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TracMap
TracMap is a New Zealand based GPS provider for agriculture, horticulture, viticulture and aviation industries ground spread application. TracMap is now a world leader in supplying GPS systems to these industries, but was established in 2005 by Founding Director, Colin Brown, after a considerable amount of research into the potential the demand for such a device. Since installing the first GPS guidance system in trucks in 2006, TracMap has grown, now employing just under thirty staff, two based in Australia and four in America, to provide rugged computers that combine GPS technology and mapping software to plot the best paths for ground application vehicles to take when dispensing pesticides and fertilisers. The TracMap GPS units are driven by a powerfully simple online software, and are designed to withstand the most challenging environmental and operational conditions. TracMap offers a complete precision guidance system for owners, contractors and operators to plan, place and prove their in-field activities. Our ability to make operating vehicles safer, easier and more profitable has seen us become the winner of the New Zealand Hi-Tech Emerging Company Award in 2010 and 50th fastest growing technology company in the Asia Pacific Region in 2009. For those already spreading fertiliser using TracMap, most are able to gain around 15 per cent in productivity through a reduction in product wastage. As the company continues to experience significant growth, the focus has shifted to further expansion into the Australian,American and other markets, will continue.

How TracMap works?
The GPS guidance unit has a glare proof screen, big buttons for easy use in the field, is waterproof and links seamlessly with the TracMap cloud based management software. The TracMap management software allows users to draw out maps using Google Earth imagery, apply variable rates, identify hazards, retain paddock by paddock history, schedule jobs for employees and link with a variety of other software packages. The guidance and software systems make mapping a paddock (PLAN), spreading or spraying product (PLACE), and then reporting proof of placement (PROVE) seamless. TracMap call it 'powerfully simple'.

Agriculture
TracMap initially begun making GPS systems for those in the agricultural industry, which are now used by over 65% of farmers and contractors. The TracMap technology is specifically designed for ground spread application, such as fertiliser spreading and spraying, for all levels of user.

Horticulture
Primarily used in the horticulture industry for spraying, trimming, yield mapping, harvesting, variable rates and maintenance tracking.

Viticulture
Primarily used in the horticulture industry for spraying, trimming, yield mapping, harvesting, variable rates and maintenance tracking.