BTG Positioning Systems Acquires GPR, Inc.
September 7, 2025
BTG Positioning Systems has acquired US-based GPR, Inc., gaining exclusive access to GPR's patented ground-penetrating radar positioning technology to strengthen BTG's port automation product suite. The acquisition accelerates development of a new Ground Sensing Localisation (GSL) solution (target launch 2026) enabling highly accurate, GPS-independent positioning for cranes, autonomous vehicles and other port equipment.
- Buyers
- BTG Positioning Systems
- Targets
- GPR, Inc.
- Industry
- Engineering Services
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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