What Jeffrey Machine does

Jeffrey Machine is a privately held, family-owned industrial manufacturer of auger tooling and drilling tools, founded in 1977 in Birmingham, Alabama, and now in its third generation of Sager family ownership. The company produces augers and related drilling equipment ranging from 6 inches to 15 feet in diameter for foundation, utility, marine, and general construction drilling, with a product portfolio that includes foundation and derrick augers, CFA augers, core barrels, pilot bits, teeth and holders, anchor tools, drilling tool rebuilds, auger hardening, CNC machining, plasma cutting, fabrication and welding, plate rolling, and sectional auger flighting. Its flagship technology is the proprietary Dragon's Tooth rock cutting system — a non-rotating stationary tooth with double the carbide of standard bullet teeth, manufactured in partnership with BETEK GmbH & Co. KG — which the company claims delivers up to a 2,500% productivity improvement and a 5:1 longevity advantage in hard rock. The product line also includes a multi-purpose .990 TRI Holder system that accepts three interchangeable tooth types and an Econo Auger tier for price-sensitive contractors.

The business operates from a 100,000+ square foot Birmingham headquarters with a 14,000 square foot warehouse addition that broke ground in February 2021, plus a Texas distribution branch (Haltom City, formerly Euless) opened in 2017 to shorten lead times for regional customers. Revenue is generated through a quote-based direct field sales organization (with dedicated outside reps covering specific US territories and an inside sales team), an e-commerce storefront, a Canadian and US dealer/distributor network, on-site tool rental at the Birmingham and Texas facilities, and professional services such as tool rebuilds and custom fabrication. Named customers span utility contractors (Alabama Power, Scott Powerline & Utility Equipment, MB Haynes, Utility Lines Construction Services), foundation drillers (Morris-Shea Bridge, CZM Foundation Equipment, Cajun Deep Foundations, Tervita), general construction (Powell Drilling, Xtreme Industries, CenterLine Drilling), distributors (Creighton Rock Drill, Pinnacle Drilling, ML Air, Commercial Truck), and marine construction (AAA Quality Docks), with no public revenue or ARR disclosure.

Go-to-market is relationship-led, supported by a heavy trade show schedule (IFCEE, DFI SuperPile, Utility Expo, ConExpo, ICUEE, IEEE, UFMA, International Lineman Rodeo), an active educational blog, email newsletters with quarterly promotional gifts, association memberships (notably ADSC), and a 3D flip book and PDF catalog. Pricing is generally not publicly disclosed, with only certain consumable items (e.g., the .990 JEFFCUT Round Dragon Holder at $37.14, Hex Locking Pin Set at $190.00) showing list prices on the e-commerce site. The company has never raised outside capital, has never been acquired, and has emphasized continuity of family ownership as central to its customer-centric culture.

Name

Jeffrey Machine

Legal name

Jeffery Machine Inc.

Website

https://jeffreymachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jeffrey Machine is a privately held, family-owned Birmingham, Alabama manufacturer of auger tooling and drilling tools (6 inches to 15 feet in diameter), including the proprietary Dragon's Tooth rock cutting system, serving foundation, utility, marine, and construction drilling contractors across North America through direct field sales, dealers, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foundation & Drilling Tool Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Attachments & Work Tools (Buckets, Augers, Hammers) (IMAHAAAM)

Keywords

• Auger tooling manufacturing
• Drilling tool production
• Foundation drilling equipment
• Utility drilling tools
• Custom auger fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auger and Drilling Tool Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling custom and standard augers, core barrels, drilling buckets, pilot bits, teeth and holders, derrick augers, and other foundation and utility drilling tools. Sizes range from 6 inches to 15 feet in diameter. Products are sold directly through sales representatives and through the company's e-commerce storefront. Both custom (built to customer prints, JMI prints, or telephone conversation specifications) and standard products are offered.
2. Tool Rental Services: Auger rental services offered at both the Birmingham, Alabama and Fort Worth/Haltom City, Texas locations. Renting provides access to premium-quality equipment without the expense of purchasing, suitable for one-time projects or short-term use.
3. Professional Services (Tool Rebuilds, Machining, Fabrication): Services including drilling tool rebuilds, auger hardening, machining capabilities, high definition plasma cutting, fabrication and welding, and plate rolling. Revenue from custom fabrication services, including building tools to exact customer specifications.
4. Consumables and Wear Parts: Sale of consumable products including pilots, adapters, teeth, holders, shaft spacers, slurry products (Polybore, Quick Gel, EZ Mud Plus). The Texas/Euless branch focuses on selling consumables for quick direct access, decreasing downtime for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jeffrey Machine manufactures and sells custom and standard augers, core barrels, drilling and cleanout buckets, pilot bits, teeth and holders, derrick augers, and other foundation, utility, and construction drilling tools ranging from 6 inches to 15 feet in diameter. The company also offers in-house drilling tool rebuilds, auger hardening, CNC machining, plasma cutting, fabrication/welding, plate rolling, sectional flighting, and short-term auger rentals.

