Geomachine

What Geomachine does

Geomachine Oy, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Tuusula, Finland, designs and manufactures specialized drilling rigs for geotechnical soil investigation, geological exploration, and deep geothermal well drilling, with a portfolio that includes the GM50 through GM8 geotechnical rig family, the GMe100 battery-electric and GM Hybrid variants, the GM2000 2,000-metre geothermal rig, GMair compressors, the GM22S soil stabilization rig, and the GMSampler for clay soil investigations. Underpinning the hardware portfolio is the GMTracker digital ecosystem (StandAlone and Cloud versions with GMSiteOps, GMCare, and GMFleet modules), which captures drilling telemetry, applies machine learning for parameter optimization and predictive maintenance, and integrates with third-party systems including Scanreco remote controls, Novatron DGPS, and Geotech Nova CPTu equipment. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tampereen Konepajat Oy, a Finnish industrial group with roughly 300 employees and approximately €50 million in group revenue across eight factories.

Geomachine monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of configurable rigs and accessories, supplemented by recurring GMTrackerCloud subscriptions, a guaranteed 10-year spare-parts supply tail, professional service and maintenance contracts, and rig rental for GM75 and GM100 models. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales from Finland with a regional dealer network spanning Sweden, Norway, Poland, Portugal, the Netherlands/Belgium, Germany, the Baltics, the UK/Ireland, and Turkey, with active internationalization into additional European and North American markets. Customer segments are concentrated in Nordic-based engineering consultancies (AFRY, Sweco, Multiconsult, Norconsult), geotechnical research institutes (NGI), construction and infrastructure contractors (Mesta AS, Vegagerðin), and emerging geothermal energy operators (Lounavoima, QHeat), with over 700 rigs delivered to more than 10 countries since founding.

Name

Geomachine

Legal name

Geomachine Oy

Website

https://geomachine.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Geomachine Oy is a Finnish manufacturer founded in 1984 that designs and builds drilling rigs for geotechnical investigation, geological exploration, and deep geothermal well drilling, plus the GMTracker digital data-logging platform, serving engineering consultancies, construction firms, and energy operators across 10+ countries via direct sales and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tuusula

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Geotechnical Drilling Rigs: Sale of geotechnical drilling rigs including models GM50, GM75, GM85, GM100, GM200, and GM8. Rigs are modular and configurable, sold as complete units with customer-specific boom and accessories configurations. Also available as fully electric (GMe100) or hybrid variants.
2. Geological and Geothermal Drilling Equipment: Sale of geological drill rigs for diamond coring and GM2000 geothermal well drilling rigs capable of 2,000 metre depth. Complemented by GMair35 and GMair80 compressor packages for DTH drilling operations.
3. Investigation Booms and Accessories: Sale of various mast configurations (light, medium, heavy, chain cylinder, dual mast, and geological/diamond drilling) and accessories including samplers, wing probes, and data-loggers.
4. GMTracker Software and Digital Services: Sale of GMTracker data-logging software (StandAlone and Cloud versions) with modules GMSiteOps, GMCare, and GMFleet. Available as factory-installed or aftermarket software with optional cloud services.
5. Spare Parts and Accessories: Supply of spare parts, drill bits, rods, and accessories for all Geomachine rigs. Spare parts are guaranteed available for ten years after rig delivery. Includes drill bits, adapters, cylinders, cleaning rubbers, torque plates, and groundwater well components.
6. Rig Rental: Rental of drilling rigs (GM75, GM100 models) for temporary use when customers cannot acquire their own rig, including while waiting for delivery or during service of their own equipment.
7. Maintenance and Service: Comprehensive maintenance services including rapid drop-in service, regular maintenance per annual service agreements, field service and on-call repairs in Finland and Nordic countries, calibration of data loggers, software modifications, and upgrades for older rigs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Geomachine designs and manufactures drilling rigs and investigation booms/masts for geotechnical, geological, and geothermal well drilling applications. The product portfolio includes track-mounted and crawler drill rigs (GM50, GM75, GM85, GM100, GMe100, GM200, GM8), a 2,000-metre geothermal well drilling rig (GM2000), compressors (GMair35, GMair80), a soil stabilization rig (GM22S), and a proprietary digital data-logging software platform (GMTracker and GMTrackerDTH). The company also provides spare parts, maintenance, engineering, and rig rental services through its Finnish headquarters and an international dealer network.

