Mincon Group PLC
Mincon Group PLC was founded in 1977 in Shannon, Ireland. Mincon manufactures and distributes a range of precision engineered hard rock drilling tools for a variety of industries including Mining, Exploration, Waterwell, Geothermal, Construction, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Oil-Gas and Energy. Mincon Group PLC has a worldwide presence with offices in Ireland, UK, Sweden, Poland, USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Chile and Peru. All of our products are manufactured in our own plants in Ireland, USA, Australia, Canada or the UK and we have a well-developed supply chain which means we can get Mincon products to our clients’ sites wherever they are in the world.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Soil and Groundwater
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1977
About Us
Mincon has its home base in Shannon, a relatively new and vibrant town situated in the picturesque West of Ireland, with an international Airport offering excellent communication facilities to most parts of the world. The Company was founded in 1977 to produce state-of-the-art engineered Rock Drills and associated parts. From its inception, Mincon has had a clear vision and determined focus giving priority towards:
- Highest design specifications
- Best Manufacturing methods and processes
- Delivery of a superior product to the customer
Those same values remain within the company today, and Mincon is proud to have developed an enviable reputation for its superior quality products which can be found on job sites all over the world. Maintaining these values has been achieved in two main ways. Firstly modern manufacturing facilities in Ireland, USA and Australia have been outfitted with the latest machinery allowing Mincon to control all aspects of the production process. Secondly we have established manufacturer owned sales and distribution companies in key markets around the world. Retaining top class employees coupled with continuous training has ensured that Mincon is at the fore of Rock Drill manufacturing, sales and service.
Our Corporate strategy is to make the customer the focal point of everything we do, and through a World Class Business approach, meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. In the latter part of the 1990’s, we began production of a new generation range of “Down-the-Hole” Hammers and Bits. Now this top quality equipment is bringing a whole host of advantages to the rock drill industry in terms of: increased drilling speeds, longer service life, greater reliability with ease of maintenance and maximum operating cost effectiveness. All of this is due to our superior designs, unique processes and the highest engineering standards, coupled with a rigorous quality control culture and an excellent understanding of the demanding and diverse conditions in which our hammers are expected to work. The new Mincon Hammers and Bits developed rapidly over a relatively short period, simply by listening to what drillers themselves expect from the Hammer and then by using this valuable information and incorporating much of it into the final designs.
Since the launch in the latter part of the 1990’s of the Mincon standard range of DTH hammers our engineers have remained busy focusing always on the next evolution in DTH technology. 2003 saw Mincon establish a manufacturing plant in Benton Illinois USA. Strategically located in North America and focused on producing DTH Bits this state of the art plant is capable of producing Bits from 89mm (3 ½”) to 559mm (22”).
2006 saw the establishment of the groups third man...
2006 saw the establishment of the groups third manufacturing location in Perth Australia. In the heart of Reverse Circulation Hammer design this plant is focused on manufacturing Reverse Circulation DTH Hammers and Bits. The plant opening coincided with the launch of the Mincon MX range of Reverse Circulation DTH Hammers. These patented tools brought a host of advantages to today’s contractors and have been widely accepted worldwide. 2008 saw the launch of the newest range of standard DTH Hammers and Bits. The MC Range of tools is unique in that they do not use a foot valve on the drill bit. The MC range includes a patented bit retention system that allows for a fully supported bit in the bit chuck, providing for a much sturdier shank design and greatly reducing the possibility of drill bit shanking. With more spline engagement than a traditional DTH bit the amount of spline wear is greatly reduced when compared to other traditional drill bits. 2012 saw the launch of a new range of Reverse Circulation DTH Hammers and Bits. The newest Mincon MR range takes Reverse Circulation DTH Development to the next stage offering better performance and wear characteristic than other brands.
What makes Mincon unique and the hammers and drill bits so much better is that we always listen to those who use the equipment, which is why Mincon has now become – “The Driller’s Choice”.
Mission Statement
The user of our products is the focus of all our efforts. We are committed to the highest manufacturing and quality standards in the production of advanced rock drilling equipment for use worldwide.
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We strive for excellence in all our products and their timely dispatch to our customers.
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We aim to attract and retain the best staff in a climate of continuous quality improvement.
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We are committed to work to provide all our stakeholders, customers, suppliers, staff and shareholders, with above average returns.