Product overview

Jeffrey Machine is a manufacturer of drilling tools and auger equipment, offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered around auger tooling for foundation, utility, and construction drilling applications. Core products include various auger types (foundation, derrick, utility, CFA), the proprietary Dragon's Tooth rock cutting system, core barrels, pilot bits, and teeth/holders. The company provides manufacturing services including drilling tool rebuilds, auger hardening, CNC machining, plasma cutting, fabrication, and plate rolling. Products range from 6 inches to 12+ feet in diameter and are designed for demanding rock and soil conditions. The company operates from Birmingham, Alabama (headquarters) and Haltom City, Texas locations, serving the drilling construction industry with both standard and custom-engineered solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dragon's Tooth: Revolutionary rock cutting system with stationary non-rotating teeth that use twice the amount of carbide found in standard bullet teeth, providing aggressive rock cutting without rotation.
• Econo Auger

Products and services

• Augers Comprehensive line of drilling augers ranging from 6 inches to 12+ feet in diameter for foundation, utility, derrick, and CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) drilling applications, available in standard and custom configurations.
• Dragon's Tooth Rock Cutting System Revolutionary non-rotating rock cutting tooth system with ultra-high-grade carbide along angular cutting edges, available in .875 and .990 sizes, designed to outlast standard bullet teeth by 5:1 and deliver up to 2,500% productivity gains in rock drilling.
• Core Barrels Drilling tools for cutting and retrieving rock cores, available in various sizes including cross-cut and derrick configurations for foundation and rock drilling applications.
• Pilot Bits Drilling bits designed for starting holes and guiding augers, including rock pilot bits with Dragon's Tooth technology for enhanced rock cutting performance in coral, granite, and other hard formations.
• Teeth and Holders Extensive range of auger teeth including bullet teeth, conical teeth, dirt teeth, and Dragon's Tooth options with compatible .875 and .990 holders, including the proprietary TRI Holder accepting three tooth types interchangeably.
• Anchor Tools Ground anchor and stabilization tools for drilling and construction applications.
• Foundation Tools Comprehensive tooling for foundation drilling including augers, derrick augers, and related components for heavy construction applications.
• Derrick Augers and Derrick Parts Augers and replacement parts designed for digger derrick equipment used in utility line construction and pole installation.
• Utility Vehicle Accessories (Wire Reels & Storage) Accessories for utility vehicles including wire reels and storage solutions for equipment organization and job site functionality.
• Econo Auger Budget-friendly auger line introduced in 2013 with standard fabricated drive box and pin, 1-inch thick flighting, 1-inch thick wall tubing center shaft, and .990 holders with .990 HB conical teeth, available in 12-inch to 60-inch diameters with optional premium add-ons.
• Drilling Tool Rebuilds Full-service repair and rebuilding of drilling tools, returning equipment to better-than-original condition.
• Auger Hardening Services Surface hardening treatments to extend auger life and improve wear resistance in tough drilling conditions.
• Machining Capabilities CNC machining and precision manufacturing services for custom drilling tools and components.
• High Definition Plasma Cutting Precision plasma cutting services for steel plate and custom fabrication work, using a large computerized laser/plasma cutting table.
• Fabrication and Welding Facility Full-service metal fabrication and welding capabilities for custom drilling tool manufacturing, including robotic welders.
• Plate Rolling Machine Services Custom plate rolling capabilities for cylinders up to 2-inch thick material, 10 feet long, in diameters from 2 feet to 15 feet, used for manufacturing core barrels, clean-out buckets, drilling buckets, and other barrel/cylinder products.
• Sectional Auger Flighting Custom sectional auger flighting manufacturing for replacement flighting and custom auger construction, produced on the proprietary Megaton Flighting Press capable of pressing flighting up to 12 feet diameter by 2-inch thick.
• Auger Rental Services Auger rental services offered at the Birmingham, Alabama and Haltom City/Fort Worth, Texas locations, providing access to premium-quality drilling equipment for one-time projects or short-term use without the expense of purchasing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 2,500% increase in rock cutting productivity with Dragon's Tooth compared to standard bullet teeth in field tests in solid Blue Granite rock
