SpatialNews Press Release
GPS Expert Ralf Platte Joins Sewall to Strengthen Northeast Market
(Old Town, Maine--25 March 2001). James W. Sewall Company announces that Ralf Platte has joined
the firm to strengthen the corporate market for GIS consulting and mapping services in the Northeast.
With B.S. degrees in Surveying Engineering and Forest Management from the University of Maine, Mr.
Platte brings to the position specialized expertise in GPS technology and over 12 years’ experience in
GPS project management, product evaluation, and marketing.
During his career, Mr. Platte has managed major national mapping and surveying projects for industry
firms, implementing the use of GPS and inertial navigation in advanced data collection systems. He has
conducted GPS product testing, evaluation, and client training and developed corporate GPS sales and
support programs throughout the Northeast. His practical, hands-on experience includes all phases of
project development from initial client contact and proposal development to systems implementation
and user training.
Sewall Vice President Gerard Reymore welcomes Mr. Platte to the company. “Ralf has the right
combination of technical ability, management experience, and industry knowledge to expand our
established market in the Northeast and to assist our clients in meeting their specific mapping needs.”
Founded in 1880, Sewall provides comprehensive services in geographic information management for
government organizations, utilities, telecommunications firms, and the forestry industry. Sewall offers
clients expertise in aerial photography, surveying and GPS, photogrammetry, cadastral mapping,
software development, forestry, and engineering. For more information, contact: Lisa Schoonmaker,
Communications Director, at (207) 827-4456.
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