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Cansel Group Announces Agreement to Acquire KOREC Group, Strengthening Its Global Leadership in Geospatial Technologies
Burnaby, BC - December 17, 2025. Cansel Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired KOREC Group, a respected geospatial technology distributor serving the United Kingdom and Ireland.
This acquisition marks an important milestone in Cansel Group’s strategy to expand its international footprint and enhance its position within the global Trimble distribution network. As both a Trimble Geospatial Distributor and a BuildingPoint Distributor, KOREC brings substantial technical expertise and longstanding industry experience to our organization.
KOREC Group covers a portion of the UK and Ireland, with main offices in Dublin, Liverpool, and Huntingdon. Combined with Survey Solutions in Scotland – recently acquired, the Cansel Group now can support Trimble customers across the entire UK and Ireland.
Customers can expect continuity in their day-to-day experience, as local teams and service levels will remain unchanged. Over time, they will also benefit from the broader resources, expertise, and stability of the Cansel Group, as well as expanded access to innovative technologies and strengthened partnerships with Trimble and other key suppliers.
“Joining the Cansel Group is an exciting milestone for us,” said Mark Poveda, Managing Director of KOREC Group. “From our first talks with Cansel it was clear that their team ethos and way of working is aligned to our culture and how we support our customers. Our long history, technical expertise, and strong partnership with Trimble fit well with Cansel’s strategy to expand its international footprint and strengthen its position within Trimble’s global distribution network. As we join this broader group, our customers can expect the same great service from the same customer-focused teams, enhanced by the additional resources and stability this partnership brings. I’m sure I speak for everyone at KOREC when I say we look forward to working with the Cansel team to continue to empower our customers to work smarter.”
Why this acquisition for Cansel Group
“Bringing KOREC into the Cansel Group is a powerful step forward,” said Martin Trudelle, President & CEO of Cansel Group. “KOREC shares our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering meaningful value to customers. Their culture, expertise, and vision align perfectly with ours, making this partnership both strategic and natural.”
This important step aligns directly with our new positioning and our corporate vision: bringing together industry-leading solutions, expertise, and cultures to help customers accelerate the adoption of technologies to create, capture, and design geospatial, construction, and design data. Together, we will shape the world with confidence.
“Our vision is grounded in strong talent, trusted partnerships, and solutions that meaningfully improve productivity and profitability for our clients,” added Martin Trudelle. “The addition of KOREC brings us closer to achieving that vision.”
Impact on Cansel Group Business Units
There will be no changes to the existing operations of Cansel in Canada, CSDS in California, and BuildingPoint Canada. This acquisition will allow us to bring together the strengths of KOREC and Survey Solutions Group in Scotland for a unified go-to-market strategy. Customers will continue to receive the same high-level service, support, and local expertise they rely on today. All service centers, teams, and field specialists remain fully in place. No operational disruptions or customer impact are expected.
KOREC will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cansel Group, joining an international network that now spans the UK and Ireland, the USA, and Canada.
Cansel Group looks forward to welcoming the KOREC team and embarking on this next chapter of shared growth.
About KOREC Group
KOREC is a leading provider of technology solutions to measure, map, and manage the natural and built environment. Its history dates back to 1967 as a family-run business in Liverpool, providing precision tools and instruments to construction professionals. Its partnership with Trimble, launched in 1997, remains central to its success. KOREC is now recognized as one of Trimble’s largest distributors worldwide, in addition to representing other industry-leading brands. The company employs approximately 120 people and supports markets that align closely with Cansel Group, including surveying, construction, GIS and mapping, monitoring, rail, utilities, highways, and forensics.
About Cansel Group
Cansel Group provides innovative solutions, unparalleled technical expertise, and personalized client experience across North America and now in Europe. The group is composed of Cansel Survey Equipment (Canada), BuildingPoint (Canada), CSDS (California), Survey Solutions Group (Scotland), and now KOREC Group (UK & Ireland).
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Cansel Group Announces the Acquisition of Survey Solutions Group (Scotland, United Kingdom), Reaching a New Milestone in its International Expansion
Burnaby, BC – October 10, 2025 – Cansel Group is proud to announce the acquisition of Survey Solutions Group, a well-established distributor of geospatial technologies based in Edinburgh, Scotland. This transaction represents a significant step in the group’s international expansion strategy, further strengthening its global presence in the geospatial sector.
Founded in 1993, Survey Solutions Group is a family-owned business recognized for its strong customer loyalty and expertise in Trimble technologies. This team of professionals stands out for its deep knowledge of the industries served by its clients and the wide range of advanced solutions it offers, including GNSS positioning, robotic total stations, and 3D scanners used in surveying, engineering, road construction, dredging and various maritime works, as well as rail construction and monitoring. The company holds a solid market share in Scotland and has earned a strong reputation locally.
"We are delighted to welcome Survey Solutions Group to the Cansel Group, thus bringing additional scale and world class geospatial expertise to Trimble customers in Scotland and delivering on a full market potential", said Martin Trudelle, President and CEO of Cansel Group.
With geospatial operations already well established in Canada (Cansel Surveying Equipment) and in California (CSDS), this new acquisition enables the Group to expand its geographic reach while maintaining a consistent strategy: serving industry professionals with cutting-edge technological solutions, personalized support, and outstanding after-sales service.
Cansel’s current operations in Canada and CSDS’s activities in California will carry on with their local teams, service and repair centers, and the highest commitment to our clients to offer unparalleled expertise. Our customers will continue to rely on the same high level of expertise, availability, and service they have always experienced.
"Survey Solutions shares the core values of Cansel Group: commitment to customers, a culture of excellence, and a passion for innovation. With this mindset, we are pleased to join Cansel Group, enabling us to accelerate the adoption of new geospatial technologies in Scotland with greater technical expertise and resources," said Neil Lochhead, Managing Director.
Survey Solutions’ customers will benefit from the enhanced expertise of an international group, while continuing to receive local, personalized service from the existing team, which will remain fully operational.
About Cansel Group
Founded in 1966, Cansel Survey Equipment has acquired several companies over the years, allowing it to operate today through the Cansel Group, serving professionals in surveying, construction, engineering, public services, and government sectors. We accelerate the adoption of technologies to capture, analyze, and manage geospatial and construction data. As a certified Trimble partner, Cansel Group provides innovative solutions, unparalleled technical expertise, and personalized client experience across North America and now in Europe. The group is composed of Cansel Survey Equipment (Canada), BuildingPoint (Canada), SolidCAD (Canada), CSDS (California), and now Survey Solutions Group (Scotland).