Apex Geotech Solutions
Apex Geotech Solutions is a U.S. manufacturer and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, tooling, and geotechnical solutions, serving large infrastructure, utility, and commercial contractors across North America from four domestic manufacturing facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersBrookville, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Apex Geotech Solutions does
Apex Geotech Solutions (legal name OCI LLC), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a U.S. manufacturer and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, tooling, and geotechnical solutions. The company designs, builds, and supplies a broad product portfolio including micropile casing, drill pipe, DTH (Down-the-Hole) hammers, drill bits and hole openers, augers, swivels, stabilizers, tremie pipe systems, drilling fluids and lubricants, plus proprietary products such as the V-Series Full Range In-Line Oiler and the OCI Sidewinder Hydraulic Breakout Wrench. Manufacturing is supported by in-house 2D/3D CAD engineering, CNC milling and turning, and welding and fabrication capabilities across four U.S. facilities (Brookville PA, Wilkes-Barre PA, Kilgore TX, plus one additional site), the result of the 2024 acquisition of DRILLTOOLS and the 2025 merger with GMS Piling Products.
The company monetizes through a mix of one-time product sales, equipment rentals, and project-based professional services (engineering, consulting, project management, machining, welding, and inspection/repair). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no published rate cards, and the go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales supported by phone/online quote requests, complemented by a branded distributor network (Baroid, Epiroc, Kennametal, Mincon, NUMA, Robit, Mitsubishi Materials, and others). Customer segments are diversified across construction, infrastructure, geotechnical services, environmental, mining, oil & gas, water, and utility end markets, with large infrastructure and commercial contractors as the primary buyer base.
Apex Geotech Solutions is a portfolio company of private equity firm Gemspring Capital (with Grand Valley Holdings also noted as an investor). In February 2026 the company rebranded from OCI LLC to Apex Geotech Solutions to reflect the unified platform, and in May 2026 Gerald Mosley was appointed CEO while Gene Swindell continued as President. The company employs 51-100 people and operates without any disclosed public listing.
Apex Geotech Solutions firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Apex Geotech Solutions
- Legal name
- OCI LLC
- Website
- https://ocidivision.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Apex Geotech Solutions is a U.S. manufacturer and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, tooling, and geotechnical solutions, serving large infrastructure, utility, and commercial contractors across North America from four domestic manufacturing facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Apex Geotech Solutions industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foundation Drilling Equipment & Tooling
- NAICS
- Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review) (IMAFAOAK), Geotechnical & Subsurface Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAB), Completion Tools & Subsurface Equipment (Packers, Liners, Valves, Sand Control) (EUALABAD)
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Where Apex Geotech Solutions is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brookville
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Apex Geotech Solutions business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Drilling Equipment & Components Sales: Sale of manufactured drilling products including micropile casing, drill pipe, DTH hammers, augers, swivels, bits, breakout wrenches, in-line oilers, and wear parts. Products are custom-built and standard offerings sold to infrastructure and construction contractors.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of drilling equipment including drill pipe, oilers, DTH hammers in various sizes and configurations, hydraulic tong units, subs, and breakout systems for short-term project needs.
- Services Revenue (Engineering, Consulting, Project Management): Revenue from engineering and design services, consulting on methods and materials, project management including material logistics and dispatching, and equipment inspection, service, and repair including complete rebuilding and non-destructive inspection.
- Machining & Fabrication Services: Custom machining and fabrication services including CNC milling, turning, welding, and cutting, with quick turnaround times for bespoke projects and routine repairs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment rental pricing is project-specific and quote-based |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Service pricing is quote-based and project-specific |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Apex Geotech Solutions product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Apex Geotech Solutions manufactures and supplies foundation drilling equipment, tooling, and geotechnical solutions including micropile casing, drill pipe, DTH hammers, augers, swivels, drill bits, breakout wrenches, in-line oilers, and wear parts. The company also offers engineering & design, CNC machining, welding & fabrication, equipment rental, project management, and inspection/repair services for foundation drilling projects across North America.
Product overview
Apex Geotech Solutions is a unified platform consolidating OCI, GMS Piling Products, and DrillTools under single operating structure backed by Gemspring Capital. The company operates as a manufacturer and supplier of foundation drilling products and services for infrastructure, construction, environmental, mining, oil & gas, water, and utility sectors. The core product portfolio centers on drilling components including Micropile Casing, Drill Pipe, DTH Hammers, Drill Bits & Hole Openers, Augers, Swivels, Stabilizers, and specialized equipment like the V-Series Full Range In Line Oiler and OCI Sidewinder Hydraulic Breakout Wrench. The company offers engineering design, consulting, project management, equipment rental, machining, welding/fabrication, and equipment inspection/repair services. The platform operates from multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities providing coast-to-coast turnkey foundation solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Micropile Casing
Companies that use Apex Geotech Solutions
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Apex Geotech Solutions technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Apex Geotech Solutions partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GMS Piling ProductscoreGMS Piling Products, a manufacturer of micropiles based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, merged with OCI in August 2025. The merger created an integrated platform with four U.S.-based manufacturing facilities and enhanced product portfolio and coast-to-coast capabilities in the foundation and drilling markets.
