Founded in Kent in 1924 as C.L. Gougler Machine Company, Furukawa Rock Drill USA is a long-established manufacturer whose roots run from machining and injection molding to pneumatic tools. The company became FRD USA through a 1987 partnership with Furukawa and now serves construction, quarrying, mining, and industrial customers from its North American operations.
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Kodiak MachineFounded in 1984 by Arthur Gaudet, Kodiak Machine is a family company that grew from a two-person basement partnership into an established machining business. Kodiak is known for its expertise in machining and makes parts for demanding customers in fields such as medical technology and military work. Its facility expanded from 5,000 to more than 12,000 square feet in 2008.MOGADORE, OH
Fryer Machine Systems, IncFounded in 1982 by Larry Fryer, Fryer Machine Systems designs and builds CNC machine tools at its Patterson, New York facility. The family-owned company began manufacturing its own machines in 1994 and now produces more than 50 models, including custom-configured equipment built to order for manufacturers across a range of industries. Fryer supports its machines with factory training, technical service, and a stocked parts operation.PATTERSON, NY
Pennsylvania Drilling CompanyWith roots reaching back to a 1900 drilling company, family-owned Pennsylvania Drilling Company combines contract drilling with in-house manufacturing for foundation construction. Its McKees Rocks machine shop makes PennDrill casing and tooling, while the Winchester division builds Colcrete grouting equipment; crews also take on environmental and foundation investigations, including difficult-access work. The company introduced the PennDrill line in 1947 and now operates manufacturing divisions in Pennsylvania and Virginia, along with a U.K. division acquired in 2021.MCKEES ROCKS, PA
John Henry DrillingDeveloped in Charleston, West Virginia by Jim Shafer in the mid-1980s, John Henry Drilling manufactures excavator-mounted rotary-percussion rock drills for demanding drilling and blasting work. Its John Henry machines are built on Caterpillar and Komatsu excavators, with the company also supplying rentals, OEM parts, and service for its drill fleet. The equipment is proudly made in the USA and supported by a crew whose experience includes Mark Gingerich, the longtime designer and builder known as the “Drill Doctor.”CHARLESTON, WV