The founders of KOLIDA all have background of surveying and mapping. Many of them are from surveyor's family, graduated from Wuhan university of surveying and mapping technology, worked in Government surveying office, or been trained in survey equipment factories in Switzerland and Japan. KOLIDA pioneered the introduction of 100% made-in-China total station in the industry, based on the direct control of all processes, applying rigorous quality criteria through all stages of production. From 1995 to 2004, it spent ten years to become one of the most known surveying equipment brands in China. In 2005, KOLIDA started expanding business network in overseas market and soon had distributor in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, India and other 20 countries. Today the KOLIDA brand offers opto-electronic surveying instrument, GNSS positioning systems, LIDAR and UAV photogrammetry technology, combining innovative and sophisticated design with uniqueness of quality products. KOLIDA also operates in the software and accessories sector. KOLIDA's products are manufactured in 5 company-owned sites, 2 of which are located in ChangZhou city, 1 in BeiJing, 1 in WuHan, and 1 in Guangzhou and by a network of long-standing and highly experienced contractors. Each stage of the production process is directly monitored and controlled: from the selection to the purchase of raw materials (including external suppliers), from the fabrication of prototypes, to the planning and coordination of in-house and outsourced production. As of December 31st, 2018, KOLIDA's distribution network extends across 65 countries. In China it is counting 400 Directly Operated Stores, brand's e-commerce website, a selection of regional logistic centers and service centers and the most important e-tailers.