Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Trimble last week announced that it acquired privately held HHK Datentechnik GmbH of Braunschweig, Germany, a provider of customized office and field software solutions for the cadastral survey market in Germany. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The addition of HHK software resources and expertise enables Trimble to further address local application requirements and provide customized survey solutions across Germany and in Europe.

"The acquisition of HHK continues to reinforce our goal of providing complete survey solutions and our commitment to meet the unique needs of the European market,” said Jürgen Kliem, general manager of Trimble's Survey Division. “HHK's strength lies in its ability to customize German survey software applications and provide users with intuitive work processes for optimal efficiency and productivity in the field and office. Over the last several years we have seen significant growth in Europe for our survey solutions and this acquisition, coupled with our other strategic initiatives, contributes to our efforts to maintain our growth trajectory."

HHK's management and staff will join Trimble’s Survey Division as part of the Engineering and Construction segment.

Founded in 1984, HHK Datentechnik GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany, develops and markets specialized office management, computer aided design and geographic information system software solutions for municipal and cadastral offices as well as utility suppliers and engineering organizations.

Trimble, a global provider of GPS, construction lasers, robotic total stations and machine control solutions, is creating a broad range of innovative solutions that changes the way construction work is done. The engineering and construction business of Trimble is focusing on the development of technology and solutions in the core areas of surveying, construction and infrastructure.