KOREC is delighted to announce that following a successful tender, it is supplying Ordnance Survey (OS) with one hundred and eighty Trimble R980 GNSS Receivers. These receivers will be supported by KOREC for the duration of the five-year contract.
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From left to right: Chris Harris (Channel Sales Manager, Field Systems EMEA, Trimble), Michael McEvoy (Principal Production Consultant, Ordnance Survey), Mark Poveda (Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group) and Cesar Almeida (Senior Applications Engineer, KOREC Group)
The OS move to Trimble UK distributor, KOREC, has been based on both the advanced performance and productivity that the top-tier Trimble R980 Receivers can deliver, and their easy integration with OS’s existing data collection and handling software, the Esri suite of ArcGIS products.
The R980 Receivers brings together several top Trimble GNSS technologies and are particularly suitable for OS through features such as Trimble CenterPoint® RTX corrections for RTK level accuracy worldwide delivered via satellite or internet, without the need for a local base station or VRS network.
Mark Poveda, Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group said:
“We’re extremely proud to be supporting Ordnance Survey with the supply of Trimble R980 GNSS Receivers following a successful tender. This significant contract reflects not only the performance and reliability of Trimble’s leading-edge GNSS technology, but also the confidence that OS has placed in KOREC as a long-term technology partner. We look forward to supporting OS over the next five years and ensuring their teams have the tools they need to maintain the highest mapping standards.”
Michael McEvoy, Principal Production Consultant, Ordnance Survey said:
“Ordnance Survey is pivotal in supporting the government, businesses, and individuals by maintaining and updating the digital master map of Britain with 20,000 changes a day. Our field surveyors therefore need a modern, robust, and accurate GNSS system to assist with the capture of our data which will serve them effectively now and into the future. The KOREC Group has provided OS with a great solution that integrates into our existing production environment. It will also enable our surveyors to use new technologies and capture tools to improve efficiency, whilst other features will enable work in remote areas, reliably and to high precision.”
From left to right: Michael McEvoy (Principal Production Consultant, Ordnance Survey) and Mark Poveda (Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group)
About KOREC Group
KOREC’s mission is to empower you to measure, map and manage the natural and built environment.
Combining industry knowledge, with intuitive software, and world-leading positioning technology, KOREC transforms your operations bringing certainty to your decision making.
About Ordnance Survey
Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain’s national mapping service. We carry out the official surveying of Great Britain (GB), providing the most accurate and up-to-date geographic data, relied on by government, business, and individuals.
KOREC Group is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the exclusive channel partner in the UK and Ireland for Exyn Technologies, a leading US specialist in autonomous robotics and data collection
KOREC’s focus will lie with the company’s latest 3D mapping solution, the recently released Exyn Nexys. Modular in design, this system can be used as a handheld device as well as an attachment to a drone, ground robot, vehicle, or backpack.
The Nexys is equipped with a LiDAR scanner and Exyn’s proprietary SLAM algorithms, delivering exceptional capture speeds of up to 1.9 million scan points per second, alongside real-time point cloud colourisation.
The system can also navigate autonomously in GNSS-denied environments, featuring what Exyn defines as Autonomy Level 4 capabilities. At this level, drones and robots can explore and map unknown spaces completely independentlyeliminating the need for human intervention.
The introduction of the Nexys range, which includes both standard and Pro models, further strengthens KOREC’s portfolio of mobile mapping systems. This expansion ensures that KOREC continues to meet the growing demand for accurate, easily captured point cloud data with workflows relevant to the UK and Irish markets.
Additional Nexys features include direct export into Trimble Reality Cloud Platform Service (TRCPS), integration of Trimble GNSS solutions for precise georeferencing, adjustment to ground control meaning no drift, real time colourisation and advanced dust filtering.
Mark Poveda, Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group said:
“Exyn recognises KOREC as a trusted partner with decades of experience in delivering customer-focused solutions shaped by invaluable feedback. With our strong mutual alignment with Trimble, this partnership is a perfect fit, ensuring that Exyn’s cutting-edge US technology is introduced to the UK and Irish markets by a local expert who understands their customer’s real-world challenges faced on site every day.”
