Dubai, UAE, -15 oct’09- Mr. Osamu Murao has been appointed General Manager of Topcon Middle East & Africa as a successor of Mr. Katsuhiro Umino as of 1^st of Oct’09.

Mr. Murao has a rich history in the positioning industry stretching back to 1982 and a wide managerial scope covering sales, planning and finance.  He held various management positions in Japan, Singapore, USA and Europe. At the announcement of his new posting Mr. Muro said:” The global economic downturn that we are witnessing is no doubt the most significant crisis of our times. Its effects on most industries have been devastating, as have been its impacts on our field, however  the Middle Easter and African markets are still potentially promising and there is huge room for expansions …Indeed, our positioning equipment and solutions are expected to contribute to the development of the economy in this region. I am delighted working in this exciting region and looking forward to what’s coming next”.

About Topcon: Since 1932, Topcon has remained focused on a vision of technological innovation to provide the world’s greatest precise positioning solutions. As the sole proprietor of optomechatronics--a unique, synergistic blend of optics, mechanics, and electronics technologies-- the Topcon name carries a reputation of integrity and products of the highest quality receiving industry leading certifications.