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    Trimble Acquires SketchUp® from Google

    April 26, 2012

    I am excited to share that today Trimble announced it entered a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google. 

    I am excited to share that today Trimble announced it entered a definitive agreement to acquire SketchUp®, one of the most popular 3D modeling tools in the world, from Google. SketchUp is used by millions of users-ranging from architects to engineering & construction firms to building & design professionals-for designing, modeling and visualizing projects. Learn about our SketchUp plans at 3d.trimble.com. 
    About the Author

    Johan Smet

    Johan Smet is Director of Technology Consulting and Services for Trimble’s Heavy Civil Construction Division. He joined Trimble in 2004 as Director for the Construction Division. Johan holds an Engineering degree from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.