Product overview

Geomachine offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized equipment for geotechnical investigation, geological exploration, and geothermal well drilling. The product range is organized around several core systems: geotechnical drill rigs (GM50, GM75, GM85, GMe100, GM100, GM200, GM8) ranging from compact two-ton models to heavy eight-wheel rigs; investigation booms/masts including light, chain-fed, medium-duty, heavy-duty, heavy chain-cylinder, and dual mast types plus geological diamond drilling masts; geothermal drilling solutions anchored by the GM2000 (2,000-metre drilling depth) combined with GMair35 and GMair80 compressors; and digital innovations centred on the GMTracker data-logging platform (available as StandAlone and GMTrackerCloud versions with GMSiteOps, GMCare, and GMFleet modules). The portfolio also includes the GM22S soil stabilization rig, GMSampler for clay soil research, GM 4W Blue vane borer, and hybrid/electric powertrain options (GM Hybrid Units, GM Powerpack). All Geomachine products are designed and manufactured in Finland, and the company is part of the Tampereen Konepajat Oy group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GM50 Geotechnical Drill Rig A compact geotechnical drill rig in the two-ton class, transportable on a car trailer. Suited for all primary investigation methods except pipe casing drilling and rock sampling, with sufficient power for light percussion drilling and shallow groundwater well installation.
• GM75 Geotechnical Drill Rig The most popular Geomachine drill rig model. A medium-duty universal rig with considerably more power than the GM50, capable of handling all medium-duty geotechnical investigation methods. Delivered with a fast and versatile chain-cylinder boom and available with a hybrid pack for emission-free drilling.
• GM85 Geotechnical Drill Rig A versatile fast-powerful rig for moderately difficult geotechnical investigation and exploration work. Features more power to work faster and drill deeper than smaller models. Can be equipped with a direct-cylinder or chain-cylinder mast, optional rotation unit for rock sampling, and is available in hybrid version.
• GMe100 Electric Geotechnical Drill Rig A heavy, fully electric ground investigation rig. The battery-powered version of the GM100 performs the same research methods as its diesel-powered twin without exhaust emissions. Equipped with GM IQAN remote-controlled intelligent control system, GMTracker navigation and data collection system, and GMTrackerCloud cloud service. Powered by a 60 kW electric motor with a built-in 121 kWh 400V battery system charged via CCS standard equipment at up to 93 kW.
• GM100 Geotechnical Drill Rig An tireless, efficient and fast workhorse suited for very challenging and heavy geotechnical investigations and exploration. Particularly well suited for soil and rock drilling and installation of large groundwater pipes. Can be equipped with direct-cylinder or chain-cylinder mast and various rotation units. Hybrid option available for emission-free drilling in urban environments.
• GM200 Geotechnical Drill Rig Geotechnical drill rig specifically designed for rock sampling, featuring work platforms for easier sampling. Equipped with a double drill head for fast and easy switching between drilling methods, such as from pipe casing drilling to rock core sampling. Can be fitted with a robust geotechnical or geological direct-cylinder mast and is available in hybrid version.
• GM8 Flagship Drill Rig An eight-wheel flagship model designed for use in very rough terrain. The nine-ton rig achieves a low ground pressure despite its size, allowing it to traverse extremely difficult terrain where no other geotechnical drill rig can go. Can be equipped with all Geomachine mast types and is available with a hybrid package.
• Investigation Booms (Geotechnical Masts) Geotechnical booms/masts available in six types: Light Mast, Chain-fed Mast, Medium-duty Mast, Heavy-duty Mast, Heavy-duty Chain-cylinder Mast, and Dual Mast. Designed for decades of product development to provide reliable ground information even in the toughest conditions. Masts are modular and can be installed on non-Geomachine work vehicles with sufficient hydraulic power.
• Geological Masts and Diamond Drilling Equipment Geological masts with diamond drilling equipment designed for exploration and sampling in both soil and bedrock. Features include maximum outer chuck diameter of 77.5mm, wireline equipment support, and double drill head for fast method switching. Equipped with GMTrackerDTH data-logging software for results and coordinate sharing via Geomachine's cloud service.
• GMTracker Data-Logging Software A data-logging software platform — the first in the world to record, process, visualise, and transmit field investigation findings on a single device. Available in StandAlone version for local field operator use and GMTrackerCloud for full project connectivity. Monitors drilling torque, force, reflection, time, rotation and feed rate, depth, and enables real-time note-taking. Integrated with Scanreco remote control, Novatron DGPS antenna, and Geotech Nova CPTu equipment.
