The Hard Metal Industries (HMI) team includes Director Andrew Dry, who has 25 years’ experience in civil engineering, and Technical Sales Specialist Greg Ivanovic, who previously worked at a leading trenching equipment sales and manufacturing company for 18 years.
The company specialises in the supply of quality tungsten-tipped wear parts. HMI not only provides teeth and holders – it can also supply tungsten wear protection for chains and plates, tungstuds for end idlers, and boom side plates.
HMI has a workshop facility that allows it to design, modify and create custom items for its clients. It also offers a full refurbishment facility for rebuilding and repairing PDC drill bits for the directional and vertical drilling markets, and a large range of PDC drilling tools are either stocked or can be provided with relatively short lead times.
HMI’s latest innovation in trenching technology is the Mag Wheel Feature on the BETEK round shank cutter picks.
“The tooth has indentations at the skirt which aids in tooth rotation resulting in better productivity and value for money,” says Mr Ivanovic. “We have had great feedback from customers about the performance of these products.”
HMI’s products have been used on numerous major pipeline projects – including the Bonaparte Gas Pipeline, QGC trunklines, and the Spring Gully to Wallumbilla Gas Pipeline for the Australia Pacific LNG Project – and Mr Ivanovic says that HMI’s goal is for its products to be used on all future pipeline projects.
“My job is not just selling products – a big part is service and onsite support,” he says. “I travel to most Queensland pipeline sites every 2-3 weeks assisting clients with their needs.”
Mr Ivanovic added that he hopes HMI’s excellent service will build on the company’s existing reputation, opening the door to other projects.
In the meantime, the company remains committed to providing quality products while focusing on combating abrasive wear and extending the life of ground-engaging tools as it serves Australia’s pipeline industry.
For more information visit www.hardmetalindustries.com.au