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Northern Plains Chapter of the ISEE President: Ron Eastman Tel: 307-680-8805 www.npcisee.org 29 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® APRIL 2014 Schramm Announces Latest Acquisition Adapted from a Press Release by Schramm In association with GenNx360 Capital Partners, Schramm announced it has acquired Air Drill Hammers and Bits Pty Ltd., in addition to Air Drill Pty Ltd.based in Perth, Australia. Air Drill Hammers and Bits manufacturers drill hammers and percussion bits used in reverse circulation mineral exploration and mining appli- cations. This technology complements Schramm’s drill rig product range. Since the 1990s, Air Drill Pty Ltd. has been Schramm’s exclusive distributor for hydraulic top drive drill rigs in Australia, developing major market share for its rigs in mineral exploration, coal seam gas, and water well drilling. Schramm’s acqui- sition of both companies demonstrates its commitment to global expansion in core markets served. “The combination of Schramm and Air Drill brings together a long-standing partnership which has delivered inno- vation, service and the highest quality products to our customers in the mining exploration and oil & gas drilling indus- tries. We look forward to continuing to raise our performance together and deliv- er outstanding products and services on a global scale,” said Edward Breiner, Schramm’s president and CEO. The drill hammers and percussion bits have been proven under the most challenging field conditions, and are used throughout Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America. Together, Schramm and Air Drill are the recognized as leaders in drill rig safety, productivity, reliability and aftermarket support. “This is an exciting opportunity to bring together two companies that com- plement each other to provide an excep- tional platform to meet the growing demands of our customers,” said Andrew Gilbert, CEO of Air Drill. Focus on 27 th Annual It’s that time of year! Time for the 27 th Annual Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference. Have a blast with the WWDR TeamApril 23-25, in Spearfish, South Dakota. This comprehensive three-day event brings mining companies, drilling/blast- ing suppliers, and government agencies together to focus on innovation, safety, and government regulation in the blasting industry. It all begins on Wednesday morning when attendees can choose from three fantastic outings: the Bob Martin Memorial Golf Scramble, Crazy Horse Mountain Tour, or Paul Meuhl Memorial Clay Shoot. Lunch will be served poolside from noon to 12:45 p.m., followed by a regulatory session and panel discussion from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibit hall, featur- ing some of the industry’s best technol- ogy and equipment, will be open fromnoon to 7:45 p.m. Exhibits are open again on Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The opening session begins at 8:30 a.m. with excel- lent technical sessions running through- Keulan and his lovely wife Bert of WLS Drilling Products posed for the WWDR camera at the 2013 event. out the day. The highlight of the conference is the annual awards banquet and live schol- arship auction which begins at 6:30 p.m. Over the past 20 years, the Best in the West Conference has provided over $100,000 in scholarships, so be gener- ous with that bidding paddle! For the final day of the conference, the exhibit hall is open 7:00 a.m. to noon, and educational sessions run 8:00 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Rich Barry at 605-673-5643 or visit www.npcisee.org Best in the West