IN THIS REPORT:                                         REPORT OVERVIEW:

NORTH AMERICAN SALES

   Sales Breakdown by Size
   Sales Breakdown by Region
   Market Segments
   Market Trends
   Market Shares

NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS

COMPONENT SUPPLY

FIELD POPULATION

FORECAST

MANUFACTURER SUMMARY

   Case
   Charles Machine Works
   Vermeer
   Offshore HDD Manufacturers

MANUFACTURER CONTACT INFORMATION

CURRENT MODELS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The concept of horizontal directional drills (HDD) used in construction began in the early 1970s with a unique product for underground construction developed by Martin Cherrington and his company, Titan Contractors. A few customized rigs were manufactured for contractors with special jobsite needs during the following years before Charles Machine Works introduced its first directional drilling products under the “Charles Machine Works” brand name in 1989, followed by Vermeer in 1991 and American Augers in 1995.