For more than a decade, Auscom Queensland has been one of the most trusted construction companies in southeast Queensland, with thousands of successfully completed projects credited to its name. Based on the Sunshine Coast, the family-run business employs more than 40 staff and ensures all its projects are completed with the utmost professionalism using quality equipment and materials.
Auscom Director Chris Douglas has more than 20 years of industry experience and with the company heavily involved in the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) in Queensland, he knows top quality machinery is imperative to completing this kind of work in a satisfactory and timely manner.
Recently, the company engaged TRACTO-TECHNIK for the use of its products and were immediately impressed.
“I decided to go with TRACTO-TECHNIK after nine months of research and feedback within the industry and overseas. Reliability, useability and efficiency were the key factors,” says Mr Douglas.
“We have not had any previous experience with TRACTO-TECHNIK before, but we had only ever heard of good reports about them. All other manufactures were considered, and it was one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make.”
GRUNDORILL 18ACS
Auscom has employed TRACTO-TECHNIK’s GRUNDODRILL 18ACS for some of its works, including on a major project for Telstra in Gympie, Queensland. The machine is characterised by its ideal power ratio, rods for every purpose with fast exchange and cable-guided drilling capabilities.
Mr Douglas says the machine was chosen to assist with drill shots taking place predominantly in rock.
“GRUNDODRILL 18ACS was chosen specifically for this project due to the nature of the ground being so inconsistent with rock. The rugged terrain and the required depths and alignments have also been challenging at times; however, the GRUNDODRILL has seemed to efficiently work through to achieve a successful outcome every time,” he says.
“It is also drilling multiple conduits in rock over distances around 200 m and up to 18 m deep, but the overall experience has been very supportive, as well as pleasant and hassle free.”
With a desire for the machine to stand out from the pack in looks, Mr Douglas employed Gold Coast Wraps to help design a reflective wrap for the machine.
“We are so happy with it – they did a fantastic job. On sunrise and sunset, the machine reflects in the sunlight which makes it extra cool looking and super impressive,” he says.
“I know I am biased, but I think we have one of the best looking drills and set up in the country. The GRUNDODRILL 18ACS is named by TRACTO-TECHNIK as the ‘King of Rock’ – so we crowned it the rock king.”
Mr Douglas says TRACTO-TECHNIK has impressed him in several ways, including machinery and customer service.
“The fact that we could minimise our footprint on jobsites and keep the logistics to a two truck and two man crew was also unique for a rock drill of this size,” he says.
“TRACTO TECHNIK has been very welcoming, supportive and genuine, which is important, and it is also very much appreciated with mutual satisfaction.”
This article was featured in the June 2020 edition of Trenchless Australasia. To view the magazine on your PC, Mac, tablet or mobile device, click here.
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