• GMTrackerDTH Data-Logging Software A data-logging software for smart collection and distribution of well-drilling data. The first of its kind in the world. Monitors drilling parameters including feed rate, rotation speed and torque, feed force, and bit pressure in real time. Uses machine learning to suggest adjustments for process optimization. With a Geomachine compressor, also monitors fuel consumption, drilling pressure and air volume. Available as factory-installed or retrofitted solution.
• GM2000 Geothermal Well Drilling Rig A geothermal well-drilling rig specifically designed for drilling 2,000-metre-deep geothermal wells. Increases drilling process productivity by maximizing speed and minimizing downtime. Utilises CAN-bus control system with GM Weight on-Bit (WoB) automatic control for optimized drilling speed and minimized bit wear. Features up to 60 tonnes of lifting force and DTH (Down-The-Hole) technology for rapid penetration through hard Scandinavian granite.
• GMair35 Compressor An efficient and user-friendly compressor designed for geotechnical and well-drilling operations. Powered by a Scania V8 16-litre engine and equipped with a GHH Rand screw. Features a hydraulic variable-speed cooling fan that runs only when needed for maximum fuel efficiency. Compact design makes it easy to transport between sites, either separately or as a fixed installation on a truck bed. Optional extras include extra air tank, refrigeration dryer, and GMTrackerDTH integration.
• GMair80 Compressor A 79 bar/74 m3 single-stage booster compressor powered by Keystone, adapted for Scandinavian conditions. Compresses compressed air up to 79 bar, enabling up to 70 cubic metres of air per minute to be fed into the borehole. Equipped with Caterpillar C7.1 (Stage V) engine and Ariel JGQ-2 booster. Delivered mounted in a 20-foot sea container for easy transport, protection and winter heating.
• GM22S Soil Stabilization Rig A drill rig designed specifically for column stabilization, suitable for applications where soft ground must be reinforced for construction. Drilling depth reaches approximately 20 metres with lime or cement-based binding agent mixed into the soil. Features IQAN digital control system, Ontec stabilization management system, and Novatron positioning system for automated column placement. Controlled via joysticks in an ergonomic cabin designed by NTCab (TKP Group).
• GMSampler Clay Soil Sampler A sampler for clay soil investigations, developed in cooperation with Norwegian geotechnical company NGI. Attaches directly to drill rods used in drill rigs, eliminating the need for rod changes and increasing working speed. Driven by water pressure; the sample tube is pushed out hydraulically while the sampler's body and rods remain in place. Available in 54 mm and 72 mm diameter versions.
• Rig Rental Service Rental of drilling rigs (GM75 and GM100 models) for temporary use when customers cannot acquire their own rig, including while waiting for delivery or during service of their own equipment.
• Maintenance, Service and Spare Parts Comprehensive maintenance services including rapid drop-in service, regular maintenance per annual service agreements, field service and on-call repairs in Finland and Nordic countries, calibration of data loggers, software modifications, and upgrades for older rigs. Spare parts supply (drill bits, adapters, cylinders, cleaning rubbers, torque plates, groundwater well components) with parts guaranteed available for ten years after rig delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Geomachine has delivered over 700 drilling rigs to more than 10 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BODO Int. GmbH & Co. KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024BODO Int. GmbH & Co. KG is Geomachine's dealer for Germany. Located at Segeberger Landstraße 53-55, 24619 Bornhöved, Germany. Contact: +49 4323 8025 170. Part of Geomachine's expansion into the German market in 2024.
• Geotra Makine Limited Şirketi (Ercüment Akcengiz)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2024Geotra Makine Limited Şirketi is Geomachine's dealer for Turkey. Contact: Ercüment Akcengiz, Tel: +905324057384. Website: www.geotra.com.tr.
• Geoservice ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2022Geoservice AB joined Geomachine's dealer network in 2022 to serve Swedish customers better. They handle machine maintenance, spare parts sales, and serve as reseller of new machines in Sweden. Geoservice commits to always responding to customers within two hours and reaching any customer in Sweden within 48 hours for service support. Founded by professionals with long history in field geotechnics.
• PTO Teknikk AS (Power Take Off Teknikk AS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2022PTO Teknikk AS serves as Geomachine's sales, service, and spare parts partner in Norway. They handle maintenance of Geomachine machines, spare parts sales, and distribution of new rigs. PTO Teknikk is described as an invaluable help to Norwegian customers and provides 24/7 customer service. The partnership has been critical in serving major Norwegian customers including NGI, Sweco, and Mesta AS.
• Drillma – Materiais e equipamentos de geotecnia LDAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2021Drillma LDA is Geomachine's dealer in Portugal. Located at Rua da República n.º 39, 2715-137 Cortegaça, Sintra, Portugal. Contact: +351 21 967 12 92. Part of Geomachine's expansion into Southern European markets.
