Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI)

What Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI) does

Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI) is a Philippine-based, privately held engineering solutions company operating as an authorized Trimble dealer in the Philippines, founded around 2018 and headquartered in Pasig City (Ortigas Center, Metro Manila) with a team of approximately 16 employees. The company distributes and supports a comprehensive portfolio of precision positioning and marine construction technology, including Trimble GNSS receivers, robotic and scanning total stations, marine construction software (TMC, HYDROpro), and complementary lines from NORBIT (multibeam sonars, LiDAR), Seafloor Systems (echosounders and unmanned surface vehicles), and Sonartech (side scan and sub-bottom profilers). APSI's technology stack centers on centimeter- to millimeter-accuracy GNSS and hydrographic survey equipment for surveying, dredging, bridge and marine construction, and geospatial data collection, rather than any proprietary software platform.

APSI monetizes through a mix of one-time equipment sales, professional engineering services (geodetic engineering, geophysical surveys, feasibility studies, marine construction engineering, environmental engineering), equipment rental, calibration and repair through its Equipment Service Center, and training programs delivered on-site, off-site, and via webinars. Go-to-market is sales-led with enterprise field sales targeting large infrastructure projects (CCLEX bridge, DPWH dredging operations, Prime BMD dredger upgrades) and supported by industry events such as Marine Tech Expo 2020 and the Trimble Transform 2025 exclusive Manila showcase. Primary customer segments are marine construction firms, hydrographic survey companies, surveying and geospatial firms, and government infrastructure agencies in the Philippines, with select ASEAN regional outreach. Pricing is consultative and quote-based across all product lines, with no publicly disclosed price points.

Name

Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI)

Legal name

Argotek Positioning Solutions Inc.

Website

https://argotek.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI) is a Philippine authorized Trimble dealer (~16 employees, Pasig City) distributing precision GNSS, total stations, and marine construction systems, supported by engineering, rental, calibration, and training services for marine construction, hydrographic survey, and infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasig City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of Trimble positioning equipment, GNSS receivers, total stations, marine construction systems, and related hardware as an authorized Trimble dealer in the Philippines.
2. Engineering Services: Professional services including geodetic engineering, geophysical services, land development design, ports operation design and construction, marine construction engineering, feasibility studies, and environmental engineering.
3. Equipment Rental: Project-based rental of surveying and positioning equipment providing customers option to use instruments without committing to outright purchase.
4. Training Services: Comprehensive training services from basic to advanced levels, including one-on-one and group sessions, on-site or off-site training for surveying, planning, construction and engineering solutions.
5. Equipment Service and Calibration: Full equipment services including calibration, repair and maintenance for Trimble equipment through their Equipment Service Center.
6. Instrument Registration: Assistance with instrument registration and warranty renewal to ensure equipment remains covered and up-to-date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Argotek Positioning Solutions, Inc. (APSI) is an authorized Trimble dealer in the Philippines that distributes and supports precision positioning, surveying, and marine engineering equipment. The company sells GNSS receivers, total stations, laser scanners, marine construction guidance systems, multibeam sonars, and unmanned surface vehicles, complemented by engineering services, training, calibration, and equipment rental.