Brandon Torres Declet, CEO at Exyn Technologies said:
“We are thrilled to welcome KOREC Group as our first UK and Irish-based partner. Their commitment to empowering industries to measure, map, and manage the natural and built environment aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re excited to collaborate with a like-minded partner to bring Exyn’s cutting-edge autonomous technology to the UK market.”
About Exyn
Founded in 2014 with headquarters in Philadelphia, Exyn Technologies is pioneering autonomous aerial robot systems for complex, GNSS-denied environments. The company’s full-stack solution enables flexible deployment of single or multi-robots that can intelligently navigate and dynamically adapt to complex environments in real-time.
Download a PDF of this press release here
Nexys is a modular system and can be used as a handheld device as well as an attachment to a drone, ground robot, vehicle, or backpack
03/03/2025
KOREC Group announces new distributor agreement with Soarvo
KOREC Group is delighted to announce that it has been named as the official distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Soarvo.
Soarvo is a new cloud-based geospatial data platform for surveyors, drone operators, and mapping specialists. It is designed for seamless data visualisation and sharing, supporting a wide variety of sources and file formats, all hosted in one place.
This strategic move enables KOREC to bring Soarvo to the geospatial professionals who need it most—those seeking a platform capable of handling and sharing the high-quality, dense datasets captured by industry-leading sensors such as drones, mobile mapping systems and 3D laser scanners.
Eliminating the need for expensive, complex hardware and software, Soarvo presents this data in a rich, multilayered 3D geographic environment.
Mark Poveda, Managing Director – UK & Ireland, KOREC Group said:
“Partnering with Soarvo is a strategic move that complements our mission to provide top-tier geospatial solutions. We are confident that this partnership will drive mutual growth and deliver exceptional results for our customers.”
Alan Browne, CEO and Co Founder – Soarvo said:
“This collaboration with KOREC will help Soarvo maximise its impact within the geospatial community. KOREC’s expertise and support will enhance the overall customer experience, ensuring that users receive the full benefits of Soarvo’s innovative 3D geospatial platform.”
About Soarvo
Founded by Alan Browne and Paul Brodin—an engineer and a software developer with decades of geospatial experience—Soarvo is all about making geospatial data management simple and accessible for professionals and their customers across various industries.
The Soarvo team has been built to deliver innovative geospatial data solutions that help users unlock the potential of their geospatial data and enhance collaboration for a more connected world. Soarvo is on a journey to turn geospatial data into actionable insights, optimising real-world outcomes for businesses and communities alike.
Request a demo at www.soarvo.com
Soarvo provides context around your dataset and positions it in the real world on a choice of background map data
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We’re delighted to announce that KOREC’s new Mapping and GIS Business Manager is one of the best-known names in the industry, and with over 30 years of experience, he most definitely lives and breathes all things geospatial!
The KOREC Mapping team from left to right: Darrell Theobalds (Geospatial Technical Support – MGIS), Rob Partridge (MGIS Customer Success Manager), Nadia Oliveira (MGIS Account Manager) and John Cartledge (Mapping and GIS Business Manager).
Starting his careers with a degree in civil engineering, most people will know John Cartledge from his two decades at Ordnance Survey where he undertook a number of positions that saw him working in consultancy, commercial sales, operations, project management and development roles. He therefore has an extremely strong understanding of the unique business challenges that KOREC’s mapping customers face whether they be geospatial professionals introducing new workflows or those working in other industries with a requirement for high accuracy positioning.
Based on his 30 years within the industry, John brings with him four core beliefs, all of which align seamlessly with KOREC’s capabilities:
- Problems are there to be solved: The KOREC mapping team boasts extensive experience across diverse markets and is adept at understanding the different needs of all stakeholders involved in a project. In particular, KOREC and John have been in the mapping GPS business for the same length of time – since the beginning!
- A new workflow isn’t about wholesale change: We understand that whilst it’s all about the end data, organisations seek this result with the least disruption to their business. Just one of KOREC’s specialist areas is digitising existing workflows, another one is working with what you’ve got whether that be existing software or hardware. Compatibility is key!
- Value for money is a key customer requirement: The business case is the first step in any new project and the numbers have to add up – Trimble’s Catalyst system, a subscription GNSS with cm accuracy is one of KOREC’s most workable solutions.
