Developed 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.”
Eastern Driller ManufacturingEstablished in 1987, Eastern Driller Manufacturing makes American-made down-the-hole and horizontal directional drilling hammers, bits, and replacement parts from its factory in Pennsylvania. Located in Amish country, the company pairs a workforce rooted in local craftsmanship with CNC manufacturing and uses American steel tempered to its specifications. Eastern Driller serves drilling operations worldwide and supports customers with field-experienced sales representatives and job-site assistance.COLUMBIA, PA
Furukawa Rock Drill USAFounded 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.KENT, OH
RockZone AmericasFounded in 1968 as Alpine by Austrian mining engineer Wilhelm Kogelmann, RockZone Americas makes hydraulic attachments for cutting rock and concrete, crushing and screening material, and mixing soil. From its Bellefonte, Pennsylvania base, the company serves North America through equipment dealers and direct customer relationships, offering its attachments for rental or purchase. Now part of Exodus Global, RockZone also supports its equipment with a full-service repair shop, on-site service, and stocked replacement parts.BELLEFONTE, PA
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