Ogden's father, Ivan Ogden, started Ogden Surveying Equipment Company in Sacramento in the late 1940's and Paul grew up working in the business prior to venturing out to Redding. SECO Manufacturing was formed in 1977 in response to demands for accessories to be used with the electronic distance measuring instruments that were new to the market. Ogden phased out the retail stores in the early 1980's and placed his total focus on manufacturing and wholesale distribution. Products SECO Manufacturing Company offers a wide variety of accessory products used with surveying instruments, global positioning equipment, and construction lasers. These include carrying cases, backpacks, GPS antenna poles, surveying instrument tripods, prism systems for use with electronic distance meters, construction levels and leveling rods.
Cost accounting is tracked with a bar code software system.
All accounting and sales functions are completely computerized. SECO currently employs 88 fulltime employees.