The Brandt Group has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire assets of Ontario-based Sokkia Canada from Topcon Positioning.<\/p>\n
Following this acquisition, which affects the Ontario and Quebec markets, Brandt will become the exclusive dealer of Sokkia survey equipment, accessories and parts for all of Canada.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Sokkia brand has a long, proud history in the industry and securing this experienced retail team, along with the rights to deliver these products for customers in Ontario and Quebec has been a high priority for us,\u201d Shaun Semple, Brandt\u2019s CEO, said in a release. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very committed growing our presence in the survey market and this addition is a big step forward for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPartnering with Brandt to represent the Sokkia lineup in Ontario and Quebec was a natural fit for us,\u201d added Jamie Williamson, Topcon\u2019s executive VP and general manager of the construction and retail groups. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have long looked to expand our presence in this market and Brandt\u2019s extensive dealer network and unmatched support infrastructure make this one a big win for our customers in Central Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Sokkia brand is owned by Topcon;<\/strong> the product lineup includes total stations, global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers, data collectors, digital levels, and field accessories.<\/p>\n This latest product addition further expands Brandt\u2019s retail footprint \u2013earlier this month, Brandt announced that it was acquiring assets of GeoShack Canada and the Canadian holdings of Inteq Distributors.<\/p>\n The transaction is expected to close on June 26, and is subject to approval by the board of Topcon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n The transaction is expected to close on June 26, and is subject to approval by the board of Topcon.<\/p>\n The Brandt Group of Companies \u2014 headquartered in Regina \u2014 includes Brandt Agricultural Products, Brandt Positioning Technology and Brandt Mineral Technology and is the world\u2019s largest privately-owned John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment dealer. Brandt has over 100 locations in Canada and the U.S., and serves the construction, forestry, agriculture, rail, mining, steel, and energy industries.<\/p>\n\n