Product overview

APSI operates as a Trimble distributor in the Philippines, offering a comprehensive portfolio of positioning, surveying, and marine engineering solutions. The product portfolio centers on Trimble hardware and software (total stations, GNSS receivers, data collectors, scanners) complemented by specialized marine equipment from NORBIT (multibeam sonars, LiDAR) and Seafloor Systems (echosounders, USVs), as well as Sonartech sonar products. The offerings span laser scanning systems, robotic and mechanical total stations, GNSS receivers and antennas, marine construction software (TMC, HYDROpro), hydrographic survey equipment, and unmanned surface vehicles. APSI provides end-to-end engineering services including geodetic engineering, equipment calibration, training, and rental programs. The company serves construction, marine, geospatial, and public safety sectors with both product sales and technical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trimble SX12 Scanning Total Station High-accuracy total station combining total station and scanning capabilities, capturing 26,600 points per second with 1 arc-second angular accuracy for surveying professionals.
• Trimble X12 Scanning System 3D laser scanning system for high-precision spatial data capture used by surveying and engineering firms.
• Trimble X9 Scanning System 3D laser scanning system for surveying and spatial data capture applications.
• Trimble X7 Scanning System Compact 3D laser scanning system for land surveying applications.
• Trimble S9 / S9 HP Robotic Total Station High-performance robotic total station with 0.5 inch or 1 inch angular accuracy for monitoring, rail, mining, and tunneling applications.
• Trimble S7 Robotic Total Station Robotic total station with built-in radio for single-user operation and maximum field efficiency.
• Trimble C5 / C5 HP / C3 Mechanical Total Stations Mechanical total stations ranging from 1 inch to 5 inch accuracy models for land surveying and construction layout applications.
• Trimble R12 / R12i GNSS Receiver High-precision GNSS receivers with up to 672 channels and RTK/TIP positioning capabilities for challenging conditions.
• Trimble R780 GNSS Receiver Flexible GNSS receiver with IP68 and MIL-STD-810G rating, supporting base and rover configurations.
• Trimble R750 / R750 MON Modular GNSS Receiver RTK-level precision receivers with 4G LTE modem, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth integration; the MON variant supports up to 50Hz position rate for automated monitoring.
• Trimble R580 GNSS Receiver Professional-grade positioning receiver with 10mm H/20mm V RTK precision for surveying applications.
• Trimble DA2 GNSS Receiver Compact receiver powered by Trimble Catalyst service for centimeter to sub-meter accuracy.
• Trimble TDC650 GNSS Handheld Receiver Slim, rugged GNSS handheld receiver with 1-100cm positioning accuracy, 6-inch display, and 8000mAh battery.
• Trimble TSC7 Controller Rugged field controller for GNSS and surveying data collection.
• Trimble T7 / T10x / T100 Tablet Rugged Windows-based field tablets with up to 1TB storage and 32GB RAM for geospatial data collection and intensive scanning workflows.
• Trimble Catalyst GNSS Positioning Service Subscription-based GNSS positioning service offering RTK centimeter to sub-meter accuracy.
• Trimble Zephyr 3 / GA830 GNSS Antennas Geodetic, rover, base, and ruggedized GNSS antennas with sub-millimeter phase center stability and centimeter-level accuracy.
• Trimble Marine Construction (TMC) Software Marine construction software providing real-time 3D visualization for dredging, crane operations, piling, and hydrographic survey applications.
• Trimble HYDROpro Software Marine and waterway construction software for vessel/barge positioning, pile driving, drilling, and excavation tasks.
• Trimble Business Center (TBC) Software Combined survey and construction office software for data management across project lifecycles.
• Trimble Terraflex Software Cloud-based geospatial data collection software with customizable forms and Esri integration.
• Trimble SiteVision Software Outdoor augmented reality system for visualizing 2D/3D data in real-world context on mobile devices.
• Trimble 4D Control Software Real-time monitoring software for movement analysis and visualization of monitoring sites.
• Trimble Forensics Reveal Software Forensic diagramming software for recreating, analyzing, and visualizing crash and crime scene data.
• NORBIT iLiDAR Laser Sensor Terrestrial mapping sensor integrated with bathymetric multibeam system, capturing 300k data points per second with 360-degree coverage.
• NORBIT Multibeam Sonar Systems Turnkey multibeam sonar systems (iWBMS, iWBMSe, iWBMSh, WBMS-bathy variants) with integrated GNSS/INS for high-resolution bathymetric surveys.
• Seafloor HydroLite Echosounders Portable multibeam, single beam, and dual-frequency echosounders with inertial navigation for hydrographic surveys in shallow to deep water.
• Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) Autonomous and remote-controlled survey vessels including Echoboat-160, Echoboat-240, HydroCat-180, and HyDrone for hydrographic surveys where manned boats are not feasible.
• Sonartech Side Scan Sonar and Sub Bottom Profiler (Z-TAM) High-resolution sonar systems for imaging sea floors and sub-bottom stratigraphy using Chirp technology for oceans, lakes, and rivers.
• Engineering Services Geodetic engineering, geophysical surveys, land development design, ports operation and construction, marine construction engineering, feasibility studies, and environmental engineering services for infrastructure and construction projects.
• Equipment Service Center Full equipment services, calibration, repair, and maintenance for Trimble and partner-brand equipment through an authorized service center.
• Training Services Comprehensive training programs from basic to advanced levels, delivered one-on-one or in groups, on-site or off-site, for surveying, planning, construction, and engineering solutions.
• Rental Services Project-based rental of surveying and positioning equipment from trusted manufacturers, providing flexibility without outright purchase commitment.
• Instrument Registration Services Assistance with instrument registration and warranty renewal to ensure equipment remains covered and up-to-date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dredging productivity improvement through 3D real-time visualization vs. traditional 2D methods
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TrimblecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPSI is an authorized Trimble dealer in the Philippines, offering the complete portfolio of Trimble positioning products including GNSS systems, total stations, marine construction software, and survey equipment. This partnership provides access to Trimble's technology portfolio with local sales, service, and training support.
• Trimble Marine Business AreacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrimble Marine Business Area Technical Support collaborated with APSI to conduct the Dredge Systems Boot Camp in May 2019, providing hands-on training on the latest TMC technology for marine excavators, cranes, and cutter suction dredges. This partnership enables APSI to maintain cutting-edge technical capabilities.
• Trimble Marine Dealers from AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOther Trimble Marine Dealers from Asia participated in the Dredge Systems Boot Camp hosted by APSI at Clark Freeport Zone, demonstrating regional cooperation and knowledge sharing among Trimble's marine dealer network.
• Site Skills Training, Clark Freeport ZoneminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTraining facility provider for Argotek's Dredge Systems Boot Camp, offering venue and resources for hands-on training sessions on marine construction technology.
• NORBITcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPSI distributes NORBIT multibeam sonar products including the iWBMS, iWBMSe, iWBMSh series and WBMS wideband multibeam sonars for hydrographic survey applications.
• Seafloor SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPSI distributes Seafloor Systems products including HydroLite multibeam and single beam echosounders, and unmanned surface vehicles (HyDrone, Echoboat, HydroCat) for hydrographic survey applications.
• SonartechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAPSI distributes Sonartech products including Side Scan Sonar and Sub Bottom Profiler (Z-TAM) systems for underwater detection and geological survey applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sokkia (Topcon brand): Topcon-owned surveying instrument brand offering total stations, GNSS, and data controllers distributed through dealer channels in Asia. Comparable to APSI in target customers (land surveying and construction firms) and dealer-led go-to-market model.
• Topcon Positioning Group: Global manufacturer of GNSS receivers, total stations, and machine-control hardware competing head-to-head with Trimble in surveying and construction. Comparable to APSI as the other dominant OEM whose products flow through regional dealers into the same end markets.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne's marine division supplies multibeam and single-beam sonars, USVs, and hydrographic survey instruments through regional resellers in Asia-Pacific. Comparable to APSI in the hydrographic-survey product category and dealer-driven distribution model for marine survey customers.
• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Hexagon's Geosystems division manufactures and sells competing GNSS, total stations, laser scanners, and marine survey instruments worldwide. Comparable to APSI as the principal competing OEM in the same positioning-and-surveying product categories APSI resells through Trimble and partners.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major OEM of hydrographic multibeam echosounders, sub-bottom profilers, and marine positioning systems for survey and subsea markets. Comparable to APSI in serving hydrographic survey and marine-construction customers, though as a manufacturer of competing instruments rather than a dealer-led integrator.

