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Bauer and Keller encountered numerous underground obstacles on the already complicated project to renovate the Berlin State Opera building

Drilling equipment can often be on the critical path for construction projects and quarry operations, so reliability and productivity of these machines can also be vital.

Bauer will have a focus on rigs "engineered in Germany" and manufactured to the company's quality standards at its factories in Tianjin and Shanghai

Private equity company to inject up to US$ 352 million in loans and equity for distressed drilling equipment maker and drilling services provider

New technology and new applications are pushing the boundaries in the drilling sector.

Manufacturer forecasts revenues from sub-Saharan Africa will double in five years, showcases new drill rig and cone crusher for African market

Atlas Copco has acquired a 75% stake in Yanggu, China-based Shandong Rock Drilling Tools, which markets its products under the Sanshan brand

Increasing fuel efficiency and performance under extreme conditions are central to the latest drill rig designs, regardless of the target market.

Compact and lightweight DTH rig designed and engineered at Shanghai factory exclusively for the Chinese market.

The use of new technology, materials and techniques are helping to drive efficiency in the tunnelling sector.

The drive for efficient and environmentally friendly machines is presenting a unique set of challenges to the drilling industry.

Active equipment manufacturer agrees three acquisitions, a divestment and a new research project

As contractors feel the pressure for increased productivity, manufacturers are digging deep to increase the efficiency and versatility of drilling equipment for even the most challenging builds.

Drill rig manufacturers continue to make safer, quieter, more productive machines using the latest technologies as the demand for more cost effective equipment grows. Becca Durrant reports.

Italian drilling specialist Fraste has introduced a CAN-Bus data communication system using Danfoss Plus-1 technology for use on its Multidrill XL drilling rig, its best selling mid-size rig.

Tophammer drill rigs from Sandvik being used in a dewatering well project at the Dubai Waterfront construction site are achieving faster penetration rates in sand than conventional methods, according to the company.

The global financial climate has forced drilling equipment manufacturers to re-address the issue of enhancing machine productivity. Using electronic controls and improving operator comfort are some of the ways this can be achieved. Becca Wilkins reports.

New approach means more hole accuracy in the UAE

Tunnelling activity around the world continues to boom, with more and more high-profile projects getting underway. But while technology in the sector continues to improve all the time, a lack of skilled workers may put a brake on growth iC reports.