For over 20 years, CE Civil has built a solid reputation by specialising in civil construction within the utilities sector, covering communications, water, power, and gas.
CE Civil Chief Executive Officer Chris O’Grady told Trenchless Australasia that the company’s approach to trenchless technology has evolved significantly in recent years.
“We used to outsource our trenchless technology, but since COVID-19, we’ve launched our own internal trenchless department, and it’s branded as CE Trenchless,” he said.
“As civil construction continues in the coming years, we see trenchless as a more aggressive solution in Australia.”
O’Grady said the decision to invest in the GRUNDODRILL 18ACS was driven by the need for a reliable solution to tackle challenging geological conditions.
“TRACTO’s track record and the track record of the GRUNDODRILL 18ACS in penetrating rock is really strong,” he said.
“We got this drill specifically as our rock solution. We know other companies that use the drill, and they have great feedback.”
Renowned performance
The GRUNDODRILL 18ACS is renowned for its performance in rock drilling, a critical factor for CE Civil as they continue to take on projects with demanding conditions.
Dubbed as the ‘King of Rock’, the GRUNDODRILL 18ACS makes an impact in all kinds of soil. It has a fully automatic operation which ensures minimal downtime and relief for the machine operator.
With the acquisition of GRUNDODRILL 18ACS, CE Civil aims to enhance its operational efficiency and deliver high-quality results, particularly in areas where traditional methods might falter.
O’Grady said it has already proven its worth.
“We’ve used the machine across a few projects,” he said.
“We hit some pretty serious rock in Mount Martha and Sunbury, and the drill was fantastic.”
When asked why CE Civil chose to work with TRACTO Australia, O’Grady highlighted the exceptional service and support provided by the company.
“The testing that TRACTO does, and their service is fantastic,” he said.
“They really follow through with everything. They’re always there if we have any questions.”
The geographical distance between TRACTO Australia’s headquarters in Queensland and CE Civil’s base in Victoria has not been a barrier.
“Being that they are based in Queensland and we’re in Victoria, there’s no real gap because they have a presence here in Victoria and they have service partners here as well,” O’Grady said.
This continues to be a hallmark of the company’s services, according to TRACTO Australia Sales Manager Daniel Toms.
“TRACTO Australia works as more than a supplier and we always aim to provide the best after sales support,” Toms said.
“For us, the sale is only the first step in our partnerships with customers, and the real work starts when the drill is delivered.”
Solid partnership
This close working relationship ensures that CE Civil can rely on TRACTO not just for equipment, but for ongoing support, further solidifying their partnership.
As CE Civil continues to expand its trenchless technology capabilities, the acquisition of the GRUNDODRILL 18ACS represents just the beginning.
The company’s forward-thinking approach and investment in machinery such as the GRUNDODRILL 18ACS, positions CE Civil as a leader in the horizontal directional drilling industry.
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This article featured in the October edition of Trenchless Australasia.
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