13 OCTOBER 2023 WorldWide Drilling Resource® WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from Brown and Caldwell, Curry Supply Co., and the Deep Foundations Institute Educational Trust, can be located in our online issue at worldwidedrillingresource.com New Line of Bits from Boart Longyear Boart Longyear has launched a new line of bits - the IMPAKT™ line. The Rock Tools Team at Boart Longyear used advanced computational modeling to identify a deadpool at the center of traditional bit designs. This results in significant wasted energy due to inefficient flushing. The IMPAKT top hammer bit, featuring a patent-pending “Raceway” face profile, eliminates the deadpool, improving drill string energy transfer and overall drilling perfomance. After development and global third-party testing, this innovative design has proven to actively clear cuttings from the entire cutting face. With flushing speeds increased by 25%, the penetration rate improved by an average of 18%. Jeff Hogan, global product line manager for Rock Tools at Boart Longyear said, “Real world trials . . . demonstrated alignment with our developmental testing and validated our innovation to deliver value for our customers.” Keller North America Curtis Cook has been promoted to executive vice president for Keller’s South Central Business Unit, comprised of the Southeast, Florida, and Central regions of the United States. Chris Banks has been promoted to senior vice president, succeeding Curtis and leading Keller’s Canadian business. Eric Drooff, president of Keller North America said, “Chris and Curtis are well-deserving of these roles, and I am confident that their regions will continue to be successful under their leadership.” Curtis Cook. Chris Banks. See us at the WorldWide DownHome DrillFest™ Booth 30
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