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 SITECH Gulf Joins the First Fully Dedicated Global Distribution Network forConstruction Technology SolutionsSUNNYVALE, Calif.,  Nov. 2, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB)announced today that a SITECH  Technology Dealer has been established to serve Bahrain,  Kuwait,  Oman,  Qatar  and the  United Arab Emirates. SITECH Gulfjoins the premier network of SITECH dealerships-the first fully dedicated globaldistribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of constructiontechnology systems available to the heavy civil construction contractor.  SITECH Technology Dealers represent Trimble  and Caterpillar  machine controlsystems for the contractor's entire fleet of heavy equipment regardless ofmachine brand, along with Trimble's portfolio of Connected Site solutions-sitepositioning systems, construction asset management services, software andpowerful wireless and Internet-based site communications infrastructure.  The experienced construction professionals at each SITECH Technology Dealershipcan advise contractors on the appropriate construction technology solutions toutilize, and can provide high-quality local customer service, personalizedtraining and technical support. As authorized dealers for Trimble site-widesolutions and Caterpillar's machine control systems, the SITECH TechnologyDealers understand how to apply innovative construction technology to help solvea variety of contractors' construction challenges. Leveraging technology,contractors can gain greater insight into their operations, enabling them tolower operating costs and improve accuracy, safety and productivity.Through the adoption of construction technology, contractors can experience newlevels of productivity that enable more competitive bidding on projects. SITECHTechnology Dealers offer the most advanced and complete set of tools torevolutionize the construction workflow.  Trimble is establishing a SITECH Technology Dealer network in the Americas, Europe  and  Asia / Pacific  regions. SITECH Gulf will serve heavy civilconstruction contractors in  Bahrain,  Kuwait,  Oman,  Qatar  and the  UnitedArab Emirates  involved in a range of earthmoving applications such as theconstruction of roads, highways, railways and airports as well as site prep forlarge commercial, industrial and residential projects.For more information about SITECH Dealers, visit:  
  www.sitech-construction.com.
 About SITECH GulfSITECH Gulf is now a part of the worldwide SITECH distribution network, whichoffers consultative advice on construction technology solutions, customizedtraining, data services, installation, service and technical support.  About Trimble's Heavy Civil Construction DivisionTrimble's Heavy Civil Construction Division is a leading innovator ofproductivity solutions for the heavy civil construction contractor. Trimble'ssolutions leverage a variety of technologies, including Global PositioningSystem (GPS), construction lasers, total stations, wireless data communications,the Internet, and application software. As part of the Trimble Connected Sitestrategy, these solutions provide a high-level of process and workflowintegration from the design phase through to the finished project-deliveringsignificant improvements in productivity throughout the construction lifecycle. About TrimbleTrimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses andgovernment significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applicationsrequiring position or location-including surveying, construction, agriculture,fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizingpositioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions mayinclude software content specific to the needs of the user. Wirelesstechnologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure atight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble isheadquartered in  Sunnyvale, Calif.For more information, visit:   
  www.trimble.com.
 GTRMBSOURCE  TrimbleWilla McManmon, Investors, +1-408-481-7838, willa_mcmanmon@trimble.com, or LeaAnn McNabb, Media, +1-408-481-7808, leaann_mcnabb@trimble.com