International Drilling Equipment
International Drilling Equipment is a North American distributor and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, exclusively representing brands such as Casagrande, Marini, SIP&T, Sysbohr, and Sebhsa across 37 U.S. states and Canada for foundation drilling contractors and geotechnical engineering firms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersRural Hall, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What International Drilling Equipment does
International Drilling Equipment (IDE) is a privately held, family-owned distributor and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, headquartered in Rural Hall, North Carolina, with additional offices in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and a dedicated Canadian subsidiary (IDE Canada). Founded in 2007 by Stephen Gazo with two employees, IDE operates as an exclusive distributor for multiple international OEMs, including Casagrande (37 U.S. states and all of Canada), Marini Quarries, SIP&T, Sysbohr, Sebhsa, and others across the USA, while also offering National Pile Croppers, STA, Hatlapa GmbH, and Terra Infrastructure equipment.
IDE's core offering is a multi-brand portfolio of piling rigs, crawler drills, micropile equipment, grouting systems, concrete pumps, kelly bars, rotary tools, and foundation-control software, complemented by four revenue streams: equipment sales (one-time), equipment rentals (usage-based), service and repairs (professional services, with a 24-hour response goal and 90% in-house handling), and parts sales from a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse with custom hydraulic hose fabrication. The company also runs Casagrande-certified training programs at its North Carolina facility.
IDE serves foundation drilling contractors, geotechnical engineering firms, and infrastructure construction companies across North America, generating approximately 50 employees (up from 2 at founding) with management holding 60+ years of collective industry experience. Pricing is quote-based across all streams, and customer engagement is delivered through direct field sales (USA and Canada), emergency service response, and digital channels including a website, newsletter, and industry-association membership in DFI, ADSC-IAFD, and IDEA.
International Drilling Equipment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- International Drilling Equipment
- Legal name
- International Drilling Equipment
- Website
- https://idedrills.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- International Drilling Equipment is a North American distributor and service provider of foundation drilling equipment, exclusively representing brands such as Casagrande, Marini, SIP&T, Sysbohr, and Sebhsa across 37 U.S. states and Canada for foundation drilling contractors and geotechnical engineering firms.
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International Drilling Equipment industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foundation Drilling Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)
- SIC
- Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC), Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB)
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Where International Drilling Equipment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Rural Hall
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
International Drilling Equipment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new foundation drilling equipment including piling rigs, crawler drills, micropile equipment, and accessories from represented brands such as Casagrande, Marini, SIP&T, Sysbohr, and others.
- Equipment Rentals: Rental of foundation drill rigs and equipment to customers who need equipment for specific projects without purchasing.
- Service and Repairs: Repair and service of drilling equipment including troubleshooting, field repairs, and complete rebuilds at their North Carolina facility. Services all makes and models of drilling equipment.
- Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components, custom hydraulic hose assemblies, teeth for buckets and augers, tooling, and IDE-branded quality parts and lubricants.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment sales - custom quote based |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts - inventory-based pricing |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Service and repairs - time and materials |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
International Drilling Equipment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
International Drilling Equipment is a privately held, multi-brand distributor of foundation drilling and geotechnical construction equipment, serving as the exclusive U.S./Canadian distributor for Casagrande piling rigs, crawler drills, and tunnel machines, plus exclusive U.S. distributor for SYSBOHR micropile tools, Marini rock and micropile drills, SIP&T kelly bars and rotary tools, and Sebhsa concrete pumps. The company provides equipment sales, rentals, field and in-house service and repair (with a 24-hour response goal), a 10,000 sq. ft. parts department with custom hydraulic hose fabrication, and Casagrande-certified operator training.
Product overview
International Drilling Equipment (IDE) is a distributor of foundation drilling equipment operating as a multi-brand portfolio company. The core offering consists of equipment from nine sub-brands: Casagrande (large piling rigs, crawler drills), SYSBOHR (drilling systems and tools), National Pile Croppers (pile cropping equipment), STA (grouting equipment), Marini (geotechnical and micropile drilling machines), Hatlapa GmbH (foundation system control software), SIP&T (kelly bars and rotary tools), SEBHSA (concrete pumps), and Terra Infrastructure (drifters and vibro drills). These products are complemented by equipment rental, lease, and purchase options, along with service/repair capabilities including a 10,000 sq. ft. parts department and Casagrande certification training programs. IDE serves as exclusive Casagrande distributor for 37 U.S. states and all of Canada, with additional exclusive distribution agreements for Marini, SIP&T, Sysbohr, and Sebhsa across the USA.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Casagrande: World-class manufacturer of foundation equipment designing and producing large diameter piling rigs, equipment for diaphragm walls, micropile drilling rigs, machines for tunnels, geothermal drill rigs and hydraulic crawler cranes.
- SYSBOHR
- National Pile Croppers
- STA
- Marini
- Hatlapa GmbH
- SIP&T
- SEBHSA
- Terra Infrastructure
Products and services
- Casagrande Foundation Equipment Line Distribution of Casagrande foundation equipment including large diameter piling rigs (CV, CB, XP-2, C series), C Series crawler drills, diaphragm wall equipment, micropile drilling rigs, tunnel machines, geothermal drill rigs, and hydraulic crawler cranes for foundation and infrastructure contractors in 37 U.S. states and Canada.
