The drilling market is still showing demand for drilling consumables and capital equipment, despite a slowdown in the mining industry over the last few months.

In response to this demand, the DPSA Group has announced the launch of DPSA Drilling Equipment, a company which specialises in the supply of top quality, fully supported drilling equipment and consumables.

By focusing specifically on the needs of the drilling market, theDPSA Drilling Equipment team provides customers with specialist service and comprehensive local support.

With a complete range of Australian designed and manufactured drill rigs, quality DTH hammers and bits and reliable drilling consumables, DPSA Drilling Equipment aims to be a full turnkey provider for the drilling industry.

DPSA Drilling Equipment Senior General Manager Angus Thompson said that quality products and good customer relationships will set DPSA ahead in the drillling market.

“Our competitive advantage comes from the relationships we form with customers, our responsiveness and our ability to analyse the requirements of the customer and meet those needs quickly and effectively,” Mr Thompson said.

“We are here for the long term and will build relationships through reliable supply, reliable products and a reliable team providing full back-up service.”

With warehouses in Brisbane and Perth and experienced sales teams and distributors across the country, DPSA Drilling Equipment can provide customers around Australia with prompt shipping and ongoing local technical service, including on-site repairs, scheduled maintenance plans and rebuild packages.

DPSA Drilling Equipment is part of mining services company The DPSA Group. The Group, which has facilities across Australia, had a record year in 2008, with the acquisition of two new companies and 21st place in the BRW Fast 100.