Trimble Expands Collaboration with The HALO Trust to Enhance Landmine Clearance Efforts Worldwide
Trimble (TRMB) has expanded its support for The HALO Trust by donating 175 additional Trimble® Catalyst™ GNSS systems, including DA2 GNSS receivers, to enhance global demining operations. From January to September 2024, The HALO Trust cleared 802 minefields across 12 war-torn countries, covering 10,400 acres and safely destroying 31,209 landmines and other explosive remnants using Trimble's technology. The donation will help expand field teams' capabilities for precise mapping and safe landmine clearance in regions like Ukraine, Angola, and Sri Lanka.
Trimble (TRMB) ha ampliato il suo supporto per The HALO Trust donando 175 ulteriori sistemi GNSS Trimble® Catalyst™, tra cui ricevitori GNSS DA2, per migliorare le operazioni di sminamento a livello globale. Da gennaio a settembre 2024, The HALO Trust ha bonificato 802 campi minati in 12 paesi devastati dalla guerra, coprendo 10.400 acri e distruggendo in sicurezza 31.209 mine terrestri e altri residui esplosivi grazie alla tecnologia di Trimble. La donazione contribuirà ad ampliare le capacità dei team sul campo per una mappatura precisa e un sicuro sminamento in regioni come Ucraina, Angola e Sri Lanka.
Trimble (TRMB) ha ampliado su apoyo a The HALO Trust donando 175 sistemas GNSS Trimble® Catalyst™ adicionales, incluidos receptores GNSS DA2, para mejorar las operaciones de desminado a nivel global. Desde enero hasta septiembre de 2024, The HALO Trust desminó 802 campos minados en 12 países devastados por la guerra, cubriendo 10,400 acres y destruyendo de manera segura 31,209 minas terrestres y otros restos explosivos utilizando la tecnología de Trimble. La donación ayudará a expandir las capacidades de los equipos de campo para un mapeo preciso y una limpieza segura de minas terrestres en regiones como Ucrania, Angola y Sri Lanka.
Trimble (TRMB)은 전세계 지뢰 해소 작업을 강화하기 위해 추가로 175개의 Trimble® Catalyst™ GNSS 시스템, DA2 GNSS 수신기를 포함한 시스템을 The HALO Trust에 기부했습니다. 2024년 1월부터 9월까지 The HALO Trust는 12개의 전쟁으로 피해를 입은 국가에서 802개의 지뢰밭을 정리하여 10,400 에이커를 가다듬고, Trimble의 기술을 사용하여 31,209개의 지뢰와 기타 폭발물 잔해를 안전하게 파괴했습니다. 이번 기부는 우크라이나, 앙골라, 스리랑카와 같은 지역에서 정밀한 지도 작성 및 안전한 지뢰 제거를 위한 현장 팀의 역량을 확장하는 데 도움을 줄 것입니다.
Trimble (TRMB) a élargi son soutien à The HALO Trust en faisant don de 175 systèmes GNSS Trimble® Catalyst™ supplémentaires, y compris des récepteurs GNSS DA2, pour améliorer les opérations de déminage à l'échelle mondiale. De janvier à septembre 2024, The HALO Trust a nettoyé 802 champs de mines dans 12 pays dévastés par la guerre, couvrant 10 400 acres et détruisant en toute sécurité 31 209 mines terrestres et d'autres restes explosifs grâce à la technologie de Trimble. Ce don aidera à élargir les capacités des équipes de terrain pour une cartographie précise et un déminage en toute sécurité dans des régions comme l'Ukraine, l'Angola et le Sri Lanka.
Trimble (TRMB) hat seine Unterstützung für The HALO Trust ausgeweitet, indem es 175 zusätzliche Trimble® Catalyst™ GNSS-Systeme, darunter DA2 GNSS-Empfänger, gespendet hat, um die globalen Minenräumungsoperationen zu verbessern. Von Januar bis September 2024 hat The HALO Trust 802 Minenfelder in 12 kriegszerrissenen Ländern geräumt, eine Fläche von 10.400 Acres abgedeckt und mithilfe der Technologie von Trimble 31.209 Landminen und andere explosivstoffe Restmengen sicher zerstört. Die Spende wird dazu beitragen, die Fähigkeiten der Feldteams für präzise Kartierung und sichere Minenräumung in Regionen wie der Ukraine, Angola und Sri Lanka zu erweitern.
- Successful implementation demonstrated by clearing 802 minefields and 31,209 landmines across 12 countries
- Technology deployment expanding to 175 additional units, increasing operational capacity
- Strategic partnership enhancing company's ESG profile and humanitarian impact
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The expanded collaboration between Trimble and The HALO Trust represents a significant humanitarian initiative but has minimal direct financial impact on Trimble's business operations. The donation of 175 Trimble Catalyst GNSS systems demonstrates corporate social responsibility but constitutes a small portion of Trimble's
The operational data showing clearance of 802 minefields across 10,400 acres validates the technology's effectiveness and could indirectly benefit Trimble through enhanced brand reputation and potential future contracts in humanitarian sectors. However, this partnership primarily serves as a showcase for Trimble's technology capabilities rather than a significant revenue driver.
New donation provides quickly deployable and reliable access to survey-grade precision for hundreds of field workers to work safer and faster while clearing land of extremely dangerous remnants of war
Since receiving Trimble's product donations and the Trimble Foundation Fund directed grant, The HALO Trust has made remarkable progress in landmine and unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance. From January to September 2024 alone, The HALO Trust cleared 802 minefields and battlefields, covering a total area of 10,400 acres across 12 war-torn countries. During this period, 31,209 landmines and other Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) were safely destroyed — all accurately mapped using the Trimble Catalyst GNSS system.
The HALO Trust's use of Trimble technology has not only enhanced operational efficiency but also provided critical data for safe land reclamation and development. The accuracy and reliability of Trimble's technology have been pivotal in ensuring the safety and success of demining operations in regions severely impacted by conflict, such as
"We are incredibly grateful for Trimble's continued support," said James Cowan, chief executive of The HALO Trust. "Trimble Catalyst and DA2 GNSS receivers have transformed our ability to map and clear minefields accurately. This new donation will enable us to expand our teams and reach even more affected communities, making a tangible difference in their lives."
"The HALO Trust is making the world a better place," said Emily Saunoi-Sandgren, director of environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Trimble and chair of the Trimble Foundation Fund. "Their dedication to humanitarian efforts aligns perfectly with Trimble's mission of transforming the way the world works. By providing advanced technology solutions, we are enabling The HALO Trust to carry out their life-saving work more effectively."
Members of the HALO Trust team will be presenting at Trimble Dimensions User Conference 2024 on Monday, November 11 to provide attendees with the latest updates on its efforts to clear landmines in post-conflict regions using Trimble technology.
For more details on The HALO Trust's work and their collaboration with Trimble, visit our Geospatial customer story feature and follow updates from The HALO Trust on LinkedIn.
About The HALO Trust
Founded in 1988 in the wake of the Soviet invasion of
About Trimble Foundation Fund
Trimble Foundation Fund is a donor-advised fund that focuses its charitable giving on the missions of supporting natural disaster and climate resilience, promoting female education and empowerment and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The Trimble Foundation Fund is aligned to the company's commitment towards building a more sustainable future. For more information on the Trimble Foundation Fund, visit: foundation.trimble.com.
About Trimble
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