California-based Trimble has announced the acquisition of 3LOG Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of timber management software solutions headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. According to a press release from Trimble, the acquisition complements its forestry business software portfolio and further expands the Trimble Connected Forest™ solutions.
Trimble’s Connected Forest solutions manage the full raw materials lifecycle of planning, planting, growing, harvesting, transporting and processing finished wood products.
“Our fundamental mission is to provide forestry organizations and solutions that drive agility, improve productivity and enable better visibility at each stage of the forest lifecycle,” said Kevin Toohill, general manager of Trimble’s Forestry Division. “3LOG is a leader in forestry business management software. Our combined technology portfolio will connect forestry operations to deliver even more value for our customers.”
3LOG Systems has more than 500 installations and provides business software for timber management, wood product and bio-energy companies in North America. Its customers include forest owners and timberland managers; pulp and paper, softwood, hardwood, pellet, and OSB/plywood mills; and biomass facilities.
“3LOG’s focus on integrated and adaptive business management solutions, coupled with Trimble’s worldwide expertise and broad portfolio, offer forestry customers a global partner that addresses the challenges of the modern forest industry,” said Hassan Farzadeh, 3LOG founder and CEO. “3LOG and Trimble have already been working with mutual customers for many years. Together, we will be able to provide the most comprehensive solution to the forestry sector. We are excited to continue our mission of providing innovative software and look forward to bringing increased value and productivity gains to the industry.”
