The Schonstedt GA-72Cd is the workhorse of United Nations humanitarian demining teams around the world. The tool was recently put on permanent display at UN Headquarters in New York, where some 1500 people per day tour the complex. Here a guide is explaining its function in eradicating the world of landmines. Read more about worldwide demining issues at FindUXO.com
The Schonstedt Humanitarian Demining Initiative is alive and well in this season of giving. Now, those who wish to contribute demining tools directly to United Nations Mine Action partners in the world’s most devastated countries can do so. Businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations such as church and school groups, trade associations and service clubs are invited to participate as follows: * Purchase for donation any number of Schonstedt GA-72Cd magnetic locators at list price, currently $1041, and Schonstedt will match your donation unit for unit * Schonstedt will ship the units directly to underserved countries according to UN priorities *…
West Virginia Governor and Senator-elect Joe Manchin III issued commendation plaques to Schonstedt for its recent entry into three international markets. In 2010, Schonstedt marked its first sales to Portugal, Brazil and Turkmenistan. The company currently exports to over 80 countries.
Excerpt from Radio Free Europe Report:July 21, 2010 BAGHDAD — Foreign oil companies that have signed contracts to develop Iraq’s oil reserves may be unable to meet contractual deadlines due to the danger of land mines, RFE/RL’s Radio Free Iraq reports. Muzahim Jihad, the head of an Iraqi NGO that clears minefields, described the land mine problem as catastrophic. He said it could severely impact the Iraqi economy and he called on the Iraqi government and international organizations to help with the problem. Muzahim Jihad also said the government did not pay much attention to the problem of land mines…
“I recently received the Schonstedt Scholarship through the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping and wanted to formally thank you for donating the funds for this scholarship. Scholarships like this are of great help when paying for tuition and expenses. I fund my own education so scholarships make it possible for me to attend school, and are greatly appreciated. I will continue to work hard as I have in the past to accomplish my goals of obtaining a degree in Surveying and Engineering from Michigan Tech, and enhancing the perception of the surveying profession and the American Congress of Surveying…
Jim Hunt is an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) technician from Summerville, SC. He works for Environment Remediation companies around the country, doing clearance reclamation of former military installations and bombing ranges. He calls his Schonstedt locators his “work horses”. That’s not too unusual, but what IS unusual is the video clip he made of himself “playing” his GA-52Cx. Silent Night on a Schonstedt
Schonstedt Instrument Company congratulates Frank Lenik, Professional Land Surveyor, on receiving the Key Governor Award from the Board of Governors, National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). According to Curt Sumner, Executive Director, “the Key Governor Award was developed specifically to recognize extraordinary effort by a Governor, which is clearly an honor, especially considering that it is bestowed by one’s peers.” Patrick Smith, Chair of the Board of Governors, adds that “Frank Lenik’s involvement in the Schonstedt Humanitarian Demining Initiative made it readily apparent that surveyors can play an effective role in society that reaches far beyond the everyday practice of…
Jose Miguel Insulza, Secretary General of of the OAS, Washington, DC recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Schonstedt Instrument Company. The certificate, which reads “In recognition of the Schonstedt Humanitarian Demining Initiative and its contribution to the OAS Mine Action Program”, was in response to a donation of equipment for OAS humanitarian demining field tests in Columbia, South America.
