Fugro–Inpark Joins Miner & Miner's
Business Partner Program

Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- Miner & Miner (M&M) and Fugro–Inpark BV are teaming to provide Miner & Miner's enterprise geographic information system (GIS) solutions to electric, gas, and water utilities throughout Europe. Fugro–Inpark has recently joined Miner & Miner’s Business Partner Program as the first consulting company in Europe to be working with Miner & Miner to deliver the ArcFM family of products.

With data conversion and network analysis services being a part of nearly every Fugro–Inpark project, the company is one of the few Dutch engineering firms to offer complete GIS services. “Fugro–Inpark has experience with data and data conversion. This provides a powerful extension to our team when we implement ArcFM and Designer,” says Gerald Kreuwel, director of marketing and sales for Miner & Miner Europe. “We provide excellent technology and solutions. Fugro–Inpark adds outstanding system integration and a thorough understanding of data.”

Fugro–Inpark has extensive experience in managing geographically referenced data. It has worked on numerous international contracts specializing in customizing products and services to suit the individual needs of its clients. The company has an excellent reputation with both government agencies and the utility industry for its ability to deliver appropriate products on time and within budget.

Both Miner & Miner and Fugro–Inpark are business partners of ESRI, the world leader in developing GIS software. This relationship provides the opportunity to expand the customer base of the ArcFM suite of products and continue to extend the ESRI community. Together the team of ESRI, Miner & Miner, and Fugro–Inpark present a powerful partnership to meet the needs of utilities throughout Europe and the region.

“Fugro–Inpark has always provided a broad range of services for utilities in which GIS-related services form an integral and increasingly important part. Our services are characterized by a pragmatic and down-to-earth approach. We feel confident that our partnership with Miner & Miner is in line with this philosophy. It will help us offer our clients state-of-the-art solutions of the ArcFM platform,” says Jeroen Van Dongen, director of the energy, water, and industry division of Fugro–Inpark B.V.

About Fugro–Inpark B.V.

Fugro-Inpark B.V. is an independent engineering and consultancy company that offers expertise and project support in the areas of geographic information system technology and related applications such as laser altimetry, photogrammetry, subterranean infrastructure, telecommunications, and civil engineering. Fugro–Inpark B.V. has more than 30 years of experience in managing geographically referenced data and holds a position at the leading edge of technology. Fugro–Inpark B.V. is accredited with the international quality standard ISO 9001 for all business activities. Fugro–Inpark B.V. employs more than 500 people, thereby being one of the largest organizations of its type in the Netherlands. More information about Fugro–Inpark B.V. can be found at www.fugro-inpark.nl.

About Miner & Miner

Miner & Miner is a world leader in the development and implementation of geographic information system (GIS) software for utilities. M&M products and services assist electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities in increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving services by allowing them to effectively manage spatial information. Founded in 1946 as a full-service electrical engineering firm, M&M has been an equity partner of ESRI since 1987. This partnership has enabled M&M to become the world’s leading developer of ArcGIS applications for the utility industry. M&M services include implementation and customization of software to fit the needs of individual utilities. For more information, please visit www.miner.com.

About ESRI

For more than 30 years, ESRI has been the leading developer of GIS software with more than 300,000 clients worldwide. ESRI also provides consulting, implementation, and technical support services. Headquartered in California, ESRI has regional offices throughout the United States, international distributors in more than 90 countries, and more than 1,200 business partners. ESRI’s goal is to provide users with comprehensive tools to help them quickly and efficiently manage and use geographic information to make a real difference in the world around them. ESRI can be found on the Web at www.esri.com.

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