Hixon targets surveyors

Prism products solve problems surveyors face

FORT COLLINS — Nestled with some other industrial businesses just east of Fort Collins is a one-of-a-kind surveying accessory manufacturer: Hixon Manufacturing and Supply Co. Inc. Its president, Tim Hixon, believes in hard work. But customers praise him for his innovation and outstanding customer service.

Mike Lang, survey manager at Sear-Brown Inc., has been working with Hixon for more than 14 years, and says the prism poles and other accessories the company makes and sells can’t be found anywhere else.

“He’s an invaluable resource,” Lang said. “I can’t imagine how much harder my job would be if…