Michael W. Johnson

The Group's principal activity is to provide customized data conversion, spatial data management and technical services for the geographic information systems market. GIS consists of computer software, hardware, data and personnel that are designed to help manipulate, analyze, and present information that is tied to a spatial (geographical) location. GIS technology enables its users to improve corporate customer information processes that capture, report and monitor information related to usage, billing, payments, order processing, special service requests and records documentation and also enables users to access and update accurate information regarding the location, condition and function of physical assets in support of operations and maintenance of facilities. The products are used by state and local governments and utility companies to manage information relating to utilities, natural resources, streets, land use and property taxation.

Axion International Holdings, Inc. manufactures markets and sells composite rail ties and structural building products. It delivers tested, proven and superior green solutions to plastics manufacturers and infrastructure needs around the globe through its business segments. The firm offers ECOTRAX rail products, such as main line, road crossing, tunnel-ties and tunnel-tie systems, pre-plated ties, and switch ties. The company was founded by James Joseph Kerstein in 1981 and is headquartered in Zanesville, OH.