BOURNEDRILL - FROM THE BEGINNING
l to r: Ken, Don, George and Graham Bourne
Bournedrill Pty Ltd was founded in 1965 when two brothers, Graham
and George Bourne began providing engineering services to the
growing geophysical, water well, mineral exploration and oil
drilling industry.
Operating then as Bourne Exploration Tool and Machining, they
were initially occupied only with the repair and modification of
imported drilling equipment.
But they could see the potential for developing their own range
of equipment and tools to meet the demands of the harsh
Australian conditions, and in a little over five (5) years had
begun manufacturing to their own designs.
The ‘R’ series of mechanical, rotary table rigs
introduced in the early 1970’s quickly became the accepted
standard for geophysical, coal exploration and water well
drilling in Australia.
In the mid 1970’s, development began of the ‘THD’
series of hydraulic top head drive rigs, specifically for the
mining and water well industries.
Then in 1975 the company took a major step with its first export
- a 1000R rig to a Singapore based company and today, overseas
clients take the bulk of its products and services.
From its original humble premises, Bournedrill has expanded into
new workshops housing a major design and manufacturing operation,
utilising computer controlled machinery to meet exacting
standards and employing at times up to 150 skilled workers.
Innovation continues, with the range of equipment continuously
being improved and expanded.
Bournedrill takes pride in its capabilities - and of a reputation
which now extends world-wide, offering services over a wide area
encompassing all of Australia, the Pacific region, South East
Asia and Africa.
BOURNEDRILL
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN 2005
