History
- Founded in 2003 in Shanghai
- Started with the development of affordable, high-precision GNSS equipment for infrastructure and land surveying.
- Grew rapidly through international expansion from 2007 and strong investments in R&D.
- Today a global player (130–140+ countries, >2000 employees) and an established name in the geospatial sector.
Products and solutions
CHCNAV provides integrated technologies around positioning and data acquisition, particularly in four domains:
- Geospatial / land surveying
GNSS receivers, 3D LiDAR scanners, UAV and mapping systems.
- Construction & machine control
GPS/GNSS systems for excavators, bulldozers, graders and other machines (3D machine control).
- Agriculture (precision farming)
Tractor guidance, auto-steering and agricultural software to increase yield and efficiency.
- Navigation & OEM
GNSS+INS modules and sensors for vehicles, drones, robotics and autonomous systems.
Additionally, the company combines hardware (GNSS, LiDAR, sensors) with software and cloud platforms for real-time data and workflows.
In summary: CHCNAV evolved from a Chinese GNSS startup to a global supplier of integrated positioning and mapping technology for, among others, construction, agriculture, and autonomous systems.
more info at www.chcnav.com
Ultimated has been the master dealer for machine control and geo-solutions in Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the four southernmost provinces of the Netherlands since early January 2026.
an overview of sub-dealers can be found here
