Geoprobe Systemså¨

What Geoprobe Systemså¨ does

Geoprobe Systems® (legally Kejr, Inc.) is a Salina, Kansas-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1987 that designs and builds direct push, sonic, rotary, and geotechnical drilling rigs and an integrated tooling ecosystem for subsurface investigation. Its portfolio spans 15-plus drill rig models (8150LS and 8250LS sonic rigs, 7822DT and 3230DT combination rigs, 31-series geotechnical rigs, DM-series water well rigs under the DRILLMAX® sub-brand, and the 21FH foundation rig) alongside groundwater samplers, soil sampling systems, grout machines, and the proprietary Direct Image® logging tool family (MIP, OIP, HPT, CPT, NMR, PST). The company originated direct push technology and holds patents including US Patent 12,013,317 on a latching groundwater sampling system.

The business sells primarily through direct field sales with US Regional and International teams and a worldwide distributor network, supported by four factory-authorized service centers (Salina KS, Ocala FL, Oxford PA, Hickory NC). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of rigs and tooling, factory and field service and parts, and a used equipment program; pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. The Geoprobe Connect customer portal adds telemetry and service-record functionality, available on selected rigs.

Customers are drilling contractors and engineering firms operating across environmental site assessment, geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal installation, exploration, and foundation/construction segments. The company positions direct push methods as reducing investigation costs by more than 50% versus conventional drilling by eliminating contaminated cuttings and reducing waste disposal, which can run 25%-50% of investigation budgets. Internationally, the company has a presence in Alaska (permafrost/glacial drilling) and serves customers through distributors abroad, though primary operating geography remains North America.

Name

Geoprobe Systemså¨

Legal name

Kejr, Inc.

Website

https://geoprobe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Geoprobe Systems® is a privately held US manufacturer of direct push, sonic, rotary, and geotechnical drilling rigs and integrated tooling, serving environmental, geotechnical, water well, geothermal, exploration, and foundation drilling contractors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drilling Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore) (EUALABAA), Geothermal Drilling & Well Construction (Production/Injection, Directional, Well Services) (EUAMAEAB), Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Direct push drilling rigs
• Sonic drilling equipment
• Environmental drilling tooling
• Geotechnical drilling rigs
• Groundwater sampling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Salina

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drilling Rig Sales: Manufacture and sale of drilling rigs including sonic drill rigs, direct push drill rigs, geotechnical drill rigs, CPT drill rigs, water well drill rigs, and foundation drill rigs.
2. Tooling Sales: Sale of drilling tooling including direct push tooling, soil sampling systems, groundwater sampling equipment, sonic tooling, geotechnical tooling, and accessories.
3. Service and Maintenance: Factory service center, regional service shops, parts and service, aftermarket upgrades, and factory refurbishment programs.
4. Used Equipment: Buy and sell used drilling rigs through their used equipment program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Geoprobe Systems® manufactures direct push, rotary, and sonic drilling rigs along with an integrated tooling ecosystem for subsurface investigation. Products are sold under the Geoprobe® and DRILLMAX® brands for environmental, geotechnical, water well, geothermal, exploration, foundation, and construction applications. The company operates factory service centers across the US and supports its equipment with the Geoprobe Connect customer portal for service records and rig telemetry.

Product overview

Geoprobe Systems® manufactures an integrated portfolio of drilling rigs and tooling equipment organized around direct push, sonic, geotechnical, water well, and foundation drilling applications. The core product line includes combination drill rigs (7822DT, 3230DT), geotechnical drills (31 Series GT), sonic rigs (8150LS, 8250LS), direct push rigs (6712DT), and water well rigs (DM Series), all supported by an extensive tooling ecosystem covering groundwater sampling (SP16/19/22 samplers, mechanical bladder pumps), Direct Image® logging systems (MIP, OIP, HPT, CPT), sonic tooling, and grout machines. The company offers Geoprobe Connect™ customer portal for machine telemetry and service records, and provides factory-authorized service centers across the United States. Products are designed to work as integrated systems where machines and tools are engineered together for field users, business owners, and project managers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRILLMAX®: Water well and geothermal drilling rigs sold under the DRILLMAX brand name.

Products and services

• 8150LS Sonic Drill Rig Sonic drilling rig engineered for continuous core sampling, featuring the GV5 50K sonic head with 3-year/1,000-hour warranty, capable of advancing up to 12-inch tooling and switching between sonic, mud rotary, and diamond core drilling modes. For environmental, geotechnical, and exploration drilling contractors.
• 8250LS Sonic Drill Rig Sonic drill rig designed for quickly providing continuous, undisturbed core samples to impressive depths using 20-foot tooling. For deep environmental, geotechnical, and exploration applications.
• SRC30DT Sonic Rod Carrier Self-propelled sonic rod carrier featuring dual quick-attach 10-foot rod magazines for virtually hands-free sonic drilling operations.
• 7822DT Drill Rig Versatile combination drill rig combining rotary drilling and direct push capability for environmental, geotechnical, and exploration applications with wireless and tethered remote control systems.
• 3230DT Drill Rig Combination rig that combines geotechnical augering, high-speed rotary, and advanced direct push capability, allowing transition from coring rock to pushing CPT without moving the drill mast.
• 3126GT Geotechnical Drill Rig Compact geotechnical drill rig featuring centerline head side shift for swift transitions between rotary, automatic drop hammer, CPT, and direct push operations without moving the machine.
• 3135GT Geotechnical Drill Rig Geotechnical drill rig powered by 134HP Cat C3.6 engine delivering 10,000 ft-lb of torque and 1,000 RPM for augering, mud rotary, SPT, Shelby tubes, hard rock cores, or CPT applications.
• 3100GT Geotechnical Drill Rig Truck-mounted geotechnical drill rig enabling efficient investigations without requiring a Class A/B CDL, with the ability to slide between drilling functions.
• 20CPT Press Lightweight, compact CPT press that expands access to Cone Penetration Testing, mountable to skid steer or 6712DT small drill rig.
• 6712DT Drill Rig Direct push drill rig engineered to separate into sections for helicopter transport, leveraging Tier 4 engine for additional power and control in environmental applications.
• DM250 Water Well Drill Rig Water well drill rig offering simple operation and 20-foot stroke with added value features, operable under Class A/B CDL requirements. Sold under the DRILLMAX® brand.
• DM450 Water Well Drill Rig Water well drill rig with tophead torque and speed for water well, geothermal, and cathodic protection drilling, featuring 6X6 all-wheel drive. Sold under the DRILLMAX® brand.
• DM650 Water Well Drill Rig Water well drill rig with air drilling or mud rotary options featuring 1070/350 air compressor, 40,000 lb pullback, and 8,000 ft-lb torque for deeper wells. Sold under the DRILLMAX® brand.
• 21FH Foundation Drill Rig Foundation drill rig engineered, manufactured, and supported in North America for durability and serviceability needed to install micropiles, tieback anchors, or soil nails. Optional Eurodrill double head available.
• SP16 Groundwater Sampler Screen Point 16 groundwater sampler for collecting groundwater samples from unconsolidated materials at depths over 100 feet, featuring 41-inch exposed screen length and compatibility with bailer, bladder pump, or other sampling devices.
• SP19 Groundwater Sampler Groundwater sampler designed for use with the Geoprobe 1.75 rod system, featuring 1.875-inch diameter sheath for friction reduction during driving and compatible with latching sampler option.
• SP22 Groundwater Sampler

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct push methods can reduce investigation costs by more than 50% compared to conventional drilling and permanent monitoring well installation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/geoprobesystems
• Facebookfacebook.com/geoprobesystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/geoprobe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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