WorldWide Drilling Resource

50 JANUARY 2016 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® by Mary Lynn Mixson, Representative WorldWide Drilling Resource ® The WWDR Team set out on a trek across several states in September, pulling a Forest River Work and Play with a Chevy Suburban, headed to the National Drilling Association Convention in Ellicott City, Maryland, then later on to the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition in Louisville, Kentucky. Managing Publisher Ronnie Jones and I were determined to stop along the way and visit with prospective advertisers, as well as long-time friends and advertisers. We pulled into the Heartland Resort Campground in Greenfield, Indiana, set up the recreational vehicle, and took off for Mobile Drill International (MDI), which is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was a surprise visit, but we were greeted with welcoming smiles by the busy Mobile Drill crew. Sales Representative Rick Young met us at the door, and after a visit with President Tim Sabo, we began our tour of the 65,000-square-foot facility. Mobile Drill is an industrial machinery and equipment manufac- turing company, which employs an average of 33 people. There was plenty to see! We were able to observe technicians refurbish older equipment, design new innovations, as well as see the wide variety of products the company keeps in stock. “It has been an exciting year as we have launched new products - such as the B57 and B42 - along with introducing our rental and customer rewards programs,” stated Sabo. The company began its history with the ability to problem solve, which was evident when founder of MDI, George Dickinson bought a Turner post-hole drill on a Jeep, made modifications, and continued on to drill to depths of 50 to 60 feet. It wasn’t long before George had enough orders for his innovative design to establish the company. (For more information on the fas- cinating history of the company, please reference Smooth Operator by Amy White in WWDR ’s October 2015 issue.) The com- pany has been focusing on establishing lifelong commitments in relationships, as well as services to its customers since 1947. MDI continues to look forward to doing business in the same manner for years to come. The warehouse is stocked with plenty of replacement parts for multipurpose drills, as well as new and refurbished rigs available for rent. Ronnie and I were invited to the company picnic the next day, and we arrived in just enough time to see friendly competition between the participants and the end-of-the-game trophy recipients. Here’s a quick look at the action from the company picnic and a recap of the event winners: Sales Representatives Rick young and John Walker, President Tim Sabo, as well as Customer Service Representative Steve Morris, Sales Representative Bret Myers, and Sales and Marketing Representative and Manufacturing Administrator Ann Hollback. WWDR photos . Ronnie Jones and Rick young Mobile Drill’s B57 rig Thanks for the Hospitality, Mobile Drill International!