Others

• Esri: GIS software platform provider that integrates with Trimble field-data systems including TerraFlex, which APSI resells. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant whose software sits alongside APSI's positioning hardware in customer workflows, rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Stonex: Italian manufacturer and global distributor of GNSS, total station, and 3D laser scanning solutions with established dealer networks in emerging markets. Comparable to APSI in channel model (regional distributor of premium surveying hardware plus services) and overlapping end markets in marine construction and topographic surveying.
• Hi-Target Surveying Instrument: Asian GNSS and surveying instrument manufacturer with broad product lines covering land surveying, hydrography, and marine construction. Comparable to APSI in serving the same surveying and marine-construction vertical with overlapping instrument categories across the ASEAN region.
• CHC Navigation: Chinese manufacturer of GNSS receivers, total stations, marine sonars, and hydrographic survey equipment with growing presence across Asia. Comparable to APSI in target customers (surveying firms and marine constructors) and overlapping product categories, though competing on price rather than Trimble-grade positioning premium.

Direct peers

• SITECH: Trimble's global authorized construction-technology dealer network that resells and supports Trimble positioning, GNSS, and machine-control products to contractors. Directly comparable to APSI as a Trimble channel partner, just operating in North America and other regions instead of the Philippines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/APSI.Argotek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/argotekpsi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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