0 ITEMS QUOTE LIST Mincon USA Gets State-Of-The-Art Heat-Treatment Facility August 2, 2018 Mincon Group plc, the Irish engineering group specialising in the design, manufacture, and servicing of hard-rock drilling consumables has added a state-of-the-art heat-treatment facility to its USA plant in Benton, Illinois. This latest addition forms part of the group’s global expansion, which has seen it investing heavily in R&D and manufacturing facilities to meet global demand. The heat-treatment facility, made by USA-based manufacturer AFC Holcroft, consists of a large furnace capable of handling 2,700kg (6,000 lbs) per load along with a tempering furnace. The US$2.5-million project took 18 months to be completed, and now that it is operational it will play its part in helping Mincon Group double its production volumes. The new facility will ensure consistency in the quality of drill bits produced at the Benton plant. The key to the durability and reliability of Mincon’s products are proprietary heat-treatment processes that greatly enhance the wear properties of the components’ metal surfaces. These processes were pioneered and have been perfected over three decades at the in-house heat-treatment facilities at Mincon Group’s headquarters in Shannon, Ireland. Mike Jones, Benton Plant Manager, Mincon USA, said: “We are excited by the possibilities presented by the addition of this key piece of equipment. In addition to ensuring our USA plant produces superior quality drill bits, running our own facilities also shortens manufacturing cycle times and introduces flexibility when compared to using an outsourced heat-treatment solution”. Along with world-class DTH drill bits and hammers, Mincon also offers a full range of drill string consumables for a variety of applications, including mining, exploration, water well, geothermal, construction, horizontal directional drilling, oil-gas and energy. Contact a Mincon representative in your region for expert consultation on a complete drilling solution for your needs. Share This Post: LATEST POSTS Mincon Makes A Difference In Namibia Mincon Canada Lends A Helping Hand To Local Food Bank Size Matters: Mincon Spiral Flush System Sets Industry Records For Pile Drilling Attakroc Forms Part Of Mincon Group’S Canadian Expansion In Memoriam: Peter E Lynch The Complete Package: Introducing Mincon’S Rock Drill Range PREVIOUS Mincon Spiral Flush Instrumental In Protecting Ireland’S Past NEXT A New Home For Mincon Group’S Geotechnical Centre PRODUCTS DTH Hammers Rotary Drill Bits Construction & Geotechnical Solutions DTH Drill Bits Reverse-Circulation Drilling Products Drill Pipes Horizontal Directional Drilling Products INDUSTRIES Waterwell Drilling Exploration Drilling Construction and Geotechnical Drilling Geothermal Drilling Horizontal Directional Drilling Mining and Quarry Drilling OVERVIEW Mincon Group plc is a global engineering business specialising in the design, development, manufacture, and service of rock drilling tools for a variety of applications. Originally founded in 1977 in Shannon, Ireland, it now has a worldwide presence, with customer service centres and factories across the Americas; Europe and Middle East; Africa, and Asia Pacific. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Mincon Group plc- The Driller's Choice ™ 2021 Privacy Policy Web Design and User Experience by DESIGNWORX