MHWirth
MHWirth (HMH) is a global drilling equipment OEM and lifecycle services provider serving oil & gas, subsea mining, geothermal, construction, and onshore wind operators with rigs, digitalization (beAware™), and automation (DEAL™/CADS) solutions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1895
- HeadquartersSt. John's, Canada
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MHWirth does
MHWirth, operating under the HMH brand, is a global provider of drilling equipment and related services to the energy and mining industries. Founded in 1895 and headquartered in St. John's, Canada, with a workforce of 1,001–5,000, the company delivers a portfolio spanning drilling equipment for land and offshore operations, Drilling Lifecycle Services (DLS), the beAware™ drilling digitalization platform, the DEAL™ & CADS drilling automation system, training, and in-house manufacturing. Its product footprint extends beyond upstream oil & gas into subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, and onshore wind — a deliberate diversification away from pure E&P cyclicality.
The company monetizes through capital-equipment sales to enterprise customers supplemented by recurring lifecycle services, training, and an emerging aftermarket e-commerce channel via HMHConnect and HMHConnect Shop. Digitalization (beAware™) and automation (DEAL™ & CADS) represent an incremental software and control-systems revenue layer on top of the physical rig fleet. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales on a global basis, with customer-facing digital infrastructure (portal, shop, document library, and a Global Support Center) intended to deepen wallet share across the installed base.
The company is privately held with no disclosed parent or investor structure, operates an active investor relations site alongside its corporate site, and shows no public funding rounds, M&A, or leadership-change signals in the source material. Brand identity is consolidated under "HMH" (legal name and DBA), while the legacy MHWirth name remains in use across the corporate URL and customer-facing touchpoints.
MHWirth firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MHWirth
- Legal name
- HMH
- Website
- https://mhwirth.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1895
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- MHWirth (HMH) is a global drilling equipment OEM and lifecycle services provider serving oil & gas, subsea mining, geothermal, construction, and onshore wind operators with rigs, digitalization (beAware™), and automation (DEAL™/CADS) solutions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MHWirth industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oil and Gas Drilling Equipment
- NAICS
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore) (EUALABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL), Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)
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Where MHWirth is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- St. John's
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
MHWirth business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
MHWirth product offering
Product offeringCore offering
HMH designs, manufactures, and supports drilling equipment and related lifecycle services for land and offshore oil and gas operations, subsea mining, geothermal, onshore/offshore construction, and onshore wind industries. The portfolio spans core drilling rigs and equipment, drilling optimization services, the beAware™ digitalization platform for drilling monitoring, DEAL™ & CADS automation systems for rig sequences, training, and manufacturing capabilities. Customers access resources, documentation, and procurement via the HMHConnect portal and HMHConnect Shop.
Product overview
HMH is a premier drilling solutions provider offering a diversified portfolio of products and services designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture with Drilling Equipment as the core offering, supplemented by the beAware™ digitalization platform for drilling monitoring, DEAL™ & CADS automation system for rig sequence automation, and Drilling Lifecycle Services for end-to-end support. Additional verticals include Mining Equipment, Construction Equipment, and Manufacturing capabilities. The company also provides customer-facing platforms including HMHConnect portal and HMHConnect Shop, alongside Training services. Beyond land and offshore drilling, the company serves subsea mining, geothermal, construction, and onshore wind industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Drilling Equipment
Companies that use MHWirth
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
MHWirth technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
MHWirth partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves4 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MHWirth competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Epiroc: Leading manufacturer of mining and infrastructure equipment including rock drilling rigs. Directly comparable to MHWirth's mining equipment business for both surface and underground applications.
- Aker Solutions: Norwegian provider of offshore drilling and subsea engineering solutions. Highly comparable on offshore drilling equipment, subsea systems, and lifecycle services.
- Archer Limited: Oilfield services company focused on drilling and well services, with strong North Sea and offshore exposure. Comparable on drilling-related service offerings and rig support.
- National Oilwell Varco (NOV): World's largest manufacturer of drilling rigs and oilfield equipment for land and offshore. Direct head-to-head competitor with MHWirth across drilling rigs, top drives, and surface equipment.
- Weatherford International: Global oilfield services and equipment company offering drilling, evaluation, and production solutions with strong presence in surface and downhole equipment overlapping MHWirth's portfolio.
- Saipem: Engineering and drilling contractor serving offshore E&P with drilling rigs and project services. Comparable customer base and offshore drilling focus, with adjacent construction exposure similar to MHWirth.
Broad incumbents
- Schlumberger (SLB): Largest diversified oilfield services and digital provider. Competes with MHWirth through drilling services, drill bits, and digital platforms but operates across the full upstream value chain.
- Halliburton: Diversified oilfield services giant with drilling and digital solutions. Competes with MHWirth in drilling-related services but at much larger scale and broader scope.
- Baker Hughes: Broad oilfield services and industrial energy technology major with drilling, completions, and digital offerings. Overlaps MHWirth in drilling equipment and rig services as part of a much wider portfolio.
Others
- Caterpillar: Global heavy equipment OEM with a mining and construction machinery portfolio that partially overlaps MHWirth's mining and construction equipment lines, though not a drilling-focused competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MHWirth social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MHWirth leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
MHWirth funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MHWirth M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MHWirth
What does MHWirth do?
HMH designs, manufactures, and supports drilling equipment and related lifecycle services for land and offshore oil and gas operations, subsea mining, geothermal, onshore/offshore construction, and onshore wind industries. The portfolio spans core drilling rigs and equipment, drilling optimization services, the beAware™ digitalization platform for drilling monitoring, DEAL™ & CADS automation systems for rig sequences, training, and manufacturing capabilities. Customers access resources, documentation, and procurement via the HMHConnect portal and HMHConnect Shop.
Is MHWirth a public or private company?
MHWirth is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was MHWirth founded?
MHWirth was founded in 1895. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is MHWirth based?
MHWirth is headquartered in St. John's, Canada, in the North America region.
Who are MHWirth's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Epiroc, Aker Solutions, Archer Limited, National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Weatherford International and Saipem. Broad incumbents are Schlumberger (SLB), Halliburton and Baker Hughes. Caterpillar is listed as an others.
Does MHWirth have an API?
No public API is recorded for MHWirth.
What industry is MHWirth in?
MHWirth's product category is Oil and Gas Drilling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAA, Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore), with a secondary code of EUALABAL, Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment). Its NAICS code is 333132 and its SIC code is 3533.