What Drill Pro International does

Drill Pro International Inc. is a privately held, family-owned custom machine shop founded in 1988 by Bill Cunnington and headquartered in Caldwell, Idaho. The company specializes in CNC machining, custom-fabricated OEM and aftermarket parts, and repair and rebuild services for the mining, manufacturing, construction, agricultural, and water-well-drilling industries. Its primary customer segment is mining and oil-fields/gas, with named enterprise customers including Anglo Gold, Barrick Goldstrike, Newmont Mining Company, and Walter Energy.

The company's product and equipment portfolio centers on a Big Bore CNC lathe capable of operating up to 10-inch diameter — a capability the company states very few regional shops offer — complemented by Ganesh big bore lathes, a Haas VF5 Mill, and SolidWorks CAD design and prototyping. Core manufactured products include the proprietary All-In-One Roller Deck Bushing (trademark-protected, featuring a three-channel ball bearing assembly with rotating dust deflector), the Break Out Bench hammer service station, drill steel, subs, decks and deck wrenches, and an OEM/aftermarket parts line. The company also distributes Puma hammers and bits as a channel partner. Customers include large mining operators (gold, coal, precious metals), manufacturers, construction firms, and agricultural businesses.

Drill Pro operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market with a direct-quote model; pricing is not publicly disclosed and orders are taken via phone, email, or website contact form. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom part fabrication, OEM/aftermarket part sales, and repair/rebuild services, with own-truck delivery and pickup as an ancillary logistics service. The company describes itself as a "small shop" with a Cunnington family leadership team (President/Owner Bill Cunnington and Manager Jack Cunnington), AWS- and Machine Tool Technology-certified staff, and a combined 40 years of machining experience. The company serves both domestic and international markets and has been operating continuously for over 30 years.

Name

Drill Pro International

Legal name

Drill Pro International Inc.

Website

https://drillpro.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drill Pro International is a small, family-owned custom machine shop in Caldwell, Idaho, founded in 1988, that designs, fabricates, and repairs CNC-machined parts — including the proprietary All-In-One Roller Deck Bushing and Break Out Bench — for mining, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and water-well-drilling customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Industrial Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling & Rock Excavation Equipment (Rotary/Top-Hammer, Jumbos, Raiseborers) (IMAKANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH), Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Rock Drilling & Blasthole Drilling Equipment (IMAHAMAC)

Keywords

• Custom machining services
• Drilling equipment parts
• Mining industry supplies
• OEM aftermarket parts
• Precision CNC machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldwell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machined Parts Manufacturing: One-time custom part fabrication to customer specifications. Machinists and engineers design and produce parts using CAD software and CNC equipment. Revenue recognized upon delivery of completed parts.
2. OEM and Aftermarket Parts: Production and sale of original equipment manufacturer parts and aftermarket replacement parts for drilling, mining, manufacturing, construction, and agricultural equipment.
3. Repair and Rebuild Services: Repair and rebuild services for drill steels, subs, decks, tables, and other mining equipment components. Rebuilds typically cost a fraction of new parts.
4. Delivery and Transportation Services: Transportation and delivery services using company-owned semi truck and flatbed trailer for pickup and delivery of materials. Freight and transport arrangements provided along with orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Drill Pro International is a custom machine shop that designs, fabricates, and sells specialized parts for the mining, drilling, manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries. The company produces proprietary products such as the All-In-One Roller Deck Bushing and Break Out Bench, alongside custom OEM/aftermarket parts including drill steel, subs, decks, and deck wrenches. It also provides repair and rebuild services and in-house delivery and pickup using its own truck and trailer.

