Mining technology developer Maptek™ achieved a ranking of 16 out of 50 top technology companies in Colorado at the end of 2008.
The Colorado Technology Fast 50 is an annual award program which ranks technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in Colorado by percentage revenue growth over five years as recognised by Deloitte.
Maptek’s 5-year growth percentage of 250% placed it in the top third of technology companies.
Maptek develops and markets high technology solutions for the mining industry. Maptek products, Vulcan 3D geological modeling and mine planning software, I-Site 3D laser imaging technology and MineSuite production monitoring and fleet tracking system, are backed by a world class services team.
‘The key to our success is our focus on customers and delivering the solutions they ask for. We start by understanding the issues, which we feed into hardware and software development, and wrap these up in expert training, support and consulting services,’ commented Maptek Chief Executive Officer, Barry Henderson.
‘A high proportion of our product development directly affects operational standards and capabilities for a broad range of users. Our products influence the mining, surveying and forensic mapping industries. This won’t change with the economy downturn, customers still need our help to improve efficiency and quality,’ he added.
Maptek’s experience in the mining industry and our dedication to finding ways to help operations make the best use of their current investments, will continue to drive efficiency across the mining lifecycle.
‘One of Maptek’s Corporate Values is Quality. This award is a tangible symbol of how we strive for continuous improvement and achieving the highest standards of excellence in our people, products and performance, commented Jon Larson, Manger North American Operations, Maptek.
Maptek was also recognized as a Top 10 company to work for by Colorado Biz magazine in 2008.
About Maptek
Maptek has been developing high technology solutions for the mining industry for 28 years. Maptek products are in use at more than 800 sites in over 50 countries, supported by professional and technical services in a worldwide network of 12 offices. Maptek Vulcan™, one of the world’s dominant 3D mine planning and modeling packages, has more than 4000 licences in use. Maptek I-Site™ is an easy-to-use software and hardware system for mine survey, face mapping and stockpile calculations. Maptek MineSuite™ targets mine production monitoring and fleet management applications.