What E+M Drilling Technologies does

E+M Drilling Technologies GmbH is a Hof, Germany-based industrial equipment manufacturer that has been producing drilling machinery since 1919 (currently trading as E+M Drilling Technologies, having previously operated as E+M Bohr-GmbH and E+M Brunnenbau und Bohrtechnik GmbH). The company designs and builds fully hydraulic universal drilling rigs — the UH 2, UH 2-R (crawler-mounted), UH 3, and the flagship UH 4 — that are modular system-kits configurable for rotary, air lift, down-the-hole hammer, core, and piston drilling, plus well regeneration and well development. The rigs integrate third-party premium components such as KAMAT high-pressure pumps, Palfinger onboard cranes, BERCO crawler chassis, and CompAir compressor/generator units, and pair with proprietary drilling accessories, stainless steel and galvanized well casings, and a stainless steel pickling service.

The company operates a direct sales-led go-to-market model, taking orders via phone and email, generating leads through bauma and geofora trade shows, and publishing downloadable bilingual (German/English) product brochures. End customers include water well and drilling contractors, construction firms, mining and exploration operators, geothermal installers, and government buyers — the Bundeswehr is specifically cited for a U3V-03 rig deployed in Afghanistan. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of new rigs, pre-owned equipment, accessories and spare parts, and ancillary services such as stainless steel pickling; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. E+M is ISO 9001 certified, and the legal entity is a private German GmbH headquartered at Hofer Straße 19, 95030 Hof, with an administrative address in Berlin.

Name

E+M Drilling Technologies

Legal name

E+M Drilling Technologies GmbH

Website

https://em-drilling-technologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E+M Drilling Technologies GmbH is a Hof, Germany-based manufacturer (since 1919) of fully hydraulic universal drilling rigs (UH 2, UH 2-R, UH 3, UH 4) and accessories for water well, construction, mining, and geothermal contractors, selling direct across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drilling Equipment

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), 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

Drilling Rigs & Drill Systems (IMAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Hydraulic drilling rigs
• Water well drilling
• Geotechnical drilling equipment
• Well regeneration systems
• Drilling accessories and casings

Headquarters

HQ city

Hof

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Drilling Equipment Sales: Sale of new fully hydraulic universal drilling rigs (UH 2, UH 3, UH 4, UH 2-R) and regeneration equipment to drilling contractors, construction companies, and mining operations.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned/second-hand drilling equipment providing more affordable options for smaller contractors.
3. Drilling Accessories and Spare Parts: Sales of drilling accessories including drill string assemblies, wing-roller bits, eccentric roller bits, core drilling equipment, fishing tools, casings, and well equipment in stainless steel or galvanized steel.
4. Stainless Steel Pickling Services: Stainless steel pickling and surface treatment services using environmentally friendly modern technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E+M Drilling Technologies manufactures and sells fully hydraulic universal drilling rigs (UH 2, UH 2-R, UH 3, UH 4) for water well, geotechnical, mining, and construction applications. The company also offers a well regeneration unit, drilling accessories (drill rods, roller bits, casings), well equipment in stainless or galvanized steel, used equipment, and stainless steel pickling services. Products are built as a modular system-kit allowing customization based on customer requirements.

