Our Genesis Story

A visit from a friend and a remodeling problem converged in 1994 to start me on a path I invite you to join.

My friend, photographer Stuart Klipper, early adopter of a hand-held GPS receiver, offered to tell me where I was and proceeded to determine the lat/lon of my home's location. Later, while restoring a floor previously covered with layers of linoleum, tile and underlayment, I discovered a problem in the form of a 3" hole centered in the doorway.

So, I pondered how to remedy this problem.

Then the idea came to me; create a conversation piece -- a brass disk with my coordinates and "YOU ARE HERE." Later, in response to a compliment on this brass disk, I heard myself saying, "I think someone could make a business of telling people where in the world they are."

Afterwards, I thought, "Where did THAT come from?" But, once spoken, the idea wouldn't let go of me.

Before long, I was producing GEOMARK(tm) Location Markers. It was a short step to the next good idea to come from that serendipitous moment -- bench mark medallions fashioned after elevation marks at some of America's (and the world's) favorite places. Look for GEO-SITU Authentic bench mark products at National Park visitor centers across the United States.

I am happy to announce the continuation of the venture I started 25 years ago. Meet the new owners, Albert and Debora! As the company owners, they are new, but Albert's metal casting company has been our supplier for over 15 years! The exceptional quality he delivers is guaranteed for the future.

-Betty Green Risser

We are a family-owned business and are already into the third generation of manufacturing products with pewter as our base metal. Our manufacturing product line ranges from giftware and jewelry to industrial parts and electroplating. We are committed to serving our customers and are happy to assist with any custom products, projects or ideas you might wish to develop.

We look forward to continuing to provide you all with quality work and have you as our customers for many years to come.

-Albert Levy and Debora Trottner