What Rockmore International does

Rockmore International is a privately held manufacturer of percussive rock drilling tools, founded in 1948 as ThrowAway Bit Corporation and rebranded under its current name in 1996 to reflect its global role. The company designs and produces Down-the-Hole (DTH) hammers and bits, extension drilling tools, tunnelling and drifting equipment, tapered and integral rods, and shank adapters for the mining, construction, tunnelling, quarrying, and water well industries. Its technology portfolio is built around proprietary innovations including the patented SonicFlow air-flow management system, MultiPoint carbide inserts, XR32 and XT thread designs, the Vector Rod System, and bit geometries such as CrossFlow, StarFlow, Xtrac, and B6, supported by an internal metallurgical laboratory established in 1993.

The company operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon (USA headquarters) and Judenburg, Austria (European headquarters), both utilizing CNC machining and robotic automation. Distribution spans 75+ countries through a combination of direct regional sales teams and an independent global distributor network with regional coverage split between the Americas and Asia (from the USA) and Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and CIS markets (from Austria). Rockmore is ISO 9001 certified (since 1999) and holds DTH hammer patents granted in 2008.

The business operates on a quote-based B2B industrial equipment model, generating revenue primarily through one-time sales of drilling tools and consumables to end users such as mining companies, quarry operators, drilling contractors, and construction firms. The company is family-led, with Cyrus Eghdami as President and Pejman Eghdami as Executive Vice President, and no institutional investors or parent entity are disclosed. Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 announcement of the largest investment at the Judenburg facility since its original 2012 construction, signaling continued capacity commitment.

Name

Rockmore International

Legal name

Rockmore International, Inc.

Website

https://rockmore-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rockmore International is a privately held manufacturer of percussive rock drilling tools, including DTH hammers, bits, rods, and shank adapters, serving mining, construction, tunnelling, quarrying, and water well customers across 75+ countries from two manufacturing facilities in the USA and Austria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rock Drilling Tools and Mining Equipment

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Rock drilling tools
• DTH hammers
• Drill bits manufacturing
• Mining drilling equipment
• Percussive drilling products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilsonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Rock Drilling Tools and Equipment Sales: Rockmore International generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of percussive rock drilling tools including DTH hammers and bits, drill bits, extension and tunnelling rods, integral and tapered rods, shank adapters, and other drill tool accessories. Products are sold directly to end-users (mining companies, quarry operators, drilling contractors, construction companies) and through distributor/reseller networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rockmore International manufactures and sells premium percussive rock drilling tools, including Down-the-Hole (DTH) hammers and bits, extension drilling tools (rods, couplings, shank adapters), tunnelling/bolting/drifting tools, tapered drill rods, and integral rods. The company produces its tools at manufacturing facilities in Wilsonville, Oregon (USA) and Judenburg, Austria, distributing through a global network to mining, construction, tunnelling, quarrying, and water well customers in over 75 countries.

Product overview

Rockmore International is a manufacturer of premium percussive rock drilling tools serving the mining, construction, tunnelling, quarrying, and water well industries. The product portfolio consists of two primary product categories: Down-the-Hole (DTH) products including hammers and bits, and Top-Hammer products including extension tools, tunnelling/bolting/drifting tools, tapered drill rods, integral rods, and shank adapters. Key technology sub-brands include the ROK Series DTH hammers with patented SonicFlow technology, the Vector Rod System with XT thread design, the A Series and T Series DTH hammers, and various proprietary drill bit designs (CrossFlow, StarFlow, Xtrac, B6). The company also offers specialized carbide insert technologies including MultiPoint. Products are designed for both surface and underground drilling applications across multiple industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ROK Series: High-performance DTH hammers featuring patented SonicFlow technology that minimizes backflow and turbulence for optimal energy transfer.
• SonicFlow
• MultiPoint
• XR32
• Vector Rod System
• A Series
• T Series
• B6 Drill Bit
• CrossFlow
• StarFlow
• Xtrac

Products and services

• Down-the-Hole (DTH) Hammers and Bits High-performance DTH hammers and bits for the mining, construction, and water well industries, including ROK series with patented SonicFlow technology, A Series for smaller compressors, and T Series tubeless hammers. Designed for surface and underground drilling applications.
• Extension Drilling Tools

Quantifiable outcome

• MultiPoint carbide inserts last up to 20 percent longer than previous designs in water well and mining environments
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• HP Rocbo GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997In 1997, Rockmore acquired HP Rocbo GmbH, an Austrian manufacturer of surface and underground drill rods. This strategic acquisition enabled Rockmore to bring its high level of quality and service to an expanding global market of rock drilling operations. The Austrian company name was later changed to Rockmore International GmbH in 1998.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Epiroc: Global leader in mining and rock excavation equipment, including DTH hammers, drill bits, and rock drilling tools — directly comparable to Rockmore's core DTH and top-hammer product lines serving the same mining, quarry, and construction end markets.
• Sandvik: Diversified industrial group whose Mining and Rock Solutions division manufactures DTH hammers, top-hammer tools, drill bits, and rods — directly competing with Rockmore across mining, tunnelling, and quarry applications globally.
• Robit Oyj: Finnish manufacturer of drilling consumables — top-hammer bits, DTH bits, and DTH hammers — for mining, quarrying, and construction; a smaller but directly comparable specialty competitor to Rockmore with overlapping product portfolio and channels.
• Mincon Group: Irish-based manufacturer of DTH hammers and bits for mining, construction, and water well — closely comparable niche player competing with Rockmore's ROK and A-Series DTH product lines across the same end markets and geographies.
• Boart Longyear: Global provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration; directly comparable to Rockmore as a manufacturer of percussive drilling tools serving mining contractors.
• Furukawa Rock Drill: Japanese manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, DTH hammers, and rock drills for mining, quarrying, and construction — directly comparable specialty drilling tool maker competing with Rockmore internationally.
• Center Rock: U.S.-based manufacturer of DTH hammers and drilling consumables for construction, mining, and water well — directly competing with Rockmore in the North American DTH market with overlapping product range.
• Brunner & Lay: U.S. manufacturer of drill steel, rods, bits, and striking bars for mining, construction, and quarrying — directly comparable to Rockmore's top-hammer, tunnelling, and integral rod product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Materials: Diversified Japanese materials company with carbide products and rock drilling tool lines — broader incumbent whose drill bit portfolio overlaps with Rockmore's MultiPoint and button bit offerings.
• Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment OEM whose Cat Mining division supplies drill rigs and integrated drilling systems used by Rockmore's mining customers — adjacent incumbent whose offerings influence specifications Rockmore's consumables must meet.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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