Product overview

Drill Pro International is a custom machine shop and manufacturer offering an integrated portfolio of specialized equipment and services for mining, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture. The core product lineup centers on the All-In-One Roller Deck Bushing (a proprietary rotary deck bushing with dust deflection system) and the Break Out Bench (a self-contained hammer maintenance station). Complementary products include Drill Steel, Subs, Decks and Deck Wrenches, Hammers and Bits, and Drill Steel Trailers, all available as custom OEM or aftermarket parts. Supporting services include Custom Machined Parts fabrication using CNC equipment (Ganesh big bore lathes and Haas VF5 Mill), Repair Services for rebuilding drill string components, and Delivery & Pick Up logistics. The company positions itself as a full-service provider capable of building parts to exact customer specifications across its served industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• All-In-One Roller Deck Bushing A proprietary rotary deck bushing with an attached rotating dust deflector featuring a three-channel ball bearing assembly, extended rotating inner sleeve, replaceable floating drop-in center bushing, and live rubber dust deflector. Engineered for blast hole drills to increase drilling production and reduce maintenance costs.
• Break Out Bench A self-contained hammer maintenance and service station for down-the-hole hammers that handles hammers from 3 to 12 inches. Available in 110V, 220V, and generator motor-powered configurations, with a crane arm enabling single-person operation for lifting, breaking apart, servicing, reassembling, and torquing hammers to exact specifications.
• OEM & Aftermarket Parts Custom-fabricated original equipment manufacturer and aftermarket parts for industrial machinery across mining, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors. Produced using SolidWorks CAD software and versatile CNC machining capabilities, built to customer specifications with high-quality materials.
• Drill Steel Custom-manufactured drill steel produced in-house to any length, flat configuration, wall thickness, and thread specification. Built from pipe to collar using high-quality materials, with brand-new products warrantied.
• Subs Bit subs, spindle subs, shock subs, and stabilizers manufactured in-house to any configuration with optional hard-facing. The company also rebuilds and repairs existing subs.
• Decks and Deck Wrenches Custom-built and rebuilt decks and deck wrenches for all drill types. Built to OEM standards and designed to fit the All-In-One Rotary Deck Bushing, with custom configurations available for special needs.
• Hammers and Bits Distributor of Puma hammers and bits, including complete hammers and new/used rotary tri-cone bits. Also distributes parts for hammer rebuilding across a full range of sizes and shanks.
• Drill Steel Trailer A specialized trailer for hauling drill steels around mine sites. Features a special lifting ball that hooks onto a pintle hitch with the trailer sitting further back on the steel for efficient equipment transport.
• Custom Machined Parts Custom part fabrication service using two Ganesh big bore lathes and a Haas VF5 Mill, with SolidWorks CAD software for design and prototyping. Serves mining, manufacturing, construction, and farming sectors, building parts to exact customer specifications.
• Repair Services Repair and rebuild services for drill steels, subs, decks, and tables. Includes replacement ends for drill steels and straightening of warped or damaged drill steels. Rebuilds typically cost a fraction of new parts.
• Delivery & Pick Up Transportation and logistics service using the company's own truck and trailer for part pickup and delivery. Also accommodates customer-preferred shipping lines for freight arrangements.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Puma (hammers and bits distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrill Pro is a trusted distributor for complete Puma hammers, and also distributes parts to rebuild hammers. They sell Puma hammer bits in the majority of sizes and shanks along with a full line of rotary tri-cone bits.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KENNAMETAL: Global supplier of mining wear parts and consumables, including drill bits, buttons, and cemented carbide products used in surface and underground mining. Comparable to Drill Pro on consumables and aftermarket mining parts, but at global scale.
• Boart Longyear: Integrated drilling services and products provider for mining and exploration — including drill rods, bits, hammers, and contract drilling. Comparable in customer base (mining drill-and-blast operators) and aftermarket parts operations, though much larger and service-led.
• Epiroc: Global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer that drills, blasts, and crushes — supplying rotary drills, drill bits, subs, and aftermarket parts to the same blast-hole operators as Drill Pro. Direct overlap on customer use case, but at global scale.
• Sandvik (Mining and Rock Solutions): Global mining-equipment major offering drilling rigs, drill bits, consumables, and aftermarket service to the same drill-and-blast mining operators Drill Pro serves (Anglo Gold, Barrick, Newmont). Comparable in end market and product category, but vastly larger and broader in portfolio.

Emerging players

• Halco Rock Tools: Manufacturer of down-the-hole hammers, drill bits, and button bits used in mining, quarrying, and construction. Directly comparable to Drill Pro's hammers-and-bits offering and similar sized specialty player with custom manufacturing capability.
• Smith Bits Rotaflex: Specialty manufacturer of rotary tricone bits and down-the-hole tools for mining and water-well drilling. Directly comparable niche peer to Drill Pro's tri-cone bit distribution and custom drilling components line.

Direct peers

• Mincon Group: Manufacturer of hard-rock drilling consumables including down-the-hole hammers, drill bits, and drill steel for mining, exploration, water well, and construction. Directly comparable to Drill Pro's hammers-and-bits distribution and drill steel manufacturing line.
• Brunner & Lay: U.S. manufacturer of drill steel, drill bits, couplings, and shank adapters used in mining, construction, and quarrying. Closest comparable to Drill Pro on product line (drill steel, bits, subs) and on custom/specialty manufacturing for the drilling industry.
• Center Rock Inc. Manufacturer of down-the-hole hammers, drill bits, and bit lubrication systems for blast-hole drilling in mining and construction. Direct peer to Drill Pro's hammers-and-bits business and to its Break Out Bench maintenance station value proposition.

Regional players

• Smith Bits (SLB): Schlumberger's drill-bit business serving oil, gas, and mining operators worldwide. While primarily oil-and-gas focused, there is product overlap on rotary drill bits and hammer components relevant to mining applications served by Drill Pro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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