Seedbox Solution, headquartered in Gurnee, Illinois, has announced a strategic merger with Trace Engineering, a Colorado-based hardware and software engineering firm. 

The move brings engineering capabilities fully in-house, accelerating the development of Seedbox’s BOXIQ platform according to a GlobeNewswire article.

BOXIQ is a real-time monitoring platform that provides visibility across seed inventory, asset location, and quality metrics. The integration of Trace’s expertise allows Seedbox to scale the platform and offer more comprehensive solutions to the seed industry and adjacent markets where real-time monitoring is increasingly critical.

Matt Dannenfeldt, Co-Founder and CEO of Seedbox, said: “Trace has been a trusted partner, and bringing its engineering expertise directly into Seedbox strengthens our ability to build and scale BOXIQ. This positions us to expand the capabilities we can offer customers across the seed industry and in adjacent markets where real-time product monitoring is increasingly critical.”

Peter Lehman, Partner at Granite Creek Capital Partners, added: “Seedbox has demonstrated a clear strategic vision and a focused approach to growth. Integrating the engineering capabilities of Trace strengthens Seedbox’s ability to execute on its IoT strategy and further reinforces our conviction in the long-term opportunity to build differentiated, technology-driven solutions for the agricultural supply chain.”

Kevin Grimstad, President of Trace Engineering, said: “We are excited to join forces with Seedbox and bring our engineering expertise into a broader operating platform to build reliable, scalable IoT solutions for our customers.”

Seedbox operates sites in Illinois and Iowa, supporting seed producers with technology-enabled solutions that improve visibility, operational efficiency, and decision-making. Trace brings specialised engineering for IoT applications requiring reliable data capture, system integration, and real-time monitoring.

Explore the full details of how Seedbox and Trace are reshaping IoT-driven agricultural operations in the complete article.