Topcon Corporation was founded in Japan in 1932 as Tokyo Optical Co., Ltd. to make surveying instruments for the Army Ministry. Over time, it grew into a global company, moving beyond optical equipment to develop advanced technology for farming, construction, and mapping. Since the 1990s, Topcon has expanded by teaming up with other companies and improving its technology, including precision GPS, automatic control systems for construction, and high-tech farming tools.
In agriculture, Topcon helps make farming more efficient with smart technology. Its GPS-guided auto-steering, laser growth sensors, and cloud-based farm management tools assist farmers at every step—from planning and planting to caring for crops and harvesting. These technologies improve tasks like fertilising, spraying pesticides, and managing animal feed, helping farmers use fewer resources while growing more food.
With a focus on sustainability and productivity, Topcon Positioning Systems continues to create innovative tools that help farmers meet the challenges of modern agriculture.
IAM Agricultural Machinery Ltd is the main distributors for the Topcon Agricultural range throughout the island of Ireland.