- SYSBOHR Drilling Systems and Tools Exclusive U.S. distribution of SYSBOHR drilling systems, tools, and accessories designed for anchoring, soil-nailing, micro-piling, jet-grouting, geothermal, and mining applications, targeted at foundation and geotechnical contractors.
- National Pile Croppers Pile Cropping Equipment Distribution of pile cropping equipment from the UK's largest pile cropper manufacturer, designed to improve crew efficiency and safety for foundation contractors in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
- STA Grouting and Vibroflotation Equipment Distribution of STA (Società Tecnica Ancoraggi) hydraulic grouting and vibroflotation equipment, including GP series diesel grout plants and vibroflot equipment, for construction and naval geotechnical applications.
- Marini Geotechnical and Micropile Drilling Machines Exclusive U.S. distribution of Marini Quarries drill rigs, drifters, rotary heads, and drill models (MR-1, MR-2, MR-5, MR-A, MR-C, MR-P, MR-S series) for geotechnical, micropile, and rock drilling projects.
- Hatlapa Foundation Control Software and Sensors Distribution of Hatlapa customized software for special foundation and system control, including signal-measurement sensors, DaVis data acquisition systems, and proprietary GUHMA software for foundation visualization and quality control.
- SIP&T Kelly Bars and Rotary Drilling Tools Exclusive U.S. distribution of SIP&T kelly bars and rotary drilling tools for deep foundation applications used in infrastructural works, civil engineering, bridges, tunnels, and soil reinforcement.
- SEBHSA Concrete Pumps Exclusive U.S. distribution of Sebhsa concrete pumps (BD-2806.OR, BD-3117.OR, BD-4147.OR) and shotcrete nozzles for concrete placement in foundation and construction projects.
- Terra Infrastructure Drifters and Vibro Drills Distribution of Terra Infrastructure (formerly thyssenkrupp Infrastructure) drifters (HB5 through HB60) and vibro drills (VD50, VD100, VD150) for civil, marine, and foundation construction engineering.
- Equipment Rental, Lease, and Purchase Services Flexible acquisition programs letting foundation drilling customers rent, lease, or purchase foundation drilling rigs and accessories from IDE's portfolio of represented brands without upfront capital commitment.
- Equipment Service and Repair Field and facility repair services with a 24-hour response goal, covering troubleshooting, hydraulic and electric system rebuilds, complete machine rebuilds, and custom fabrication for all makes and models of drilling equipment, available to customers regardless of equipment brand.
- Parts and Components Supply 10,000 sq. ft. parts department stocking electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic parts, IDE-branded parts and lubricants, hoses, fittings, bucket and auger teeth, tooling, and custom-fabricated hydraulic hose assemblies for foundation drilling equipment.
- Casagrande Certification Training Factory-designed training courses run at IDE's North Carolina location by Casagrande instructors covering maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of the full line of Casagrande products for customer employees.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24-hour equipment repair response time
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use International Drilling Equipment
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
International Drilling Equipment technology and API
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International Drilling Equipment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CasagrandecoreFounded in 1963 and headquartered in Italy, Casagrande is a world-class manufacturer of foundation equipment. IDE began as a Casagrande distributor in 2007 and is now the exclusive Casagrande distributor for 37 US states and all of Canada. Products include large diameter piling rigs, equipment for diaphragm walls, micropile drilling rigs, machines for tunnels, geothermal drill rigs, and hydraulic crawler cranes.
- Marini QuarriescoreMarini designs and manufactures machines for geotechnical, micropile, and rock drilling projects. IDE is the exclusive distributor of Marini Quarries drills across all of the USA. Products include drifters, rotary heads, and various drill models (MR-1 through MR-A 800 series).
- SIP&TcoreEstablished in 1996, SIP&T designs and produces kelly bars and rotary drilling tools for deep foundations. IDE is the exclusive distributor of SIP&T drilling tools across all of the USA. Products are used for infrastructural works, civil engineering, bridges, tunnels, and soil reinforcement.
- Sysbohr GmbHcoreFounded in 2004 and based in Fulda, Germany, Sysbohr designs and manufactures drilling systems, tools, and accessories for anchoring, soil-nailing, micro-piling, jet-grouting, geothermal and mining applications. IDE is the exclusive distributor of Sysbohr Micropile drill tools across all of the USA. Backed by extensive patents and experience.
- SebhsacoreSince 1973, Sebhsa has specialized in the manufacture of concrete pumps. IDE is the exclusive distributor of Sebhsa concrete pumps across all of the USA. Products include BD series concrete pumps and shotcrete nozzles known for superior technology and quality.
- National Pile CroppersminorNational Pile Croppers is the largest manufacturer of Pile Croppers in the UK. IDE distributes their pile cropping equipment in the US and Canada markets. NPC provides competitively priced and market-leading equipment focusing on crew efficiency and safety.
