Leica Geosystems Expands Ohio Presence

William Helmick, PS Professional Surveyor, selected to guide strategic growth.

Norcross, GA (Vocus) March 29, 2007 -- In response to ever-increasing demand for quality survey solutions that meet today's most complex challenges, Leica Geosystems is expanding its presence in the state of Ohio. As part of this initiative, the firm has appointed William (Bill) Helmick as Direct Sales Representative for Ohio.

Helmick is a licensed surveyor in Ohio with over 8 years of field survey experience as a survey project manager, party chief, crew supervisor, data processor, technician and draftsman. As Direct Sales Representative, Helmick will build and develop strong relationships with the Ohio-based surveying and engineering community while providing sales consultation and training for all of Leica Geosystems survey products."

"I'm excited about this opportunity to help the Ohio survey community respond to industry challenges," says Helmick. "My goal is to increase the visibility of Leica Geosystems products and people; to let potential clients from many different markets have the opportunity to see the power and potential of our vast array of leading edge solutions."

Helmick may be reached at 440-350-1347 or via email: william.helmick(at)leicaus.com.

Leica Geosystems - when it has to be right

With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 2,400 employees in 22 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

Leica Geosystems Inc.

Bumford, Jennifer

5051 Peachtree Corners Circle

Norcross, GA 30092

USA

Phone +1 770 326 9536 (direct)

Fax +1 770 447 0710

jennifer.bumford(at)leicaus.com

www.leica-geosystems.us

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