Product category:
Surveying
News Release from: Leica Geosystems
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 May 2008
Acquisition of Swift Surveying Services
Leica Geosystems announce that Opti-cal Survey Equipment has acquired Swift Surveying Services .
Opti-cal Survey Equipment was established in 2002 and was announced as an authorised Leica Geosystems distribution partner in October 2005 Their main focus is on high end Total Stations and GPS, and specialise in providing high quality new and used Leica Geosystems survey equipment for hire, sales and repair
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 30 Jul 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Swift Surveying Services was established in the mid-1980's and has been a Leica Geosystems distribution partner since October 2005.
They have over 20 years experience and knowledge within the survey industry enabling Opti-cal to strengthen their business and customer base.
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Managing Director of Opti-cal Surveying Equipment, Jim Warner says, "As a result of this acquisition, Opti-cal has now increased in size both in terms of market share and equipment resource".
"A large number of surveying instruments have been purchased for the Opti-cal hire fleet and the new geographical location means that Opti-cal can provide an extensive and efficient service for London and the South East".
"This acquisition is essential to our geographic coverage and makes us one of the largest providers of high end survey and GPS equipment in the country"".
"The amalgamation of two successful distribution outlets strengthens our position in the South-East and will undoubtedly benefit the existing clients of both organisations".
"Opti-cal's extended hire fleet capability will also make them an attractive proposition for new customers".
"We wish all concerned with this venture all the best for the future" says Lawrence Dixon, Sales Manager for Leica Geosystems .
If you would like to contact Opti-cal to discuss any of your equipment requirements you can visit their website on www.surveyeqiupment.com or telephone 01189 820500 (Reading) or 01737 768439 (London).
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, analyse, and present spatial information.
Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyse easily and visualise and present spatial information.
Those who use Leica Geosystems 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 3'500 employees in 28 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world.
Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.
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