Austin, TX – March 2, 2009 – for immediate release –

Carlson Desktop Solutions announces their acquisition of the Arkansas location for Cornerstone Measurement Solutions.  This acquisition gives CDS a physical location and additional staff in Arkansas, further expanding their national reach.  The Arkansas location for CDS will continue to offer the same products and services that have been provided and will add Altus GPS, Carlson Software, CDS Support, Services and more.

“We have had a great partnership with both Cornerstone locations for the last few years and rolling the Arkansas location into our operation is a natural fit.  Our focus will be making sure the existing clients see little of the transition, but in the end see the benefits of combining the talents and abilities of the personnel from both companies.  The biggest changes will be the name and the added product lines.” says Paul Carlson, President of Carlson Desktop Solutions

About Carlson Desktop Solutions
An Austin, Texas based firm founded in 2007 as a true Value Added Reseller focused on the needs of Surveyors, Engineers, Law Enforcement and Construction professionals throughout the country.  By providing solutions to our clients and not simply products we are able to bring true value to them and help them solve problems.  For more information about CDS, visit www.carlsonds.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

About Cornerstone Measurement Solutions
Cornerstone Measurement Solutions sells and services equipment and supplies for the surveying, engineering and construction industry. Cornerstone offers a variety of hardware and a large selection of supply items from over 50 different manufacturers including SECO Manufacturing, Chicago Steel Tape, David White and more.  For more information about Cornerstone Measurement Solutions visit www.surveyingsupplies.com.

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