Product overview

E+M Drilling Technologies GmbH manufactures fully hydraulic universal drilling units designed for multiple drilling applications including rotary drilling, air lift drilling, down-the-hole hammer drilling, core drilling, piston drilling, well regeneration, and well development. The product lineup includes four main universal drilling models (UH 2, UH 2-R, UH 3, UH 4) that form a modular system allowing customization based on customer requirements. The UH 2 and UH 2-R are smaller units, UH 3 is a mid-range model, and UH 4 represents the largest and most powerful generation. Supporting products include the Regeneriergerät for well regeneration, Bohrzubehör (drilling accessories like drill rods, roller bits, and casings), Brunnenzubehör (well equipment in stainless steel or galvanized steel), Edelstahlbeizen (stainless steel pickling service), and Gebrauchtgeräte (used equipment). The products are built as a system kit allowing individual configuration based on application requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UH 2 Universal Drilling Rig Compact fully hydraulic universal drilling rig designed for multiple drilling methods including rotary drilling, air lift drilling, down-the-hole hammer drilling, core drilling, and well regeneration. Features a 9,500mm free mast height, 120kN hook load capacity, 14,200Nm torque, and hydraulic feed system. Targeted at drilling contractors in water well, construction, and geotechnical sectors.
• UH 2-R Crawler Mounted Drilling Rig UH 2 universal drilling rig mounted on a BERCO crawler chassis for self-propelled mobility in challenging terrain. Features 11,200mm mast height, 240kN crown load capacity, and hydraulic universal drilling capabilities. Designed for drilling contractors needing mobility in remote or difficult-access sites.
• UH 3 Universal Drilling Rig Mid-range fully hydraulic universal drilling rig for all drilling methods with higher specifications than UH 2. Features 11,600mm free mast height, 320kN hook load capacity, 21,000Nm torque, and 3,000mm mast extension capability. Suited for drilling contractors requiring greater depth and power than the UH 2.
• UH 4 Universal Drilling Rig Heavy-duty fully hydraulic universal drilling rig representing the new generation of E+M equipment. Features 11,900mm free mast height, 500kN hook load capacity, 51,000Nm maximum torque, and 5,000mm mast extension capability for deepest applications. Targeted at mining, deep water well, and heavy geotechnical drilling operations.
• Regeneriergerät (Well Regeneration Equipment) Mobile well regeneration unit for well rehabilitation and development. Features KAMAT high-pressure water pump (525 bar max, 194 l/min), E+M hose reel with 300m hose capacity, Palfinger on-board crane, and CompAir compressor/generator unit. Used by well maintenance contractors to restore existing wells.
• Bohrzubehör (Drilling Accessories) Complete drilling accessories range including drill rods, wing-roller bits, eccentric roller bits, core drilling equipment, fishing tools, and casings. Supplied to drilling contractors as consumables and replacement components for use with E+M drilling rigs.
• Brunnenzubehör (Well Equipment) High-quality well equipment manufactured from stainless steel or galvanized steel for proper and trouble-free well operation. Includes pressure sleeves and pump rising mains. Sold to drilling contractors and well operators.
• Edelstahlbeizen (Stainless Steel Pickling Service) Stainless steel pickling and surface treatment service using modern environmentally friendly technology for immediate and reliable processing. Offered to industrial customers requiring stainless steel surface finishing.
• Gebrauchtgeräte (Used Equipment) Pre-owned and second-hand drilling equipment for sale alongside new units, providing more affordable options for smaller contractors or those with limited capital budgets.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BoramtechminorOthersListed as a partner on the E+M Drilling Technologies website with a link to boramtech.com. Nature of partnership is not explicitly defined in the available source material.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liebherr: Diversified heavy equipment manufacturer that includes drilling rigs and piling equipment in its product range, often used in foundation, geotechnical, and water well applications. Comparable because it sells construction- and drilling-class machinery into overlapping customer bases.
• Atlas Copco: Global industrial manufacturer with a large drilling solutions business covering surface and underground rock drilling, exploration drilling rigs, and well construction equipment. Comparable because it sells drilling rigs to similar mining, geotechnical, and water well customers across multiple drilling methods.
• Epiroc: Major mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer specializing in rock drilling, exploration, and well construction rigs. Directly comparable as a drilling rig OEM serving mining and geotechnical end markets with hydraulic and electric platforms.
• Sandvik: Diversified engineering group with a Mining and Rock Solutions division offering surface and underground drilling rigs, down-the-hole hammers, and rotary heads. Comparable because it competes in the same drilling methods (rotary, DTH, core) that E+M supports.

Direct peers

• Dando Drilling International: UK-based manufacturer of drilling rigs for water well, mineral exploration, and geotechnical applications. Comparable niche OEM with similar product scope to E+M's universal drilling rigs.
• Massenza: Italian maker of drilling rigs for water wells, geotechnical investigations, and mineral exploration. Comparable European mid-sized OEM competing in adjacent niche drilling applications.
• Boart Longyear: Specialized drilling rig OEM and services provider focused on mineral exploration, production, and geotechnical drilling. Closely comparable niche competitor offering core, reverse circulation, rotary, and sonic rigs alongside drilling services.
• Comacchio: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling rigs for geotechnical, water well, micropile, and environmental drilling applications. Direct comparable as a smaller European OEM competing in the same multi-method rig niche.
• Casagrande: Italian manufacturer of hydraulic drilling and foundation equipment including rigs for water well, geothermal, and geotechnical work. Comparable European mid-tier OEM with similar multi-method rig specialization.
• Soilmec: Italian maker of hydraulic rigs for foundations, geotechnical, water well, and drilling applications. Comparable mid-sized OEM with a multi-method rig portfolio similar to E+M's UH family.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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