LOC Signed the Gold Sponsor Agreements with 3 Companies in August 2007 The LOC for ISPRS 2008 Beijing signed the gold sponsor agreements with Aerial Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Bureau (ARSC), Beijing Eastdawn Information Technology Inc and Trimble. Mr. Song Chaozhi, Executive Vice Chairman of National Steering Committee for ISPRS 2008 Beijing and Deputy Director General of State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping, and other officials awarded the Gold Sponsor Certificates to the above gold sponsors and expressed gratitude for their contributions to the Congress. ARSC was founded in 1965 and is a Chinese professional organization involved in development and applications of spatial geographic information technology and the largest organization engaged in aerophotgrammetry & remote sensing in Chinese coal industry. ARSC is the Spatial Information Industry Base in western China approved by Ministry of Science and Technology. Its core technology of GPS, GIS, RS and 4D products (DLG, DEM, DOM, DRG) reach international advanced level. Founded in 2001, Beijing Eastdawn Information Technology Inc (EDIT) is a Chinese based leading Geospatial company that specializes in full range of geospatial data processing, satellite imagery distributing and applying, traditional data digitalizing and applying. Eastdawn has expanded its scope and scale of operations to be one of the Chinese foremost companies in its field. Trimble was set up in 1978. It is a leading provider of advanced location-based solutions that maximize productivity and enhance profitability. The company integrates its positioning expertise in GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Trimble serves a variety of industries including agriculture, engineering and construction, transportation and wireless communications infrastructure.