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BETEK GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2018Jeffrey Machine was named one of only three distributors in North America for BETEK in February 2018. BETEK, based in Aichhalden, Germany, is a leading global manufacturer of wear parts incorporating tungsten carbide for mining, foundation drilling, recycling, and agriculture industries. BETEK manufactures the Dragon's Tooth for Jeffrey Machine. The .990 dirt tooth is also designed by Jeffrey Machine and manufactured in partnership with BETEK. CEO John Bristol described Jeffrey Machine as an extremely important partner for Betek.
• Pinnacle Drilling (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian dealer for foundation tooling. Represents Jeffrey Machine products in the Canadian market, which has unique drilling criteria due to shorter construction seasons and difficult rock conditions in some areas.
• ML Air (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian dealer for foundation tooling. Part of Jeffrey Machine's expansion into the Canadian market, working with customers who face challenging rock conditions.
• Commercial Truck (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian dealer for utility tooling. Distributes Jeffrey Machine utility augers and accessories in the Canadian market.
• Creighton Rock Drill Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor of drilling equipment. Praised Jeffrey Machine for manufacturing quality tools essential for their distribution business. Featured as a customer testimonial.
• ADSC (International Association of Foundation Drilling)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeffrey Machine is an Associate Member of ADSC. Contributes articles to Foundation Drilling magazine as part of ADSC's Associate Committee. Roger Kaminsky serves on the Board of Directors for ADSC (6th year).
• TervitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor North American environmental, energy and construction service company. Worked with Jeffrey Machine on a custom 6.1-meter belling tool double the diameter of anything previously used, requiring design collaboration and rapid delivery. Case study demonstrating custom engineering partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Eskridge: Manufacturer of hydraulic drilling drives and gearboxes that attach to construction equipment to convert them into boring rigs. Recommended by Jeffrey Machine to its customers and thus a complementary equipment peer in the same drilling workflow.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco: Global industrial group with a major construction and mining equipment division offering drilling rigs, rock-drilling tools, and consumables. Much broader portfolio but overlaps directly in foundation-drilling consumables and tooling.
• Caterpillar: Largest construction and mining equipment OEM globally, selling excavators, foundation-drilling rigs, and a wide range of work-tool attachments. Sets baseline scale and competitive benchmarks for foundation-drilling tooling.
• Boart Longyear: Global drilling equipment and consumables supplier for mining, geotechnical, and foundation drilling. Comparable drilling-tools and consumables business at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• TEI Rock Drills: Manufacturer of drilling tools, drifters, and rock-drilling consumables for foundation, mining, and construction. Overlaps with Jeffrey Machine in drilling-tool offerings for hard-rock and foundation applications.
• Pengo Attachments: Manufacturer of augers and drilling attachments for excavators and skid steers serving utility, foundation, and construction drilling customers. Direct competitor in the same product category and customer set.
• Digga: Australian manufacturer of auger drives, augers, and anchoring equipment for construction, foundation, and utility drilling. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer profile.
• Auger Torque: UK-based manufacturer of earth drills, auger drives, and attachments for mini-excavators, skid steers, and excavators. Comparable niche player offering augers and drilling-tooling systems to construction contractors.
• Lone Star Drills: US manufacturer of augers and drilling tools serving foundation and utility drilling contractors. Closely comparable product line to Jeffrey Machine's auger and core-barrel offerings.
• Belltec Industries: Texas-based manufacturer of auger tooling and drilling attachments for foundation, utility, and construction drilling. One of Jeffrey Machine's most direct US competitors and a former employer of a current Jeffrey Machine outside-sales rep.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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