- STA (Società Tecnica Ancoraggi)minorWith nearly 40 years of experience, STA manufactures high-quality hydraulic equipment for construction and naval industries. IDE distributes STA grouting and vibroflotation equipment. Products include GP series diesel grout plants and vibroflot equipment.
- Hatlapa GmbH (GAMperl & Hatlapa)minorFounded in 1999 by Jochen Hatlapa and Claus Gamperl, Hatlapa GmbH provides customized software for special foundation and system control. IDE distributes their products including sensors for signal measurement and proprietary GUHMA software for foundation system controlling.
- Terra InfrastructureminorFormerly known as thyssenkrupp Infrastructure, Terra Infrastructure is a globally recognized leader in innovative foundation engineering solutions. IDE partners with Terra Infrastructure to offer drifters and vibro drills for foundation construction. Specializes in civil, marine, and foundation engineering.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
International Drilling Equipment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- United Rentals: United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in North America and offers foundation drilling and pile driving equipment for rent. It competes with IDE's rental stream and increasingly contracts directly with OEMs, posing structural pressure on smaller regional distributors.
- Sunbelt Rentals: Sunbelt Rentals is a major North American equipment rental provider that has expanded into specialty foundation and pile driving equipment. Its scale and credit terms compete with IDE's rental offering for mid-market and large foundation drilling contractors.
- Liebherr: Liebherr manufactures foundation drilling rigs, crawler cranes, and piling equipment that compete with Casagrande. While primarily an OEM, Liebherr's North American dealer network overlaps IDE's customer base and serves as a benchmark for OEM-direct go-to-market approaches.
- Caterpillar: Caterpillar offers foundation drilling attachments and base machines through its dealer network, competing with IDE on crawler drill and rig sales. Its unmatched dealer footprint and customer financing capabilities dwarf IDE's scale and represent the long-tail competitive ceiling.
- Bauer Group: BAUER is a global manufacturer of foundation drilling equipment and one of Casagrande's principal competitors. While not a distributor, BAUER shapes the competitive landscape that IDE operates in by offering directly or via other dealers a competing premium equipment line.
- Soilmec: Soilmec (Trevi Group) is an Italian manufacturer of foundation drilling and piling rigs competing head-to-head with Casagrande. Its presence in North America, often through regional distributors, parallels IDE's role and represents an adjacent channel for similar contractor customers.
Emerging players
- Junttan: Junttan is a Finnish manufacturer of hydraulic piling rigs and foundation drilling equipment that has been expanding in North America through regional partners. Its product portfolio competes with Casagrande offerings IDE distributes, making Junttan an emerging alternative for the same contractor base.
Regional players
- Watson Drilling Equipment: Watson-Fedder is a regional distributor and service provider of foundation drilling and piling equipment, primarily in the US Southeast, with a similar mix of new equipment sales, rentals, parts, and field service that overlaps IDE's served territory.
Others
- Liebherr USA, Co. Liebherr's US distribution and service subsidiary handles direct sales, rentals, and after-sales support for foundation drilling equipment in North America. While not a distributor competitor per se, it represents the OEM-direct model that could be replicated by Casagrande and threaten IDE's exclusive territory position.
Direct peers
- Equipment Corporation of America: ECA is a direct competitor to IDE, serving as a major distributor of foundation drilling equipment (including BAUER and MAIT brands) across the Eastern United States with sales, rentals, parts, and service capabilities that closely mirror IDE's offering.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Frequently asked questions about International Drilling Equipment
What does International Drilling Equipment do?
International Drilling Equipment is a privately held, multi-brand distributor of foundation drilling and geotechnical construction equipment, serving as the exclusive U.S./Canadian distributor for Casagrande piling rigs, crawler drills, and tunnel machines, plus exclusive U.S. distributor for SYSBOHR micropile tools, Marini rock and micropile drills, SIP&T kelly bars and rotary tools, and Sebhsa concrete pumps. The company provides equipment sales, rentals, field and in-house service and repair (with a 24-hour response goal), a 10,000 sq. ft. parts department with custom hydraulic hose fabrication, and Casagrande-certified operator training.
Is International Drilling Equipment a public or private company?
International Drilling Equipment is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was International Drilling Equipment founded?
International Drilling Equipment was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is International Drilling Equipment based?
International Drilling Equipment is headquartered in Rural Hall, United States, in the North America region.
How does International Drilling Equipment make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, service and Repairs and parts Sales.
Who are International Drilling Equipment's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are United Rentals, Sunbelt Rentals, Liebherr, Caterpillar, Bauer Group and Soilmec. Junttan is listed as an emerging player. Watson Drilling Equipment is listed as a regional player. Liebherr USA, Co. is listed as an others. Equipment Corporation of America is listed as a direct peer.
Does International Drilling Equipment have an API?
No public API is recorded for International Drilling Equipment.
What industry is International Drilling Equipment in?
International Drilling Equipment's product category is Foundation Drilling Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAMAA, Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAMAC, Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333120 and its SIC code is 3530.