Patchwork Technology Ltd develops and manufactures GPS systems for agriculture from the Springboard Business Innovation Centre in Cwmbran, Torfaen. The company says it was founded in 1998, describes itself as a British developer and manufacturer and a Welsh company, and provides telephone and online support from a UK-based team.
Its BlackBox range covers GPS guidance, field recording, area measurement, soil sampling, variable rate application and automatic section control, with kits for connecting to Hardi sprayer controllers and to Kuhn and Bogballe spreaders. It also sells the Simply Steer auto-steer kit, GPS antennas and tablets, and offers a servicing option for BlackBox systems. The site also lists the Farm Data Recording, BfS and Tricet brands, sprayer nozzles and liquid fertiliser applicators. Products are sold online and through dealers.