- You’re never just buying a product, you’re also buying into the company’s ethos: When you work with KOREC, you can rest assured that you’re in good hands because every day, we strive to meet our five principles of TRUST; Transparent, Reliable, Understanding, Supportive and Timely. We also have a Technical Support team that’s consistently mentioned for its performance in going ‘above and beyond’
John can be contacted at john.cartledge@korecgroup.com or on +44 (0) 7870 894151
Following the recent announcement (here) of our partnership with SEP Geospatial, we were inundated with questions. We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked, to help clarify our new working relationship, and what this means for your business
Is KOREC still supplying Trimble Geospatial technology in the UK directly?
Yes, KOREC is still the main authorised distributor for Trimble Geospatial technology in England, Wales, and Ireland (Republic and NI). KOREC is also still your authorised service centre and support partner. KOREC’s regional footprint also continues to expand so please feel free to contact your local consultant if you have any enquiries or require assistance.
Will KOREC continue to support me and my equipment?
Yes. As an existing customer, KOREC will continue to supply you with the technology and marketing leading technical support you are used to.
Why has KOREC appointed SEP Geospatial as an official reseller in the UK?
KOREC has appointed SEP Geospatial to help fulfil the growing demand for Trimble Geospatial technology in the UK especially within the construction sector. This partnership helps to strengthen Trimble’s presence in the onsite construction market which is one in which SEP has over 35 years of experience. Through working with SEP KOREC hopes to raise the Trimble profile in the UK construction industry.
What Trimble equipment can SEP Geospatial supply?
SEP can supply core Trimble Geospatial products such as total stations, controllers, GNSS, and laser scanners. SEP also offer a range of accessories and construction lasers from other manufacturers. For all other Trimble equipment please contact KOREC.
Can we hire Trimble Geospatial solutions?
Both KOREC and SEP operate an extensive hire fleet of Trimble Geospatial solutions including the latest state of the art solutions. Hire is backed up with quick delivery from our regional depots plus technical support from our experienced teams.
Can SEP Geospatial service my equipment?
KOREC currently operates the only authorised Trimble end user service centre in England, Wales, and Ireland. Please continue to contact KOREC for all your equipment repairs and Trimble warranty renewals. SEP continue to service Spectra Geospatial equipment.
Is there any change in equipment pricing?
The recommended retail price (RRP) of all Trimble Geospatial equipment in the UK is set by Trimble and thus is consistent across KOREC as the authorised distribution partner and our authorised resellers in the UK.
How do I benefit from this partnership?
At KOREC we have 5 key principles of TRUST;
We are Transparent, Reliable, Understanding, Supportive, and deliver in a Timely manner. This agreement helps us deliver on this promise ensuring our customers receive the best service and have access to the latest survey technology.
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About KOREC Group
KOREC Group specialises in the provision of intuitive software and world lead positioning technology for the measurement, mapping and management of the natural and built environment.
KOREC is the UK and Irish distributor for Trimble (www.trimble.com) and operates nationwide out of offices in Huntingdon, Liverpool, Dublin and Craigavon (NI).
About SEP Geospatial
SEP (Site Engineering Personnel) Ltd, has over 30 years of experience within the onsite construction market and provides a full one stop shop through its industry experts.
SEP Ltd operated through three distinct divisions: SEP Engineers, SEP Geospatial and SEP Technical.
KOREC Group is delighted to announce the consolidation of its relationship with sales, hire and service providers, SEP Geospatial. Under the terms of a new agreement, which is effective immediately, SEP Geospatial will become a KOREC reseller for Trimble Geospatial in the UK.
The new agreement entitles SEP Geospatial to resell Trimble Geospatial products into the construction sector. Through this agreement, KOREC, as the authorised Trimble dealer in the UK and Ireland, will seek to strengthen its presence in the onsite construction market.
The KOREC agreement puts in place a structure to accommodate the growing demand for Trimble technology within the UK and to enable a greater Trimble presence within new markets whilst ensuring that the high level of expertise and service experienced by existing customers is continued into new areas.
Trimble customers working in the construction sector will additionally benefit from SEP Geospatial’s 30 years of industry experience, Trimble product knowledge and its in-house support and hire services.
