Leica Geosystems expands WA presence with acquisition of Rinex Technology

Oct. 22, 2008 - PRLog -- Leica Geosystems announced last Tuesday the acquisition of Perth-based Rinex Technology. RINEX is one of Australia’s premier hardware and software companies for machine based GPS guidance systems. This strategic merger further strengthens Leica Geosystems’ presence within the Western Australian mining and agriculture industries.

In August Leica Geosystems also officially launched their Western Australian office for mining systems. Leica Geosystems is a world leading supplier of mine management, optimisation and GPS guidance solutions for mining machinery.

As part of the establishment of their Western Australia office, Leica Geosystems recently expanded their technical presence with the recruitment of key personnel including a WA Account Manager and Senior Project Engineer. Already established in Perth, their local foundation is planned to play a pivotal role in providing responsive support for Leica Geosystems’ mining customers and to ensure that the delivery, implementation and ongoing operation of Leica Geosystems’ state-of-the-art systems are effectively supported at all times.

Speaking of Leica Geosystems’ advancement into the West Australian market, Kevin Greenwood, Vice President Mining Systems, said: “This latest strategic acquisition and focussed Western Australian expansion, in conjunction with our recent launch of our Jigsaw360 Mine Management Solution at MINExpo, signifies our commitment to the mining industry—and in particular—our commitment to Western Australia, a powerhouse of the global mining industry.”

“Demand and distance have demonstrated the benefits of Leica having a solid and tangible presence in Western Australia. As shown by the opening of our Perth mining office several months ago, and this latest acquisition, we are dedicated to this region and are wholly committed to our customers there.”

Mr Greenwood continued on to say, “We believe this benefits not only Leica Geosystems, but also our customers who have much to gain from our world-class productivity and profitability enhancing solutions within their mining operations.”



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About Rinex Technology
Founded in 1995, multi-award winning Rinex Technology is a privately Australian-owned company which designs and manufactures innovative engineering products for the agricultural sector. RINEX are renowned for the creation of easy-to-use interfaces for guidance and mapping applications for farmers. Systems also include data management and field reporting tools as well as automatic section control.

About Leica Geosystems
Leica Geosystems’ integrated next-generation monitoring and GPS guidance solutions unearth site productivity with a revolutionary product range for draglines; blast-hole drills; electric shovels; dozers; excavators; haul trucks; loaders, and auxiliary assets.

State-of-the-art real-time analysis and reporting software gives entire sites the tools that they need to stay on top by efficiently controlling resources and equipment. The result? Informed decision making, optimised productivity and unparalleled performance for maximum site output.

Backed up by a reliable global service and support network, Leica Geosystems helps you master your mine.

About Leica Geosystems
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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Leica Geosystems’ integrated next-gen monitoring & GPS guidance solutions unearth site productivity with a revolutionary product range for draglines; blast-hole drills; electric shovels; dozers; excavators; haul trucks; loaders, & auxiliary assets.