4555 in the Technology Pavilion.

In the past, field technicians had to carry notebooks, maps, plans and the sensor to locate, mitigate and audit trouble points on site. The Trimble SEMonitor and INFICON DataFID solution combine to eliminate the need for pen and paper, increase communication capabilities in the field and improve work flow demands for field technicians, maximizing productivity and streamlining the workflow.

By leveraging Trimble's innovation and expertise in geospatial software solutions with INFICON's proficiency in portable, intrinsic safe detection equipment, environmental professionals can see increased efficiency in conducting  their landfill methane surface emission monitoring, analysis and reporting.

"Collaborating with INFICON allows us to offer a more robust software solution while simultaneously addressing the entire environmental workflow from data collection through analysis for compliance and operational optimization," said John Rice, general manager of Trimble's Environmental Solutions Division. "Together, we offer the environmental industry a complete end-to-end solution for landfill methane monitoring."

"The Trimble SEMonitor adds a unique dimension to traditional monitoring practices by streamlining surface landfill gas data collection, analysis and compliance reporting. Communicating via the Bluetooth connection, the hardware and software solutions combine to improve efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of surface methane monitoring," said ChingYue Yeung, product manager for the INFICON DataFID.

Availability

The INFICON DataFID Flame Ionization Detector and the Trimble SEMonitor software are currently available globally through Trimble or INFICON.  For more information, contact Trimble at [email protected] or INFICON at [email protected].

About INFICON

INFICON Inc., based in E. Syracuse, NY, is one of the world's leading developers, producers and suppliers of toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental monitoring. These products include person-portable GC/MS, GC, PID and FID detection technologies, as well as continuous monitoring for air, soil and water. INFICON is headquartered in Switzerland and has world-class manufacturing facilities in Europe, the United States and China, as well as subsidiaries in China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Liechtenstein, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. INFICON registered shares (IFCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

For more information about INFICON and its products, please visit:  www.inficon.com.

About Trimble's Environmental Solutions Division

Trimble Environmental Solutions is a leading innovator of productivity solutions for the environmental services professional. Trimble's solutions target businesses operating in the environmental services, waste management, remediation, reclamation, environmental consulting and environmental equipment markets to improve workflow, increase productivity and reduce rework on site.

For more information, visit: www.trimble.com/environmental-solutions.

About Trimble

Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring positioning or location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user in the field and to ensure communication between the field and the office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.

For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.

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