• OMRA BalticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2021OMRA Baltic is Geomachine's dealer for Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Located at Galvydžio g.3, Vilnius, Lithuania. Contact: +370 640 715 83. Part of Geomachine's expansion into Baltic markets.
• Geofound Scandinavia ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeofound Scandinavia AB is a dealer for Geomachine products in Sweden. Contact: Dalhemsvägen 42 C, 141 46 Huddinge, Sweden. Tel: +46 8 410 616 01.
• Denkab (Denk rep & smide AB)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDenkab is a dealer for Geomachine products in Sweden. Located at Terminalspåret 6, 95432 Luleå, Sweden. Contact: +46 70 568 89 27.
• Geod Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeod Ltd. provides aftermarket services for Geomachine products in Poland. Website: www.geod.pl.
• Rocbo Boortechniek B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRocbo Boortechniek B.V. is Geomachine's dealer for Netherlands and Belgium. Located at Nijverheidsweg 48, 2031 CP Haarlem, Netherlands. Contact: +31 (0)23 525 69 04. Website: www.geomachine.nl.
• JustDrillminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJustDrill is Geomachine's sales and service partner for UK and Ireland. Located in Lincolnshire, LN3 5AB, United Kingdom. Contact: +44(0)7920014230. Website: www.justdrill.eu/geomachine.
• NGI (Norges Geotekniske Institutt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGI is Geomachine's strategic partner for product development. Together they developed the GMSampler for clay soil investigations. NGI, a leading Norwegian geotechnical research and consulting institute, provided expertise on modern soil investigation needs, sample quality improvement, and ease of use. Manufacturing of the sampler will be transferred exclusively to Geomachine.
• UnSeen (Design and Technology Company)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnSeen is Geomachine's design and technology partner for the development of the first version of the GMTracker data-logger. The partnership combined Geomachine's domain expertise with UnSeen design expertise to create the GMTracker StandAlone product.
• TKP Group (Tampereen Konepajat Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeomachine is part of Tampereen Konepajat Oy. The group provides expertise in mobile work machine manufacturing and DTH drilling equipment. The GM22S stabilization rig and GM2000 geothermal rig were developed leveraging TKP Group's expertise in mobile work machine manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services and equipment manufacturer specializing in mineral exploration and geotechnical drilling rigs. Direct competitor to Geomachine in geological and exploration drilling with comparable diamond coring systems.
• Klemm Bohrtechnik: German manufacturer of compact geotechnical drilling rigs and anchor drilling equipment. Highly comparable niche specialty rig maker to Geomachine focused on geotechnical site investigation and tight-access drilling in Europe.
• Comacchio: Italian manufacturer of geotechnical and environmental drilling rigs with overlapping product categories including CPT/CPTu and soil investigation systems. Highly comparable to Geomachine in target customer (geotechnical engineering firms) and modular rig design philosophy.
• Bauer Maschinen: German manufacturer of specialist foundation equipment including drilling rigs for piling, ground improvement, and geotechnical works. Comparable to Geomachine as a European specialty rig builder serving construction and infrastructure clients.
• Fraste: Italian manufacturer of geotechnical, environmental, and water well drilling rigs. Closely comparable niche specialty rig maker to Geomachine with similar customer base of engineering consultants and similar equipment price points.
• Soilmec: Italian manufacturer of foundation and geotechnical drilling rigs including rigs for ground improvement, anchors, and CFA piling. Comparable to Geomachine in product range and target infrastructure/construction customers.
• Casagrande: Italian manufacturer of foundation and geotechnical equipment including hydraulic piling rigs, drilling rigs for ground improvement, and CFA rigs. Comparable to Geomachine in serving geotechnical/structural foundation markets with similar rig hardware.

Broad incumbents

• Sandvik: Swedish multinational with a Mining and Rock Solutions division producing drilling rigs, drill bits, and rock tools. Tangentially comparable as a large incumbent with surface drilling offerings relevant to geological/mineral exploration drilling performed by Geomachine rigs.
• Atlas Copco: Major Swedish industrial equipment group with Power Technique and Mining & Rock Excavation divisions covering drilling equipment for infrastructure and exploration. Significant overlap with Geomachine in surface drilling rigs but much broader product portfolio.
• Epiroc: Large Swedish drilling equipment manufacturer (spun off from Atlas Copco in 2018) with surface and underground drilling solutions for mining and infrastructure. Broader and more capitalized than Geomachine, but overlaps in surface exploration and geotechnical drilling rigs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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