Alan Browne, CEO, KOREC said: “The demand for Trimble Geospatial solutions in the UK is at an all-time high with increasing popularity in the Geospatial and Construction sector. Through this agreement with SEP we strengthen our continued partnership to deliver market leading Trimble solutions and services to the UK construction market.”
Oliver Brooks, Managing Director, SEP Geospatial said: “We are excited to support the growing adoption of Trimble in the UK and this new partnership with KOREC enables us to support our customers with the best-in-class products they need backed up by our technical support and service operations.”
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About KOREC Group
KOREC Group specialises in the provision of intuitive software and world lead positioning technology for the measurement, mapping and management of the natural and built environment.
KOREC is the UK and Irish distributor for Trimble (www.trimble.com) and operates nationwide out of offices in Huntingdon, Liverpool, Dublin and Craigavon (NI).
About SEP Geospatial
SEP (Site Engineering Personnel) Ltd, has over 30 years of experience within the onsite construction market and provides a full one stop shop through its industry experts.
SEP Ltd operated through three distinct divisions: SEP Engineers, SEP Geospatial and SEP Technical.
www.sepltd.com
Download a PDF of the release here
MORE, MORE, MORE!
KOREC Rail announces plans for Rail Live – Stand F25
The KOREC Rail theme for this years’ Rail Live event is ‘MORE, MORE, MORE! Here’s why:
More rail related solutions
KOREC Rail is renowned for delivering Trimble technology for track survey and measurement, but did you know that we also offer rail related mapping, forensics, monitoring, 3D Laser Scanning and mobile mapping solutions?
More people for you to talk to
On our stand we’ll have all the KOREC Rail team plus consultants from our monitoring and mapping business as well as Trimble Rail’s Matthew Moss.
More equipment on the stand for demonstrations
On the stand, we’ll be featuring two Trimble GEDO systems, Trimble’s MX50 Mobile Mapping System, a Trimble X7 3D Laser Scanner, a Trimble S9 high accuracy Total Station and a Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station. We’ll also have a ‘tunnel’ and rail setup.
More giveaways
KOREC is s a proud member of the SME Climate Hub, and we have publicly committed to halving our carbon emissions (2021 baseline) by 2030 what better way to reflect this than with our Rail Live KOREC giveaways, individual mini desk top gardens & seed bombs!…and if it’s sunny, we’ll also have KOREC branded sun cream.
More
….and just when you thought we couldn’t offer anything else, don’t forget to tag @KORECrail on our LinkedIn page to win £300 worth of Greggs vouchers.
We look forward to welcoming you on stand F25.
For further information, please visit www.koregroup.com/rail or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/showcase/korec-rail/
KOREC Group recruits software industry expert to lead large-scale expansion of its K-MATIC operations
The full release can be found here
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gabriel Hradilek in the new position of Chief Operating Office of K-MATIC, our in-house software development division.
K-MATIC provides customisable solutions for the collection, analysis and processing of geospatial data through a combination of its K-CAPTURE field data capture software, its K-PORTAL and Trimble hardware solutions. Gabriel will manage the next stage in the expansion of these areas.
In this new role, Gabriel will be working alongside KOREC Group CEO Alan Browne, and K-MATIC Software Lead Paul Brodin, to manage an ambitious investment program that will see K-MATIC triple in size by the end of 2022. Specialising in deep industry-focused product and services software development, Gabriel brings experience from high profile previous roles working with global brands such as IBM.
KOREC Group CEO, Alan Browne said: “With a particular interest in helping companies absorb, apply and profit from disruptive digital technologies, Gabriel’s experience is a perfect fit for the ambitious plans we have for K-MATIC as we expand both the breadth and geographical potential of the software we develop.”
Gabriel Hradilek said: “I’m delighted to be taking up the role of Chief Operating Officer of K-MATIC. During my professional career I`ve worked with a number of deep industry-focused product and services software development organisations across the globe, big and small. However, very few of them were actually focused on creating their own market like K-MATIC does in the geospatial, engineering and construction sectors. Its innovative approach to solving the specific problems of a client or vertical market provide tremendous scope for a successful future.”
