New Regional Director: Western Canada

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  Hayley Croteau

  October 4, 2024

  GEOKON is pleased to announce that Hayley Croteau has joined us as our Western Canada Regional Director. Hayley will be based in Vancouver, Canada, and looks forward to providing quality service to our customers in Western Canada.

  Hayley is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a B.A.Sc. in Geological Engineering from the University of British Columbia. She worked for a geotechnical consulting firm for five years and has spent the past 12 years working with geotechnical instrumentation manufacturers.

  When not working, you'll often find her out on the ice or at home watching the Canucks.

  Please join us in welcoming Hayley to GEOKON! Contact Hayley ›

New Regional Director: EMEA

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  Matthieu Laville

  September 30, 2024

  GEOKON is pleased to announce that Matthieu Laville has joined us as our EMEA Regional Director. Matthieu will be based in Barcelona, Spain, and looks forward to providing quality service to our customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

  Matthieu has more than 20 years of experience in multicultural environments. He has worked in international sales for global US companies and, more recently, in fast-growing European companies specializing in items related to the geotechnical field.

  Matthieu recently completed an executive management, leadership, and finance program at the IESE Business School.

  Please join us in welcoming Matthieu to GEOKON! Contact Matthieu ›

New Company President

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  William “Bill” Estes

  April 18, 2024

  The GEOKON Board of Directors is pleased to announce William “Bill” Estes as our new Company President. Bill is succeeding Chuck Chamley, who is retiring from GEOKON after 35 years of service.

  Bill is a highly experienced Global Operations Leader with a successful track record of managing global businesses for growth and profitability. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UMass, Lowell and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College, Wellesley.

  Bill has over 30 years’ experience, which includes working with sensors and engineering firms to develop technical solutions for demanding applications. His career included positions at Allen-Bradley, ABB and at Anderson Power Products, where he was working prior to joining GEOKON. His experience also includes a sound understanding of financial metrics, together with a keen manufacturing acumen, built around safety and lean manufacturing competencies.

  Bill shared his excitement about joining GEOKON and the opportunity of working with our talented team. “I am honored to be chosen as the President of GEOKON, a company with a remarkable history of delivering excellence to its customers and making a positive impact in the geotechnical and structural monitoring industry. Together, I hope we will build on this strong foundation, capitalize on new opportunities, and chart a path of sustained success.”

  We believe the combination of Bill’s experience, culture, and communication skills, together with his passion for mentoring makes him an ideal fit for the continued growth of GEOKON.

  Please join us in welcoming Bill to GEOKON! Contact Bill ›

New Regional Office in Canada

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  GEOKON Canada

  GEOKON is pleased to announce the opening of GEOKON Canada, a new regional office in Toronto, Canada. The new office, located in the capital city of Ontario, will oversee the Canadian region and will be focused on expanding the understanding and use of geotechnical and structural instrumentation in a variety of industries such as mining, energy and infrastructure.

  Jeff Lam, a M.Eng., Geotechnical Engineering graduate from the University of Toronto, will be overseeing the Canada office as Regional Director. Jeff, with more than 15 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering and Business Development, is committed to providing the excellent customer service and support for which GEOKON is well known.

  Contact Jeff › | Canada office: +1 (647) 325-3766 (mobile).

GEOKON Acquires Swiss Precision Turning, Inc.

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  Swiss Precision Turning Acquisition

  January 17, 2023

  GEOKON is pleased to announce that it has completed the 100% acquisition of Swiss Precision Turning, Inc., in Brattleboro, Vermont. Swiss Precision Turning, founded in 1990 by Willy Buhlmann, is a precision machining company serving the Medical, Aerospace, Optical and Geotechnical industries. Their mission is to provide the highest product quality and customer satisfaction in the industries served.

  “Swiss Precision Turning have been a valued partner of GEOKON for well over 30 years and our cultures were a natural fit. This acquisition ensures the future supply of high-quality machined components that we and other customers have come to rely on over the years. We are excited that these partnerships will continue well into the future. We wish Willy all the best in his retirement and are honored to continue with the legacy he built,” said Chuck Chamley, President, GEOKON.

  GEOKON Vice President of Finance, Scott Barden, adds, “We are very excited to bring the Swiss Precision Turning employees, customers, and vendors into the GEOKON family. Our collective commitments to quality, customer service, and the wellbeing of our employees make this alliance a perfect fit for both companies. We would also like to thank Mascoma Bank and the Vermont Economic Development Authority for their support in the transaction, and their commitments to the local communities.”

  “It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as the head of Swiss Precision Turning over the past 33 years, and it is with confidence that I pass stewardship of this company over to our partners at GEOKON. I trust this transition will be a smooth one for both our clients and employees and thank everyone who has contributed to such a wonderful career.” added Willy Buhlmann, Founder of Swiss Precision Turning.

GEOKON is Now 100% Employee-Owned

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  GEOKON Becomes 100% Employee-Owned Through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  December 5, 2022

  GEOKON is pleased to announce that it has completed the transition to 100% Employee-Owned through its newly created Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). GEOKON, located in Lebanon, NH, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of geotechnical and structural instrumentation.

  “During a time where our industry is witnessing consolidation via venture capitalism, we are pleased to resist this trend and transition to a 100% Employee-Owned company. Our 43-year success is built on quality, service, and the efforts of our dedicated employees.

  We believe that their ownership will contribute greatly to the next chapter of GEOKON, and we look forward to the extraordinary results of the trust we’ve placed in their capable hands.”, said Chuck Chamley, President.

  Barrie Sellers, Founder and President Emeritus, added “I’m happy that I can leave GEOKON in the hands of the people who helped me make it the outstanding company that it is.”

  About GEOKON

  Founded in 1979 by Barrie Sellers, GEOKON has grown to more than 160 employees and offers a full complement of instrumentation for a wide range of industries including tunnels, dams, mines, piles, bridges, pipelines, landfills, embankments, transportation and wind turbines. The company incorporates state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and equipment to produce the highest quality and performing products on the market.