New EMEA Distribution Agreement for Topcon Europe Positioning and FARO Europe

Capelle a/d Ijssel, THE NETHERLANDS, 13th September 2013 - Topcon Europe Positioning (TEP) and FARO Europe GmbH & Co. KG announce a new three-year strategic partnership distribution agreement. The agreement allows the distribution of the FARO Focus^3D laser scanner and software throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

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"We are looking forward to building on the success that we have seen together in the last 15 months with our partnership with FARO Europe by opening all EMEA territories to Topcon distributors." Rene Worms, TEP general manager, said, "The combination of Topcon's GLS-1500 long-range laser scanner with FARO's Focus^3D has proved a very popular and successful partnership offering scanning options for all types of working environments"

Ralf Drews, managing director of FARO Europe GmbH & Co. KG said, “We are pleased to extend our existing strategic partnership with Topcon Europe Positioning, enabling us to continue the strong progress we have made developing our sales channels for the FARO Focus^3D throughout EMEA. We are seeing continued robust Focus3D sales and expect this to continue as the technology acceptance outside the typical surveying markets is continuously growing. We are confident that the FARO Laser Scanner Focus^3D is well placed to serve the needs of the traditional surveying as well as the rapidly evolving new markets.“

The distribution agreement takes effect immediately and the FARO Focus^3D is now available through TEP's authorised distribution network.

About FARO

FARO is the world’s most trusted source for 3D measurement technology. The Company develops and markets computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software. Technology from FARO permits high-precision 3D measurement, imaging and comparison of parts and complex structures within production and quality assurance processes. The devices are used for inspecting components and assemblies, production planning, documenting large volume spaces or structures in 3D, surveying and construction, as well as for investigation and reconstruction of accident sites or crime scenes.

Worldwide, approximately 15,000 customers are operating more than 30,000 installations of FARO's systems. The Company's global headquarters is located in Lake Mary, FL., its European head office in Stuttgart, Germany and its Asia/Pacific head office in Singapore. FARO has branches in Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Poland, Netherlands, Turkey, India, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan.

Further information: http://www.faro.com

Marketing Contact: Malgorzata Krol, +49 7150 9797 – 357, malgorzata.krol@faroeurope.com