- DRILLTOOLScoreAcquired by OCI in September 2024. DRILLTOOLS is an industry-leading domestic manufacturer of rotary drilling tools and excavation products founded in 2010, headquartered in Kilgore, TX. Products include auger systems, drill bits, material removal tools, rock boring tools, conveying tools, formed steel plates, replaceable wear products, and consumables.
- Baroid Industrial Drilling ProductsminorBranded distributor of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions products. Baroid is a leading provider of industrial drilling products for the drilling industry.
- EpirocminorBranded distributor partner. Epiroc is a major international manufacturer of equipment for mining and infrastructure industries.
- Drill King International (DKI)minorBranded distributor of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions products. DKI is recognized in the drilling industry for quality drilling products.
- NUMAminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. NUMA is a manufacturer of DTH hammer and bit products.
- TerraRocminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. TerraRoc is a manufacturer of drilling tools and equipment.
- Petol GearenchminorBranded distributor of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions products. Petol Gearench manufactures specialty tools for the oil, gas, and drilling industries.
- KennametalminorBranded distributor partner. Kennametal is a global industrial technology leader specializing in metal cutting and wear-resistant products.
- MinconminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. Mincon is a manufacturer of drilling equipment including DTH hammers and bits.
- PDSminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. PDS is a provider of drilling products and services.
- RobitminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. Robit is a global manufacturer of drilling tools for mining and construction.
- Jet LubeminorBranded distributor of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions products. Jet Lube is a manufacturer of thread compounds and lubricants for drilling applications.
- BioBlendminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. BioBlend provides bio-based drilling fluids and lubricants.
- Mitsubishi MaterialsminorBranded distributor partner of OCI/Apex Geotech Solutions. Mitsubishi Materials is a global manufacturer of metalworking and drilling tools.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Apex Geotech Solutions competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Liebherr: Global manufacturer of construction machinery, including foundation drilling rigs and piling equipment. Competes in the broader foundation drilling equipment market but as a generalist OEM rather than a specialty tooling supplier.
- Caterpillar: Global construction and mining equipment OEM. Broad incumbent with overlapping drill tooling, foundation, and underground construction product lines, but operates as a multi-segment diversified manufacturer rather than a foundation-drilling specialist.
- Epiroc: Major global manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment, including rock drilling tools, DTH hammers, and drill bits. Both a competitor in drill consumables and a distribution partner of Apex, making it a critical incumbent reference point.
Direct peers
- TEI Rock Drills: Manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic rock drills, drifters, and drilling accessories for construction, mining, and exploration. Comparable to Apex in the drilling equipment product category with overlapping customer base.
- Mincon Group: Irish-headquartered specialist manufacturer of DTH hammers and bits for mining, construction, and water well drilling. Highly comparable to Apex in product range (DTH hammers, bits, casing systems) and end markets.
- Robit Plc: Finnish manufacturer of drilling consumables for mining, construction, and well foundation. Direct overlap with Apex in bits, hammers, and casing, serving the same micropile and foundation drilling customers.
- Center Rock Inc. U.S. manufacturer of DTH hammers and drilling equipment for construction, mining, and water well markets. Closely comparable product portfolio and end-market mix to Apex's hammer and bit lines.
- Boart Longyear: Global manufacturer of drilling products and provider of drilling services for mining, energy, and infrastructure. Most directly comparable to Apex given overlap in drill rods, bits, hammers, and casing products sold to similar contractor and mining customers.
- Drill King International: Texas-based manufacturer of drilling tools and consumables for foundation, construction, and mining applications. Direct competitor and also a distribution partner of Apex; closely matched in product scope and U.S. customer base.
- American Piledriving Equipment: U.S. manufacturer of pile driving and drilling equipment for the foundation construction industry. Direct overlap with Apex in the foundation drilling and piling equipment market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Apex Geotech Solutions leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Apex Geotech Solutions subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Apex Geotech Solutions funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Apex Geotech Solutions M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Apex Geotech Solutions
What does Apex Geotech Solutions do?
Apex Geotech Solutions manufactures and supplies foundation drilling equipment, tooling, and geotechnical solutions including micropile casing, drill pipe, DTH hammers, augers, swivels, drill bits, breakout wrenches, in-line oilers, and wear parts. The company also offers engineering & design, CNC machining, welding & fabrication, equipment rental, project management, and inspection/repair services for foundation drilling projects across North America.
Is Apex Geotech Solutions a public or private company?
Apex Geotech Solutions is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Apex Geotech Solutions founded?
Apex Geotech Solutions was founded in 1997. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Apex Geotech Solutions based?
Apex Geotech Solutions is headquartered in Brookville, United States, in the North America region.
How does Apex Geotech Solutions make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Drilling Equipment & Components Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental, services Revenue (Engineering, Consulting, Project Management) and machining & Fabrication Services.
Who are Apex Geotech Solutions's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Liebherr, Caterpillar and Epiroc. Direct peers are TEI Rock Drills, Mincon Group, Robit Plc, Center Rock Inc., Boart Longyear, Drill King International and American Piledriving Equipment.
Does Apex Geotech Solutions have an API?
No public API is recorded for Apex Geotech Solutions.
What industry is Apex Geotech Solutions in?
Apex Geotech Solutions's product category is Foundation Drilling Equipment & Tooling. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAMAA, Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems, with a secondary code of IMAFAOAK, Geotechnical Design, Engineering & Consulting (Analysis, Design, Peer Review). Its NAICS code is 33313 and its SIC code is 3530.