Topcon Europe Positioning Acquires Roadware

Roadware B.V., located in Apeldoorn in The Netherlands, is acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of developing smart solutions for road construction, asphalt and concrete paving. The company develops smart electronics and software aiming to fully automate and control road construction machines and processes. Founder Joop Mennink stated: “After many years of close partnership with Topcon the company integration is an important step to take our technology to the next level. The products of both companies are highly complementary and will offer our customers a truly seamless product portfolio, covering basic and most advanced automation needs. In addition, Topcon’s global presence and extensive dealer network provide access to customers in every part of the world and I look forward to an exciting future together “. Mennink adds, “Together we can realize a higher speed in development and system integration”.
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