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A trio of news stories celebrating the support that both KOREC and Trimble are providing to the education sector across the UK
There isn’t much that’s more important than ensuring the next generation are informed, enthused and inspired to join us in the exciting world of engineering, construction and the built environment.
In how many other industries can you make such a direct and positive change in how we design, build and maintain the spaces in which we live, work and play?
That’s why we’re delighted to highlight 3 recent stories that do just that;
KOREC & National Highways make a Big impact
Our team were delighted to support National Highways at the recent Big Bang Fair in Birmingham.
The 3-day event saw tens of thousands of children aged 11-14 descend on the NEC to get involved in all things STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).
The KOREC team were on hand to showcase the very cool technologies that are being utilised to made the collection, sharing and understanding of spatial data easier and more intuitive. The star of the show was most certainly the Trimble XR10 headset. The team loaded various digital models including dinosaurs, robots and an airplane into the device, which the kids could then view and explore!
Check out more photos of the event and the team, here!
Trimble Technology lab expands in Edinburgh
Trimble and Edinburgh Napier University are celebrating the expansion of the Trimble Technology lab – the first of its kind in the UK.
Click here or the link below to read the complete story over on the North Edinburgh News site.
SMB College Group invest in Trimble Technology
Leicestershire-based SMB College Group has recently invested over £80,000 in Trimble technology, supplied by KOREC Group.
The college is a leader in Construction T level courses – preparing its students for work in the construction and engineering sectors including quantity surveying, civil engineering, project management and architecture.
The equipment includes some of Trimble’s most cutting-edge digital construction solutions, including the X7 laser scanner, the XR10 mixed reality headset, and the S5 robotic total station.
Read the full press release on the SMB College Group site
Next Generation is KOREC’s higher education strand – it’s how we inspire, support and train the institutions and the students who are the future workforce of our industry.
If you’d like to know more about Next Generation, or how we can help you, why not get in touch?
It’s taken permission from the Palace and the loan of one of the most advanced handheld GPS mapping systems available for Mark Edwards, Managing Director of Farmer Ted’s Adventure Farm, Ormskirk, Lancashire, to create this year’s jubilee themed maze attraction.
The maze was designed by Mark who enlisted the help of Liverpool based positioning and survey equipment specialists, KOREC Group. KOREC was delighted to loan him a handheld Trimble Catalyst GPS solution and also helped him turn the design into coordinates that could be loaded into the GPS to recreate the design in the maize field.
The Trimble Catalyst GPS connects to a smartphone that clearly shows the maze design. It is then taken onto the 14 acre maze site where Mark is able to navigate, using his position on the screen, to plot out the design amongst the tiny maize plants. A cultivator follows his trail cutting out the design.
Left:The KOREC supplied Trimble Catalyst GPS is capable of centimetre accuracy! This picture shows part of the design on a smartphone/logger
This year’s design comes with a royal seal of approval. Working closely with Aardman, the award winning animation studio and the creators of Shaun the Sheep, Mark contacted the Lord Chamberlain’s Office at Buckingham Palace and was granted permission to use the Queens official Platinum Jubilee logo to celebrate this great occasion!
Mark says, “the KOREC supplied Trimble GPS really is an ‘amaizing’ piece of equipment and so easy to use. We were able to create this exciting jubilee design in just 2 days!”
Farmer Ted’s is the UK’s largest Shaun the Sheep farm attraction. It opens daily until mid-September with the Maize Maze opening on 23rd July. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.farmerteds.com
About Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep, Aardman’s family favourite TV series, is recognised the world over for its slapstick humour, distinctive look and strong, quirky characters and enjoyed across multiple media platforms. First appearing in Nick Park’s 1995 Academy Award® winning Wallace & Gromit ‘A Close Shave’, Shaun then went on to star in his own series, created by Richard Starzak which launched on BBC One in 2007. Shaun the Sheep is currently broadcast in 170 territories around the world and is an internationally celebrated icon with over 5.6 million fans on Facebook. In 2015 the first Shaun the Sheep Movie with feature film partner Studiocanal was released around the world to critical acclaim and the first half hour TV special aired as part of many broadcaster’s festive season., The feature film sequel Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was released in October 2019 and nominated for an Academy Award® and was closely followed by a sixth season of the series in 2020. A new festive special Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas was released in December 2021.
